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Holiday Guide

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Early Black Friday Deals Nearby

Best Buy and Super Target begin matching prices of online retailers Nov. 1.

So, you just can't wait to get your Christmas 2012 gift-shopping groove on? You don't have to wait until Black Friday Nov. 23 to get some great online deals. Best Buy's announcement that it will allow in-store customers to price-match online retailers by showing the price on their smartphones has been matched by Target and Super Target, according to BFAds.net, a website devoted to Black Friday and gift-shopping alerts. Among other online retailers, the stores will match prices of Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com. Best Buy's price-matching begins Sunday, Nov. 4, while Target's begins Thursday, Nov. 1.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get?

Yes, already—even before Black Friday. We know Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.

Head to downtown Elmhurst or any nearby stores and you'll see that it's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2012. And, all kinds of gift ideas are out there. For totally local, you can get to Al's Hobby Shop, Kie & Kate Couture, Cottage Hill Diamonds or any of the other scores of retail shops in town to find a one-of-a-kind gift in the heart of Elmhurst. Maybe the big box stores are your thing? Kohl's Department Store is offering hot deals on toys, as well as Trim-A-Tree and Home Decor items, with ornaments, trees, stockings and tiny villages on sale for the holidays. Practical or off the wall, what kind of gift do you want? Tell us in the comments below.

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