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2017 Top Holiday Gifts
WE BREAK DOWN THE HOTTEST GIFTS OF THE 2016 HOLIDAY SEASON
Gifts for Every Age
GIFTS FOR YOUR TODDLER ALL THE WAY TO YOUR HUSBAND
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Gifts for Pop Culture Fans
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Stocking Stuffers
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THESE ARE THE DROIDS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ... AND ZOMBIES ... AND MORE
HERE ARE SOME SURE-TO-PLEASE STOCKING IDEAS
CHECK OUT THE HOLIDAY EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
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Blackberry
Canine, 3 yrs. old, Male WRIGHT WAY RESCUE
Haley
5 year old female Domestic Longhair mix ROMEOVILLE HUMANE
Kroger 5 year old
femalecattle dog mix WEST SUBURBAN
Esmerelda
7 yr old female - dom. s.h. WRIGHT WAY RESCUE
James
4 year old male Domestic Shorthair mix ROMEOVILLE HUMANE
Heidi
12 yr old female - dom. s.h. WRIGHT WAY RESCUE
Bear 7 years old Shepherd mix WEST SUBURBAN
Dallas 1 yr old female - Labrador/ Terrier/Retriever mix ROMEOVILLE HUMANE
Justin
5 year old black and white domestic shorthair WEST SUBURBAN
King
Packard
Wrangler
8 yr old male poodle WAGS 2 WISHES
5 yr old male Bulldog WAGS 2 WISHES
2 yr old male Shep mix WAGS 2 WISHES
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Tis the Season
we know that holiday shopping is never an easy task. so we have done the homework for you and picked out the hottest gifts that are sure to please this holiday.
TOP HOLIDAY GIFTS Front Row Seat to the Stars The 8,000 Stars Home Planetarium $130 HAMMACHER . COM
Game Night
Most Wanted
Apple iPhone X $999 to $1,149 APPLE . COM
Soggy Doggy Board Game $19.99 WALMART . COM
Fitness Fiend
Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch $299 AMAZON . COM
Hear Me Roar
FurReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger $129.99 TOYSRUS . COM
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Nothing But Air
Air Jordan Retro X I “Chicago” $220
NIKE.COM
Continuing the tradition of holiday releases, Jordan brand will be releasing the retro of the air jordan “Chicago” xi's - sure to bring 90's nostalgia home.
Google Anywhere Google Home’ Voice Activated Speaker $129 AMAZON . COM
Picture Perfect Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Cameray $129 WALMART.COM
Cozy Quality
For the Retro Gamer Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition $79.99 NINTENDO . COM
Lulu Lemon Scuba Hoodie IV $118 LULULEMON . COM
Perfect Scents Coco Chanel Mademoiselle Perfume $100 NORDSTROM . COM
Game On NERF N-STRIKE ELITE STRONGARM BLASTER $13 TOYSRUS.COM
Monkey in the Middle Fingerlings Interactive Baby Monkey $15 TOYSRUS.COM
Read Anywhere All-New Kindle Oasis E-reader - 7” $249 AMAZON.COM New – No more soggy pages with the all-new Kindle Oasis—it’s IPX8 rated to protect against immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. And it’s built to withstand getting splashed at the beach or dropped in the bathtub, hot tub, or pool.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 $59.99 GAMESTOP.COM
Star Wars Battlefront II $59.99 GAMESTOP.COM
Pokemon Ultra Sun & Moon Nintendo 3DS $59.99 GAMESTOP.COM
CALL OF DUTY: WWII $59.99 GAMESTOP.COM
Don't Count Your Chickens Before They...
Hatchimals Glittering Garden - Hatching Egg and Interactive Sparkly Penguala by Spin Master $54.99 TOYSRUS.COM
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Different Ages, Great Gifts when it comes to your christmas shopping, ages, relationships and tastes will vary. Here, we breakdown some in-demand gifts to cover everyone from your teenage daughter to your mother-in-law.
