It's Ladies Night Out at Gurnee Mills on May 10th

Gurnee Mills’ Ladies’ Night Out is for women of all ages to celebrate and early Mother’s Day all while participating in a free health fair and fashion show. Hosted in part with Vista Health System, is a fun, festive way to focus attention on three critical areas of women’s health – stroke, breast cancer and weight management.

You will have the opportunity to speak to Vistas’ physicians, nurses and other medical experts offering various kinds of health awareness information. The first 50 women attending the event will receive a gift bag with assorted mall coupons for discounts and special offers. Plus, Vista will provide appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, free of charge.

The event will take place on Thursday May 10th from 6-8:30pm and the event is FREE for all!

It is taking place near Entry H by Shoppers World
6170 W. Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031

If you would like more information on the event you can call Guest Services at (847) 263-7500, visit www.gurneemills.com or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GurneeMills.

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Easter Deals for this week

Here are some of the Easter Deals you can find this week!

Walmart
Cadbury Eggs 5 pack or Reese's Eggs 6 pack $2.78

Marshamllow Peeps $1

Nestle Toll House or Pillsbury Easter Cookies $2.50
Use $0.75/2 Pillsbury Cookies
or $0.75/2 Pillsbury Cookies
Final Price $2.13 each when you buy TWO

Starburst Jellybeans $1.88
-$1/2 Starburst/Life Savers/Jellybeans 13 oz+ Bags 3-18-12 RP x4/8
Final Price $1.38 each when you buy TWO

Snickers Easter Minis or Rees's Peanut Butter Snack Size Eggs $2.88
-$1.50/2 Mars Seasonal Products All You April 2012 x5/8/12
-$1/2 ANY Mars Easter Products 3-18-12 RP x4/8
Final Price as low as $2.13 each when you buy TWO

Dollar General
Easter Greeting Cards or Balloons, On Sale for $1
Greeting Cards, On Sale 2 for $1
Chocolate Solid Bunny, On Sale for $1
Peeps, 10 to 12 ct, Assorted varieties, On Sale for $1.25
$1/2 Peeps, Peepsters, or Peeps Chocolate Dipped Items printable
$1/2 Peeps Peepsters or Peeps Chocolate Dipped printable
Final Cost: $0.75 each wyb 2

Butterfinger NestEggs, On Sale for $2
$1/2 Nestle Butterfinger Nest Eggs printable
Final Cost: $1.50 each wyb 2

Walgreens
One Dozen Grade A Large Eggs 2/$2
Russell Stover candy $3/1
Easter Peeps 5 pack 3/$2

Target
Dora’s Easter Adventure DVD $6.99
-$3/1 DORA THE EXPLORER’S Easter Adventure on DVD
= $3.99 after coupon and sale (regularly $12.99)

Cabbage Patch Kids Cuties $7.99
-$2/1 Cabbage Patch Kids Cuties Doll Target Web Coupon x4/22
= $5.99 each after coupon


Hot Wheels 5 pk Diecast Vehicles $5
-$5/1 Hot Wheels Toy Purchase of $19.99+Target Web Coupon x4/22
*Buy 4 and pay $15 for 4 after coupon or $3.75 each after coupon & sale


My Look Activity kits $7.99
-20% Off My Look Craft Item Target Web Coupon x4/22
= $6.40 each after coupon


Playskool Heroes Star Wars Vehicles $9.99
-$3/1 Playskool Heroes Toy Target Coupon (no longer available) x4/21
-$3/1 Playskool Heroes Toy 3-25-12 Playsaver x4/15
-$3/1 Playskool Heroes Toy
= as low as $3.99 each if you still have the stack

Preschool Games: Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land, Memory, Ants in the Pants $5
-$3/1 Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Cootie, or Memory Target Q (no longer available) x4/21
-$3/1 Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Cootie or Memory Game 3-25 Playsaver x4/15
= $2 each after a Playsaver coupon or FREE if you still have your stack!


Cars 2 Collectible Diecast Vehicles .99
*The die cast cars are regularly $3.49- so like getting 70% Off the Cars!
The ad also states 50% Off other Select Cars 2 Toys- so there should be other good deals too!

