Gift Guide

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Gift Guide November 2014

Enter to Win!

We’re giving away a $500 local business shopping spree!

Win 500 $

toward your Holiday Wishes!

How It Works:

1. Read the advertisements throughout this gift guide.

2. Select the participating businesses you would like to receive gift certificates from (minimum 3 businesses).

The maximum gift certificate awarded per business will be $200. You may choose up to 6 different businesses.

3. Fill out the Holiday Wishes Entry Form by listing your selections including the store name and dollar amount for the gift certificate. Dollar amount should not exceed $200 per store. You may use the form on this page, a copy of this form, or a 4x6 card including your name, address, phone, email address, store names and gift certificate dollar amounts.

4. Enter online at thesouthern.com/contests and click on the “Holiday Wishes” link.

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5. Mail “Wish List” to: Holiday Wishes, c/o The Southern Illinoisan, 710 N. Illinois Ave., P.O. Box 2108, Carbondale, IL 62901. Entries must be received by Noon on Dec. 5th, 2014.

6. One name will be drawn at random from eligible entries. The winner will be contacted by phone or email

by Friday, Dec. 12th, 2014. The winner can pick up their gift certificates at The Southern Illinoisan’s office between 8am and 4pm Monday – Friday.

7. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. No purchase necessary. One entry per person.

8. The Southern Illinoisan employees and their families are not eligible to win.

Holiday Wishes Entry Form Store Name 1.* 2.* 3.* 4.

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Name _____________________________________________ Address____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Email: _______________________ *Must list a minimum of three participating stores. Maximum gift certificate per store not to exceed $200.

Mail to: Holiday Wishes, c/o The Southern Illinoisan, 710 N. Illinois Ave, P.O. Box 2108 Carbondale, IL 62901

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SHOPPING LOCALLY:

Why it’s the complete package

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e’ve all heard the phrase “Shop Local,” but do we really know what the benefits are?

The most obvious benefit is that it helps local businesses and shops succeed — which means it helps local residents, too. Most independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chains.

Money isn’t the only reason to Shop Local for the holidays — and all year long. If you’re looking for a gift for someone who “already has everything,” shopping locally is perfect for you. Local shops tend to carry unique items that can’t be found in other stores. It’s a great solution for procrastinators, too. If you’ve put your shopping off until Dec. 23, it’s easier to shop in your community, find a unique present and finish the job.

Shopping locally also saves stress because you have to spend less time running around or traveling afar to find gifts. It also helps save the environment because, among other things, stores depend less on wasteful packaging and shipping and fuel costs.

Starting the “shop local” habit now will reap rewards you might never have expected. This year, try spending at least half your shopping budget at local shops and businesses. Encourage your friends to do the same. If 10 of us spend $300 on local gifts this year, about $2,250 of that will be pumped right back into our communities.

We encourage you to get to know the local retailers featured in this gift guide.

Bob Stotlar Building Center

510 W. Main St., Marion, 618-993-2653 Bob Stotlar Building Center is one of the few privately owned lumber companies left where you can still get individual service by very experienced personnel, and the owner is always there to talk to anyone and everyone who needs him.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Online: www.bobstotlar.com Gift idea: Gift cards

Distinctive Interiors

2800 Outer Drive, Marion, 618-933-2202 4

Licensed interior designers help customers with everything from flooring and window treatments to furniture and accessories.

Distinctive Interiors also has a Gift Shop & Boutique with gifts and fashion accessories for every room and any occasion, including jewelry, sunglasses from Rocco Originals, purses, bath and beauty products and more.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Online: www.distinctive-interiors. com Gift idea: Designer umbrellas in creative designs are super cute and very popular.

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Eccentrics Boutique

308 W. Plaza, Suite B, Carterville, 618-681-2177 Eccentrics Boutique is all about women looking amazing, offering unique lines of clothing, fashion accessories, shoes, purses, jewelry and gift items.

Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online: www.eccentricsboutique. com Gift idea: Custom, hand-crafted jewelry. Eccentrics Boutique will take something written by a loved one or a picture drawn by one of your children and engrave it into a unique, custom-designed, beautiful piece of jewelry. You can add gemstones, too!

Forever Ready

2406 Williamson County Parkway, Marion, 618-922-9566 Forever Ready is the premier prepper’s warehouse and emergency disaster store in Southern Illinois, carrying dehydrated and freezedried foods, water filtration systems, solar generators and more.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online: www.foreverreadystore. com Gift idea: Water filtration bottles.

Drink from any lake or creek, pond or stream, using a water filtration bottle. It takes out all contaminants, even fluoride.

Special price for the holidays: $35.

Great Outdoors

695 N. Giant City Road, Carbondale, 618-529-5130 For 30 years, owner Mickey Stewart has been providing quality apparel, footwear, gifts and home

decor for people who love the outdoors. The Great Outdoors Company carries top brands such as Under Armour, Drake Waterfowl Systems, Crocs, Ducks Unlimited and Columbia Sportswear, and plenty of camo!

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Online: www. thegreatoutdoorscompany.com Gift idea: Under Armor hoodie.

Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel — gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout, or warm, dry and light in cold conditions with ColdGear® fabric.

Gypsy Moon Boutique

7 E. Poplar St., Harrisburg, 618-252-1114 Gypsy Moon Boutique is a ladies apparel store that offers unique boutique fashion in junior to plus sizes, along with fashionable accessories.

Hours: MondayThursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Online: www.facebook.com/ Gypsymoonboutique Gift idea: Dona Bela Shreds.

Shreds are created using upcycled cotton or cotton blend remnants from clothing companies. There are thousands of color combinations and designs, and no two are identical.

Herrin Drug

116 N. Park Ave., Herrin, 618-942-5315 Herrin Drug offers prescription services, over-the-counter medications, Hallmark cards and gifts, and they deliver! They carry a full line of durable medical supplies,

Something for everyone on your liSt... ... you too!!!

618.529.5130 695 N. Giant City Rd., Carbondale, IL www.thegreatoutdoorscompany.com

Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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and it’s the only Hallmark Gold Crown store in Williamson County.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Online: www.herrindrug.com Gift idea: Hallmark ornaments.

Hallmark carries a number of Keepsake ornaments that are perfect stocking stuffers or gifts for someone you care about. Elsa, the Snow Queen from Disney’s movie “Frozen,” is the newest Hallmark Keepsake ornament.

In Sync Mind Body Therapy Center

2031 S. Illinois Ave, Carbondale, 618-457-7732 Established in 1994 by owner and licensed massage therapist Kitrina Hunter, In Sync Mind Body Therapy Center serves Southern Illinois with 10 licensed massage therapists, a Thai Yoga therapist, and two yoga instructors (Hatha and Restorative).

Envi Botanicals Salon & Spa, located within In Sync, provides a full complement of natural and organic salon and spa services.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After-hours appointments are available.

Online: www. insyncmindbodytherapycenter.com Gift idea: Hot Stone Spa Package.

Enjoy a relaxing 60-minute hotstone massage followed by a face treatment for $120.

618-529-3400 Murdale True Value offers a full range of appliances and outdoor products. Murdale True Value also offers a nursery, full-time locksmiths and a complete line of hardware, lawn and garden, paint, electrical, plumbing, housewares and cleaning supplies.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online: www.murdale.com Gift idea: Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker. For $24, avoid the mess and hassle of using multiple frying pans and other kitchen appliances. The first layer cooks the bottom half of your sandwich, the center section perfectly cooks your egg and the top plate gently toasts the bread on the top and holds the heat inside.

