Free Cosi Oatmeal!
As if Oatmeal couldn’t get any better… let’s just make it free for people. Can it get any COSI-ER?! Hahaha. That’s what Chicagoland Cosi restaurants are doing today from 8 AM – 9 AM, as part of its week-long housewarming party, at least! So, hurry, scurry! You don’t have much time left to cash in... Read more »
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October 26, 2011 at 8:28 am
October 26, 2011 at 8:28 am
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Chicagoland Cosi Celebration!
This is one of the sweetest deals YET! I made a concerted effort to take a lunch break today, since it is the epitome of a perfect fall day and… well, I was at a really good part in the book I’m reading! Since I’m always trying to save money (and I wasn’t super hungry... Read more »
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October 24, 2011 at 2:36 pm
October 24, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Crocodile Brunch!
Yum. Who doesn’t love a good brunch? It’s my favorite meal of the day, as a matter of fact. Chicago is an oasis of solid brunch spots. I have a fair share of “favorite” brunch spots… I can’t help the fact that I can’t pick just one. There are simply too MANY great places. I... Read more »
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October 23, 2011 at 6:51 pm
October 23, 2011 at 6:51 pm
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State, I Heart Thee
One of my friends recently advertised State to me. Sure, I’d been to State a couple of times in the past (they have the best trivia nights ever!), but I’d never heard of… $5 ENTREES?!?!?! In today’s world, a (sizable!) entree for a mere $5 is pretty much unheard of. So when my friend mentioned... Read more »
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October 12, 2011 at 4:39 pm
October 12, 2011 at 4:39 pm
$2 Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches!
I have such a love-hate relationship with Starbucks. Throughout my young adulthood, I have tried to wean myself off of the ‘Bucks for so many different reasons (EXpensive, unnecessarily sugary, etc.), but without fail, I always end up right back in its good graces (typically around the holidays, when they totally whip out those glorious... Read more »
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October 4, 2011 at 9:19 am
October 4, 2011 at 9:19 am
Free Food Truck Food - YUM
Free food! Free food! There is no better way to brighten this dismal, overcast, gosh-darn-RAINY Saturday than with some delicious free food… from a food truck. Very classy, I know. Thanks to the wonders and glories that can only be Twitter, I learned from @chefsuzysingh that the Haute Sausage food truck was going to be... Read more »
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September 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm
September 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm
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The Magic of THREADING!!
Although I could really care less about my general appearance, the sole physical attribute which I am picky about would have to be my eyebrows. I remember the first time I got my eyebrows “done” in high school. My eyebrows were in some SERIOUS need of shaping, so plucking was just not going to cut... Read more »
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September 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm
September 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Sweet Deal with the Signature Room
I must preface this post by clearly stating that I am not the biggest cook. Baking- I’m all OVER it. But cooking I can do without. Until I saw this website, detailing different events going on in Chicago over the holiday weekend. As I scrolled through the list of events, the one thing that (ironically)... Read more »
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September 8, 2011 at 8:09 pm
September 8, 2011 at 8:09 pm
The Punch Card Concept
Whoever invented the punch card really deserves a special spot in the world of good karma. I tend to take advantage of punch cards moreso than a lot of my friends, but I simply think it is one of the most understated gems of deals, if ever there was one. My interest in the “Punch... Read more »
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August 30, 2011 at 8:05 pm
August 30, 2011 at 8:05 pm
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The Best Free Hobby if Ever There Was One
One of my favorite hobbies is reading. When I have time, I absolutely DEVOUR books. While I typically stick with some of the bestseller lists, I like to think that I am open to most types of books. From biographies to chick lit- I’ve covered it all. With as much reading as I do, I... Read more »
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August 24, 2011 at 7:31 pm
August 24, 2011 at 7:31 pm
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Meet The Blogger
Christie Maliyackel
Hi there! I'm Christie Maliyackel and I moved to Chicago in 2009. Living in any big city is bound to take a hit on anyone's bank account, but there was no way that I was sacrificing my Chicago experience because of personal finances. Absolutely not. Rather, I quickly re-discovered those bargain-hunting skills I'd so finely honed during my poor, college student days and have been putting them to use ever since. From Groupons to cheap (yet spectacular!) restaurants to free city events, you better believe that this city is a bargain hunter's paradise! Please feel free to join me as I continue exploring Chicago, one deal at a time... and definitely keep me posted on any hidden gems YOU may find along the way!
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