Easter Snickers or M&Ms’ 10-12.6 oz Bags $2.88
-$1.50/2 M&M’s Easter Chocolate Candies 9.9-oz. + Target Web Coupon x4/9
-$1/2 Mars Easter Products: M&M’s, M&M’s Minis, Mars Minis, Dove Eggs any size 3-18 RP
-$1.50/2 Mars Seasonal Products All You April 2012 x5/8/12
-$1/2 ANY Mars Easter Products 3-18-12 RP x4/8
= as low as $2.76 for 2 after a $1.50/2 TQ & $1.50/2 MQ or like paying $1.38 each


Novelty Candy: M&M’s Filled Egg & Select Others 5/$5
-$1/2 Mars Easter Products: M&M’s, M&M’s Minis, Mars Minis, Dove Eggs any size 3-18 RP
-$1.50/2 Mars Seasonal Products All You April 2012 x5/8/12
-$1/2 ANY Mars Easter Products 3-18-12 RP x4/8
= as low as .25 cents each after a $1.50/2 coupon


Peeps 1.5 oz Chocolate Dipped 3 pk 2/$3
-.50/1 Peeps 3 ct Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows Target Web Coupon x4/14
-$1/2 Peeps Peepsters or Peeps Chocolate Dipped Items
= $1.50 for 2 or .75 cents each after a stack


Starburst or Lifesavers Jelly Beans 14 oz Bags 2/$4
-$1/2 Starburst or Lifesavers Jellybeans 13- or 14-oz. Target Web Coupon x4/9
-$1/2 Starburst/Life Savers/Jellybeans 13 oz+ Bags 3-18-12 RP x4/8
= $1 each after a stack wyb 2

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Free Kodak Gallery Poster Collage w/ Purchase

Here's a hot new deal for new customers at Kodak Gallery!  Get a second poster collage FREE when you buy one!  Grandparent's Day is coming up in September - this would be an easy way to get gifts for both sets of grandparents at once!  Kodak Gallery is easy to use - sign up for an account now!

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FREE Call from Santa

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I can't wait to do this!!!  Get a Personalized Call from Santa for FREE!  If you beat me to it please leave a comment and share your experience!

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Tastefully Simple - Great for the Holidays

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If you are looking for gourmet foods to serve at your holiday gathering, or to bring to a get-together, look no further than Tastefully Simple.

Tastefully Simple offers a range of products from appetizing dips and spreads to divine desserts! They are amazingly delicious and amazingly simple, most items calling for only 2 or 3 additional ingredients.

Tops on the list of favorites include :

Bountiful Beer Bread (also available in Wheat!)
Cheesy Chive Warm Dip Mix
Spinach & Herb Dip Mix
Fudgy Popcorn & White Fudgy Popcorn
Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix
Nana's Apple Cake Mix
Key Lime Cheeseball
Carrot Cake Crunch Cheeseball
Butterscotch Kisses Cocoa

If you order soon, you can ensure delivery in time for the holidays! Melissa Zokoe (aka West Michigan Mommy) is also a Tastefully Simple consultant and will assist you will all of your gourmet needs!

Tastefully Simple gift sets also make great presents and they start as low as $20.00!

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Chicago Area Shopping Malls - Pictures with Santa & Other Holiday Events

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Fox Valley Mall:
Santa is available for pictures during mall hours through December 24th, but takes breaks 2-3 pm & 6-7 pm each day to feed his reindeer. Also check out these holiday events at Fox Valley:
- United Way Festival of Trees: Each of the 8 decorated trees will be raffled off on December 10th to benefit the Fox Valley United Way. Each raffle ticket is $5 and can be purchased at the mall or any participating community organizations.
- Holiday Music Extravaganza: Wed. December 15th, 11 am to 7:30 pm in the Sears Court.
- Charity Gift Wrapping: Select days & times through December 24th on Level 2 near Macy's.
- Gift with Westfield Gift Card purchase through December 31st.

Gurnee Mills:
Gurnee Mills has 2 Santas! Santa's Nook in Grange Hall will be open for photos with Santa Monday through Saturday 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 11 am-7 pm, & Christmas Eve 9 am-6 pm. Hockey Santa is available on the weekends at Rinkside Sports. Cats & Dogs are welcome to take pictures with Santa December 5th & 12th, 6-8 pm in Santa's Nook in Grange Hall. Enter through Entrance B.

