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Author Archives: Taylor Goldenstein

Posted inBlogs

Melissa Kolbusz’s found jewelry hits Europe

by Taylor Goldenstein September 22, 2011August 19, 2021

Melissa Kolbusz knows her junk

Posted inBlogs

Mustache wax, scarab beetles, and other stuff you should buy from your neighbors

by Taylor Goldenstein August 18, 2011August 19, 2021

EXT: TRAIN TRACKS — DAY Villain stands in front of damsel tied to railroad tracks, train oncoming. Music swells. VILLAIN (twirling mustache): I don’t know what I’d do without Merle’s Mustache Wax by Beefcake Handmade Grooming. Hahahaha! $10, Broken Cherry Boutique, 1734 W. North, and other Chicago stores, cheesecakehandmadebeauty.com.

Posted inBlogs

Free finance lectures online

by Taylor Goldenstein August 9, 2011August 19, 2021

Free online finance course from Yale.

Posted inBlogs

How to . . . appear intelligent

by Taylor Goldenstein August 7, 2011August 19, 2021

Tips for acting smarter.

Posted inBlogs

The Abbey Pub’s facelift makes its TV debut

by Taylor Goldenstein July 30, 2011August 19, 2021

On Sunday the Abbey Pub hosts a night of music and menu sampling for the premiere of its episode of Spike TV’s show Bar Rescue.

Posted inBlogs

6/25-6/26—Free Workshops at Learnapalooza

by Taylor Goldenstein June 24, 2011August 19, 2021

Wicker Park and Bucktown locations host the Learnapalooza festival on Sat 6/25.

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6/27—Free Chocolate Chip Cookies at the Wrigley Building

by Taylor Goldenstein June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Free cookies outside the Wrigley Building Mon 6/26.

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How to … support your friend’s shitty band

by Taylor Goldenstein June 9, 2011August 19, 2021

It’s Saturday night, and there’s no place you’d rather be than with your best pal. But what if his idea of fun is having you trek to some hole-in-the-wall dive to check out his 311 cover band, Jackolantern’s Weather? Don’t fret. Follow these steps to becoming a “loyal” fan.

Posted inBlogs

Sat 6/11 – Free Workout at Millenium Park

by Taylor Goldenstein June 8, 2011August 19, 2021

Free workout at Millennium Park every Saturday from 6/4-9/10

Posted inBlogs

How to … ditch annoying Facebook friends

by Taylor Goldenstein May 27, 2011August 19, 2021

If you’re tired of Obnoxious Olivia, Self-Absorbed Sal, and their sad and pointless Facebook status updates, it might be time to defriend them. How to muster up the courage? Try this approach.

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Wed 5/25—Bridge House Tavern Grand Opening

by Taylor Goldenstein May 25, 2011August 19, 2021

Bridge House Tavern opens to the public.

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5/24—Free Breakfast Sandwiches at Einstein Bros.

by Taylor Goldenstein May 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Free breakfast sandwiches for a year for the first 100 people in line at Einstein Bros. Bagels tomorrow at 5 AM.

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Tue 5/24—Free Mortgage Seminar at Marquette Bank

by Taylor Goldenstein May 20, 2011August 19, 2021

Free mortgage seminar May 24.

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