My Favorite Toys

1237 E. Main St., University Mall, Carbondale, 618-529-TOYS (8697) My Favorite Toys is a locally owned specialty toy store, featuring toys, puppets, puzzles, children’s books and games, as well as classic goofy toys for grown-up kids.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Online: www.myfavtoys.com Gift idea: Tenzi. A super-fast

Jenny’s Uniforms

1415 W. Main St., Marion, 618-997-1277 Jenny’s Uniforms is your one-stop uniform shop. Jenny’s mission is to provide quality uniform apparel and the finest personal service delivered by caring team members.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Online: www.jennysuniforms.com Gift idea: HeartSoul scrubs. The medical apparel brand for health care professionals who are young or young-at-heart, appreciate great fit, love fashion and want mix-andmatch pieces that are professional, comfortable and trend forward.

Sizes XS-3XL.

Murdale True Value and Just Ask Rental

1915 W. Main, Murdale Shopping Center, Carbondale,

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dice game. Everyone gets 10 dice. Someone says ”Go.” Then everyone rolls and rolls as fast as they can until someone gets all their dice on the same number.

Sure, there are a few more rules, but you get the idea!

Perfectly Posh

2801 Civic Circle Blvd., No. 3, Marion, 618-933-7674 Perfectly Posh Boutique carries the latest and trendiest boutiqueand resort-style fashion brands including RYU, a’reve, Blu Pepper, Missy Robertson, Scandalous Designs, 2tee Couture, Lake Girl, Elan International, Ark & Co, Flying Monkey, MudPie, Marineblu, Fantastic Fawn, Peach Love Cream, T-Party, Flying Tomato, Union of Angels, TOV, Basically Me, Covet, Tulle, Esley, Mystree, Black, Tru Luxe and Esley.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

Online: www.perfectlyposh.com Gift idea: Fleece-lined leggings.

These popular leggings come in regular, high-waist, tummy-control and plus sizes in a variety of colors. It’s like having a supersoft sweatshirt on your legs.

They’re super warm and super soft; $10-$15

Plantscape Nursery and Landscape Service

720 N. 33rd St., Herrin, 618942-4865 Plantscape Nursery and Landscape Service is a full-service nursery and garden center and largetree specialist. Plantscape offers landscape design, consultation and installation. Plantscape also carries garden accents, fountains, sundials, decorative pots, books and CDs, bird feeders and houses, birdbaths, bird food and accessories and a lot of organic products.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Online: www.plantscapenursery. com Gift idea: Garden Cottages.

From the Brookfield Co., they’re handcrafted, hand-painted and weather-durable. Plantscape carries four styles, each approximately 15 inches by 18 inches by 12 inches. They have old-world charm and details like textures and aged surfaces, real wire-divided windows and wooden doors. Each

cottage has a removable roof, making them fun to use as lanterns or key keeps or a repository for small garden tools.

Salon Euphoria

701B S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, 618-549-5874 Each haircut includes consultation, scalp massage, shampoo, cut and style. Pre-book your trial up-do and receive $10 off your wedding day up-do. Aveda immerses hair in healthy color that is 97 percent naturally derived formulas. Botanical therapy treatments moisturize and repair hair, customized for each client; customized facials; a Perfecting Plant Peel; Tourmaline Radiance Resurfacing; Aveda makeup application and wax hair removal.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Online: www.facebook.com/pages/ Salon-Eurphoria/419732609847 Gift idea: Aveda gift sets. Salon Euphoria carries a variety of Aveda products, including hand creams, lotions, makeup and a holiday candle. $22-$99; customized sets available

Shawnee Trails Wilderness Outfitters

222 W. Freeman St., Carbondale, 618-529-2313 Shawnee Trails is a locally owned, specialty outdoor gear retailer serving Southern Illinois since 1979. Shawnee Trails stocks high quality, dependable gear for camping, backpacking, climbing, rappelling, adventure travel, paddling and spelunking.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Online: www.facebook.com/ pages/Shawnee-Trails-WildernessOutfitters/100536169802 Gift idea: YETI Coolers. Built to be indestructible and keep ice for days.

