Shopping

This Thursday, December 20 will be the final Duneland Progressive Open House, with holiday shopping sales at participating retailers (4pm-8pm) and $5 food and drink specials at participating restaurants (4-7pm). “This is a perfect opportunity to...

Black Friday came and went. Cyber Monday has passed. Only a few shopping days until Christmas arrives — is your wallet ready? It’s said up to $465 billion or more could be spent on holiday gifts and decor this year alone. The majority of shoppers...

Chesterton’s European Market will be hosting its Annual Mistletoe Market on Saturday, December 1, from 9am – 3pm. The event will be held at Westchester Intermediate School, located at 1050 South Fifth Street in Chesterton. An occasion for...

Christmas is inching closer by the day. Have you started shopping? Be sure to check out some great holiday savings tips, then read on to see six must-have gifts for 2012! Nintendo DSI The Nintendo DSi is a high-powered handheld video game system...

Over the years, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is considered the launch of the holiday shopping season, has led to almost as many traditions as Turkey Day itself. Many families have rituals built around Black Friday shopping. But Black...

Black Friday has been the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season, but consumers can expect Black Friday sales starting now and extending through the end of the year, says Richard Feinberg, Purdue University professor of consumer science...

Nothing sparkles quite like jewelry during the holidays! Purchase a special piece from Engstrom Jewelers this season and any purchase could end up being free! Any purchase made between November 1, 2012 and December 24, 2012 will have the full...

“OE is really excited about forming a new relationship with Ideas in Motion Media,” said Allison Thomas, the Marketing and Communications Director for Opportunity Enterprises. “Chris and his whole team are great at what they do, and I am...

It’s almost that time of year where cheer is flowing and checks are bouncing. As a reminder, don’t forget to plan for the holiday season. Did you know consumers are expected to spend almost $750 on gifts and decorations this year? Decor purchases...

The Portage Parks Department is hosting their annual Christmas Craft Show November 24th and November 25th at Woodland Park. Over 75 crafters will fill the Oakwood and Sycamore Halls at Woodland Park. This year, not only will homemade craft vendors be...