Holiday Gift Guide First Edition for 2018

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FIRST EDITION • 2018

• Shop local • Gifts ideas • Pick out a tree • Holiday happenings

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Shop local is the call of most downtown business districts, especially over the holidays.

With strong competition for holiday dollars from major retailers, the small, local shops pull out all the stops this time of year to attract customers.

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 24 this year and local retailers are hoping you shop their wares during the event and beyond.

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shopping or dining at local, independently owned businesses on Small Business Saturday, generating about $12 billion in reported spending, according to the website.

They’re not alone. Beginning in 2011, business associations, nonprofit trade groups, municipalities and public officials started to unite, forming a Small Business Saturday Coalition, encouraging everyone to Shop Small.

And nearly 100 corporations lend their official support to the movement.

Area downtown districts in Burlington, Union Grove, Waterford, East Troy, Delavan, Elkhorn, Twin Lakes, Lake Geneva and more will be participating in Small Business Saturday and offering incentives and special events over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Check out the local chambers of commerce for more information on events and specials during Small Business Saturday.

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To support local shops, in 2010 American Express launched Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving – to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses, according to the Shop Small website at www.americanexpress. com Small Business Saturday was a success its first year and in 2011, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of the day. By 2012, all 50 states are participating in the event.

In 2013, more than 1,450 individuals and organizations sign up as Neighborhood Champions to rally their communities with events and activities on Small Business Saturday – and that number continues to grow.

Last year, there were more than 7,200 Neighborhood Champions across all 50 states and an estimated 108 million consumers reported

Here’s a listing of holiday-related events that are slated throughout the Geneva Lakes area for November and December:

NOVEMBER 23 Delavan’s Tree Lighting and Santa visit. delavanwi.org

30 Union Grove tree lighting, 5:30 p.m. at Village Square Park.

30 Tree Lighting and Santa Reception – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Square in Elkhorn. Santa will light the town’s own Christmas tree, then all attendees are invited to Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., for crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and music.

p.m., Community Baptist Church, 35512 Washington Ave., Honey Creek.

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1 Waterford’s Wonderland Parade and Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., Main Street.

1 Midnight Magic, 10 a.m. to midnight.

Old-fashioned Christmas celebration with a village-wide festival featuring pictures with Santa, an indoor crafter marketplace, shopping, parade, fireworks, holiday entertainment, horse drawn carriage rides and more. www.mukwonagochamber.org

1 Annual Reindeer Run at Sunset

in downtown. Annual event includes a cookie walk, breakfast with Santa, Christmas tree sale and more. www. uniongrovechamber.org

Park, Elkhorn, 9 a.m., sponsored by the Elkhorn Recreation Department and Elkhorn Running Club with all proceeds going toward a Park Dedication Fund to replace outdated equipment. 262-7415114

1 Union Grove’s Holiday Craft

1 Annual Holiday Cookie Sale,

1 Christmas Comes to Union Grove

Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union Grove Elementary School, 1845 Main St. Crafts, art, gifts, potted plants, wreaths, live entertainment, kids activities, pictures with Santa and more. 262-891-3477

1 East Troy Railroad’s Santa

Parade Train. The train departs from Mukwonago’s Midnight Magic celebration and makes its way to downtown East Troy for the Santa on the Square festivities on the Village Square. easttroy.org

10 a.m. until noon or sold out, First Congregational Church, 76 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn – stock up on an assortment of holiday cookies. 262-723-3246.

1 Annual Christmas Card Town

Parade – 1:30 p.m., downtown Elkhorn.

Bundle up the family and grab a spot downtown to see Christmas-decorated floats, novelty acts, music, animals, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. 262723-5788 or info@elkhornchamber.com

7 Burlington’s annual Christmas

Parade – “Jingle all the Way” is full of sweets, happiness and fantastical floats that glide through a historic downtown.

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. It will be followed by a Christmas Tree Lighting in Wehmhoff Square Park. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to do the lighting and then retreat to Santa’s Chalet in the Park where they will visit with children.

Live reindeer, carolers, hot chocolate, cookies and music.

7 and 8 Trees on Parade and holiday shopping at St. John’s Community Center, 701 N. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes.

