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I went over to check out their library and found many that I have read and many that are on my “to-read” list. Every few years, I have a binge read of classics that I missed or have simply forgotten. A few years ago, it was Grapes of Wrath and the Heart of Darkness. Another time, it was “early-chick lit” from the Austen sisters and similar. And now, I think I will finally tackle Crime and Punishment and Middlemarch.
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What classics are on your MUST list?
This winter has been brutal in Chicago and many other places in the US. One of my favorite signs that spring will actually come has started is lots of emails about registering for spring races! (And hey, it’s not too late to do a little Couch to 5K for spring, people!)
My Chicago Running Blogger buddy, Erin, is involved in one of my favorite local spring races, The Race That’s Good For Life (formerly Race for the Life That is Good) 5K. Why is it a favorite of mine? Here’s why:
- It is a small, local race that attracts fast runners.
- Women and men run separate so if you go with some opposite sex folks, you have an automatic cheering squad – reminds me (happily) of high school cross country. Also, women are first so I can cheer my men in after the cool down!
- It is fast and flat.
- It is in beautiful Oak Park, IL – Frank Lloyd Wright, anyone?
The race is Sunday, April 6, 2014. This year, they are adding new perks, including free race photos! And, the Good Life Race was named the best race in Chicagoland by the Chicago Area Runners Association for two years in a row (2012 & 2013). This races does GOOD, too. All proceeds from race entry fees will be donated to the Oak Park-based Collaboration for Early Childhood. It is also reasonable at $35 through 2/28, but you can save more! Get $5 off the 5K run registration fee with code CHICAGOSBEST2014. That can be combined with their $3 CARA discount for a total of $8 off until March 31st.
See you there in SPRING?
And it’s Friday, so here is more of what I found this week!
- TOMS: One for One – With every pair of shoes you buy, TOMS gives a new pair to a child in need. To date, that’s over 10 million pairs! And now they are on sale! Check out the TOMS kids sale, TOMS women’s sale and TOMS men’s sale at Zulily. Get free shipping on orders of $65+ at zulily from 6am PT on 2/19 to 6am PT on 2/22
- Let my obsession with subscription boxes help you! Try:
- New Finds’ Fave Nakd Bars (review and giveaway coming SOON!) and get $10 off on $30 purchase with code VEGAN14 through 3/31. Thank you, Vegan Cuts Snack Box!
- Get 20% off Bottle Bright Water Bottle Cleaners with code BRIGHT20 or 20% off on Juice Organics beauty products from Juice Beauty
with code KLUTCHCLUB20. Thanks Klutch Club!
- Save 20% off on popcorn from 479 Degrees with code TRY479 from Love With Food.
- Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time.
- For a limited time, get 20% off select Makeup Tools and Accessories at Beauty.com. Offer ends 2.24.2014
- Say “Sayonara, Winter.” Take up to an extra 50% OFF of select items at Derailed. Valid through February 26, 2014.
- Chicago runners, get $5 off Shamrock Shuffle registration with code CACSAVES.
- Wantable will send you monthly accessories boxes that perfectly match your style. Choose from the monthly Makeup box hand-selected by makeup artist Robert Jones or the Jewelry box that includes 4-5 boutique jewelry items. Items are available to you at 60% or more off retail! Buy a box for $40 or join the club for just $36. Shipping is free.
- Rue La La is offering a great deals on all of the gifts you wanted but did not get for V-Day! 😉
- Gilt City has national deals like 50% off on Yes To Carrots natural beauty products and Paleo meals from Beetnik and great local stuff, too (like deals on Hubbard Inn, MK and Artizone in Chicago and $25 for 24 hours of parking in NYC!) Start with ebates for additional cash back.
- Get $20 Credit On Your First Order $100+
on curated “creative and inspired” items at AHALife
- Check out Schoola for “pre-loved” kids clothes where 40% goes back to benefit local schools – a win-win. Get 30% off of your first order with code SCHOOLA30.
- Get 50% off your first outfit and free shipping from Kate Hudson’s Fabletics.
- Save up to 40% off last minute fares with low Hotwire Hot-Rates!
That’s all I have for now. Here’s to hoping that spring is coming! What do you have on tap for this weekend?
PS. Don’t forget my Icebox Knitting Giveaway! The cold will return… at least here in Chicago.