shopping

Woodland Mall, RiverTown Crossings, Alpine Avenue, and just about every shopping center in West Michigan is packed with shoppers as Christmas Day nears.

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It becomes harder and harder to buy Christmas presents for family and loved ones.  Tastes change, they get older, and a Fruit Cake just won't cut it.

My wife and I actually resort to gift cards sometimes for their favorite store or shopping destination.  They're not exciting, but that way they get to shop for what they want and I don't have to supply exchange slips with every wrong gift I buy.

As for cost, well, if you're giving a $25, $50, $100 card, you pay full price, right?

Wrong!

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Black Friday was the beginning of Christmas shopping for many and the end for a few.

To finish shopping early you need to be organized.  A short Christmas shopping list helps too.

How many people are on your Christmas shopping list? 

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Some have been in line since Saturday afternoon, but you don't have to be THAT dedicated to score some big deals on Black Friday.

Check out our guide to Black Friday shopping in West Michigan and maximize your savings!

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Official Rules for 100.5 The River’s Meijer Christmas Shopping Spree

NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN.

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Calling all ladies in West Michigan.  Tonight's the night!  Your night to shop, dine, and party. 

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We're being bombarded with ads and advice on what to buy our wives, girl friend, for Christmas this year.  It's mind boggling.  And, if she hasn't given you some idea on what she wants it's even more boggling.

Well, I'm here to help.  Over the course of the past couple of weeks I've offered suggestions.   Some were just a tad expensive, but, hey, it's the gift that counts, right?  Or, is it the thought?

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We were talking about bargain clothes shopping earlier today, right. In case you missed it, story said most of us hate clothes shopping but apparently, everyone loves a bargain. The French are the most incline

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Have you watched any of those extreme coupon shows on television? I'm not a coupon guy. I could be making a big mistake. I watched one of the shows the other day and some guy walked out of the grocery stor

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The countdown has begun-- 8 shopping days left! We're not quite down to the wire... but close! Consumer Reports has some helpful tips for those racing from store to store in search of the perfect presents.

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Kim Carson at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park  Holiday Gift Show.

Why is it my Christmas list grows longer every year with unexpected, unbudgeted stocking stuffers. Bad enough I have to buy things for people who don't need anything, but even the family truckster is in on the act

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