The Thriftista Black Friday & Cyber Monday Guide 2011
Black Friday seems to start earlier every year, bleeding even into this past weekend! But it’s still the biggest shopping day of the year. Here’s how you can get through it: Wait, what’s the...
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Staycation: Chicago InstaGreeter Tours!
I just learned something new about the city…some willing citizens volunteer to give free tours of touristy areas of the city. Right now (Nov. 2011), InstaGreeter tours are being offered for The Loop and...
Independent Retail Week 2011 parties & discounts
It’s that time again: Fashion, fashion, fashion plus a dose of parties, swag and discounts. Here’s a quick guide to the best of the free grabbed from Explore Chicago: Monday, October 17 from 5:30-7pm...
Wedding gown sale (and donations): Brides Against Breast Cancer
I just learned about a wedding gown sale that also supports a good cause: Brides Against Breast Cancer –part of Making Memories. If anyone has heard about this before, let us know about your...
The Thriftista Guide to Black Friday & Cyber Monday
You may be sleeping off a turkey coma or just afraid to venture out into Black Friday sales. These day-after-Thanksgiving deals are often quite good, and worth the trek in these recessionary times. Since...
Learning a new skill: Couponing
I am not one for couponing. However, I’ve decided that I need to learn; I mean, why wouldn’t I like to save more money on everyday shopping? My biggest obstacle is remembering to bring...
