Looking for a Chicago trip that’s out of the ordinary? Try West Town – its vibrant arts scene, trendy shopping opportunities and ethnic diversity make it the perfect representative of Chicago’s urban melting pot.

Get an extraordinary hotel price to go with your extraordinary vacation. Book through Orbitz and get the guaranteed lowest rate. Next, take an additional 10% off your stay with Orbitz coupons. Choose from several top-rated West Town, Chicago hotels:

• Days Inn Chicago – Value accommodations just north of West Town
• Inn at Lincoln Park Chicago – Free parking, classic old-world architecture & low rates
• Howard Johnson Inn Chicago – Comfort-first hotel only minutes south of West Town

No matter what reason brings you to West Town, you’ll find plenty of other reasons to stick around. Every type of traveler discovers something to love about this thriving Chicago community:

• Arts – Check out the Flatiron Arts Building & the legendary Chopin Theatre for local drama & music
• Culture – Sample dozens of different cuisines, from Ukrainian to Puerto Rican
• Shopping – Wander Wicker Park & Bucktown for one-of-a-kind boutiques from up-and-coming designers

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World Music Festival Chicago 2008 (September 19 to 25)

And while you’re enjoying the multicultural character of West Town, take a detour for some multicultural music. Listen to Italian percussion, African dance rhythms, Turkish tunes and even hip-hop fused with just about everything under the sun.

If you’re a music lover, why not take the next step and become a musician yourself? Whether you’re a first-time strummer, experienced beatmaker or drum virtuoso, InstrumentPro has the gear you need. Get 10% off everything with your InstrumentPro coupons!

Local Client of the Day: Travel Professionals International – Joy & Terry Gurney

Have you always wanted to travel to the Philippines from Toronto to see one of the most breathtaking vacation spots in the world? Thanks to Joy and Terry Gurney from Travel Professionals International, you have the chance to see Manila, Cebu, Boracay Beaches, Bohol Island and more affordably!

They work for a Filipino travel agency in Toronto, Canada that can help you get the vacation you’ve always dreamed of. They specialize in various kinds of Toronto Philippines vacations. Fly by yourself to visit the beautiful country on your own or see families there. Or make it a family vacation with group tour packages!

• Free gift with every booking
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Joy and Terry Gurney are Toronto travel agents who work hard to make your dream vacation to Philippines possible. They provide:

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Call them today for a no-obligation quote!

The speed of light measuring 299, 792, 458 meters per second in a vacuum. The wings of a hummingbird flapping 15 to 80 times per second. Usain Bolt setting the 100-meter world record at just 9.69 seconds. All of these have one thing in common: they’re straight-up ridiculous, dude!

And after Bolt’s incredible performance at the 2008 Olympics, it comes as no surprise that Puma Store chose him as their spokesperson. If the running shoes are good enough for the Jamaican sprinter, then by George, it’s good enough for me!

But all of us may not be so lucky to enjoy sponsorship and athletic freebies. Hey, at least with the free Puma Store coupons, you can receive 20% off your entire purchase by September 30!

Come on, and stick your hand in the cookie jar of savings on these and other must-haves:

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• Women’s V4.08 I FG - With the right cleats, the soccer pitch becomes your domain
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Keep your eye on the prize, and stride toward the hottest deals that only Puma knows how to bring. Click on the coupon. Save a bundle. And leave all else behind in your digital dust.

September 10th - It was on this day in history that the first TV dinner was sold. Great, our first step to laziness has commenced. The very title…TV DINNER??? What kind of message is this? Sit in front of your TV and eat? I know it seems hard to make a healthy meal with today’s busy lifestyles, but trust me, it can be done. All you need is the right tools. Take a George Foreman Grill for example, you can cook a deliciously healthy meal on that puppy in minutes! And the great feature that drains all the excess fat is faaaaabulous! Come on, toss out the old idea that’s over 50 YEARS old that TV dinners are a healthy, balanced meal (’cause they simply can’t be!).  Instead, head over to Cooking.com where you’ll find discount grills, roast pans and cookbooks for less. Redeem exclusive Cooking.com coupons for 10% off a single item.

1966 – Neil Diamond’s 1st Chart Song “Cherry Cherry” is Released - Whether you loved his music or his shiny clothes, there’s no doubting that he’s one of the most legendary singers of our time. He’s still performing concerts today! At 67, he’s still performing with the same energy and power he did years ago, that’s impressive. I’m not too sure how he’s kept himself lookin’ so young – especially with all the touring and excitement in his lifetime – but I have a coupon for you guys to stay as youthful as good ol’ Neil. If you use Zirh products for men, you’ll notice a decrease in wrinkles and your skin will be more youthful. Plus, in later years, you’ll look 10 years younger just like Neil! So use our free Zirh coupons for men’s skincare products and save 16% when you spend $20 or more.

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Ryan Phillippe, 34 - I used to love him, that is, until he cheated on Reese Witherspoon – the most sweet and beautiful woman on the planet…who by the way is a spokes person for Avon products. Did you see how smoooooothly I changed the subject? Well, you can find foundations as smoooooooooth as that at Avon, ladies! Head over Avon today and stock up on the best beauty products. Plus, use our free Avon coupons to save even more at the Avon Stock-Up-And-Save weekly events!

Swap Ideas Day – I’m sure that whatever you job title is, you’ve had to swap ideas at some point or another. Personally for me, I love swapping ideas because it gets my creative juices flowing and I feed off other people’s energy. However, I wasn’t always like this. I used to be quite the introvert, and in most of my classes in university, you wouldn’t know I was there since I was soo quiet in class discussions or debates.  Now that I’m a bit older and have entered a more mature stage in my life, I am full of ideas, ready to share them whenever the time is right. The great thing about today is that we’re learning two important tools to use and apply in our everyday lives – sharing and thinking creatively. I don’t care who you are and how uncreative you may think you are, everyone has some ideas in them just waiting to be shared. If you still think you don’t have it in you, then I’m sure you and your friends (yes guys too) have shared one or two health and beauty secrets before. If this is the case, then check out Drugstore.com. Save $10 on discount makeup, personal and oral care and natural green products when you use Drugstore.com coupons and spend $50 or more.

Sewing Machine Day – Did I ever tell you how I’m inefficient when it comes to technology? Well, I am. And I know sewing machines were invented way before technology became an essential in our modern world; however, the sewing machine is yet another invention I cannot master for the life of me. Is it ever difficult… and um, wasn’t it invented to make people’s lives easier? HA! It just makes my life more stressful. I’m pretty good when it comes to learning new things. I tell ya, I’ve sat at my sewing machine at home for hours and hours (on several occasions) and could not figure this thing out. What am I going to do if I need to hem my pants and no one is around to do it for me? It’s a horrifying thought! Since today is sewing machine day, what better way to celebrate then by checking Overstock for the biggest (and I mean biggest) selection of sewing machines. Use Overstock coupons and save $10 on Singer and Brother sewing machines on orders of $150 or more.