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Top 10 Must-Have Gifts
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From Blu-Rays to Concert Tickets, we give you our recommendations for what to get for the special people in your life.
Calendar of Holiday Events in your Area
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From the looks of it, Santa is going to be very busy this season. Here we breakdown all of the Holiday events you should be sure to check out.
How to Survive the Work Christmas Party
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Voyager Media Tip #1: Beware of the potency of Egg Nog.
Adoptable Pets
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Make the season a little brighter for one of these adoptable pets by making them a part of your family this holiday.
Voyager Media Staff Cookie Recipes
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Life Improvement Gifts
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nd so it is Christmas. Chances are your kids have a pretty good idea – if not an actual notarized list – of what they would like the Jolly Old Elf to bring them this year. Maybe you do, too. Or maybe you’re drawing a blank, leading to the dangerous land where your loved ones get “creative” with your holiday gift. Which leads to long lines at the return counter or massive re-gifting. In our constant mission to make your life easier and allow your holidays – and the days after -- to be more worry-free, we have complied the following list of gift suggestions we like a lot.
Hint. Hint.
Apple iPhone 6 Price: varies with carrier retail $749
Guardians of the Galaxy DVD/Blu-Ray Price: $18.99 - $29.99
Great action and humor. The Guardians of the Galaxy DVD is sure to capture not only the attention of superhero fans but those who are in for some great dialogue and is rumored to be one of the best-selling movies this year on home video.
Disney Frozen 12”Deluxe Toddler dolls & Frozen Sing-A-Long Edition DVD Price: Doll $37.99 - dvd: varies
The Disney Frozen 12 –inch Deluxe Toddler dolls are available in a two pack for $37.99 at numerous retailers. It features Anna and her sister Elsa, who are teaming up to save the kingdom of Arendelle from eternal winter. Just like in the movie, Olaf the silly snowman falls apart but comes right back together again. Surely, your child will love to do it again and again, singing along the way. And just in case your Frozen lover doesn’t know all the words to “Let It Go” (we know they do) also pick up the Frozen Sing-Along DVD.
The phone of our dreams. The smaller 4.7-inch display starts at $749, according to the online Apple store. The 5.5-inch display starts at $859. The phones include a retina HD display, dual-domain pixels for wider viewing angles, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and a new 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels. Siri is still there, of course.
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GolfSense 3D Analyzer Price: $129.99
Aptly named GolfSense has a new app, called the 3D Golf Swing Analyzer that will improve your life better than any beer commercial could promise. Using a 3D swing view at several angles, the little device measures the path of your swing, its speed, tempo and the rotation of the hands, all of which is stored in the cloud so you can track your progress.
Sephora Favorites Superstars Collection Price: $75.00
A 12-piece beauty set with full-sizes of the mostcoveted essentials—from makeup to fragrance to skincare. This gift is perfect for wives, sisters, or teenage daughters who you have no idea what they want - this is a good bet.
Licensed Lego Collections Price: varies
Lego sets are awesome with any age and the Lego company has been smart with releasing new sets for new movie premieres such as X-Men, Lord of the Rings and Guardians of the Galaxy. Get ahead of the Holiday curve with the 2014 Star Wars Advent calendar for the Luke Skywalker in your life.
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Chicago Blackhawks Red Busy Block Ugly Sweater Price: $64.95 nhl.com
Prove you are the #1 Chicago Blackhawks fan with this Busy Block ugly sweater. This festive sweater features allover Chicago Blackhawks graphics along the front chest. This sweater is perfect for all your holiday gatherings and a great way to show your fun Chicago Blackhawks style!
Call of Duty : Advanced Warfare Price: $59.99 to $119.99
The Jawbone Up24 Fitness Band Price: starting at $129.99
The Jawbone Up24 is an incredibly easy-to-use and enjoyable fitness tracker that counts steps, sleep, and calories. The Up24 is water-resistant, light, and comfortable to wear. The device syncs with iPhones and Android phones over Bluetooth.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare envisions the powerful battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise.
