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20% off on Wilton Bakeware

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20% off on Wilton Bakeware. If you're baking up a storm and need more bakeware consider this sale.  I would mention that you may want to comparison shop because there are sales on select items at Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Michael's, World Market (get 15% off first purchase when signing up … [Read more...] about 20% off on Wilton Bakeware

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How to get prescriptions delivered in Chicago

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How to get prescriptions delivered in Chicago One of my retirement age neighbors mentioned (on the phone) that they were trying to figure out how to get their medicine.  I had heard that Walgreens was delivering for free so here's all the info. CVS Get FREE delivery of Rx & everyday … [Read more...] about How to get prescriptions delivered in Chicago

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Save money at Chicago area used book sales

Save money at Chicago area used book sales. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue.   It's also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new one's. Always call to confirm all … [Read more...] about Save money at Chicago area used book sales

Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital. Program suspended until further notice. Car seats aren't cheap, but they are necessary. They keep kids safe, and that's a good thing. To make it easier for more people to have the right-size car seats, Stroger Hospital sells infant, convertible, and booster … [Read more...] about Low-cost car seats at Stroger Hospital

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Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Pilsen Winter Market When: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Then every other Sunday through April Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Ave. Chicago’s Largest Variety of Latina Artists, Bakers and  Produce Makers Under One Roof The Winter season of the Pilsen Community Market … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Fulton Market Expo

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Free Fulton Market Expo When:  May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7 & October 5, 9am-1pm (weather permitting). Where:  800 block of West Fulton Market (btwn. Peoria and Green Streets) The market runs the first Saturday of the month, May to October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will … [Read more...] about Free Fulton Market Expo

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U-Pick Farms around Chicago

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U-Pick Farms around Chicago. It's that time of year again. Growing up we would, at least once a year, drive out to farms and pick berries, pumpkins and apples if our apple tree wasn't producing that year. It was fun to run around in the fields and be helpful. And I'm sure it was economical because … [Read more...] about U-Pick Farms around Chicago

Whole Foods reduces prices on 3,000 items

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Whole Foods reduces prices on 3,000 items. Whole Foods announced that they are reducing prices on 3,000 items store-wide.  I love Whole Foods.  They carry a few items I can't find elsewhere and I love their prepared foods.  Although mostly I just buy items that are on sale like I do at all … [Read more...] about Whole Foods reduces prices on 3,000 items

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13 Unique Places to Shop in Downtown Chicago

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13 Unique Places to Shop in Downtown Chicago. The following stores are unique to Chicago and offer interesting and high quality new and used merchandise that you can't find in standard chain stores. Loop Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shops, 111 S. Michigan, 312-443-3583.  Art and … [Read more...] about 13 Unique Places to Shop in Downtown Chicago

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Beauty Product Deals at Bravco Beauty Center

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Beauty Product Deals at Bravco Beauty Center Where: 43 E. Oak, (312) 943-4305. What is Bravco? Bravco is a small store packed to the rafters with great deals on hair care and other beauty products many of which are only sold exclusively at salons.  They've been around for decades.  It's so … [Read more...] about Beauty Product Deals at Bravco Beauty Center

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan.  If you're there at lunch time Monday - Friday dine at Fooda and get $2 off. Get a mall coupon booklet When you enter the mall on the right side is the concierge desk. Collect the shoppers guide. It contains a map and store listing but also offers discounts at … [Read more...] about Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Get free food from Jewel

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Get free food from Jewel. You can get a free food item from Jewel every Saturday, although the offers are hit-or-miss, as most of the offerings are processed food and beverage items. Free MyMixx Saturday Morning Sampler Every Saturday, Jewel offers a digital coupon for a FREE product, which you … [Read more...] about Get free food from Jewel

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