Hawthorne Square Mall:
Santa will be at the mall for pictures during mall hours through December 24th, but takes breaks 1-2 pm & 5-6 pm Monday through Saturday and 2:30-3:30 Sunday to feed his reindeer. Also check out these holiday events at Hawthorne Square:
- Hanukkah Celebration: December 5th, 10 am-noon in the Gap Court.
- FREE Family Snowflake Ornament Craft: December 10th, 2:20-3:30 pm in the Gap Court.
- Movie with Santa (Toy Story 3): December 10th, 6:30 pm at Gymboree Play & Music. FREE admission with an unwrapped, unopened, new gift donation to Toys for Tots. For more information and to RSVP contact 847.680.5437.
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 11th, 8:30-9:30 am at McCarthy's. $8 per child $10 per adult. RSVP to the Westfield Hawthorn concierge desk or call 847.362.2600.

Lincolnwood Town Center:
Santa will be available for pictures through December 24th. Visit the mall website under News & Events for hours.

Oak Brook Center:
Check out all the events going on at Oak Brook through the holidays including:
- FREE gift wrap Mondays for up to 5 gifts on 12/6, 12/13, & 12/20 at the Holiday Gift Wrap Booth on the Concourse of the Professional Building.
- Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic: December 11th, 12-2 pm. Kids can have their picture taken with Brookfield Zoo characters bringing holiday magic to Oak Brook and get one FREE 8x10 photo courtesy of the Picture People!

Old Orchard Mall:
There are a number of Santa Celebrations happening this holiday season. FREE events include Storytime with Santa Saturday, December 4th, 11:30 am, at the Arcade Shops and Saturday, December 18th, 11 am, at Barnes & Noble. Other holiday events at Old Orchard include:
- Menorah Lighting Celebration: Wed., December 8th, 5 pm near the Children's Serpent Play Area.
- Sound of the Season Musical Performances: Sat., December 11th, 12-3 pm and Sat., December 18th, 2-3:30 pm.
- Holiday Gift Wrap: December 18th, 19th, & 21st, 12-7 pm. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Orland Square Mall:
Santa will be in the LL Sears Court 10 am to 6 pm through December 24th. "Like" Orland Square Mall on Facebook for instant updates. There will also be Pet Photos with Santa & P.A.W.S. adoption event December 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the LL Sears Court. Bring an item to donate including: food, toys, and/or training supplies for an additional discount on your photo package. Visit P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park's website for more details.

Stratford Square Mall:
Santa's visiting hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm with breaks 1-2 pm & 5-6 pm; and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm with a break 2:30-3 pm. Pet Nights with Santa are scheduled for Sunday, December 5th and Sunday, December 12th 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Water Tower Place:
Check out all the events happening at Water Tower through the holidays including:
- FREE Gingerbread House Workshop: Sunday, December 5th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Foodlife.
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus: December 10th & 17th, 6-7 pm on Level 2 near CUSP. The first 100 children will receive a mini plush toy. Plus, enter for a chance to win My American Girl™ doll and outfit, a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house from foodlife and other great prizes.
- Merrier Fridays: December 10th 5-9 pm & December 17th 5-10 pm. Spend $100 or more throughout Water Tower Place and receive a $10 Shop Etc. Gift Card.

Woodfield Mall:
Have you picture taken with Santa and/or on the Ice Throne in the Grand Court during mall hours through December 24th. Each child that visits Santa will receive a special gift.

Yorktown Center:
Check out all of Yorktown's events & promotions for this holiday season including:
- Pictures with Santa during mall hours through December 24th, in the Lower Level Center Court.
- Pet Nights with Santa Sunday, December 5th, & Sunday, December 12th, 7:30-9:30 pm. See website for details.
- Candy Cane Hunt: Wednesday, December 8th, & Wednesday, December 15th. Anyone finding a candy cane hidden throughout the farmers market will receive a special discount or free item from the vendor hiding the treat!
- Stuff the Sleigh Toy Drive: Saturday, December 11th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm on the Upper Level next to Carson Pirie Scott. The first 50 customers to bring an unwrapped toy to the Stuff the Sleigh Toy Drive will receive a Family 4 Pack of General Admission Tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry!