AtGames Ultimate Portable Game Player with Sega 80 Games Price: starting at $28.99
The SEGA Genesis Classic is a classic video game console with 40 built-in 16bit SEGA Games plus 40 bonus games. The cartridge slot on Classic game Console is compatible with Genesis cartridges*.
Foo Fighters at Wrigley Field Tickets Price: varies
The legendary Foo Fighters will play Wrigley Field on Saturday, Aug. 29, with Cheap Trick and Chicago’s own Naked Raygun.
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the Niles Christmas tree. Free cider and cookies for the kids, as well as children’s activities and crafts. Beer, soda, water and hot mulled wine available. For more information, visit www.vniles. com.
November 29 • Westmont
WESTMONT HOLLY DAYS.
Through December 31 • Bolingbrook
SYMPHONY
IN
LIGHTS.
Nightly. Begins at dusk and runs every hour on the hour until 9 p.m. at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. Spectacular holiday light show choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
November 28 • Park Ridge
WINTERFEST. 6-9 p.m. All around
uptown and South Park in Park Ridge. The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is coordinating another fun Winterfest. No fee to attend this event. Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 6 p.m. in front of the library. Trolleys will travel between South Park and Uptown via Courtland and Prospect which will be lined with luminaries set in place by the Boy Scouts and Public Works. Look for
“Winterfest 2014 Best Decorated House” which will be judged by the Park Ridge Garden club. Stores will have specials. All carolers welcomed. For more information, visit www.parkridgechamber.org.
November 28 • Joliet
LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS PARADE AND FESTIVAL. Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. The annual event is an all-day celebration in downtown Joliet. The Fantastic Fun Fair is held in the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., and there also are activities in the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., and several downtown businesses. The tree lighting ceremony is at 5:15 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza, and the Light Up The Holidays Parade follows it. For more information call the Joliet City Center Partnership at 815-774-6066.
November 29 • Plainfield
CANDLELIGHT
CHRISTMAS.
5-7 p.m. in downtown Plainfield. Holiday event in downtown Plainfield. Candle Light ChristmasLighting of the Christmas Cr`eche. For more information, contact the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce at 815-436-4431 or visit plainfieldchamber.com.
November 29 • Niles
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS MARKET AND TREE LIGHTING. 3-9 p.m. at the Niles Park District Oasis Water Park, 7877 N. Milwaukee Ave. Join the community for the second annual community holiday celebration. This is a free family-friendly event for everyone. Activities include meeting Santa, riding in a horse-drawn sleigh, listening holiday stories, lighting
Start your day in downtown Westmont with many characters and activities for everybody. Frosty will be teaching a new dance called the Snowball shuffle at the Center for Dance. Then head over to Neat Bar and Restaurant to get your picture taken with the Grinch. The scrooge will be lurking around Westmont Floral and the Nutcracker will be hanging around the Westmont Center. Santa’s reindeer and elves will land on the Westmont Center at 3:45 p.m. and be available for pictures until 6:45 p.m., except from 5-6 p.m. during the parade. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and march down Cass Avenue from Chicago Avenue to Richmond Street. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Westmont Holly Days.
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November 29 • Lockport
CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, Central Square. 10th year. Free. Sponsored by the City of Lockport, Lockport Township Park District and Lockport Township Government. Live reindeer, pictures with Santa, festive entertainment, carriage rides, train rides, holiday games, crafts, and much more. Visit nearby Gladys Fox Museum to vote for the best decorated Christmas tree.
December 1 • Shorewood
FESTIVAL OF TREES. 8 a.m.
– 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1 – 31, Shorewood Village Hall, 1 Towne Center Blvd. There will be a special viewing at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.
December 2 • Niles
NILES METROPOLITAN CHORUS AND MUSICA LUMINA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. 7 p.m. at St. John
Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. Free admission, freewill donation.
