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Sur La Table free knife sharpening

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Sur La Table free knife sharpening. It appears that Sur La Table is now offering knife sharpening almost every day.  It used to be around Thanksgiving-Christmas  The first knife sharpening is free and each additional knife is $5. They cannot sharpen scissors, serrated, ceramic or damaged … [Read more...] about Sur La Table free knife sharpening

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Convert coins to Amazon gift cards for free $5 limited time bonus

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Convert coins to Amazon gift cards for free $5 limited time bonus.  Since banks won't take coins anymore and I and refuse to carry them around I have a big irritating bowl of unused money sitting around.  Now there is a solution. I brought all my coins to a neighborhood store a couple … [Read more...] about Convert coins to Amazon gift cards for free $5 limited time bonus

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Northside Chicago Farmers Markets

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Northside Chicago Farmer's Markets.  These markets are now offering different options.  Some are closed and may reopen later in the season.  Some are offering, via online shopping, pick-up locations, home delivery, or community supported agriculture (CSA) options.  Update … [Read more...] about Northside Chicago Farmers Markets

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Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $10 off

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Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $10 Imperfect Foods is a subscription service that sells perfectly good produce that just doesn't look pretty. This is produce that would ordinarily be thrown away because regular grocery stores only want to sell "perfect" looking produce.  They also sell … [Read more...] about Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $10 off

Things to do with vegetables

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Things to do with vegetables Find yourself with a pile of produce?  Good work.  Now what to do with it?  Over the last couple of days I've been dealing with my supplies.  Here's what I've been doing. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, … [Read more...] about Things to do with vegetables

Where to buy masks 10% off on paper masks

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Where to buy masks.  Since it looks like we will all be wearing masks for a long time we're all going to need a supply of masks. Where to buy masks - ClothI have not shopped any of these cloth mask makers except Nordstrom.  I found them through (Hat tip) Do312 and Time Out In.  These … [Read more...] about Where to buy masks 10% off on paper masks

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Things to do with vegetables Part 4

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Things to do with vegetables Part 4. More cooking ideas for what to do with vegetables to make them last and how to use them.  Restaurants may be open June 3 but I'll still be cooking at home until things shake out.  Plus not sure about the looting, and other related crime, etc. at this point.  … [Read more...] about Things to do with vegetables Part 4

How to freeze bacon and other food

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How to freeze bacon and other food. One of the best ways to avoid food waste (and wasting money) is to properly freeze food before it goes bad.  Some of my methods (mostly learned from my Grandmother) also result in you being able to convert cans, packages etc. of food into quantities you can … [Read more...] about How to freeze bacon and other food

Free Consumer Action Handbook

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Free Consumer Action Handbook. The Federal Government is offering a 152-page FREE Consumer Action Handbook that is a great resource for every smart consumer.  Once of the best ways to save money is to be an informed consumer when you purchase things that you need.  Not only do you want to purchase … [Read more...] about Free Consumer Action Handbook

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Things to do with nuts

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Things to do with nuts.  Nuts are a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals.  Eat them plain, add them to dishes or turn them into something wonderful.  Just be careful while nuts are loaded with nutritional benefits including protein, fiber and unsaturated fats they also high in calories so … [Read more...] about Things to do with nuts

Things to do with fruit

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Things to do with fruit.  Do you have fruit in your freezer, particularly bananas, and you're looking for something to do with it besides bake it into something?  Make healthy and delicious ice cream and a healthy and delicious topping for it. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts … [Read more...] about Things to do with fruit

Limited free masks available for 42nd Ward residents

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Limited free masks available for 42nd Ward residents.  If you aren't a 42nd Ward resident check with your Alderman.  Find your Alderman. Alderman Reilly has a limited number of masks available for distribution to 42nd Ward residents. These masks will be prioritized for residents who belong to a … [Read more...] about Limited free masks available for 42nd Ward residents

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