The holiday shopping season is upon us! We are being bombarded by enticing sales from just about every retail outlet. With all of these offers flashed before us, ValpoLife is wondering where the town of Valparaiso will be shopping this holiday season. What places have the coolest gifts? What are some items we could include in a holiday gift buying guide? Help us out Valparaiso! Send your holiday gift buying ideas to contribute@valpolife.com and we’ll add them to this article!
Jon Groth, Career and Technical Education Director at Porter County Education Services- “I like the Chamber of Commerce gift certificates. They can be used at all Chamber member businesses, and the recipient can use them for what they really need.”
Brad Cavanaugh, Owner of Air One Aerial Photography Inc- “I am definitely getting one of Air One Photography’s new aerial books, ‘Northwest Indiana: A Perspective From Above!’ Over 100 pages of very cool aerial shots of the region.”
Dawn Noel Fitzer Brown
Pieces and Lifestyles are my favorite places in Valpo
Indiana Dunes
There are oh, so many places to choose from! Get a personalized bat from Hoosier Bat, a popcorn/fudge gift pack (or even some artwork) from the Simply Amazing Market at OE, or how 'bout gift cards for a restaurant?
Steve Ingram
Tractor Supply, I love that place
Donette Hower Heinze
Temptations...I can always find something for those special people who are hard to buy for.
Jennifer Abatie
I can always find a little gem at Philips Ace Hardware gift shop...unique items for unique people :) Plus, I can't seem to get out of there without a Fannie Mae chocolate from the counter!! Just kinda fun to walk into a homestyle hardware stop and see such a fun gift shop.
Karen Doebler
Porter Hospital gift shop usually has cute little kid things for stockings, it's not a big selection but things I can't get anywhere else
Tammy Bell Ferrari
bella capelli has great accessorie's a economy prices
Judy Rooney-Davis
Lifestyles downtown Valpo has the best and most unique gifts
Andrew Porter
I have to say Sephora inside JCPenney only because my girlfriend is the Senior Product Consultant there. Happy make-up shopping!
Eden Tyler
LifeStyles was going to be my suggestion -- looks like I'm not the only one who thinks it's great!!!! Bella Capelli is fabulous, too. Love their jewelry! And being the reader I am, Barnes & Noble is definitely a good choice -- even if it's just a gift card!!
Linda Camp
If you are looking for a great deal on something, i would shop at THRIFY & CHIC in Valparaiso. Lots of great items and prices are very reasonable. Might not be for everyone, but think you should check it out!!!
Sherrie Tichenor
My favorite place to go for xmas shopping is Kohl's!! Great sales!!
Nicole Bissonnette
Think about buying valpodining.com Dining Gift Certificates valid to use at Bistro 157, BonFemme Cafe, Don Quijote, Pikk's Tavern and Paparazzi. They can be purchased at many local retailers including Old World Market, Trail Inn Liquors, Season's on the Square, Lifestyles, Air One Photography and more. Contact Tina St Aubin at Valpo Festival and Events for more info.
Julie Storbeck
Make a designated donation to your recipient's favorite charity. For example, the cook/chef in your life can open their gift and find a 'certificate' that reads "In your honor, we donated 2 cases of peanut butter and jelly to Banta Feeds [or favorite food pantry]" on top of jars of peanut butter and jelly. For the animal lover, donate to the Animal Shelter or Humane Society. Be creative!
These are especially great for activist-types and those who 'have everything.' Plus, they add a special meaning to Christmas gift giving, and help our local charities in these tough economic times.
Larry Tumbleson
I bought my own Christmas gift this year. A flat screen TV from Walmart. And my wife is getting a laptop from Staples.