December 2 • Downers Grove
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. 11:30 a.m. at
the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Holiday spirit and the joy of the season is celebrated at the most popular party of the year! You’ll love the holiday menu and delicious dessert. All party-goers are eligible for the holiday giveaway, featuring dozens of wonderful gifts donated from local businesses. Fee: $18/$20.
December 3 • Park Ridge
FROZEN AND HOLIDAY CLASSICS. 7:30-9:15 p.m. at
the Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s popular annual celebration of beloved holiday favorites. Sounds of the season from the Nutcracker to “Let it Go” from the hit movie Frozen, plus familiar tunes in unique renditions on the harmonica. Tickets: Free admission ages 18 and under - $25 adults - $20 Seniors Tickets available online at www.parkridgecivicorchestra. org or call 847-692-7726.
December 4 • Bolingbrook
5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE DOWN EVENT. 6 to 10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel. Sponsored by the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce. This event is open to the public, but an entry ticket is required to attend. Tickets start at $40 per person and $70 per couple for wine tastings, food, and entertainment.
December 4 - 6 • Park Ridge
CANDY CANE LANE SHOPPE. At the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. This kids-only store is geared for the junior shopper. Inside, your child will be able to buy that special gift for family members, pets, friends, or neighbors. Elves will be on hand to assist with the purchase and even help shoppers wrap their gifts. This is a great opportunity to learn how fun it is to give presents. Hours: Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; and Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 4 • Bolingbrook
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP. At the Bolingbrook Park District. For more information, call 630-739-0272.
December 5 • Romeoville
WINTER WONDERLAND & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Join us
for another year of celebrating the holidays with activities, pictures with Santa, crafts, and more on Friday, December 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department, 900 W. Romeo Road.
December 6 • Plainfield
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS. Surviving the Holidays workshops for those going thru separation or divorce are being offered. oin us so that you can not only “Survive the Holidays” but find strength and healing to help you move forward. This seminar is Sponsored by Three Rivers Church, 23901 W. Rolf Road, Plainfield. For more information call 815-609-0380.
Dec 6-7 • Des Plaines
WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL. 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Free Pictures with Santa. Free
www.buglenewspapers.com parking. Join us for two days of family fun! Frisvie Senior Center. 52 E Northwest Hwy. Des Plaines. 847-768-5944.
December 7 • Park Ridge
GRINCH’S CANDY CANE HUNT. 1:30-3 p.m. at the Maine
Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. The Grinch discovered that Santa’s elves have hidden red and white candy canes along with some specialty canes at one of their favorite places – Maine Park! The Grinch is planning to find all of Santa’s candy canes and turn them green. The event begins with the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” inside the Maine Park gym. Then attendees head outside to find all the candy canes hidden in the park. The adventure concludes with a cup of hot chocolate and some yummy cookies, all while the Grinch hands out prizes to those that found the special candy canes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.parkridgeparkdistrict. com or call 847-692-5127.
December 7 • Lisle
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.,
Lisle. Enjoy crafts and hayrides, brick oven baking, holiday snacks, blacksmithing, model railroad trains, crafts, games, music, Christmas trees decorated by the Heritage Society, meet Santa at the Depot Museum and more! Don’t forget to purchase some antique gift items in the Lisle Heritage Society gift shop. All ages welcome. This is a free event. A visit from Santa’s reindeer will take place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
December 6-7 • Downers Grove
WEST TOWNS CHORUS CHRISTMAS BY THE FIRESIDE. 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Enjoy new songs and old favorites with special guests, Downers Grove HS Singers. Reserved seats are $23 to $27 at www.westtowns.org or call 630201-5544.
December 10 • Romeoville
NO-BAKE COOKIES AND COOKIE SHEET CRAFT. At 6 to 8 p.m. at the White Oak Library District, Romeoville branch. Come learn how to make some fantastic no-bake cookies (chocolate
peanut butter bars and jam oatmeal cookies) and while they refrigerate, we will learn how to make your nasty old cookie sheets into an adorable cookie display tray. Please be aware of any food allergies that you may have.
