NWH-Holiday Gift - Nov2018

Holiday Gift Guide

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Shaw Media est. 1851

est. 1851

An advertising supplement of

est. 1851

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Thursday, November 22, 2018

| HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

2

The history of Black Friday Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.

Come Black Friday, shoppers strive to get the lowest prices on gifts for their loved ones.

Much of the focus of Black Friday is on finding the best deals, but it can be interesting to take a breath and learn how this phenomenon developed and how it has evolved over the years.

“Black Friday” The term “black Friday” was originally associated with gold prices and manipulation on the part of speculators Jay Gould and James Fisk. This scandal occurred in September 1869. Commodity prices plummeted 50 percent as a result, and the term “black Friday” was coined to refer to that drop.

The phrase “black Friday” also

Serve the best

this holiday!

7off

™

SKU 724339

any Half or Whole Ham, 8 Lb or larger Valid through 12/31/18. Only valid at Honey Baked Ham of Pueblo (not valid online). Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive offer. May not be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person, per visit. While supplies last. No cash value. Valid on purchase only. Not valid on gift card or gift certificate purchases.

3off

™

Holiday Gift Must -Have’s...

SKU 724340

ANY Boneless HAM

Valid through 12/31/18. Only valid at Honey Baked Ham of Pueblo (not valid online). Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive offer. May not be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person, per visit. While supplies last. No cash value. Valid on purchase only. Not valid on gift card or gift certificate purchases.

3off

Crystal Lake 5186 Northwest Hwy 815-477-4426 SM-CL1602009

Give the Gift of Beautiful!

™

SKU 724341

any turkey breast smoked or roasted

Purchase a $50, get $10 bonus card Purchase a $100, get $20 bonus card Purchase a $175, get $30 bonus card Moroccan Oil Everlasting Holiday Gift Sets

Valid through 12/31/18. Only valid at Honey Baked Ham of Pueblo (not valid online). Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive offer. May not be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person, per visit. While supplies last. No cash value. Valid on purchase only. Not valid on gift card or gift certificate purchases.

4075 W. Algonquin Rd IL 60102 SM-CL1602538

847.458.7299 | www.chazios.com

3

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

became famous for all the wrong reasons in 1966. Philadelphia police used it to refer to the Friday traffic jams and crowding in downtown stores from tourists and shoppers who flooded into the city in advance of the Army-Navy football game held the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year. Bigger crowds and rowdiness contributed to long hours and stressful shifts for local police.

Black Friday reinvented The retail industry started using the term “Black Friday” in the late 1980s. Spin doctors turned previously negative connotations into positive ones by associating the phrase with stores turning a profit and moving accounting ledgers from “red to black” thanks to big year-end sales. Retailers and consumers rallied around low-cost “doorbusters” and other discounted prices.

Interestingly enough, according to the National Retail Federation, Black Friday really hasn’t been the most lucrative day for retailers over the years. In fact, greater profits and larger crowds are often seen on the last Saturday preceding Christmas.

Shopping weekend evolves

Woodstock Opera House HOLIDAY SEASON

Lighting of the Square 11/23

Nutcracker 12/7 - 12/16

Holiday Brass Concert 12/22

A Christmas Carol 11/23 - 12/3

Robin Spielberg 12/12

Guitar Night 12/23

Creation of... 11/27

The Muppets Christmas Carol 12/19

• Thursday, November 22, 2018

While Black Friday may have been the catalyst, in recent years shoppers have made the entire weekend of Black Friday a lucrative one for retailers. Many stores now open on Thanksgiving and extend sales through the entire weekend. Small Business Saturday and Sunday promote patronizing mom-and-pop stores. Cyber Monday emerged when online shopping became a popular way to grab deals, and it marks the close of the opening weekend of the holiday shopping season. In 2017, Black Friday weekend attracted 174 million shoppers who spent an average of $335.47, according to the NRF.

Tickets on Sale Now!

White Christmas Sing Along 11/28

John Denver Christmas 12/21

Op era Ho use Ann ual Chr istm as Tre eW alk 11/ 23 - 12 /

Sn

Tickets: 815-338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com

30

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Thursday, November 22, 2018

| HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

4

8 best things to buy in December and January Oh the weather outside is frightful. Rather than succumb to cabin fever, people can use the winter months as the perfect time to visit area stores and score a few deals.

