Black Friday is kind of a big deal in our house. I’m the type of person who sleeps outside of Bed Bath and Beyond for an espresso machine that’s 20% off for the first 25 guests. I’m not ashamed. Not the slightest. See, it’s all about the thrill of the hunt. Sleeping on concrete at 3 a.m. with 200 strangers in 20-below-zero weather? Call it urban camping. I’ll be entertaining my guests with the story of this conquest for the next decade, ignoring their sighs and eye-rolls as they’ve heard the story so many times before. “Oh, you like it? I actually waited in line for 5 hours, in the dark, with 200 strangers, to get this limited edition espresso machine for $100. An old lady punched me in the jaw for it. I stepped on a little person to reach the last box. I’m glad the coffee is to your liking.” However, if Black Friday isn’t your thing, there’s always Small Business Saturday.
Unlike other cooked-up “holidays”, American Express’s Small Business Saturday actually serves a collective purpose – support local business, save big money. Pretty dope, right? This Saturday, visit local stores for big savings on clothing, spa services, and delectable treats.
Here are a few deals I personally am eager to get in on:
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Sir and Madame
The flagship, as well as the popular pop-up shop in Hyde Park, is offering big deals on unique clothing and accessories.
Main Store 938 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL(773) 489-6660 Pop Up in Hyde Park 1504 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL
SWABY
50% off most lines and clothing in the store! This sale is currently running through the end of November (so you can get in on it today!). Check out photos of the newly remodeled showroom HERE.
SWABY 2459 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622(773) 276-7645
Trillium
20% off full priced merchandise!
BONUS! On Black Friday, visit Trillium for one of their biggest sales – 40% off from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 30% off from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. and 20% off from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Trillium 1744 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622(773) 698-8162
This post will continue to be updated until Saturday…