December 11 • Shorewood
CALLS FROM SANTA. 5:30 -8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, Santa will be telephoning Shorewood children who send him a special letter addressed to Santa c/o Village of Shorewood, 1 Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood, Ill., 60404. The letter can also be dropped off in the special mailbox at Village Hall. A copy of the letter is available in the Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation Autumn 2014 Program Guide. Call 815-741-7710 for more information or visit www.enjoyshorewood. com.
December 11 • Plainfield
CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE - A HISTORY IN STORY & SONG. 1-2 p.m. at the Plainfield
Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St. It’s that magical time of year when the world’s most famous address, 1600 Pennsylvania
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December 12 • Park Ridge
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING. 6:30-8 p.m. at
the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Come and decorate your very own gingerbread house. All the cookies, candy, and frosting is provided. Just bring your imagination. Registration required.Cost: Resident $27/ nonresident $30. For more information or to register, visit www.parkridgeparkdistrict. com or call 847-692-5127.
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8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the HLC banquet room. Join Santa for his annual breakfast buffet with Niles Park District. Every year, Santa makes a stop at the Howard Leisure Center, to enjoy breakfast, visit, and of course pictures with the children. It’s a jolly time. Register early, spaces fill up fast! All adults and children in attendance
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must register for this event. Fee: Residents $10/nonresident $12. To register, visit www.niles-parks. org.
December 12 • Bolingbrook
PAJAMA PARTY WITH SANTA. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook. Come in your favorite Christmas pajamas and celebrate with Santa! Each child will receive a printed picture taken with Santa, tell him their wishes and receive a special gift. Children will have the opportunity to listen to stories, make a craft, play a game or two and enjoy delicious cookies and milk. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Be sure to register early! This is a preregistered event and registrations are unable to be accepted the evening of the event.
December 12 • Westmont
LIVE RADIO EXPERIENCE IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama.
December 13 • Westmont
LUNCH WITH SANTA. Noon
to 1:30 p.m. at 55 E. Richmond, Westmont. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking a break from their busy schedule to join us for a lunch stop! We’ll enjoy delicious pizza, soda, juice, milk and a yummy dessert. After lunch, we’ll have a merry afternoon with singing, audience participation and lots of surprises! Take family pictures in front of our Christmas tree and enjoy the spirit of the season. The wonder continues as children visit Santa in his beautifully decorated workshop. They can tell him their Christmas list and receive a small gift. This is a moment in time you won’t want to miss! Preregistration required. Lunch starts promptly at Noon. Children under 2 are free.
December 13 • Westmont
WESTMONT WONDERLAND.
WINTER
5-8 p.m. at 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. You’ll be able to visit Santa and his elves in Santa’s Workshop, learn about dogsledding and meet some real huskies from Z-team, board the trackless train ride around the park, and learn about
Winter Outdoor Fun with outdoor experts from REI. Bundle up as most activities will be outdoors! A bonfire, hot chocolate, and s’mores packs for purchase will be on hand.
December 15 • Crest Hill
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
LIGHTS CONTEST.
Deadline, Dec. 5. Winners will be notified and honored at Dec. 15 City Council meeting. For more information and/or entry forms, email Tina Oberlin at tina.oberlin@comcast.net.
December 16 • Plainfield
PHONE CALLS TO THE NORTH POLE. 5-8 p.m. The
call list is limited to the first 200 forms returned from Plainfield Park District Residents. Santa and his helpers will be making phone calls from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Phone calls will only be made to children between the ages of 3 and 8 years old. If the child is not home, a message will be left. No call backs can be made. For registration information or to fill out a form, visit www. plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
December 17 • Plainfield
HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST. 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. Third annual Holiday Lights outdoor decorating contest open to all Plainfield Park District residents. Prizes given out for musical and nonmusical categories. Judging will take place during the above time. $5 entry fee; deadline is noon Dec. 15. A map of all entries will be available at www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com by the end of the day Dec. 15. For more information, call 815-436-8812.