Shawnee Trails carries a number of YETI Cooler sizes, from the 15-pound Roadie 20 cooler to the Tundra 105, 36-pound cooler.

Sisters Three

3000 W. DeYoung, Illinois Star Centre, Marion, 618-993-3733 Sisters Three is a ladies boutique that offers handbags, wallets, jewelry, wraps, scarves and all kinds of little gift items, starting at $2.50.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Gift idea: Dammit Doll. Just grasp it firmly by the legs and find a place to slam it, and as you whack the stuffing out, yell, “Dammit!

Dammit! Dammit!” Keep one in the car, on your desk and give one to a friend. Patterns and shape may vary slightly from Dammit Doll to Dammit Doll. No two are alike!

SIU Press

1915 University Press Drive, SIU Carbondale, 618-4532281 or 800-621-2736 The Press has published an enviable mixture of solid younger scholars balanced by those with established reputations. Publishing primarily in the humanities and social sciences, it has made substantial contributions in a wide range of subject areas.

Online: www.siupress.com Gift idea: “20 Day Trips In and Around the Shawnee National Forest” by Larry P. and Donna J. Mahan, $19.95. From waterfalls to caves to wonderful vistas overlooking the Ohio River, and from historic sites to calm lakes to interesting architecture, the Mahans take you everywhere you need to go to gain an intense appreciation of Southern Illinois.

It was selected as the best travel guide of 2013 by Booklist.

SIU Student Center

1255 Lincoln Drive, SIU, Carbondale, 618-536-4636 There’s a whole lot going on at the SIU Student Center. There is a calendar of events with films showing, special things happening at Bowling & Billiards, bike repair, classes and how-to demonstrations at the Craft Shop, concerts, special programing and annual events, and school-related activities. There are a number of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a bookstore with plenty of gift possibilities.

Building hours: MondayThursday from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to midnight, Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.

Online: www.studentcenter.siu.edu Gift idea: Student gift cards for any amount.

original of each Willow Tree sculpture. Pieces are cast from her original carvings, and then individually painted by hand.

South Side Lumber

1300 S. Park Ave., Herrin, 618-942-3111 South Side Lumber is a third-generation, family-owned business established in 1946.

South Side Lumber serves all of Southern Illinois.

It’s a one-stop shop for building projects small or large, carrying everything from blocks to lumber, drywall to blinds, cabinets to caulk.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon.

Online: www.sslumbr.com Gift idea: Detail sander and cordless drill. Black and Decker Detail Sander for $39.99; 20-volt cordless drill for $62.99.

Ste. Genevieve Department of Tourism

66 Main St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, 800-373-7007 Enjoy friendly service, seasonal festivals and more than 25 quaint shops and galleries in historic French Colonial Ste. Genevieve.

Stay overnight and explore the award-winning wineries, microbreweries and you’re sure to fall in love with this charming river town!

Online: www.visitstegen.com Gift idea: Passport to History for two, $30. Visit four historic homes: the 1792 Bolduc Museum House, the 1806 Jacques Guibourd Historic House, the 1818 Felix Valle State Historic Site and the St. Genevieve Museum.

TJ’s Fine Jewelry

1010 E. Main St., Carbondale, 618-351-1200 TJ’s Fine Jewelry provides free jewelry inspection and cleaning, appraisals, custom design, pearl re-stringing, watch battery replacement, watch link removal, ring sizing, soldering of jewelry, diamond replacement, diamond and gemstone re-setting, stone

The iDoctor

tightening, prong replacement and prong re-tipping, rhodium plating and chain and bracelet repair for gold, silver and platinum jewelry. TJ’s also has an in-store jeweler who specializes in repairs of gold, silver and platinum. TJ’s also has a consignment program and also buys gold, silver and coins.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Online: www.tjsfinejewelry.com Gift idea: Ostbye Shimmering diamond necklace. All pendants are available in 14K gold and your choice of diamond size. An unusual setting technique allows for maximum light return and movement so that the diamond moves with every breath she takes.

