Adventures of a girl on a budget
Not too long ago, I attended the Barnum and Bailey’s latest circus extravaganza, Legends, at the United Center in Chicago. The show was amazing and very entertaining, but that’s not what this post is about. While I was at the circus, a woman stopped me and asked if I would want to sign up to win […] Read more…
There are times in life when you need a break from deal-hunting and just want a bit of luxury. I recently had such a craving for a little bit of pampering and elegant living. This craving came in perfect time for Valentine’s Day and luckily for me, my boyfriend booked a romantic ‘staycation’ at the Park […] Read more…
“Symphony Center makes movie and music fans an offer they can’t refuse…” the description began. Well, I thought, I am a movie and a music lover, what’s the offer? “A live screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece The Godfather with Members of the CSO playing Nino Rota’s score.” Well that certainly turned out to be an offer […] Read more…
I have never had the chance to screen-print my own shirt, but enjoy the designs I often see in stores. Not knowing how the process really works, I bought a deal for a screen-printing class at Vividbraille, a shop located on Damen Ave. The shop features designs of the founder, Brock, who first started screen-printing […] Read more…
I am a huge fan of wine, so I always jump at the chance to enjoy the adult beverage for a great price. When I spotted a deal online for a wine tasting at BeviAmo (a wine bar in West Town, Chicago), I quickly scooped it up thinking it would make a romantic date night […] Read more…
If you are not a part of the Yelp community yet, you don’t know what you are missing out on. Not only do you join a group of people dedicated to sharing their honest opinions about businesses, but you also get to party like there’s no tomorrow from time to time. I joined Yelp a […] Read more…