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Discount spa treatments at Tricoci University

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Discount spa treatments at Tricoci University. What is Tricoci University Tricoci University is the training school for cosmetology and beauty services for students who will eventually work at Mario Tricoci Salons throughout the Chicago area.  Students learn facials, waxing, hair care and other … [Read more...] about Discount spa treatments at Tricoci University

Discount on massages at Cortiva Institute

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Discount on massages at Cortiva Institute. Cortiva Institute is a school of massage in the Loop, and its students need to practice. A 60-minute student massage is $45 (10 minute interview, 50 minute massage). Students giving massages have completed a proficiency exam and 50 hours of classroom … [Read more...] about Discount on massages at Cortiva Institute

Free health screening at Sam’s Club

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Free health screening at Sam's Club. All Sam's Club's with a Pharmacy will be offering a free health screening valued at up to a $150 on Saturday, October 13, 2018, 11 am – 4 pm.  (2nd Saturday in January, April, July and October).  You do NOT have to be a Sam's Club member to use the pharmacy … [Read more...] about Free health screening at Sam’s Club

Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

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Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of the year. When: Saturday, October 6, 13, 20 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Subject to change without notice. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Wave Wall Performance Platform.. … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx

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Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx.  Recently I met up with a nurse friend who told me about this app.  Essentially after using the app an Rx that they were getting through their employer's medical insurance and paying $20 per month out-of-pocket was $30 for a three month supply at another … [Read more...] about Save money on prescription drugs with GoodRx

Get a 20% spa discount year round

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Get a 20% spa discount year round. Spa treatments are expensive but we all deserve some pampering now and then. Buy discount gift cards at Costco You can get a 20% spa discount year round by using Spafinder gift cards.  You can pick up $100 Spafinder gift cards online at Costco for $79.99.   Once … [Read more...] about Get a 20% spa discount year round

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

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Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round.  Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Discount spa services in Chicago

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Discount spa services in Chicago. Spa services - massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, a cut and color and more - all of these can be expensive.  Following are locations of massage and cosmetology schools that offer discount services. The services are performed by students, under the supervision … [Read more...] about Discount spa services in Chicago

Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families

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Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families. Every Kid in a Park The “Every Kid in a Park” program is designed to offer all 4th graders and their families a free National Park pass until August 31, 2018.  Print out your pass at Every Kid in a Park. The Every Kid in a Park program … [Read more...] about Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families

Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago

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Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago. Looking for an inexpensive way to look fabulous? Consider haircuts at Paul Mitchell Chicago, near the UIC campus. They offer cuts, color, blow dry and more. Prices vary based on level of service. An instructor supervises all … [Read more...] about Discount spa services at Paul Mitchell Schools Chicago

Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy

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Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy. Vidal Sassoon Academy needs models to help students practice their skills, so it offers great prices to attract people. Where:  Vidal Sassoon Academy 181 N. Clark Chicago To make an appointment, call 312-726-2279. When:  Student services are offered … [Read more...] about Discount spa services Vidal Sassoon Academy

Discount spa treatments at Universal Spa Training Academy in Downers Grove

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Discount spa treatments at Universal Spa Training Academy in Downers Grove. The Universal Spa Training Academy is the training school for massage technicians and estheticians for many high end spas.  Students learn massage, facials, waxing, and other spa services.  Part of their training is … [Read more...] about Discount spa treatments at Universal Spa Training Academy in Downers Grove

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