Christmas Gift Ideas from one of my faves!

If you're ready to start your holiday shopping, and you live in the 905, you HAVE to check out Joelle's and Jeff's Guy Shop.  In addition to all the items in this Gift Guide, you'll also find cool & trendy items like mini wood speakers for your iphone/ipad (hint hint: I want one Santa!), iphone cases, and a million other things you didn't know existed but can't live without once you see them!  Be the best Santa ever this year and pop by these fabulous shops in downtown Burlington!

2012 Holiday Decorating Trends

Try something new this year, from Candy Trees to Blue & White themes, from Woodland-inspired decor to clean and crisp neutrals!  Check out this great video full of ideas and make your 2012 Christmas and Holiday decorating delightfully different this year!

The amazing boutiques of Downtown Burlington, Ontario know how to do it up in the most festive and trend-setting ways!  Check out the blog for more great downtown Btown news & advice!

MAJOR shoe sale! 50% off at The Bay today!

Hurry up ladies - your size won't be there by lunchtime I'm sure!  50% off select shoes at The Bay!  This is a killer sale, with brands like Jessica Simpson, Nine West and even Franco Sarto involved!  Happy Shopping!  Who needs Black Friday?  :)

Black Friday 2012: Deals & Steals!

When is Black Friday this year?  November 23rd, 2012 my friends.  Closer than you think! 

Remember also that Cyber Monday is the date many retailers offer ONLINE deals too, so that date will be November 26th.

However...those dates seem to be completely out the window this year, so read on...

If you're thinking you need to pop across the border (or hop online) to grab some amazing deals this year, you're right!  Let me recap some of the best so far!

Walmart (Buffalo flyer): grab things like 32" HDTV's for just $148, HP Laptops for $279,  Blue Ray players for $68 and amazing deals on game systems, bikes and kids toys.  Important note: Black Friday at most Walmart stores starts around 8pm on Thursday, November 22nd (that's 2 hours earlier than last year) so you'll have to get an early start to grab the best deals before quantities run out.  Just be careful not to get trampled in a frenzy of eager shoppers.  No deal is worth getting injured!

Target: this year is sounds like Target will also be starting their Black Friday sale on Thursday, around 9pm in stores.  You'll see deep discounts on HD TVs, Apple iPad 2 tablets, smart phones, popular toys, digital cameras, PCs, clothing and other items that will make great Christmas gifts.  You'll be able to shop 'online exclusives' on the 22nd there.

Department Stores like Macy's and Kohl's are slated to open their doors to customers at the stroke of midnight, so you can shop starting at 12:01 am (in person) on the 23rd.  

Old Navy will be offering special doorbusters every few hours and giving away a Super Mario Brothers U Game with a $40 purchase.  Opening most stores at midnight on the 23rd, steals include adult jeans for $15 from 12am to 4am, and coats as low as $19 for adults and $15 for kids from 8am to 12pm. 

No matter where you go, and whether you're online or in person, you are guaranteed to see some exceptional deals on the 22nd and 23rd all across the U.S. and the web.  Happy Shopping!

Downtown Runway at the BAC: Girls Night Out!

Hope to see you at this great event in Downtown Burlington, where you'll find a spectacular fashion show full of holiday fashions, wine & food sampling from some local (and excellent) restaurants, shopping galore (great deals too!) and a special performance by Rosanna Riverso who has just released her new Christmas CD: The Gift of Christmas!  For tickets call 905-633-8182 before they sell out!