The Country Porch

3000 W. DeYoung St., Illinois Star Centre, Marion, 618-998-0837 The Country Porch is Southern Illinois’ premier stop for casual elegance for home and kitchen.

They also carry Jelly Belly jellybeans in bulk in all of your favorite flavors.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Online: www.facebook.com/ countryporch Gift idea: Willow Tree figures. Figurative sculptures representing qualities and sentiments that help us feel close to others, heal wounds or treasure relationships. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the

114 N. Division St., Carterville, 618-985-6822 The iDoctor specializes in iPads, iPhones and Android devices, repairing any kind of mobile device and selling accessories.

Hours: TuesdayFriday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online: www.facebook.com/ Cartervilleidoctor Gift idea: Pre-owned phones and tablets.

Vapors R Us

3000 W. DeYoung St., Illinois Star Centre, Marion, 618-889-2406 Vapors R Us offers a large selection of vaporizers, mods, tanks, liquid, batteries and accessories.

Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Online: www.facebook.com/pages/ VAPORS-R-US/331841983620287 Gift idea: E-cigarettes.

Vigiano’s World of Fitness

1207 Weaver Road, Herrin, 618-988-8878 Members call Vigiano’s World of Fitness the “Cheers” of the fitness industry, a place where everybody knows your name. Staff members are friendly and make it their personal mission to learn about each member and how they can best help them meet their fitness goals.

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility is accessible to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Online: www.herinworldoffitness. com Gift idea: Three month’s gym membership, $165.

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Support your neighbors

TAKE THE LOCAL SHOPPING CHALLENGE

Let’s cut to the chase. By now you’ve heard the statistics. Almost $75 of every $100 you spend locally stays in your community.

Local businesses employ millions of people across the country.

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ocal entrepreneurs spend exponentially more money on community programs than their larger counterparts. All impressive, indeed. So then why are millions of Americans driving away or logging on to their

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computers for their Christmas shopping this holiday season?

Some cite convenience or busy schedules without realizing just how much impact they can have on their local community by spending a few dollars locally.

Buy every other product locally

Breaking the habit can be tough, so start small.

Challenge yourself to buy one locally sold product for every other gift you purchase.

And try to make the prices comparable so about half of your total holiday budget is spent locally.

Encourage your friends to do the same and you could be making a monumental difference in your community.

If 10 of you spend $300 on local gifts this year, about $2,250 of that $3,000 would be pumped right back into your local community. Comparably, your community will see $0 of your online spending at retail giants.

specialty shop or boutique will ensue that your gift card is spent on exactly what it is intended to – a gift.

Try to personalize each gift

card by choosing a local business that has special meaning to the recipient, or maybe one that you have shopped at before with that person.

Buy all gift cards locally

Gift cards are becoming an increasingly massive portion of holiday spending.

More than 80 percent of holiday shoppers will buy at least one.

More than $28 billion will be shelled out on gift cards this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Many people If 10 of will spend their us spend $300 gift cards on local gifts this on food or everyday year, about $2,250 items if you of that $3,000 would buy them for be pumped right traditional back into our local retailers. Don’t communities. you want your present to be more meaningful?

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Last-minute ideas are great for procrastinators Ever get to the morning of Dec. 23 empty-handed? No gifts for your friends and family members and less than 48 hours to cross them off your list?

Find friendly service

Small-business owners are ready to welcome you with open arms and help you through the challenge of finding that perfect gift under notso-perfect time constraints.

Even in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you are likely to find friendly service on your local business scene.

If you have a positive experience, then owners know they increase their chances of you returning as a customer throughout the year or for next Christmas. Additionally, they depend on your referrals to friends and family members to help grow their business.

