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To furnish
Need new Swedish furniture? Take 20 percent to 60 percent off select furniture and accessories at the Ikea (750 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook; 1800 E. McConnor Pkwy., Schaumburg) winter sale, which runs through Jan. 21.
To conserve
Learn how to calculate your carbon footprint (and get tips on how to reduce) from non-profit organization The Delta Institute. Visit deltacarbon.org to figure yours out and buy offsets.
To shop
Need a killer dress for New Year’s? Plein Aire (2036 W. Division St.) has marked down all dresses by 50 percent, including brands such as Madison Marcus and Rachel Pally.
