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Posts tagged "Chicago"

My Best Thrifty Shopping Tip: Deli-Fresh Books By the Pound

For all the readers on your gift list, this store is your secret weapon. Fresh, popular titles at used book prices, a children’s book room and a room devoted to cookbooks…and free just-brewed coffee at the front counter. Books by the Pound, a used bookstore just opened in Evanston, lines its shelves–not with the old... Read more »

Weekend Sales Forecast: Excellent

By the count to date, there are 166 sales this weekend in the Chicago area, and that doesn’t include the sales advertised only on stop signs and corner light poles.  And there are the last minute Craigslists posts, too.  In addition, here are a my weekend picks for nearby estate sales: Click the link for... Read more »