Find better deals

Some local retailers will offer marked-down items as Christmas

Instead of paying an exorbitant price to have your gifts shipped overnight, consider taking a stroll down to your friendly local establishment for some at-the-buzzer shopping. approaches, especially holidayrelated decorations or foods they will be unlikely to sell afterward.

Check the discount walls to add a little thriftiness to your shopping strategy.

Many local shops also offer loyalty programs for both long-time and first-time customers.

Ask if there are any such opportunities, and you may walk out of the store with both time and a few dollars to spare.

A better shopping experience

If you haven’t experienced the holiday shopping rush at a large retailer, then consider yourself lucky.

Crowded aisles and long lines are just a couple of guaranteed sights during the waning days of the shopping season. Procrastinators are better off opting for the local shopping experience instead.

Because while busy, local shops will be exponentially less crowded than their larger counterparts. This will allow you to leisurely shop for the last few remaining items on your wish list without the hassle.

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Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland

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If you’re an American, it is almost a patriotic duty to read it.”— Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love

America’s Deadliest Twister: The Tri-State Tornado of 1925

By Geoff Partlow

Illinois Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide

By Clara Orban Place this book in a gift basket with bottles of local wine for a unique holiday gift.

20 Day Trips in and around the Shawnee National Forest

By Larry P. and Donna J. Mahan Named Best Travel Guide of the Year in 2013 by Booklist

The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History

By Herb Russell

Order at www.siupress.com or by calling 1-800-621-2736.

Use promo code GIFTS14 to receive a 25% discount. Offer expires Dec. 31, 2014.

These books are also available at major retail, independent, and online bookstores.

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FOR THE

‘ALREADY-HAS-EVERYTHING’ RECIPIENT

If you’re looking for a more unique approach for that hard-to-please recipient, you should be able to find a special gift at a locally-owned shop.

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We all know them. We may even be one. Shopping for some people is just plain difficult.

They either have one of everything or don’t seem to want anything in particular.

‘I

already have everything I need” or “Don’t feel like you need to get me anything” are common responses from them.

The simple solution to pleasing these friends and family members is to find a gift card to one of their favorite local stores. But if you’re looking for a more unique approach for that hard-to-please recipient, you should be able to find a special gift downtown.

Get them lessons

Many local businesses, including art galleries, music shops and woodworking studios, offer year-round lessons to help community members hone their skills. A lessons package to such an establishment is a unique and thoughtful idea for a Christmas gift that keeps on giving. Not only will your recipient gain professional-level instruction, but he or she may be able to rediscover a hobby they haven’t had time for lately. Dance, cooking or art classes could be a romantic idea for your special someone.

Event experiences

Tickets to a concert, sporting event or movie offer a once-in-alifetime experience that will live on forever.

Maybe your wife’s favorite band is coming to your area next year. Order the tickets early to make sure they are here for Christmas and have them waiting under the tree.

You could also pre-order tickets for the big upcoming movie sequel or a touring Broadway show coming to the

major city closest to you. Even the people most difficult to buy for on your list will be surprised and excited by the chance to experience a live show.

Handyman (and woman) gifts

What if you could find a gift that will provide years of enjoyment, as well as a fixed sink or door? Double-win,

right? Well, browse the aisles of your local hardware store and you will be in luck. Qualitybuilt tool kits or do-it-yourself woodworking sets will have your handy friend or family member ready for the fixer-upper season.

Practical gifts like snow blowers, scarves or waterproof boots could be put to great use while they anxiously wait for spring to come around.

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Apparel • Accessories • Handbags • Wallets and gifts

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Enjoy local flavors – at half the price!

Order your 2015 Top Twenty Card for only $20 and start enjoying “buy one entrée, get one free” offers at local restaurants! $5 per card discount available for orders above 20 cards, please call ahead.