Crafters, vendors, tree decorating contest, gingerbread house contest, Kids Korner and visits from Santa. 262877-2220

16 Burlington Ice Festival, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wehmhoff Square Park, 355 N. Pine St. Ice sculpting, horse-drawn wagon ride and more. 262-342-1161 24 Christmas in the Barn, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Squire Farm, 26715 Church Road, Burlington. English Settlement United Methodist Church’s live nativity, refreshments. 262-534-6593

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30 Whitewater Holiday Parade of Lights – 5 to 8 p.m. in Triangle Neighborhood of downtown Whitewater.

There will be a lighted holiday parade with a winter market, family fun activities and holiday shopping. From 5 to 6 p.m., stories with Santa at K-9 Hair Care, 145 W. Main Street. At 7 p.m., free chili and cookie decorating at Living Word Fellowship, 212 W. Main St.

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Budget for big purchases

Save with coupons and deals

• Save – There’s always the old-fashioned way of saving a little money each month throughout the year, and then spending what you’ve saved. Or save in advance for the more expensive items.

• Credit cards – Redeem credit card points for gift cards you can use for your holiday shopping; alternatively, offer up specific store gift cards as a present.

• Delayed offers – Retailers are tracking what you do online, and often if you leave something in your shopping cart, the retailer will come back with a reminder followed by a discounted offer.

• In-store shopping days – Black Friday has always been a big shopping day, so you might want to ask your favorite retailers what they have planned ahead of time. Some big-box retailers begin their Black Friday promotions on the Wednesday before, with extended store hours, and

might even be open on Thanksgiving. Also, don’t forget to shop local on Small Business Saturday - your favorites stores may have the best bargains yet.

• Online shopping days – Online retailers offer significant discounts on days like Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday.

Buy now, pay later

• Credit card rates – If you are going to apply for a new card, check introductory offers for rates, balance transfer opportunities and delayed financing options.

• Store credit cards – Often when you open a card at checkout, you receive a discount on your entire purchase. Store cards also offer coupons and deals throughout the holiday season if you use your store credit card. That said, make sure not to keep a balance for long, as store credit cards can have higher interest rates.

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• Credit cards – Divide up the big-ticket items.

Buy them across several off-season months and pay your balance in full.

• Free shipping – Some online retailers offer free shipping with orders over a certain amount. In late December, some retailers have been known to offer free shipping days with guaranteed delivery

by Christmas.

• Delayed financing – Look for store credit card promotions that offer low interest rates or delayed financing on large purchases. Pay it down over

time without incurring interest.

• Online tools – Struggling to budget alone?

Explore online services like Nummo, which can help you consolidate your accounts and keep track of your finances.

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Americans will have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise.

According to The Annual Retail Sales Forecast for the Holiday Season from Deloitte, retailers have their sights on sales of more than $1.1 trillion.

We all get caught up in the spirit of giving, yet the most wonderful time of year is also one of the most stressful financially. But holiday spending doesn’t have to break the bank – a little planning can let you enjoy and be merry.

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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 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.

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The holidays are here, and that means millions of people will spend time decorating, making shopping lists, purchasing presents, and stocking up on entertaining essentials. Various groups and consumer watchdogs track trends in holiday spending and giving, and many facts and figures may surprise holiday enthusiasts.

• Economists with the National Retail Federation say online and retail sales in 2017 increased by 10.5 percent over the previous year.

The combination of job and wage gains, modest inflation, and elevated consumer confidence has led to higher holiday spending.

• Between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday 2017, more than 174 million Americans shopped in stores and online, offers the NRF. Black Friday still reigns supreme, with 77 million consumers. However, Small Business Saturday was not far behind, with 55 million consumers.

• Data from Prosper Insights & Analytics says people planned to spend an average of $967.13 in 2017 on the holiday season. That was up 3.4

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Decked out in tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garland, Christmas trees are enduring symbols of the holiday season that boast a rich history.

Evergreen trees have been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years, and eventually became associated with Christianity. Plants and trees that remained green all year held special meaning to ancient peoples, and were purported to keep away illness and evil spirits.