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TICKLE ME ELMO 2017’ $29.99 WALMART . COM LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart’ $40 TARGET . COM The New Teddy Ruxpin $99 TARGET . COM Hatchimals CollEGGtibles $10 AMAZON . COM DreamWorks Trolls ‘Hug Time’ Poppy $50 TOYSRUS . COM LuvaBella Baby Doll (Interactive) $149.99 TOYSRUS . COM Marvel Remote Control Hulk Smash Vehicle $39.99 TARGET . COM
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1. Jedi Master Lightsaber’ $49.99 WALMART.COM 5. Disney’s ‘Moana’ Magical Seashell Necklace 2. Wonder Workshop Dash Robot’ $149.99 $50 TOYSRUS.COM TARGET.COM 6. Googly Eyes Drawing Game for the Whole 3. Despicable Me 3 ‘Talking Jail Time Tom’ Family $14.99 TOYSRUS.COM Minion $34 TARGET.COM 7. Create Your Very Own Comic Book $30 4. New Wonder Woman LEGO Set $16 AMAZON.COM UNCOMMONGOODS.COM
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1. Big Little Lies (Blu-ray + Digital) $32.99 TARGET . COM 2. SpaRoom PureMist™ Ultrasonic Diffuser $19.99 BEDBATHBEYOND . COM 3. Furbo WiFi Dog Cam $199 AMAZON . COM
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It's Good to be a Geek
now more than ever, it is a great time to be a pop culture lover. we've compiled a list of the coolest gifts to give to the person in your life that only speaks in pop culture references 1. Harley Quinn: Home for the Harleydays Christmas Sweater/Batman: Jo Jo Jo-ker Christmas Sweater $54.99 MERCHOID . COM 2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Hero of Time 2LP Set $44.99 THINKGEEK . COM 3. Riverdale Vixens Girls Raglan Hot Topic Exclusive $26.99 HOTTOPIC . COM 4. Funko Disney Duck Tales, Chip N Dale, Tailspin and Darkwing Duck Action Figures price varies FUNKO . COM 5. Diesel x Street Fighter V IS FOR DIESEL - RYU SNEAKER $200 DIESEL . COM 6. Funko Pop Games: Mortal Kombat - Sub-Zero and Scorpion $14.99 TOYSRUS . COM 7. Alex and Ani ‘Harry Potter’ Jewelry Collection price varies ALEXANDANI . COM 8. Dragon Ball Z- Seasons 1-9 Collection Amazon Exclusive Edition Blu-ray $174.99 AMAZON . COM
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A Little SomethingSomething in our efforts to revive the notion of good ole' st. nick leaving goodies in stockings, we have searched for some of the best stocking-friendly gifts that are sure to please.
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1. Chia Pet Emoji Smiley Face Planter $15 AMAZON . COM 2. Fred & Friends STUCK UP Bubble Gum Refrigerator Magnets, Set of 4 $8 AMAZON . COM 3. Bob Ross ‘Happy Little Painter’ Funko Pop Figure $17 FUNKO . COM 4. Official Wine Wipes $7 AMAZON . COM 5. The Original Beauty Blender $20 ULTA . COM 6. Wonder Woman iPhone Wallet Phone Case $10 AMAZON . COM 7. Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty $14 AMAZON . COM 8. The Unicorn Cereal Bowl $38 UNCOMMONGOODS . COM
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Through DECEMBER 31 Festival of Lights. Evenings daily at The
Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. 250,000 LED glimmering lights synchronized to 17 rotating songs on the 48-foot-tall holiday tree at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.
NOVEMBER 17 Christmas Belles. 8 p.m. at Lincoln
Center, 935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Presented by Grove Players. (630) 415-3682, groveplayers.org.
