Christmas shopping

Holiday Shopping Was at Highest Level Since 2011
Holiday Shopping Was at Highest Level Since 2011
Holiday Shopping Was at Highest Level Since 2011
100.5 The River has been your Christmas music station since 2000.  Wow! Almost 15 years of playing your Christmas favorites through November and December. Since we're in a new year now, I thought it would be good to sort of wrap up this past holiday season with some good economic news.
25th Annual Holiday Artists Market at UICA
25th Annual Holiday Artists Market at UICA
25th Annual Holiday Artists Market at UICA
Next weekend,  Friday, December 6 and Saturday December 7, will be exciting shopping days in Grand Rapids. Shop for beautifully crafted gifts and goods from dozens of regional artists, including jewelry, home goods, fine art, holiday cards, accessories, and toys during the annual Holiday Artists' Market at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, UICA, downtown Grand Rapids...
When Do You Start Christmas Shopping? [Poll]
When Do You Start Christmas Shopping? [Poll]
When Do You Start Christmas Shopping? [Poll]
Christmas decorations are out in stores, a small reminder that the holidays are just around the corner. Have you thought about Christmas shopping yet or is a last-second run to the mall more likely? When do you start Christmas shopping?
Everybody Gets Involved In Toys For Tots
Everybody Gets Involved In Toys For Tots
Everybody Gets Involved In Toys For Tots
We at 100.5 The River, have teamed with WZZM13 this year in Toys For Tots, and we couldn't be prouder to be a  part of a campaign to make sure that all children in need will have some toys from Santa this Christmas. We have gotten so much help from all corners of West Michigan, people, groups, and companies getting together to collect new, unwrapped toys for kids.  Even schools are getting involve
Shop Till You Drop For One-Of-A-Kind Gifts
Shop Till You Drop For One-Of-A-Kind Gifts
Shop Till You Drop For One-Of-A-Kind Gifts
It's the holidays and you're rushing about buying gifts for family and loved ones.  Or, at least you're going to begin shopping any minute now, right? If you're like me, I like to find the unusual, if possible.  Nothing makes me happier than to find the "out-of-the-ordinary" gifts for special people in my life...
Black Friday is getting closer, or is it Black Thursday?
Black Friday is getting closer, or is it Black Thursday?
Black Friday is getting closer, or is it Black Thursday?
Christmas shopping, the most stressful time of the year. I know, it's supposed to be 'the most wonderful time of the year,' but the pressure of shopping, finding the 'right thing' wears me out.  The crowds and hussle and bussle...I'm usually good for about an hour...
10 Holiday Gifts Parents HATE When You Give Their Kids
10 Holiday Gifts Parents HATE When You Give Their Kids
10 Holiday Gifts Parents HATE When You Give Their Kids
Family Christmas just this past weekend. My uncle was explaining that his adult kids were attending a Christmas party at one of their friend's homes, who has a 2 year old. "I gave her the best present," he boasted. Something he referred to as "big popper" and sounded like every mother's worst nightmare, but made the little girl crazy with glee. So what are the presents parents
The Doll That Gives Birth?
The Doll That Gives Birth?
The Doll That Gives Birth?
At 6, all I wanted for Christmas was a "Baby Wanna Walk". I dreamed about her little pink overalls, that curly blonde hair, and of course, her amazing ability to walk! I mean, wow, right? Well, what if your little one, or grand little one, requested this doll for Christmas? Right up there in controversy with the doll that actually relieves itself, it's the doll that gives birth (and yes,

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