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Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof

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Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof When:  March 22-December 31, 2021. Where:  See participating locations below. Krispy Kreme is offering anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card a free Original Glazed doughnut at all US locations.   This offer … [Read more...] about Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof

Get free Jiffy recipe book

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Get free Jiffy recipe book If you enjoy Jiffy products they offer a free cookbook.  Register for it here. You can now view the online version of our famous “JIFFY” Mix Recipe Book. I recently made the Chile and Cheese Cornbread and it was delicious.  The key to super moist cornbread? … [Read more...] about Get free Jiffy recipe book

Free Cheesecake Factory recipes

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Free Cheesecake Factory recipes While tooling around on their website I noticed that they are publishing some of their recipes.  Unfortunately the Miso Salmon isn't up there so I ordered it to-go because I was going to be across the street.  Anyway other favorite recipes are up … [Read more...] about Free Cheesecake Factory recipes

Complimentary 3 months of DashPass with Chase Freedom

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Complimentary 3 months of DashPass from DoorDash Chase Freedom and Freedom Unlimited cardholders are eligible for a complimentary 3 months of DashPass and 50% Discounted DashPass from DoorDash for 9 months after the 3 month trial period ends.  Your Chase Freedom account will receive one … [Read more...] about Complimentary 3 months of DashPass with Chase Freedom

Help Chicago restaurants by ordering food

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Help Chicago restaurants by ordering food I understand that many people are in a tight spot right now but if you can afford it and are tired of slicing and dicing, cooking and cleaning - Splurge for delivery.  Many restaurants are waiving their delivery fees and you can get a discount from … [Read more...] about Help Chicago restaurants by ordering food

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

New food hall Hayden Hall

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New food hall Hayden Hall Where:  Hayden Hall, 333 S. Wabash, 2nd Floor (312) 763-3337 Hours (Always call before heading over.  Hours subject to change.  As in I don't see it staying open on Saturday's for long!). ADA ST. & SOPHIA WINE BAR Monday - Friday: 11am-9pm; Saturday: 11am - … [Read more...] about New food hall Hayden Hall

Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free. If you like free and discounted food join Lettuce Entertain You's text club and enjoy savings.  The nice thing is you're not inundated with texts they just show up every now and then.  You have to register for each restaurant … [Read more...] about Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 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 $1.71. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

Chicago on the Cheap is on Facebook

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Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals

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Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals. Present your tickets for a show at one of the five Broadway in Chicago theaters and take advantage of the following dining deals.  Broadway in Chicago theaters are: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals

Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

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Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum Where:  Chicago SPorts Museum, Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, Water Tower Place, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Level 7 When:  Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., ​Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 … [Read more...] about Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

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