Friday, November 23, 2012
Are you gearing up to let your fingers do the walking on Cyber Monday?
Gulfport residents who didn’t want to brave the crowds on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday still have one more big chance to save courtesy of Cyber Monday. Similar to the two other major shopping events, Cyber Monday differs in that consumers don’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes (or offices) to take advantage of some pretty big pre-holiday deals. All the bargains laid out for Cyber Monday are for online shoppers only. So how can you find the best deals online this Cyber Monday? While most major retailers that have an online presence aren’t tipping their hats on their online deals just yet, many have splash pages set up that they're inviting shoppers to bookmark in advance of the Nov. 26 shopping holiday. Here are just …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tips for getting the presents they want without having to hoof it from Gulfport to the North Pole.
Santa’s awesome, but he doesn’t always deliver the hottest toys of the season on demand to Gulfport, no matter how nicely we ask. If the kids – or wannabe kids – in your life happen to have their hearts set on presents that are hard to come by, it can be torturous running from store to store only to find what they really want just isn’t available. Whether your little girl has her sights on the latest Lalaloopsy, your son wants a Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister or that “big baby” in your life is yearning for a copy of Halo 4, here are some ideas on how to track down what’s in demand without putting miles and miles on your vehicle in the process: Tips for Shopping in Town If you hate ordering online and love the gratification of being able to…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Get all your holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving! Shopapalooza is all day today with the Third Saturday Art Walk kicking off tonight. That and more in "5 Things."
Shopapalooza: Looking for crazy discounts? LocalShops1 is hosting the annual Shopapalooza on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. a S. Straub Park in St. Pete. More than 100 local, independent businesses will be there! Get all your Black Friday shopping done before Turkey Day! Admission is FREE! For all the details, check out Ester Venouziou's latest blog post in our Local Voices section. Art Walk: The Third Saturday Art Walk is today, from 6 - 10 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. In addition to local vendors and local shops that will be open, you'll find free entertainment and street performers. Small Business Saturday: Mark your calendars for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24! This year, Gulfport Patch is putting together a list of local Small …
Friday, November 16, 2012
How much is too much to spend on children and teens? We want to hear your thoughts Tampa Bay!
As the holiday shopping season goes into full swing, some people are maxing out their credit cards to pay for presents and others are setting budgets and sticking with them. Scour just about any Facebook stream or stop in a local coffee shop and chances are you’ll hear parents debating the merits of setting spending limits. Or, you'll hear them lamenting about just how much they've already spent. The ideas for a perfect limit do seem to vary rather greatly. Some parents say $100 per child is more than enough. Others tend to lean toward much more generous figures. After all, there’s nothing like seeing a child’s eyes light up as they unwrap gift after gift. And that’s what we want to hear from you about Tampa Bay! Do you set spending limits…
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Check out how to keep your cash local when shopping for holiday gifts!
The Loot: Owen Pach’s blown glass. Pach is a well known artist who has been creating glass art for more than 25 years. He was even contracted to design and build the Morean Arts Center’s glass blowing studio. Buy it: Domain Home Accessories, 3129 Beach Boulevard South. The Loot: Stone Handy’s Album. "Plain White Wrapper" is the name, and spoken word music is the game. Handy performs at local events and is a drum circle extraordinaire. Buy it: T and Me Tea Company, 2908 ½ Beach Boulevard South. The Loot: Hand Painted Artwork by resident and local artist Mary Joyner. Joyner’s work is classic and maintains a high end look, but prices are affordable. Buy it: The Secret Room, located at 2937 Beach Boulevard The Loot: Handmade soaps and candles…
Ester Venouziou
9:18 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Thanks for including Shopapalooza in your list! I hope you were able to come out and check out the awesome businesses! Turnout was AMAZING! more ›