Savvy shoppers understand that key items go on sale at specific points throughout the year. Learning how to shop the sales can lead to considerable savings.

December

1. Toys: Toys are perhaps the best items to purchase in December. Apart from Christmas gifts, it is a good time of year to stock up on toys children have coveted, which can be put away for birthday presents or other occasions. Retailers tend to lower toy prices as Christmas approaches.

2. Holiday decor: Decorative holiday items also tend to be heavily discounted in December. Stores slash prices on ornaments, gift wrap, artificial trees, holiday-themed baking items, and much, much more. If it has a passing connection to the holidays, chances are stores will cut prices by 50 percent or more once Christmas is over.

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL BOGO BUY ONE GET ONE 40% OFF WE CARRY GIFTS OF FINE JEWELRY & ENGAGEMENT RINGS IN ALL PRICES. Gabriel & Co. | Stuller | Lashbrook | Gabriel & Co. Fashion | Mark Shneider | Stanton Color | Ever & Ever | Hearts on Fire

Open 10-6

We stand behind everything we sell TURNING CUSTOMERS INTO FRIENDS SINCE 1946

325 N Front St. McHenry (in the Fountain Shoppes) (815) 385-6070 Add “12 months free financing

6. Linens: “White sales” are traditionally in January, with home

Black Friday sales have come and gone. Keep eyes trained on the circulars and jump when sales are advertised, as inventory may be limited.

4: Bubbly: Competition in the market will help drive down the cost of champagne and other sparkling wines. According to the wine resource GuildSomm, 22 percent of all champagne sales are run during the month of December.

goods retailers running discounts all month long. These sales generally encompass towels, bed sheets, curtains, and other linens.

7. Fitness items: January is the ideal time to purchase a new gym membership or fitness equipment since these purchases tie into New Year’s resolutions to get fit. Gyms may waive extra fees or offer discounted rates.

8. Travel and entertainment: Most people return home after the holidays, and that can generate a slow travel season afterward.

The travel industry attracts new customers with discounted hotel rates and other deals. Tickets to Broadway shows and other theaters also may be discounted to encourage people to leave the house.

January

5. Winter apparel: As the winter progresses, the amount of clothing stock in stores starts to dwindle to free up room for a new season’s worth of attire. Starting in late December and continuing into the latter half of January, retailers are eager to liquidate their stock of scarves, sweaters, boots, and winter coats. This is a prime time to replenish wardrobes.

December and January are great times to grab steep deals on an array of products.

5

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

3. Televisions: It’s possible to find discounted TVs even after the

• Thursday, November 22, 2018

EGG STRIPPER™ by GRANIA

®

Quick, Simple and No Mess Removes Shells From Hard-Boiled Eggs 10 Times Easier and Faster • • • • •

Peel up to 5 boiled eggs in seconds Simple, Easy and No Mess – just Shake’N Peel BPA Free Dishwasher safe Unique crystal clear design with over 100 nodules on the inside to gently loosen and remove the shells.

Faster deviled eggs, egg salad, potato salad or quick snack on the go.

Eggs are nutritious, delicious and healthy!

www.eggstripper.com SM-CL1603253

Your New Favorite Kitchen Tool!

| HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

6

SHOP

BIG

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Thursday, November 22, 2018

AT SMALL SHOPS

Everything for you and your home...

ow We N er! v i l De imum Order

is at Shay!

$15 Min for Delivery RequiredDelivery Area Limited

• On Trend Fashion • Stylish clothing, home accents and furnishings ARRINEVAWLS

SP

OR

TS B AR

R IL &G

85 Brink St

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-893-0231

L

Book your Private Party up to 100+ people

ARE HERE!

It's Not Bar Food!

$3 OFF

GIFT CARDS LE! AVAILAB

With $35 purchase Not good with other offers, specials, promotions or discounts. Liquor not included. Limit one per table.

Dine in or Delivery.

Must present coupon.

Expires 12/31/18

30 N. Williams St., Suite D • Brink Street Market

in Historic Downtown Crystal Lake 815-444-6460

SM-CL1601898

Family Owned & Operated Boutique: Lynda Walsh, Michele Walsh Lori Hills

SM-CL1601945

FREQUENT NEW ARRIVALS

GoalLineSportsBarAndGrill.com

7

SALES HAPPENING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!

Shop Local at the Best Gift Store!

