Get free food from Mariano's. This may be old news but in order to get sale prices at Mariano's you must have their rewards card. Click here to sign-up. I've written previously (see below) about how you can get a free food item from Mariano's every Friday, which is hit-or-miss, as most of … [Read more...] about Get free food from Mariano’s
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Thrift shopping 900 N Michigan Ave
Thrift shopping 900 N Michigan Ave When: Wednesday, October 3, 2017, 10am Where: 900 N.Michigan Avenue Level 4 In 2015 the designer consignment shop Luxury Garage Sale opened at 900 N Michigan Avenue, Level 5, 312-468-1706. Now North Shore Exchange is opening on Level 4 … [Read more...] about Thrift shopping 900 N Michigan Ave
After Hours on Chicago Avenue
After Hours on Chicago Avenue. Head west for celebratory drinks and special offerings at participating independent businesses. When: Every 3rd Friday all summer. 6-9pm. June 16, July 21, Aug 18, 2017. Where: Chicago Avenue between Paulina (1700 W) and Hoyne (2100 W) A great way to explore … [Read more...] about After Hours on Chicago Avenue
Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards Savings
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Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards. I posted about the amazing savings with Spring Rewards here and Shopper Rewards at Shops at North Bridge here. Now I've discovered that the same deal is available at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. I'm not a big fan of outlet malls, because I'm … [Read more...] about Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards Savings
Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont
Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. The following review was written by my predecessor in August 2014. I have nothing to add except: In addition to being to be able to get to this mall without a car (see below) from the same CTA stop you can also catch the FREE … [Read more...] about Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Talbots Outlet in Park Ridge
The Talbots Outlet is closing April 23, 2016 so hurry if you want to get any remaining deals. This review was written by the previous publisher of COTC. If you need to dress up for work, need something appropriate for a wedding, or are in a super preppy mood, the place to go is the Talbots … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Talbots Outlet in Park Ridge
Discount store review: Socksco
Are you in need of clean socks or underwear? This is the department store of super-discount underwear stores. It's recently moved into a new, larger space with free parking next door. Socksco is a wholesaler, so most of its products are sold by the dozen or more. Many of its customers are flea … [Read more...] about Discount store review: Socksco
Print Valpak coupons right from home
We all get ‘em in the mail. Some see them as nothing more than junk mail. While others, can't wait to tear ‘em open and see what savings wait inside. Valpak coupons are not always the best deals, but you can often find a gem or two. Did you know you can print more coupons at home? Visit the Valpak … [Read more...] about Print Valpak coupons right from home
Skechers Factory Outlet Store
Skechers operates a lot of factory outlet stores, including one in Austin that I visited recently. The selection was large; you'd probably find something in your size, even if it's an unusual one. The selection is the draw. The prices are not. With few exceptions, the prices were no better than … [Read more...] about Skechers Factory Outlet Store
Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park neighborhood is just north of downtown and full of lots of great free things to do. At one time, it was ground zero for Chicago's yuppies. That's less the case than it used to be, but as the home of both DePaul University and some gorgeous old apartments, you'll see a great mix of … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park
Leo’s Dancewear Factory Store
Leo's Dancewear used to have an outlet store in Chicago. That closed; the replacement, in River Forest, is more of a retail store that receives some deep discount items, especially unsold products from past catalogues. The front of the store has a standard array of leotards and tights. Women's … [Read more...] about Leo’s Dancewear Factory Store
Further Afield: Bailey’s Discount Center
If you're returning to Chicago from a trip out east, you may have seen the billboards in Northwest Indiana directing you to Bailey's Discount Center. Chicago on the Cheap correspondent Ally Gercken checked it out. The drive was definitely worth it if you are looking for furniture. They had so … [Read more...] about Further Afield: Bailey’s Discount Center
