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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

Get local produce delivered from Fresh Picks

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Get local produce delivered from Fresh Picks.  My Imperfect Foods order was canceled recently so as I was walking back from Mariano's dragging a mini shopping cart (borrowed from a neighbor) with two weeks worth of produce and a few misc items I thought "I'm going to need a back up plan for winter … [Read more...] about Get local produce delivered from Fresh Picks

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

Free Flu Shots around Chicago

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Free Flu Shots around Chicago Update: 9/24/20:  There are no free flu shots available downtown in 2020. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has a new website listing all the clinics and dates. There will be over 50 community flu clinics where Chicago residents can get their flu … [Read more...] about Free Flu Shots around Chicago

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Health & Beauty

What to watch on TV: Great Performances

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What to watch on TV: Great Performances.  GREAT PERFORMANCES is the longest-running performing arts anthology on television, continues to feature the best in the performing arts. Watch great theater for free from the comfort of your own home. Set your DVRs for Great Performance I set my DVR to … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Great Performances

$20 off Sam’s Club membership

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$20 off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about getting a Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the time. This is a great way to try it out and see the savings for yourself. A membership normally costs $45. Now for a limited time sign up through my link (thank you in advance) and … [Read more...] about $20 off Sam’s Club membership

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

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

How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app

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How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app Update 8/10/20: As you may have heard there has been massive looting going on all over downtown since last night - that is still ongoing. If you work in the loop don't come downtown. As of 6:30AM I posted on my Instagram: Looting still ongoing. At … [Read more...] about How to listen to free Chicago Police Scanner app

Rakuten Cash Back Plus $10 free

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Rakuten Cash Back Plus $10 free. One way to save money is to earn cash back by shopping through online cash back shopping portals or in-store. I use cash back portals whenever I can because it's essentially free money. Generally they work well so you just have to wait maybe 90 days for the cashback … [Read more...] about Rakuten Cash Back Plus $10 free

Chicago Parks open

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Chicago Parks open The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools, some spray features, beaches and all other areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail and golf courses.  100+ spray features are open now.  Go here to view a list of open spray … [Read more...] about Chicago Parks open

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Free Things to Do

Chicago Public Library has reopened

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Chicago Public Library has reopened The Main library as well as two regional libraries and most branches have reopened with limited hours..  You can find info on all locations here.  If you had physical materials on hold you should be receiving notifications that your materials are ready for pick … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library has reopened

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Frugal Living

Nordstrom’s Deal

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Nordstrom's Deal.  Get $20 Off Your $150 App Purchase Enjoy this discount when you make your first qualifying purchase using the Nordstrom's app. Download Our App  See Terms & Conditions Nordstrom's Deal - Works on clearance itemsIf you can find $150 worth of sale or clearance … [Read more...] about Nordstrom’s Deal

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

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Film

Free “Learn to Ride” Bike Riding Classes for Adults

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Free “Learn to Ride” Bike Riding Classes for Adults Classes Led by CDOT’s SAFE (Streets Are for Everybody) Ambassadors Make it Easy for Adults to Learn to Ride a Bike or Brush up on Skills When: West Side starting July 9 through August 29. The two-hour classes will be held at the . Sessions will … [Read more...] about Free “Learn to Ride” Bike Riding Classes for Adults

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Transportation

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