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Get free stuff on your birthday

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Get free stuff on your birthday. Birthday freebies used to be more generous but hey free is still free.  You will be required to sign up to receive emails and in some cases join a dining or other club for free or for a fee in order to receive birthday freebies. All freebies are subject to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff on your birthday

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

Join Lou Malnati's Rewards, Get $5 free Do you love Lou Malnati’s? Do you like getting free food as a reward for ordering? If your answer to either of these questions is “YES!” then sign up for Lou Malnati's Rewards and start getting rewarded for enjoying your favorite foods from Lou's! For a … [Read more...] about Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

$12 Burger Mondays at The Palm Update

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$12 Burger Mondays at The Palm Where:  The Palm, 323 East Wacker Drive in the Swissôtel,  312-616-1000. When:  Mondays until further notice.  Available at lunch at the bar or in the dining room until 3PM. and at dinner bar only. $12 BURGER MONDAYS ALL BURGERS ARE $12 EVERY MONDAY* (regularly … [Read more...] about $12 Burger Mondays at The Palm Update

Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering on the 31st of each month all year a scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.70. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

Save money with Opentable

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Save money with Opentable.  Read more about restaurant Loyalty programs here. About Opentable OpenTable is an online restaurant reservation booking service.  You need to set up an account which is free.  Every time you make and keep a reservation you are awarded 100 points. Some special tables … [Read more...] about Save money with Opentable

Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED

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Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED. I received an email on May 31, 2019 stating:   Friday, May 31st is the last day to earn Shopper Rewards Cash Monday, June 10th is the last day to apply any available Shopper Rewards Cash to offers Monday, June 10th is the last day … [Read more...] about Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED

Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off

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Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off Get $10 off your first DoorDash order over $10 when you sign-up on this page (new customers only). Binge watching and hungry? Splurge for delivery at a discount!  Stay warm and dry! Or if you want a free or discount meal sign up and use the "Pick … [Read more...] about Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off

Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest

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Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest. The season has begun mark your calendars. Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping a small business owner. Check weekly listing of participating trucks on here. Schedule Daley Plaza 50 … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest

Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

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Discount dining at Revival Food Hall. Where: Revival Food Hall, The National Building, 125 S. Clark St.  1st Floor. Menus Use the Ritual app If you're not familiar with the Ritual app you use it to order takeaway and then pick up in a special line bypassing the regular line.  The prices through … [Read more...] about Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free, Use my code CAROLC2099 and get a free Margherita flatbread (retail value $9.50). FYI When I placed my order for the free flatbread in app it required that I enter a credit card but it did not charge me. About Lyfe Kitchen If you aren't familiar with Lyfe … [Read more...] about Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16

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Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16.  Starbucks is revamping it's rewards program effective April 16.  I'm not much of a Starbucks drinker.  I reload my card with these deals and I purchase beverages with these deals.  I have some accrued stars and may or may not use them up before April … [Read more...] about Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16

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