shopping

Thank you, gift gods, that there are still one or two gift ideas that still seem to be well-received by most people and come across as thoughtful, even. Ready?

Let's drive like we know each other. We all want a holiday season that is merry and bright.

Activities include Rose City Farmers' 'Winter Market,' the Holly Jolly Paws adoption event, and 'Blue Santa Pub Crawl,' from 4 to 8 p.m.

If you've grown to love perusing the Rose City Farmers' Market and have been somewhat bummed by the coming seasonal hiatus, prepare to be as excited as I am.

Christmas shopping with local East Texas businesses and craftspeople while perusing home- and handmade items sounds delightfully holiday-spirit inducing.

That way, when January (and reality) rolls back around, you won't be feeling so bah-humbug.

How can you really know whether or not that extra powerful processor, or whatever, is actually worth blowing your carefully outlined budget?

Shop local if you can. But, if you do shop with say, Amazon, for example, it's a good idea to get a few pro-tips from those who have studied these things.

Bring the family and peruse to your heart's content while enjoying the live music provided by local East Texas artists.

If you spend a hundred bucks, you can get twenty bucks back.

There's a new shopping holiday coming up that will pay you to shop, and it will only happen during one 24-hour period in November.

Toys 'R' Us closed all of its stores after filing for bankruptcy in 2017, but the chain is not finished just yet. It's making a comeback this holiday season, and it could be a sign of things to come.

Many wait for big savings days like Black Friday to buy their larger items. But, there are ways you can start getting the most for your dollars now.