Cards Available December 2014

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Fannie May & Russell Stover Candies • Gift Certificates Available

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Hidden savings

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hopping locally can save you more than holiday cash. Stress, body weight and environmental harm are at risk of increasing during the holiday season. Implement a little bit of local shopping into your routine and watch those negative implications melt away. Here’s how:

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The less time you spend traveling great distances and drudging through hoards of shoppers, the more time you will be able to enjoy with your family around the fireplace.

Save stress

‘Tis the season to be jolly, not stressed, frenzied, or road-raged.

Trade in the hustle and bustle of long car rides and over-packed malls for a relaxing stroll through your favorite downtown business.

The benefits of slowing things down over the holidays can improve your health, well-being and overall mood, especially when schedules are at their fullest.

The less time you spend traveling great distances and drudging through hoards of shoppers, the more time you will be able to enjoy with your family around the fireplace. So maybe it’s time to focus less on leaving the area, and take advantage of the calming convenience of shopping local.

Save the environment

Staying local obviously cuts down on travel for both you and delivery drivers, a twofold benefit that means less carbon, pollution and traffic congestion. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, trucks and locomotives are responsible for 25 percent of smogcausing pollution and the majority of the cancer threat posed by air pollution in some areas.

Local businesses help the environment by stocking local produce and food, and using less packaging than larger chain establishments.

This helps make our local communities more sustainable and keeps hard-to-break-down plastics out of our landfills.

Local businesses depend less

on packaging because their food is fresh and their products are locally produced, reducing the distance and packaging required to maintain quality.

Save calories

Staying in the area for your Christmas shopping could be good for both your wallet and your waistline. If you live close enough to local businesses – and if you don’t mind the chilly winter weather

– walk or ride your bike to the store.

The central locations of downtown businesses provide a hub of shopping activity that requires only a short stroll down the sidewalk to shop door-to-door. Mixing in a little physical activity as opposed to spending hours in your car or extended periods of time on escalators, will aid in burning calories and improving your overall health.

And better health is a gift we all deserve.

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Some local organizations are focused not on selling products, but on improving the lives of disadvantaged community members. Non-profit groups, soup kitchens and children advocacy organizations Lending your skill set

Eve cooking your favorite dish or baking some special cookies, then bring them to Can you spare a few hours every your local shelter on Christmas morning. weekend in December? You may be Your gesture will surely be appreciated asked to run errands or visit with people. by the hungry, as well as by the shelter Maybe deliver food or products to clients staff.

And it is a simple act of kindness across town. that can be turned into a tradition, Professionals in the creative services passed on to children or field can offer their skills replicated by your friends free of charge as a holiday and family members. contribution. Developing Organizations a website, creating need more Charitable brochures or writing a manpower contributions mission statement for free You may find yourself to achieve can help your local group short on time this their goals promote its missions. holiday season, but An accounting firm and spread maybe you have a few could offer to waive its the word on dollars to donate to preparation fees for the their efforts. a local organization. organization’s upcoming Your contribution could tax needs. A local radio go a long way toward station could provide a furthering the cause of a group near and free advertising spot to a non-profit. dear to your heart.

Locals helping locals will strengthen the You can conveniently make community this holiday season. online donations or in-person cash contributions. Either way, donating funds Food donations is a simple way to show your support Why not spend your Christmas while making a difference in the lives of spreading some holiday cheer – and those who need it. delicious food? You can spend Christmas

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SHARE YOUR LOCAL SPIRIT

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One of the main disadvantages small businesses have when advertising their services is a limited marketing budget. Instead of spending millions of dollars on television, radio and print ads, local businesses may be able to allocate only a few thousand dollars to getting their name into the public view.

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ocal shops depend on grassroots-type advertising for much of their promotional strategies. Spending huge amounts on marketing isn’t possible for many momand-pop retailers simply because of their small size.

Do your part this holiday season by serving as an advocate for your favorite local businesses.

Small Business Administration are continually seeking volunteers to help get the word out on their efforts.

