There is only one week to go untill Christmas! Where are you going to Shop Local to get your remaining gifts? Who is offering specials, promotions, gift cards, or unique items everyone should know about?
We asked our Facebook fans to tell us where they're shopping local, read what they told us below!
Click here to visit ValpoLife on Facebook!
"Lifestyles wraps the gifts for you. I was there yesterday--they have lots of great items for gifts!" - Stacey Hays Schmidt
"Air One Custom Photography has a cool new series of graphic Northwest Indiana and Valparaiso posters for $20-50, and their awesome Aerial coffee table book covering 100 shots from above all over NWI for $40. Great business gift also." - Air One Custom Photography
"Collective Edge, between Designer Desserts and Gil's. Wonderful, wonderful art in the form of paintings, carvings, jewelry, glass, furniture. My favorite place in town!" - Kathy Faurot Welter
"Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce - Take advantage or our 10-10 Challenge! Shop local, get your Chamber 10-10 card punched, and bring it to our office for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate!" - Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce
"Bistro 157 Gift Certificates for Holiday Gift Giving! Buy a $100 & we'll give you $25 bonus for yourself!" - Bistro 157
"Strongbow buy $100 in gift cards and get $10 free!" - Nicole Blaschke
"Thrifty & Chic... awesome things at great prices... Fri, Sat and Sun." - Linda S Camp
"Tony's Saddle Shop - Last mintue Christmas cards 30% off. Come get them while they last!" - Tony's Saddle Shop
"Shop at Barnes & Noble on December 20th and Discoveries Unlimited will wrap your holiday gifts purchased at the store! Check out our "mad wrapping skills"! We will be there from 3 pm-9 pm!" - Cathie Dull
"FREE Samsung Bluetooth with any new line / upgrade in our VALPARAISO location! Visit us from 11-6!" - Cartronix
"Last minute gift ideas - come into Uptown Cafe and grab a gift card, the freshest coffee beans in Valpo of all roasts and flavors, or a new tea press! Lot's of great options - fill a purse made from recycled coffee burlap bags with anything you would like!" - Heather Bradford
"Don't forget when your out finishing up your Christmas shopping this week-if you bring in reciepts from Valparaiso stores on the same day we will give you a FREE APPETIZER! We at Semento's want to make sure you are rewarded for your Christmas cheer!" - Semento's Napoli Café
"We are open and delivering happiness this Friday Christmas Eve but get your orders in early so you don't miss out. Don't show up empty handed at your next gathering. Stop in and pick out one of our fresh amazing arrangements sure to WOW everyone. Call this week and don't forget to mension that you are out Facebook Friend and get $5 off. Use code xmas0719." - Edible Arrangements Valparaiso
"Give the gift of Pestos this year! Someone used a gift certificate last night that was 15 years old....I like that." - Pestos Italian Restaurant
"If you come to Valpo Velvet this week and get a $20 Gift Card, we will put $25 on it. FREE $5, that's right. ROCK IT LOCAL PEOPLE." - Valpo Velvet
"rTrail LLC is wrapping up the final deep discount Monday before the Holidays today - $25 and under original art minis by over 30 NWI Regional artists, "Buy One Get One" Fine Arts classes that kick-off in January, "Buy One Get 50%" on all Tim Compton ceramic drinkware, and many more sales items! Stop In for last minute gifts that keep on giving." - rTrail Collective Edge
"If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, come on over and grab some gift cards from Star Plaza Theatre! Box office open Mon-Thurs 12-3 this week, closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day." - Star Plaza Theatre
"Wagner’s Ribs: New Years Day Rib Fest! Full slab, baked potato, Slaw (no substitutions) $14.95. Also give the gift of Wagner’s gift certificates!" - Wagner's
"5 days til Christmas... still time to get that gift certificate. One hour massage $50.00. Essential Facial $50.00" - A Touch of Magic Spa & Salon
"Last minute gift idea! Parea gift certificates are great for anyone! buy $100 certificate, get a free bottle of wine!" - Parea Restaurant and Lounge