Germans were credited with tying evergreen trees to Christmas celebrations. In the sixteenth century, devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, is believed to have first added lighted candles to these trees after he was inspired by twinkling stars in the night sky.

While early Americans found Christmas trees an oddity, the tradition, brought over by German settlers, eventually caught on. Today, between 25 and 30 million natural Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year, states the National Christmas Tree Association. Trees are grown in all 50 states and Canada.

The following is a look at some popular tree varieties.

Living Christmas tree, which refers to those with their roots still intact, are popular among eco-conscious holiday enthusiasts. That’s because living trees can be promptly planted after they’ve served their purpose indoors.

Opt for a moderately sized tree, as root balls on larger trees can be heavy and difficult to move. Living trees can typically be kept indoors for around seven to 10 days before they will need to be returned outside. Move such trees to a sheltered outdoor area for one to two weeks so they can reacclimate to the climate. So long as the ground is not frozen, trees can then be planted when the reacclimation period ends. Better Homes and Gardens suggests selecting a mild day to plant the tree.

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One of the advantages of Scotch pine trees is their needle retention. Experts say Scotch pine needles will not drop off even if the tree is dry. Scotch pine is an introduced species brought to North America by European settlers, and it’s known for dark green foliage and sturdy, stiff branches. The Scotch pine is one of the most popular Christmas trees today.

As a Christmas tree, the white spruce is known for excellent foliage color, short stiff needles and good needle retention. The blue-green color is pleasant, but when needles are crushed, the tree doesn’t produce a favorable evergreen aroma. White spruce trees keeps their needles longer than other spruces.

With proper care, any variety of Christmas tree can look beautiful throughout the holiday season.

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Fraser fir trees are typically uniformly pyramid-shaped trees that have strong branches that turn slightly upward. These trees have good needle retention and a dark, blue-green hue.

Many people feel these trees have a pleasant scent. Because they are such a quintessential Christmas tree, Fraser fir, as well as their close cousin, Balsam fir, tend to be more expensive than others.

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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.

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Small Business Saturday and Sunday promote patronizing momand-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. (METRO CREATIVE)

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• Tracking of spending on video games by The NPD Group reflects a growth of 15 percent when compared to a year ago. All categories have shown gains, including software, hardware, accessories, and game cards.

• Many people pride themselves on shopping early for gifts, but NRF says around 15 percent of lastminute shoppers plan to buy gifts at supermarkets or grocery stores.

• Charitable giving tends to skyrocket at the end of the year, when the spirit of giving synonymous with the season inspires individuals to give back. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the average total cash contribution to charity by individuals is roughly $245.

• The NRF notes that, in 2017,

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only about 12 percent of consumers finished their holiday shopping by the second week of December.

• Research from Forbes found that gift cards will continue to reign supreme. Gift cards are convenient for gift-givers, and PWC found that 42 percent of people prefer to receive gift cards for the holidays.

• Sales are strong for both online and brick-and-mortar retailers.

Accenture’s “10th Annual Accenture Holiday Shopping Survey” discovered 84 percent of consumers plan to go online, particularly to Amazon.com, to research and pricecheck gifts before buying elsewhere.

• The Accenture survey also found that at least three-quarters of shoppers are enticed by coupons and other promotions to shop at stores they have not visited before.

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Thinking bigger? Consider helping your gift recipient create an artist’s studio. A craft or art table, an easel and a project caddy make a great combination gift for kids.

It’s time to think about stuffing stockings and fulfilling wish lists. But if you want your holiday gifts for kids to deliver fun long after the holidays, you may want to consider gifts that will help them learn and grow.

Here are some great gift ideas to enrich kids’ lives in a number of ways:

Boost creativity

Encourage movement Habits formed in childhood can set the precedent for a lifetime. View gift-giving as an opportunity to encourage kids to engage in healthy hobbies. Whether it’s a baseball glove and bat or a set of skates and protective gear, you can encourage kids to get active in a way that’s fun, by outfitting them with all the equipment they need to play their favorite sports.

This holiday season, make sure your gifts for kids go further to enrich, engage and educate.

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Art can inspire creativity, improve fine motor skills and even boost IQ. For beginners, art or crafting kits containing all the supplies they will need to create their own projects may be a great

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