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Save money with Grubhub Deals Plus $10 off first order

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Save money with Grubhub Deals Plus $10 off first order.   Get $10 off your first GrubHub order when you sign-up with my link (new customers only).  Then check your Grubhub app for a bunch of $5 off deals under "Perks". Change your location in appIn order for offers to come up that I … [Read more...] about Save money with Grubhub Deals Plus $10 off first order

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Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field

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Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field When: July 8, 2020 -  TBD.  Gates Open: 7pm, Music Entertainment: 7pm-8:30pm, Movie Screening: 8:30pm-10:15pm, Lot Closes: 11pm Where:  Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive Cost: $55 plus fees Purchase of (1) event ticket good for up to 6 … [Read more...] about Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field

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Watch Peacock for free Update

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Watch Peacock for free.  Peacock is a streaming service from Comcast-owned NBCUniversal that will compete with Netflix, Disney Plus etc. Update 6/18/20:  Once you click on or enter your email address Peacock will send you a link to confirm your email.  Confirm it. Then they'll send you … [Read more...] about Watch Peacock for free Update

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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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15% off at Spice House Expired

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15% off at Spice House Spice House is a spice shop on Wells Street just south of North Ave. in Chicago.  You can get almost any dried herb and spice imaginable there and now they have a product called Flat Packs.  Flat packs are the same amount of spice that comes in their bottles but … [Read more...] about 15% off at Spice House Expired

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Divvy bikes transportation on the cheap

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Divvy bikes transportation on the cheap. Chicago's bike sharing program, Divvy, is a great way to cheaply transport yourself around the city.  There are stations all over the city, especially at CTA and Metra stops. All the following prices are as of May 18, 2021. Options for tourists and … [Read more...] about Divvy bikes transportation on the cheap

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20% off on Wilton Bakeware

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20% off on Wilton Bakeware. If you're baking up a storm and need more bakeware consider this sale.  I would mention that you may want to comparison shop because there are sales on select items at Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Michael's, World Market (get 15% off first purchase when signing up … [Read more...] about 20% off on Wilton Bakeware

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Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated

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Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated Several retailers have created dedicated shopping hours for seniors to shop for groceries without being trampled by the hoards.  A friend who is a senior said that these hours are often very crowded with little social distancing - just like regular … [Read more...] about Chicago Stores with Senior hours Updated

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Cookie Monster hosting weekly cooking program

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Cookie Monster hosting weekly cooking program Cookie Monster Snack Chat. Cookie Monster is teaching kids simple recipes and inviting them to share a virtual cookie every Tuesday.  Watch Cookie Monster Snack Chat#1. The two-minute Share a Cookie with Cookie Monster invites kids to virtually … [Read more...] about Cookie Monster hosting weekly cooking program

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Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99

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Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99 Penguin Random House has published Family Meal: Recipes from Our Community, a digital-only cookbook with over 40 recipes from famous chefs and food industry professionals. All proceeds benefit the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund created by the … [Read more...] about Digital Cookbook Supports Restaurant Workers $5.99

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JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation

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JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation.  JetBlue Jr. is an educational video series for kids ages 7-10 that offers basic courses on everything from vocabulary to physics. Jump to Lesson: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 Lesson 1: Speaking Planely Time to elevate your aviation vocabulary! Join First Officer … [Read more...] about JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website.  The Art Institute has revamped their website and it's fantastic.  Not only can you access and use 50,000 images for free but you can give yourself an art education by looking at and reading about all of the art.  Each image offers … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers CSOtv. CSOtv gives you at-home access to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with on-demand digital performances that can be streamed on your computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV. Most performances on CSOtv … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free crafts and activities for kids from Staples

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Free crafts and activities for kids from Staples Arts & Crafts and Coloring HP Printable Activity Pages:  Our friends at HP have partnered with companies like Crayola, TIME for Kids, Canva, Education.com and KiwiCo to bring together hundreds of free, printable activity sheets. Choose … [Read more...] about Free crafts and activities for kids from Staples

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Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass

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Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass The NBA is offering free access to NBA league pass until April 22, 2020 The NBA is extending your NBA League Pass Free Preview access, with no action required by you.  This access includes full length and condensed replays of all games from the 2019-20 season, … [Read more...] about Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass

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