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Thriftista

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How to live well. #chicagoevents #chicagotips

 Chicago, IL
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage month 2025 in Chicago: Events, eats & experiences thriftista.com/2025/05/celeb… #FoodRecipes #ArtsCulture #ChicagoFinds
Celebrate AAPI Heritage month 2025 in Chicago: Events, eats & experiences – thriftista

Celebrate AAPI Heritage month 2025 in Chicago: Events, eats & experiences – thriftista

Explore the best AAPI Heritage Month events in Chicago this month—featuring cultural performances, pop-up dining, local shopping, and community celebrations.

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Biscuit in the Basket. Monday's moon over the city skyline. Today in Chicago. #chicago #weather #fullmoon #ilwx #news
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Pay-what-you-can shows in Chicago: Theater, comedy & dance on a budget thriftista.com/2025/06/pay-w… #ChicagoFinds #ArtsCulture
Pay-what-you-can shows in Chicago: Theater, comedy & dance on a budget – thriftista

Pay-what-you-can shows in Chicago: Theater, comedy & dance on a budget – thriftista

Discover the best pay-what-you-can theater, comedy, and dance shows in Chicago—affordable entertainment without sacrificing culture or fun.

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Movies in the Park thriftista.com/2025/05/movie… #ChicagoFinds #FreeFinds
Movies in the Park – thriftista

Movies in the Park – thriftista

The Chicago Park District is showing movies in Millennium and smaller parks throughout the city, starting on June 10, 2025 and showing through September 6, 2025.

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Plan the perfect day trip: Long Grove festival & food guide 2025 thriftista.com/2025/05/day-t… #SuburbanChicagoFinds #FoodRecipes

Plan the perfect day trip for Long Grove festivals

Plan the perfect day trip to Long Grove. Explore local charm, must-try restaurants, and fun Long Grove festivals like Chocolate Fest and Apple Fest.

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New and improved Chicago farmers markets thriftista.com/2025/04/new-a… #FoodRecipes #ChicagoFinds
New and improved Chicago farmers markets – thriftista

New and improved Chicago farmers markets – thriftista

Yes, Chicago has introduced several new and revitalized farmers markets in 2024 and 2025! Here are some notable additions:

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September 2025 Chicago events: Festivals, pop-ups & fun thriftista.com/2025/09/septe… #ChicagoFinds

September 2025 Chicago events: Festivals, pop-ups & fun – thriftista

Explore September in Chicago & suburbs: Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up, El Grito festival, food fests, art, music, and free walking tours.

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Fitness that works for bad backs or low-energy days thriftista.com/2025/08/fitne… #ChicagoFinds

Fitness that works for bad backs or low-energy days – thriftista

Discover gentle, effective fitness routines designed for bad backs and low-energy days. Build strength, improve mobility, and boost energy without strain.

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Birthday deal round-up thriftista.com/2025/04/birth… #FreeFinds #ChicagoFinds #FoodRecipes

Birthday deal round-up – thriftista

Whether your birthday's next week or in another 364 days, truly good birthday deals can be snagged with just a little effort.

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Part 1 of a Thriftista series: Thrift shopping & resale thriftista.com/2025/04/thrif… #SmartShopping #StyleSelfCare #ThriftStores
Part 1 of a Thriftista series: Thrift shopping & resale – thriftista

Part 1 of a Thriftista series: Thrift shopping & resale – thriftista

Years ago, I found thrift shops to be rather grotesque—just the thought of someone else's clothes [or shudder to think, their shoes!] made me itchy. Still, I've friends who love them, so I paid...

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Part 2 of a Thriftista series: Chicagoland thrift & consignment shops thriftista.com/2025/05/thrif… #ThriftStores #ChicagoFinds #SmartShopping
Part 2 of a Thriftista series: Chicagoland thrift & consignment shops – thriftista

Part 2 of a Thriftista series: Chicagoland thrift & consignment shops – thriftista

Today we're talking Chicago and suburban thrift and consignment shops, including those with plus-size clothing.

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My favorite birthday deals and freebies thriftista.com/2025/04/my-fa… #FreeFinds #FoodRecipes
My favorite birthday deals and freebies – thriftista

My favorite birthday deals and freebies – thriftista

Whether your birthday's next week or in another 364 days, good deals can be snagged with just a little effort.

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Would you thrift fitness gear? Here’s what’s worth it (and what’s not) thriftista.com/2025/07/thrif… #StyleSelfCare #ThriftStores

Would you thrift fitness gear? Here’s what’s worth it (and what’s not) – thriftista

Learn how to thrift workout clothes, yoga mats, and secondhand shoes safely. Discover what fitness gear is worth buying used and how to clean and inspect it.

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Free ecards, for the cheap at heart thriftista.com/2025/04/free-… #FreeFinds
Free ecards, for the cheap at heart – thriftista

Free ecards, for the cheap at heart – thriftista

Here, a list of great free ecard sites.

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Whole Foods on a budget—can you really hack the “whole paycheck” myth? thriftista.com/2025/05/whole… #FoodRecipes
Whole Foods on a budget—can you really hack the “whole paycheck” myth? – thriftista

Whole Foods on a budget—can you really hack the “whole paycheck” myth? – thriftista

Let’s talk about Whole Foods. I’ve always admired it—mostly from afar. In the past, I’d only set foot inside a handful of times: once out of desperation (the

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Chicago feminist spaces engage with zine swaps, drag brunches & workshops thriftista.com/2025/08/chica… #ChicagoFinds #ArtsCulture #BooksonaBudget

Chicago feminist spaces engage with zine swaps, drag brunches & workshops - thriftista

Explore Chicago’s most empowering feminist spaces—featuring drag brunches, zine swaps, DIY workshops, and more.

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Long Grove Chocolate Fest this weekend thriftista.com/2025/05/long-… #SuburbanChicagoFinds
Long Grove Chocolate Fest this weekend – thriftista

Long Grove Chocolate Fest this weekend – thriftista

This year, the 25th annual Long Grove Chocolate Fest will be May 16-18, 2025. Long Grove is near Routes 83 and Old Route 53 (about 35 miles northwest of Chicago).

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Mystery shopping 101 thriftista.com/2025/04/myste… #ChicagoFinds #FoodRecipes #SmartShopping

Mystery shopping 101 – thriftista

Mystery shopping: It's an urban legend, where someone dines at a great restaurant, or shops at a nice store, and gets it all for free, right?

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Discover the coolest things at Chicago Public Library: From makerspaces to a library of things thriftista.com/2025/06/disco… #ChicagoFinds #FreeFinds
Discover the coolest things at Chicago Public Library: From makerspaces to a library of things –...

Discover the coolest things at Chicago Public Library: From makerspaces to a library of things –...

Chicago Public Library has unique offerings beyond just books. From makerspaces to author talks, and even a library of things.

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