Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Retail experts are saying that December 26 will be one of the largest shopping days this year!
The presents have been unwrapped and the kids are happy with Santa’s offerings for another year. The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is done in Huntley. Right? Not so fast! The Christmas spirit is still strong in some. For many, the day-after-Christmas sales represent the best part of the holiday shopping experience! It’s not all about the “return”. December 26 shopping is more about the DEALS! Nerdwallet.com is reporting that December 26 should be a HUGE retail shopping day this year. Last year, shoppers spent $7.1 billion on the day after Christmas according to ShopperTrak, a 25.5% increase from the year before. Experts are predicting that the after-Christmas sales will look a bit like Black Friday – with early hours and doorbuster…
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Stores will be open all night till Christmas Eve so go get that shopping done!
No more procrastinating. There are only a few days left to get that Christmas shopping done. But it should be easier to finish up with special all night hours at several big store chains including Macy’s and Toys R Us. Both stores are open round the clock until Christmas Eve. Area malls will have extended hours this weekend with only a few shopping days left. Woodfield Mall is open until 11 p.m. today. Mallseeker.com lists all malls in Illinois and their websites, which includes the hours. Stores like Kohl’s have extended hours, later than malls. Walmart and Meijer stores are open 24 hours. If the task seems too much, Macy’s personal shoppers are ready to help. Macy’s By Appointment is a free personal shopping service at many of its …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A few gift ideas for the foodie in your life.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a fruitcake. But who likes fruitcake really? Especially since McHenry County offers lots of yummy treats from hand-dipped chocolate truffles to European sweets. Webster’s Unabridged Inc., a media relation agency that specializes in travel and tourism, put together this guide featuring McHenry County businesses with creative, culinary gift ideas: La Petit Marche Crystal Lake 815-477-3296 www.petitmarche.biz Fans of this bakery, bistro and wine shop say it's "a touch of Europe in downtown Crystal Lake". Stop in for breakfast or lunch, and then buy some of the amazing breads, pastries and desserts to take home. Just two blocks from the Metra train station. Morkes Chocolate Algonquin 847-458-8585 www.…
Friday, December 14, 2012
Patch editors from across Chicagoland share some of their favorite Christmas recipes.
Patch.com editors from across the Chicago area dug into their cookbooks and came back with some of their favorite holiday recipes to share with readers. We hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays! Share your favorite holiday recipes with Patch! Send your recipe as well as any photos to Editor Amie Schaenzer at amie.schaenzer@patch.com and we will include your recipe in this article.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Sweet and Sour Meatballs will be a hit at your holiday gatherings.
Christmas dinner is our big event, a meal that tops the year with a perfect rib roast and the trimmings. Christmas Eve is more laid back in our family. We save ourselves for the Christmas Day dinner so we just have appetizers the night before. One of my family’s favorite is Sweet and Sour Meatball. The secret ingredient is grape jelly. It doesn’t sound appetizing yet is the tastiest you’d ever try. The meatballs can be homemade using any regular recipe or just buy a bag at your favorite grocery store. One of best meatballs I’ve tried with this recipe are from IKEA. It’s a super easy recipe and good for all holiday parties. Sweet and Sour Meatballs Ingredients: 1 ( 3 pounds) package of frozen meatballs or homemade meatballs 2 jars of …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Huntley is one of a handful of U.S. Post Office sites that will be open on Dec. 9 and 16.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Mailing those letters to Santa or sending off your Christmas cards will be easier with Huntley Post Office’s special Sunday hours. Huntley is one of seven United States Post offices in the northwest suburbs, including Schaumburg and St. Charles, which will have special Sunday hours. The Huntley office located at 11013 N Woodstock St. will be open from 12 to 4 p.m. in the next few weeks. “This is one of the most exciting and busiest times of the year for the Postal Service, and select post offices will be open on Sunday, December 9 and 16 to make shopping and shipping easier,” Central Illinois District Manager, Peter Allen said. As the “Official Shipper” of the holidays, the U.S. Postal Service is ready for The Best Holiday Ever, whether …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Proceeds of Foundation Note Card Sale, in its 10th year, benefit District 300 Foundation.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Looking for a unique Christmas gift that can help others? The District 300 Foundation has the perfect idea. The Foundation Note Card Sale is going on now. The note cards, available in a set of 15 cards for %15, features the artwork of District 300 students. Foundation Trustees Diane Magerko and Patti Douglas worked with D300 art educators and their students to select artwork for the Foundation Note Card Sale. This committee worked with Rohrer Graphics in Elmhurst to make this project come to life. The note cards fundraiser will benefit the Foundation’s grant program, in which District 300 educators apply for and are awarded grants to fund educational projects in D300 schools. The D300 Foundation’s mission is to enhance and extend …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Huntley celebrates annual holiday festival on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Santa will arrive in Huntley on Saturday during the 2nd annual holiday lights parade, which caps off the Christmas on the Square celebration. Christmas on the Square begins at noon on the James C. Dhamer Town Square on Coral Street between Woodstock and Church Streets. The holiday lights parade starts at 4 p.m. A craft fair, cookie walk, crafts, free hayrides and a live nativity scene are some of the activities available throughout the day. The schedule of events include: Noon to 5 p.m. Indoor Farmers Market First Congregational Church on Main Street Shop the farmers market and stock up on all your favorite non-produce items for your holiday entertaining and for the winter. Kris Kringle Market on the Square Shop the Craft Fair and …
Marilynn Lopez-Vega of Elgin plans to use some of her winnings to buy toys for children in need.
An Elgin mom is putting her family first after winning a $2,500 shopping spree from Algonquin Commons this past week. Marilynn Lopez-Vega, 35, learned Monday she won the gift card through a raffle she entered while shopping during the early morning hours on Black Friday. Her first purchase was for her two young girls, Sofia, 5, and Annalys, 2. The girls got two new Christmas dresses with “super glittery shoes.” “Then I went to Trader Joe’s for a couple things we needed. I didn’t want to go crazy,” she said. Next up, she plans to buy several toys she will donate to the Algonquin Commons’ Toy for Tots campaign. “This came as a complete surprised so I want to spend some of this money and give back to make other kids happy as well,” she …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Malls across the region are offering steep price drops, giveaways and special promotions to those willing to fight the crowds the day after Thanksgiving.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Whether nearby or a bit of drive, we have got the scoop on what suburban retailers will be offering for Black Friday deals. The Commons will be giving free gift cards — ranging in value from $10 to $500 — and holiday tote bags away to its first 1,000 shoppers that make it out to the commons on Black Friday morning, according to the Commons' website. Shoppers can also sign up to win a $2,500 shopping spree. Shopping hours vary by store at Algonquin Commons with several retailers starting the sales on Thanksgiving night. Algonquin Commons lists opening times by retailer on its website. At the Huntley Outlet Center, Black Friday starts a day early. Some stores will open on Thanksgiving while others will open at midnight on Nov. 23 and will …
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