CheapWeek: Fourth of July Shenanigans

6/29 – Noodles & Company for Lunch I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: SIGN UP FOR NOODLES & COMPANY’S EMAIL UPDATES. Follow this link for several other emails you should sign up for in order to score some free or half-priced meals. I bring it up because I had a BOGO entree coupon… Continue reading CheapWeek: Fourth of July Shenanigans

Salads in the Loop – AND A GIVEAWAY

This article has been several weeks in the making. I contacted several restaurants and chains with locations in the Loop (and River North, hereafter referred to simply as “the Loop”), and all of them gave me an opportunity to try their products for free in exchange for an honest review of their salads and their… Continue reading Salads in the Loop – AND A GIVEAWAY

#CheapWeek – Remington’s, Blackhawks, and Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

5/18 – #BikeLakeview and Zipcar @MaddyOsman Congrats, we’ve selected you as a #BikeLakeview prize winner! Email us at intern@lakeviewchamber.com for details. — Lakeview Chamber (@ThisIsLakeview) May 18, 2015 Today was a good day for freebies. After checking in to Kuma’s Corner using the hashtag “#BikeLakeview,” I won a $25 giftcard to any participating Lakeview Chamber… Continue reading #CheapWeek – Remington’s, Blackhawks, and Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

#CheapWeek: 5/4 – 5/10

5/4 – BMA and Maggiano’s This week was a busy one for me, especially as far as professional development goes. On Monday, I attended the Business Marketing Association (BMA)’s event “An Afternoon with the Stars” at 1871. I love 1871, because it’s such a cool community of entrepreneurs and startups. Just being there makes me… Continue reading #CheapWeek: 5/4 – 5/10

Work Salads – An affordably healthy lunch

This post isn’t specific to Chicago, but when I started this blog, I told people I wanted to incorporate tips for money saving in general. This one also happens to revolve around health. About 2 months ago, a coworker and I decided to try an experiment. We’re both fairly health-conscious and recognized a need to offset… Continue reading Work Salads – An affordably healthy lunch