Deals we can’t resist.
If you’re on the go enough, you’re familiar with situations that might call for these compact cases of Paper Soap (15 sheets, $1) from Pier 1. Slip it into your purse or pocket before going to the park, to an outdoor music festival or on a road trip. You can also get shampoo and hair gel sheets.
— Fauzia Arain
The Logan Theatre (2646 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-252-0627) features cool second-run movies you wanted to see, but missed by mere days. A seat sets you back just $3.
— Louis R. Carlozo
Buy your reading glasses for a buck at stores like Dollar Tree. They won’t withstand a lot of wear and tear but you lose the things long before they start falling apart. I buy them by the dozen about once a year.
— Ellen Warren
Whole Foods’ 365 brand body lotion in Lavender Blend. It’s paraben-free and never tested on animals, and it’s $2.49 for 16 ounces.
— Heidi Stevens