Store Hours: MTWFS 10-5:30 Thurs 10-7 • Sun 12-4 www.OutOf TheBoxStore.com

The Perfect Gift Kitchen Outfitters has great gifts for all the cooks in your life, and so much more! Cookware, bakeware, bar top, grilling, coffee/tea items, tools and gadgets.

There’s something for everyone. Fill out a wish list and you’ll be sure to get just what you need in your own kitchen!

Home Fragrance Purifies the Air Eliminates bad odors Many Designs Many Fragrances

64B N Williams St Downtown Crystal Lake

779.220.4653

SM-CL1602329

SM-CL1601900

KitchenOutfittersCrystalLake.com K

Christmas Ornaments, Gifts of Home Decor and Accessories 67 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake 815-455-6202

• Thursday, November 22, 2018

71 N. Williams Street • Crystal Lake, IL 60014

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

SHOP BIG AT SMALL SHOPS

| HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

8

Come Join Us For Our FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Thursday, November 22, 2018

Friday, November 23 at 7:00 pm www.DowntownCL.org

SHOP BIG AT SMALL SHOPS www.itwaskismet.com

57 N. Williams Street Crystal Lake, IL 815-893-6705

Beautiful, wooden, magnetic building blocks.

Thanksgiving Hours: Wednesday: 9am-2pm Thursday: (Happy Thanksgiving!)

Friday: GRAND OPENING 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-7pm Sunday: 10am-Spm

Bring in this Ad for a

10% discount (offer expires 11/30/18)

SM-CL1604303 SM-CL1

SM-CL1601901

SM-CL1604305

Come visit us in Crystal Lake!

Bob & Bernadine Hansen • Rob & Becky Huffman

Also in “Read Between the Lynes” on the Woodstock Square

9

Do your Christmas Shopping at Too Cute!!

Featuring Brand New Toys

Boys & Girls clothing, Sizes Preemie through size 12, shoes, books, gear and more

Take 20% off 1 item through December 31st with this ad Too Cute Consignment 6330 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(815) 444-8711 SM-CL1601976 601976

...da Baffone

Cucina Italiana

Where good food, good wine & good friends come together!

Thank you McHenry County Community for your Continuous Support for the last 8 Years — BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL — Buy

$100 Gift Card & get a $50 Gift Card.

Online 6 AM to Midnight. In person Noon to 9 PM. Limit $500 per Transaction (Restrictions Apply)

OPEN FOR LUNCH

Friday, December 16th and Friday December 21st from Noon to 3:00PM

OPEN

See us for Catering & Private Events Gift Cards Available

Christmas Eve & New Years Eve 1-10:00PM HOURS: Tues 4-9, Wed 4-9, Thurs 4-9, Fri 4-10, Sat 4-10, Sun 4-8

111 NORTH STREET, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 815-893-6149 | WWW.DABAFFONECUCINAITALIANA.COM SM-CL1601957

• Thursday, November 22, 2018

Thanks to families being more spread out than ever before, today’s holiday shoppers must figure out ways to get holiday gifts to their destination on time. The holiday season tends to be the busiest time of year for many delivery services. The following tips should help shoppers ensure their loved ones’ gifts arrive on time.

• Ship directly. Adobe Analytics reported that online shopping hit a record high of $108.2 billion in the 2017 holiday shopping season, and all indicators suggest online shopping will only increase in the years to come.

Holiday shoppers who want to ensure their loved ones will receive their gifts on time can rely on online shopping. When checking out, have gifts shipped directly to loved ones’ homes. Many online retailers will even wrap gifts for a nominal fee.

• Research shipping options. In 2018, Christmas falls on a Tuesday.

Shoppers who plan to rely on two-day or overnight shipping should keep that in mind. Some delivery services may be open throughout the weekend before Christmas, while others may only be open on Saturday.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

Get gifts there on time

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Thursday, November 22, 2018

| HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10

Pets and holiday gifting

WHAT IF YOU PICK NOW OVER NEVER?

Furry, finned and feathered friends help make a house a home.

These companions are more than just pets; they’re often cherished family members. So it should come as no surprise that, come the holidays, people want to lavish extra attention on their animals by way of presents.