NOVEMBER 17-DECEMBER 24 22nd Annual ChristkindlmarketChicago. Opens daily 11 a.m. Daley Plaza,
between Dearborn, Washington and Clark streets, Chicago. Free Admission. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. christkindlmarket.com
NOVEMBER 19 West Towns Chorus. 2-3:30 p.m. at
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove. One of Chicago area’s premier men’s choruses performs a cappella barbershop favorites. Co-hosted by the Downers Grove Music Club.
Music of the Americas. 3 p.m. at St.
John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. Featuring the North Shore Choral Society I. For information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.
Music at Mayslake: Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, 3–5 p.m. Mayslake
Peabody Estate, 1717 West 31st Street in Oak Brook. Enjoy classical music with a twist with styles and eras from bebop jazz, electronic pop and original compositions to jazzed-up classical selections. Ages 10 and up; under
18 with an adult. $7 – $25 per person. Tickets at elmhurstsymphony.org or 630-941-0202.
NOVEMBER 23 Morton Arboretum Free Admission. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle. Happy Thanksgiving. All buildings and the Children’s Garden will be closed.
NOVEMBER 24 Light Up the Holidays Festival & Parade. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., downtown Joliet. Activi-
ties begin downtown as early as 9:30 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Gji’s Sweet Shoppe, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chickenn-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre’s annual holiday festivities also add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet.
NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 22 Wonderland Express. Opens daily 10
a.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. Tis the season for family fun! Join us at the Garden for Wonderland Express, an annual holiday extravaganza featuring magnificent model trains, magical and glittering indoor snow, and meticulously crafted Chicago landmarks in miniature. Plus, see intricate ice carvings and hear beautiful music from carolers. chicagobotanic.org
NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 24 Christkindlmarket-Naperville. Opens daily 11 a.m. at Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St, Naperville. The Christkindlmarket Chicago is excited to host a suburban location of the Christkindlmarket you have come to know and love at Naper Settlement. christkindlmarket.com.
NOVEMBER 25 Holly Jolly Market and Festival. 3 to 8 p.m. at Oasis Fun Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. A free, family-friendly, activityfilled event for kids of all ages. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is outdoors at 5:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks show.
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at 8 p.m. Afterwards, visitors will meet inside in the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to sample more than 50 sparkling and still wines perfect for the holidays while enjoying the smooth sounds of Frank and Dave. 630-725-2066.
DECEMBER 1 A holiday journey through Italy. 6:30
p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. All Aboard! Tutti a bordo! for a holiday journey through Italy. The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents the twelfth annual All Aboard! gala dinner amid the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition. chicagobotanic.org.
Holiday Wine Tasting. 8 p.m. at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle. As part of Illumination, the tree lights exhibit. Each ticket includes entrance into Illumination at 8 p.m. Afterwards, visitors will meet inside in the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to sample more than 50 sparkling and still wines perfect for the holidays while enjoying the smooth sounds of Frank and Dave. 630-725-2066.
DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 7 Winter Wonderfest, Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Opens daily at 10 am.
Packed with indoor family fun, this delightful family tradition features 170,000 square feet of rides,
giant slides, the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink and holiday decor that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Closed on December 25. navypier.com
DECEMBER 2 Santa Hustle Chicago 5K, 8 a.m. at Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Experience the magic of the Santa Hustle® 5K and Rudolph Run at Soldier Field. After the race, buses will shuttle runners to Navy Pier for a rocking after party offering dining, discounts, fun and more. navypier.com
Talons and Claus. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Wil-
lowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 South Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Have your picture taken with Santa and his wildlife friends during a holiday open house. Activities ongoing. All ages. Free admission; $10 per photo. No registration. Questions? Call 630-9426200.
Cork and Craft. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Rd, Romeoville. Professional artist Crystal Simpelo, founder of Crystal’s Canvas, will show you how to make “art from the heart,” using Isle a la Cache as your muse. This program is perfect for beginners, with stepby-step instructions. Registration required by November 29, 815.886.1467.
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