December 18 • Bolingbrook
GINGERBREAD MAN. Help the
Gingerbread Man Build His House Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch him, he’s the Gingerbread Man. For more information, call 630-7390272.
December 20 • Lockport
BRUNCH
WITH
SANTA.
Saturday, Dec. 20, Prairie Bluff Golf Club. Seatings from 8:30 to 10 a.m., or from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Share brunch and sweet treats with Santa. All children will receive a special gift, and Santa will be available for pictures. A fee is charged. To register, call 815-838-1183.
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December 20 • Westmont
BREAKFAST
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SANTA.
9-11:30 a.m. at 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Enjoy a delicious all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and cookies. Hosted by the Westmont Lions Club. Take your family Christmas picture in front of our tree. Each child can also visit Santa. Sign up early as this is a sell-out event and preregistration is required. Children under 2 are free. $12 resident/ $15 non-resident per person. To register, call 630-9635252.
December 21 • Romeoville
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT SWAP. 2 to 4 p.m. at the White Oak Library District, Romeoville Branch. Tired of pulling out the same old holiday decorations year after year? Swap them for someone else’s! Bring in a few of your small ornaments and decorations and leave with a few almost-new pieces to complement your tree or home. This is a one-for-one swap, so have fun bartering with someone whose decoration catches your eye! Smaller decorations only please, and please take back with you any un-swapped items.
December 22 • Joliet
CAMP REINDEER. Dec. 22-
Jan. 2. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hartman Recreation Center, 511 N. Collins St., Joliet. (No camp Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1). For kindergarteners through sixth-grade. Campers will have fun making crafts, playing games and socializing. Fee is $22 for residents, $27 for non-residents per day, or sign up for the entire camp for $110 for residents; $120 for non-residents. Call Laura at 815-741-7296 or visit Jolietpark.org.
December 24 • Joliet
BRUNCH WITH SANTA CLAUS. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. The Louis Joliet Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St. For more information, call 815-727-4773.
December 31 • Downers Grove
NEW YEAR’S EVE SOIREE. 8 p.m. at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave. Party like it’s 1899! Dress to impress and join the DG Museum for a Victorian New Year’s Eve Soiree! Participate in New Year’s trivia, strike a pose in our photobooth, receive your fortune for the year to come, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres while you count down to 2015! Age: 21+. Min/Max: 8/25. R/NR: $45 per person.
December 31 • Plainfield
NOON YEAR’S COUNTDOWN. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Streams Recreation Center. Ages 1-6 with parents. Fun games for kids, crafts and songs. Countdown and balloon drop at noon. Residents, $12; non-residents, $15. For more information, call 815-436-8812.
December 31 • Park Ridge
NEW YEAR’S EVE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. 5-8 p.m. at the Park Ridge Park District’s Community Center, 1515 W. Touhy Ave. Kick off the New Year family style! Bring out the whole family for a fabulous New Year’s Eve event. Enjoy together a fantastic dinner & dessert buffet, DJ entertainment, inflatables, tot play area, miniature golf, and of course, a fabulously fun countdown to midnight (8pm). Grab your family and friends and sign up today to guarantee your spot in this wonderful New Year’s event. This is a family oriented event, alcohol is not permitted.
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Help make the season bright for one of these animals and make them a part of your family this holiday. The animals featured are from the following shelters. For more information, please contact them. HUMANE HAVEN Bolingbrook, IL
Phone:(630) 378-4208
HELP SAVE ROMEOVILLE PETS HUMANE SOCIETY
14411 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield IL 60544 Phone: 815-436-8387 helpsavepets.org
Phone (877) 813-7300
WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY 1901 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-960-9600 ext. 25 director@wshs-dg.org
WILL COUNTY WAGS 2 WISHES HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY www.w2wrescue.com/
Seil Road Shorewood, IL. willcountyhumane.org
Please Note: Some of these pets may have already found their forever home already, but there are always many, many, more to choose from today and every day.
