Chef Eric Lanlard tips to improve your baking
In the midst of the holidays, it’s basically a baking frenzy. And who can’t use some tips to improve our cakes and pies? We may not have heard of Eric Lanlard much stateside, but...
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Free ecards, for the cheap at heart
Perhaps you’re like me and forgot to send cards. Or finances just don’t allow you to send greetings to everyone on your list. What with Hallmark being pay-for-play, and most ecard sites having some...
Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo
I need a lot of reasons to brave the chill of a Chicago winter. But even I will layer up, grab a cocoa, and check out Lincoln Park Zoo’s Zoo Lights. It’s not just...
Free Joffrey Ballet tours
Interested in behind-the-scenes ballet? The Joffrey Ballet offers free tours on the first Thursday of every month at noon. Although they are free, you can’t just pop in—you have to call in advance and...
Chicago holiday markets
There’s nothing like a local holiday market to get you out of the malls and into a bespoke, fun gift for Aunt Gertrude. And if you’re lucky, there’s a little mulled wine, too. Here...
Birthday deals
Whether your birthday’s next week or in another 364 days, good deals can be snagged with just a little effort. Below are favorites and some new ones. Remember to use your email newsletter throwaway address – but one that you can actually check, starting on day one of your birthday month.
The Thriftista guide to Chicago street fests
We love street fests — all the food, live music, fun vendors and most of Chicago coming out to enjoy summertime.