The American Pet Products Association says pet owners spend billions of dollars on their pets each year. The majority of pet owners plan to gift their pets on holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Christmas. DogTime.com says that pet presents are not a North American phenomenon, either. Pet owners in the United Kingdom are

6600 OFF %

SECOND + KIDS GUEST SAIL

FREE

*

Join SW Travel for a Cruise Night with Royal Caribbean November 29, 2018 | 6-8PM | Countr y Inn and Suites

RSVP by November 26 to swar yck@sw travelinc or call (847) 462-0056 6 0 0 T R A C Y T R A I L , C R Y S TA L L A K E , I L L I N O I S 6 0 0 1 4

*See your travel professional for complete terms and conditions. BOGO (“Offer”): Cruise must be booked between 11/1/18 – 12/4/18 (“Offer Period”). Offer applies to sailings departing on or after 12/1/18. “BOGO” Offer includes 60% off cruise fare of second guest booked in the same stateroom as first full-fare paying guest. 30% off cruise fare for third guests and higher booked in the same stateroom as the first two qualified guests. In addition, ”Kids Sail for Free Offer” offers free cruise fare for 3rd guests and higher who are 12 years old or younger on 4 nights or longer Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, CaribNE, Coastal, Cuba, Europe and Hawaii sailings departing between 12/1/18 – 12/14/19. The Kids Sail Free Bonus excludes sailings between 12/18/18 – 1/1/19, sailings between 2/15/19 – 2/18/19, sailings between 3/16/19 – 3/30/19, sailings between 4/13/19 – 4/22/19 sailings between 05/15/19 -08/31/19, and sailings between 11/23/19 – 11/30/19. Deck the Holiday Deals provides instant savings of up to $150 per stateroom determined by category booked and sailing length: On sailings 5 nights or less, $50 savings for Interior and Ocean View, $75 for Balconies and $75 for Suites; on sailing 6 nights or longer, $50 savings for Interior and Ocean View, $100 for Balconies and $150 for Suites for those guests’ sailing between 12/18/18 – 1/1/19 and sailings between 12/19/19 – 12/31/19.Deck the Holidays and Kids Sail Free are not combinable with each other. Instant savings amount shown in USD and will be converted to currency used for cruise purchase. NRDB cancelled prior to final payment due date will receive a future cruise credit in the amount of the deposit minus a 100USD/CAD per person service fee (“FCC”). FCC is non-transferable and expires after 12-months from issue date. 100USD/CAD per person service fee applies to changes to NRDB ship or sail date. Deposits made toward Guarantees and Grand Suites and higher categories are non-refundable and are subject to NRD Booking Terms. Offer applies to new, individual and named group bookings confirmed at prevailing rates. Offer open to residents of US, Canada, Puerto Rico and select countries in the Caribbean. Prices and offers are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Refer to www.RoyalCaribbean.com for complete terms and conditions. ©2018 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: Bahamas. 18065134 • 11/05/2018

SM-CL1602450

It’s time for the annual

Snow Promotion! from

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Buy anything from our store beginning November 12th through December 15th, 2018 and if it snows 3'' or more (as measured at O’Hare Airport) on Christmas Eve, your purchase is FREE!* *Come into the store for complete details. Registration in the promotion is required. Excludes Pandora and sales tax. All sales are final.

41 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 • 815-455-3600 • dalzelljewelers.com

11

Coloursoft

Procolour

Art Alternatives

Prismacolor

Old Town Algonquin Old Town Charm, New Town Feel

SM-CL1604780

Celebrate Small Business Saturday and Shop Local.

Visit the many businesses on Main Street this holiday season.

• Thursday, November 22, 2018

expected to spend the equivalent of $46 U.S. per pet on gifts.

While dog owners are more likely to buy their pets gifts, cat owners have been closing that gap over the years. Some pet parents even offer Christmas cards or hang Christmas stockings for their pets.

According to data from PricewaterhouseCoopers, shoppers between the ages of 17 and 21 are willing to spend more than anyone else ($70) on holiday gifts for their pets.

Gifting pets has become the norm, but various animal welfare organizations advise that giving companion animals as pets should be avoided.

Pets given as gifts may be at a higher risk for surrender to shelters by families who miscalculated the amount of time and money that’s necessary to care for pets. Welcoming a pet into the family is often a personal decision, and one that should be weighed carefully by all members of the household.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

*excludes Copic markers

Inktense

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Thursday, November 22, 2018

| HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 12

SM-CL1601775