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Peanut
Matilda /
Jack
Adult Male Terrier Mix
Young Adult Male Snowshoe
2 1 2 year old Mastiff Mix
10 year old male maltese
WILL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
WILL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE
WAGS 2 WISHES ANIMAL RESCUE
Gracie
Gulliver
Flower
Boo Boo
3 ½ year old spayed female domestic medium
7 year old, Brown Tabby w/White
8 year old spayed female Boston Terrier
3 years old Domestic Short Hair
ROMEOVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE
ROMEOVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
HELP SAVE PETS
Spuds
2 years old Wirehair Fox mix
6 yr. Domestic Short Hair
American Staffordshire mix
Lucky
HELP SAVE PETS
HUMANE HAVEN
HUMANE HAVEN
WAGS 2 WISHES ANIMAL RESCUE
Alisha
Roth
10 year old
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Monoprice’s Premium Bluetooth Hi-fi Over-theEar headphones (www. monoprice.com) are a gift an audiophile could love, but will also delight your friends and family. The concert never ends with these headphones that deliver high-end connectivity and sound for only $78 (vs. competitor products priced at $200 and up). They include a single 50 mm woofer and three 13 mm tweeters in each earpiece.
Help your loved ones stay healthy with the new Ninja Ultima Blender (www.NinjaUltimaBlender. com). Dual-stage blending technology pulverizes ice, whole fruits and veggies, plus bottom high speed cyclonic blades deliver silky smooth, grit-free beverages. Create nutrientrich juices, pureed soups, cream dips and sauces. Starting at $199.
With a BodyGuardz (www. bodyguardz.com) glass screen protector, a new standard of protection is offered. Made from a special chemically tempered glass that exceeds the hardness of steel, ScreenGuardz Pure Premium Glass Screen Protector is incredibly durable and can withstand the power of nails, a hammer, box cutters and more. The product is available online and select stores nationwide. Prices range between $39.95 and $79.95.
Floor-to-ceiling cleaning becomes a breeze with this versatile tool. Shark has packed the cleaning power of a full-upright vacuum, into the sleek Shark Rocket UltraLight Upright (www.SharkRocket.com) which swiftly transforms between an eightpound upright to a three-pound handheld vacuum. Perfect for cleaning stairs, cars and hard-to-reach areas. Featuring Never Loses Suction power, this vac deep cleans carpets better than its full-sized competitors. Retails for $179.99.
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Tassimo T47 Home Brewing System For cup o’Joe lovers, the Tassimo T47 Home Brewing System might just hit the spot. This single-serve system uses Intellibrew technology, where a unique barcode on each beverage T DISC determines the amount of water, brewing time and temperature to deliver the perfect cup.
Connected Data’s Transporter Sync VTech Inno Tab 3S Wi-Fi Learning Tablet The VTech Inno Tab 3S Wi-Fi Learning Tablet is the only children’s tablet with an app called Kid Connect, which helps parents stay connected to their kids. The InnoTab 3S is an easy-to-use tabletto-mobile device that allows children to send voice messages, text messages, photos and drawings to parents’ smartphones.
Transporter Sync from Connected Data is a $99 private, unlimited cloud storage device for syncing, accessing, sharing and protecting all your files without monthly fees. Amenities of the device include the ability to access your files from anywhere in the world on any device; share collections of files with anyone; and have photos and videos on your phone protected.
T-Mobile LG G2 SmartPhone <<<The LG G2 is T-Mobile’s latest 4G LTE smartphone that delivers blazing fast and unlimited 4G speeds when paired with the Simple Choice Plan and Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data option. >>>The Korus V600 and the Korus V400 are audio systems that take the guesswork out of technology by removing wi-fi network setup and Bluetooth pairing.
Korus V600 & Korus V400
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