Some of you may have seen our post a couple of months ago where we were looking for people to trial our business, for those who didn't here's a quick rundown. A friend and I thought it would be cool if you could turn any photo you want into a paint by numbers kit. That way you can paint your dog, cat, partner, the whole family or whatever you want without having to be an artist.

We looked up the idea and found that the current stores in the market were ridiculously expensive or only offered kits without a frame or with a DIY frame (who wants to put together their own frame? Don't you just want to open the box and start painting). So we looked around and talked to a bunch of suppliers and eventually we were able to produce custom paint by number kits cheaper then anywhere else and already framed.

We reached out to you here on Reddit asking you to test them out at cost price and we've received some amazing feedback as a result. Thank you if you were one of our OG customers! We want to continue to grow and get more feedback and reviews though so we're re-opening the offer in case you missed it the first time around or you want to order some more kits.

You can use the code "COSTPRICEREDDIT" to get our kits for cost price (our margins are pretty slim right now, we want to be as affordable as possible). You can get up to 4 kits at that price so feel free to buy a few and plan a date night, family activity or just get your Christmas shopping done early. If you've already ordered with that code it has no been reset so you can get the deal again!

We look forward to getting more feedback and hopefully you'll love our kits enough to spread the word to your family and friends!

Link - https://passionpaints.com/products/custom-paint-by-numbers-kit

Looking to mix things up a bit and explore

Hello, for those of us who live close to Wrigley field, you may have noticed the Cubs organization is now fencing off the grassy area along Grace Avenue between Racine and Seminary. It is one of the few grassy areas in the neighborhood that hasn't already been paved for Cubs parking, and they're doing it specifically to prevent neighbors using it. It is their right of course, but it just seems a bit unnecessary, unneighborly, and unkind. Here is a petition asking them to consider their neighbors and to not remove one of the last grassy areas left in the neighborhood.

saw a dog on 1900 block of wellington about 30 min ago - no collar, male, mostly white with black spots on the head, probably 40-50 lbs, looked like some sort of short haired collie mix. looked alert but sniffed my hand. couldn’t hold him without the collar. will keep my eye out

I currently go to the LA Fitness (formerly XSport, above Mariano's) and it's been VERY poorly maintained lately. On top of that, I heard on Facebook that it's closing in December. Haven't heard from the gym itself yet but I'm looking to find a new gym regardless.

Mainly looking into LVAC, Number One Gym, and UFC based on my location. Hearing a lot of mixed reviews from all of them so any insight would be great. Also, can't find the cost of the UFC gym anywhere so that would be helpful.

Edit: I go to the gym from 6-7:30 every weekday morning so any info on crowding at that time would be helpful too.

My friend Kevin’s band, Kevin and The Quicksavers, is playing this weekend at Midlane ESports. Below is the poster and here is a link to buy tickets! 

They will be playing music from your favorite video games like Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, and Pokemon. 

https://www.barnproductiongroup.com/events#EventPopUp

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not sure if this is the right place to ask butttt hoping to get a library card and also register for the hamlin park fitness center (ran by chicago park district) - my IL license still has a non-chicago address but i have a bill w/ new address and a lease. any ideas if i can qualify for a resident price for the gym/secure a library card? thanks!

As a sidenote, I’m gluten-free and she’s dairy free so would be awesome if there was some place we can get food but not a big deal. Thanks!

Hello! I just moved to Lakeview - does anyone know what hours trick or treating takes place next week? This will be my first time being able to hand out candy, so want to make sure I am home from work at the right time!

Just confirming as I saw Southport has a trick or treating event on Monday 10/28.

Thanks for the help!

Will Cullen is playing a free show tomorrow at The River at 2909 N Sheffield. Anyone on the list gets free drinks from 9-10pm, message me to get your name on the list.

Can anyone comment on your experience raising kids in Lakeview past age of 10?

Are there areas more family friendly than others?

Thanks

Hello, I’m not sure if this is the place to discuss this, though I’m looking into eventually moving into Lakeview and was wondering what’s been a good enough salary/wage for people living in the area.

At my current job I make roughly $2400 a month after taxes, though with loan payments and car insurance I keep around $1900 minimum. I was wondering if that would be enough to afford living in a studio apartment about $1100/1200 a month, eventually counting in groceries, utilities, etc.

If anyone else makes and pays for about the same is it enough to live in the area comfortably enough?

Hello fellow Lakeview/Lincoln Park cat owners! I have a small business and am looking for feedback on a new product idea I have. Would you be willing to have a 1 hour online zoom call with me so I can ask you about your experience and opinion? I'd give you $20 to compensate for your time. Please fill out this quick form if you're interested! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KSNPMRG Thank you so much in advance!

I’m F and looking for any hair dresser recs in lakeview/ wrigley/Lincoln park ish area that is reasonably priced and good quality!!!

Hi everyone, do you know of a gas station with an automatic car wash in the neighborhood by any chance? I usually go to Quiroga’s on Southport but I’m also looking for something quick and cheaper close enough. Thank you all.

Why did it close?? We had a reservation canceled abruptly. Anyone know what happened?

Hi all!

I just moved to Chicago in the Lakeview area. I’m looking for recommendations on nail salons. Specifically one’s that are great at gel and gel extensions. As long as it isn’t outrageous, price isn’t an issue. Thanks!