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Black Friday is almost here. You can bet that there will be some great sales and deals as retailers do their best to make up for a year of sluggish sales. Today’s post should help you plan for your Black Friday shopping trip. I wanted to cover the top 10 retailers (below the map) in…
Like it or not, Christmas is less than two months away; it’s a good time to budget for and begin your gift shopping. Going Christmas gift shopping without a plan and a budget can be an unnecessarily expensive endeavor. The last thing you want is to still be paying off Christmas bills in April. Don’t…
What products should you always buy in bulk for big-time savings? The list below identifies 50 products you should always buy in bulk (if you use them of course). The vast majority of these items will last five years or more when properly stored. There are very few food-stuffs on this list because I even…
Many people have it in their mind that new items are the way to go. In some cases, this is true, but you should know what to buy new, and what to buy used. There are some good reasons to buy used. Buying certain items used will save you tons of money! When in perfectly…
Are you planning a wedding in DuPage County? We’ve got just the list for you… Wedding planning can be a stressful endeavor. This list of banquet halls will give your a good starting-point to research and compare venues for your wedding reception. Clicking on the venue name listed in the first column of the table…
It’s a fact that traffic tickets are often a significant revenue source for local police departments throughout DuPage County. Event the safest drivers make mistakes, and chances are that at some point in your life, you will see the unwelcoming red and blue flashing lights of a police cruiser behind you. The information in the…
Want or need it today? These 50 retailers have brick-and-mortar stores in or near DuPage County where you can pickup your online orders. Many of these stores have dedicated web-order pickup locations for your convenience. Advanced Auto Parts – Auto Parts Auto Zone – Auto Parts Abercrombie – Clothing Ann Taylor – Clothing Apple – Computer…
Is your home ready for winter? We know all to well that when the leaves start to fall, winter is just around the corner. Temperatures will take a nose-dive and snow and ice become an ever-looming threat. Here are some things you should do to winter ready your house… Clean and Test Your Furnace Having…
Living in DuPage County, we know that winter comes all to quickly. The article below will give you some insights into what you should do to prepare your trees for the coming onslaught of winter nastiness. Give your trees the best possible chance to survive the winter. Helping trees survive winter weather But keep in…
With the potential for severe thunderstorms and tornado producing systems to form throughout the summer, it’s a good idea to review storm safety and preparedness.