The Independent We Stand website (IndependentWeStand. org) features an option to recommend a local business for promotion within its program.

This is a great way to support your favorite local shop while giving it a little extra attention.

Join the movement

Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter offer the perfect forum to speak your mind on the importance of shopping locally. Use your platform to send out educational statistics or ideas for great local gifts. Your

The holidays are a great time to give back to your smallbusiness community not only by shopping, but by jumping onto its mission. Communityfocused organizations such as Independent We Stand or the

Social media

hundreds of friends and followers will be a collection of mean, lean local shopping machines by the time the holidays come around.

Even indirect messaging can work wonders on promoting local businesses.

Use Facebook’s Check-In feature to let your legion of loyalists know exactly when you’re perusing the aisles of your favorite local establishment.

You can also post photos of your recent purchases with information on where you purchased it, what you spent and how much you love it.

Seeing a certain item may trigger a gift idea, producing more business for local owners.

With the advent of social media marketing and digital strategies, you can help spread the word on local businesses this holiday season – without spending a dollar.

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SHOP LOCAL ALL YEAR LONG Sure, Christmas is a great time to shower your loved ones with locally bought gifts. But what about the other major holidays throughout the year?

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A recent collaborative study by the Small Business Administration, United States Department of Labor and other major organizations found that small businesses employ about 77 million Americans and account for 65 percent of all new jobs over the past 17 years.

So by spending your money locally, you are helping keep your friends and neighbors employed during the holiday season and beyond!

Here are some of the other notable findings from the study: ■ Eighty-nine percent

of consumers agree that independent businesses contribute positively to local economies.

■ Residential neighborhoods served by a successful independent business district gained, on average, 50 percent more in home values than their citywide markets.

■ Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors. Independent restaurants return more than two times as much money per dollar of sales than national restaurant chains.

■ If independent businesses regained their 1990 market shares, it would create 200,000 new small businesses, generate nearly $300 billion in revenues and employ more than 1.6 million American workers.

■ If just half of the United States employed population spent $50 each month at locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue.

■ For every square foot a local firm occupies, the local economy gains $179, vs. $105 for a chain store.

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University Mall, Carbondale

OUR TOP TEN TOYS LIST! For the Holidays 2014

Flip & Serve Pancake Wooden Set – Includes pancakes, toppings, skillet, utensils and built-in cooktop from Melissa and Doug. Ages 3+. $19.95.

Sands Alive – Unique play compound to pack and mold. Doesn’t stain and picks up easily. From Playvisions. Ages 3+. From $22.95.

Indestructibles – Books for babies. Chew proof. Rip proof. Non-toxic and washable. From Workman Publishing. Ages 0+. $5.95.

Magna-Tiles – Award-winning magnetic building tiles in five shapes. A huge hit in pre-schools. From Valtech. Ages 3+. From $49.95.

SPARK Science – Series of twelve kits designed to “spark” interest in science. From Thames & Kosmos. Ages 7+. $9.95 each.

Tenzi – Super fast game to learn and play. First to get all ten dice on the same number wins! From Carma Games. Ages 7+. $14.95.

Mini Music Boxes – Each plays popular tunes especially loved by Baby Boomers (Hey Jude, Here Comes The Sun, Etc.). From Kikkerland. All Ages. $6.95.

Metal Earth Models – Authentic museum laser cut replicas to assemble. Many images and themes. From Fascinations. Ages 14+. From $5.95.

Holiday Poppers - Elf, Snowman, and Reindeer characters join the popular Popper fun! Sure hit for Christmas day! From Hogwild Toys. Ages 4+. $9.95.

Animals-on-Wheels – Push along toys. USA made, produced from recycled milk cartons! From Green Toys. Ages 6-months +. $12.95.

University Mall, Carbondale (Around the corner from Macy’s) Hours: 10-9, Mon-Sat; 12-5:30, Sun. Ph. 618.529.TOYS (8697) Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for latest news and specials

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