TheRealReal: Sign up and get $25 credit The RealReal opened a store at 940 N. Michigan Avenue last October. It's been on my massive post-lockdown list of things to check out and I finally made it over there. Before going I wanted to check out the website but it blocks you from … [Read more...] about TheRealReal: Sign up and get $25 credit
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Pop-up Book Sale Lakeview
Pop-up Book Sale Lakeview ADD TO CALENDAR When: Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:00PM-5:00PM Where: Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave When: Sun, July 18, Sat, August 14, and Sun, September 12, 2021 Where: Lakeview Low-line Market 3400 N. Southport Ave. Help the environment by purchasing … [Read more...] about Pop-up Book Sale Lakeview
$20 off Sam’s Club membership
$20 off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about getting a Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the time. This is a great way to try it out and see the savings for yourself. A membership normally costs $45. Now for a limited time sign up through my link (thank you in advance) and … [Read more...] about $20 off Sam’s Club membership
Save money at Big Lots
Save money with Big Lots. Big Lots started out selling odd lots and close outs, that is merchandise that traditional retailers couldn't sell similar to TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross and Homegoods. Now Big Lots sells brand-name item. all at a discount. Good deals on food items l love Big Lots … [Read more...] about Save money at Big Lots
Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up
Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 9am-1pm. The regular outdoor market will resume in Mid-May. Where: The Joinery 2533 W. Homer. The Blue line Western stop is 1 ½ blocks to the east. The Western Avenue and Armitage Avenue bus stops are 1-2 blocks away. Check out … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up
Save money at Spring Plant Sales
Save money at Spring Plant Sales Many public gardens and garden clubs hold plant sales each spring to raise funds for their organizations. Some organizations sell excess plants and some have the plants grown specifically for the sale. These plants are generally of a much better quality than … [Read more...] about Save money at Spring Plant Sales
Save money with Jewel Just for U
Save money with Jewel Mymixx. Jewel has revamped their rewards program. The offer clipping feature of MyMixx remains and they've added a Just for U feature where you can clip offers specifically for you. There is also a new Rewards earning scheme. You can use your Rewards … [Read more...] about Save money with Jewel Just for U
Chicago’s best thrift stores
Chicago's best thrift stores. If you've never tried thrift store shopping it's a great way to save money. With the Marie Kondo craze people have been dumping off their junk for a few years now. After a long period of lock down with nothing to do I'm sure people have dumped off more … [Read more...] about Chicago’s best thrift stores
How to buy Girl Scout Cookies
How to buy Girl Scout Cookies It's time of year again. Since many people still aren't going to the office I figured I'd find out a way to buy cookies. Those industrious Girl Scouts have a website and an app that will tell you when and where they will go on sale. Cookie season for … [Read more...] about How to buy Girl Scout Cookies
Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets
Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets. Green City Market: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago; 8AM-1PM. Saturdays No in-person shopping in winter 2021. They are offering online ordering and pick up. More info on website. Logan Square Indoor Farmers … [Read more...] about Chicago Indoor Farmers Markets
Walgreens loyalty program myWalgreens
Walgreens new loyalty program myWalgreens. Walgreens has ended their Balance Rewards program and introduced a new loyalty program — myWalgreens. Existing Balance Rewards members need to join the new program by January 31, 2021 to keep any existing rewards. If you don’t sign up by then your … [Read more...] about Walgreens loyalty program myWalgreens
Get local produce delivered from Fresh Picks
Get local produce delivered from Fresh Picks. My Imperfect Foods order was canceled recently so as I was walking back from Mariano's dragging a mini shopping cart (borrowed from a neighbor) with two weeks worth of produce and a few misc items I thought "I'm going to need a back up plan for winter … [Read more...] about Get local produce delivered from Fresh Picks




















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