Please let us know if there are any malls or shopping centers we missed that you would like us to add to the list!

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Advent Calendars

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LEGO® City Advent Calendar $33.95


I stumbled upon this fun gift!  I had no idea that there were Advent/Countdown to Christmas calendars that had toys in them versus candy!  I am not that "out of the loop" am I?  Anyway-this has a little Lego "treat" each day!  I am hoping some of the little treats are people-they are hard to come by on their own and when you do find a set they are pricey.  A little Lego treat a day-what a fun alternative to candy, it lasts much longer and you can share!  There are a couple other sets as well:
LEGO Kingdoms Exclusive Set #7952 2010 Advent Calendar or Pirates Advent Calendar LEGO Set 6299 2009

Playmobil Advent Calendar Xmas in Forest $32.88

Also:

Littlest Pet Shop Figures Exclusive 2008 Advent Calendar with 3 Pets (Including Purple Penguin!)

Playmobil Advent Calendar "Knight's Duel"

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momAgenda - FREE Holiday Printables & Up To 30% Off and FREE Shipping

momAgenda has some great FREE printables to help you get organized for the holidays. On momAgenda's website, click on the "Download momAgenda Printables - be ready for the holiday season!" on the left-hand side of the website. It will ask you to enter an e-mail address and after you do that, you will have access to the FREE printables, which include:
- Thanksgiving Guest and Grocery List
- Christmas Guest and Grocery List
- Recipes for Santa and his Reindeer
- Holiday Cards Sent and Received
- Holiday Gifts Received
- Holiday Gift Purchases


There are also some other FREE printables available on momAgenda.

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Walgreens - Stocking Builder & $10 Off Promo Code

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Walgreens on-line has a really cool stocking builder. I know that is one area that I over buy and it is easy to get stocking stuffers for cheap all year round. But, I love the holiday novelty items and I always seem to be buying them during the few weeks leading up to Christmas. Try out this stocking builder on-line: Stocking Builder .

Also, Walgreens has $10 off $25 photo orders (all photos), use promo code: UNIQUE, valid 11/14 - 11/20. So take advantage of this now. I always tell people to take pics for the holidays early!

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Home Depot - Trade In Old Xmas Lights for $3 Off New LED Lights

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It's back this year!  Now through 11/14/2010 you can take your old Christmas lights, working or not, to Home Depot and trade them in.  You will receive a $3 discount on the purchase of new LED lights!  You are limited to 5 discounted strings per customer.

 

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My City Mommy Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party with $700+ in Giveaways Nov. 2nd at 8 pm CDT

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As a reminder, the MyCityMommy Network is throwing an awesome, fun-filled Twitter party on Tuesday, November 2nd, at 8 pm CDT! Our party hashtag is #2010HolidayGiftGuide, and we will be talking about the Hottest Holiday gifts for 2010! We also have some AWESOME giveaways, so you won't want to miss out! Here is the list of giveaways:

Pampers Gift Basket (Valued at $50) Courtesy of Pampers!

Zip-ity Princess (Valued at $12.99) Courtesy of Goldberger Toys

Pet Pillow Courtesy of Orangeonions.com

vTech MobiGo (valued at $59.99) Courtesy of vtech 

Kenmore Mixer (valued at $199.99) Courtesy of Sears

Animal Masterminds Towers (valued at $12.00) Courtesy of Pressman Toys
 

Rubik's Slide (Valued at $22.99) Courtesy of Techno Source

Bubble Talk (Valued at $22.99) Courtesy of Techno Source

Little Tikes Cozy Shopping Cart (Valued at $39.99) Courtesy of Little Tykes

$25 Subway Gift card, Courtesy of Subway

$25 Old Navy Gift card

$50 Target giftcard, Courtesy of ShopatHome

Toy Story 3 Deluxe Action Wing Pack (Valued at $49.99) Courtesy of Mattel

30 x 40 Photo Throw (valued at $69.95) Courtesy of Nevalandgifts

Kodak Halloween Photo Book (valued at $50) Courtesy of Kodak!

Zunker (valued at $24.99) Courtesty of Zunkergames.com

You MUST RSVP to be eligible to win these great prizes during the party, so make sure you fill out the form below!

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