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We’re excited for all of the upcoming festivities during the holidays, and look forward to spending time with family and friends doing lots of fun things in the holiday spirit! Here are some great ideas for ways to reconnect with family and friends and find some unique gifts. We encourage our customers to shop small and support local artists, artisans, and small businesses this year. Let’s spread some holiday cheer and the giving spirit, right here in our own backyard.
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You can’t go wrong with those crispy chips, melty cheese, spicy salsas, and whatever your heart desires as a topping be it meat or veggies. Nachos are the ultimate in comfort food feasting! Today we’re celebrating National Nachos Day with a great list of restaurants who have creative and delicious nachos as well as more traditional nacho fare!
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We’re really excited that the holidays are just around the corner, but we also know the hustle and bustle of the season can feel a little overwhelming. We’re here to help alleviate a little bit of the pressure, though, with some tips, tricks and gadgets to make it all easier when prepping big family meals!
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COOL Ministries has been working passionately since its humble beginnings in 1982, and has grown over the years into a fully-fledged non-profit social services organization. COOL Pantry provides a comprehensive selection of ingredients for three square meals a day, including specialized options catering to diabetes, food allergies, as well as diverse selections in ethnic cuisine. In addition, COOL offers safe housing options and assistance, counseling, life skills training, and other assistive programming, in order to help both veterans and families transition from homelessness to sustainable housing and stability.
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Great Gadgets and Gear Under $100 on Amazon!
Here at Classic we don’t just love selling cars, we love driving and maintaining them, too! Today we’re sharing our picks for some great car gadgets that make driving a more enjoyable and relaxing experience. Head on over to the blog for gadgets and gizmos aplenty to spruce up your new ride. Give your car a little personality and pizazz with some of the picks on our list, too! As an added bonus, this list has great budget friendly options for gift giving if you’re getting a jump start on holiday shopping for all your favourite Gearheads. Thanks to Amazon, you can get fast, speedy shipping just in time for the season!
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It’s National Sandwich Day!
There are a lot of “hot takes” online about what makes a sandwich. Is it simply some vegetables, meats, and/or cheeses stuffed between bread or dough items? Do hot sandwiches count or only ones with chilled deli meats? Is a hot dog a sandwich?! Do Tacos or Quesadillas count? Do you call it a Hoagie or a Sub Sandwich?!
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November 1st and 2nd are part of the Dia De Muertos Celebrations, also known as “All Soul’s Day,” to commemorate and celebrate the lives of family members and friends who have passed away. This two day festival is most notably celebrated in Mexico, but it’s also celebrated across Central and South American countries, as well as places such as Los Angeles, California with large Latinx communities. And we’re very happy to celebrate with great local area restaurants and beautiful places to visit and events to celebrate Latin America.
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Who doesn’t love a good calzone with that ooey, gooey melty cheese dunked in some warm fresh marinara? Mmmm, delicious! And since it’s national Calzone day, we thought we’d share our picks for great local options in the Greater Chicago area.
We’re so happy to be part of the community in Lake County, and we love to support fellow businesses here in the Waukegan area.
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October may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! We’ve got a great roundup of family friendly activities and great events for adults and friends to enjoy this weekend. Choose from our list of lots of festive events in the Greater Chicago Area and Southern Wisconsin regions!
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Here at Classic we’re thrilled to be a part of a diverse community, and we’re very excited to support and celebrate National Immigrants Day. We’ve rounded up our picks for wonderful museums and organizations in the local region which celebrate diverse perspectives and cultures. Check it out and plan your next road trip today!
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