Monday, December 10, 2012
Shop local and get everything you need for the holidays.
If you're still planning those holiday family portraits or looking for great gift and party planning ideas, you're in luck. Plainfield Patch's Gift Guide featured local businesses that are stepping it up for the holidays. Click to find out what's what's in store at local merchants: ----------------------------- Looking for more local gift ideas and holiday events? Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get? Shop Thrifty for the Holidays Start Feeling Festive: Plainfield Holiday Events Guide Top 6 Classic Chicago Holiday Events Check out Plainfield Patch's Holiday Guide 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
This season, Patch is highlighting local businesses to help you get a head start on your gift-giving.
Wine & Cheese by TCC, 24104 W. Lockport St. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Phone: 815-436-5444 www.wcbytcc.com ----------------------------- READ: Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get? Check out Plainfield Patch's Holiday Guide 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
This season, Patch is highlighting local businesses to help you get a head start on your gift-giving.
The Perfect Invitation, 24046 W. Lockport St. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Phone: 815-609-7100 http://www.theperfectinvitation.cceasy.com/ ----------------------------- READ: Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get? Check out Plainfield Patch's Holiday Guide 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
This season, Patch is highlighting local businesses to help you get a head start on your gift-giving.
Acorn Portraits, 24027 W. Lockport St. Hours: By appointment; sessions available seven days a week To book a session: 815-556-8932 www.acornportraits.com ----------------------------- READ: Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get? Check out Plainfield Patch's Holiday Guide 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
It used to be Black Friday was for the earliest of early shoppers. Not anymore. Look around. The stores are ready now.
Look around the Chicago area and you'll see all the signs: The early birds no longer wait until Black Friday to do their Christmas shopping. This year, Black Friday is on Nov. 23, but big retailers and mail-order companies are starting well in advance. Amazon, for example, is beginning its Black Friday on Nov. 14. Crazy or crazy smart? Just how early is too early to shop for Christmas 2012 gifts? Take our poll.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Yes, already — even before Black Friday. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in Plainfield and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
Head to any shopping center or area mall and you'll see that it's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2012 in and around Plainfield. Many stores are already decked out on holiday decor and gearing up for the biggest shopping season of the year. All kinds of gift ideas are out there. If you want to stay totally local and like to support mom-and-pop businesses, there are plenty of places in Plainfield that specialize in gifts of all kinds, from fine art to jewelry to items for foodies and wine lovers. Here are just a few: Maybe the big box stores are your thing? Walmart has already announced it is offering layaway again this year, with the iPad and HP Ultrabook-based laptops on the list of eligible purchases. The store has …
Mary Gregory
8:32 am on Friday, December 7, 2012
I love getting gifts there. Stationary is the way to go for Christmas gifts! My family loves the personalized note cards from there to. more ›