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Don't ever underestimate the influence of mom - even long after a child has left the nest. So say marketers Teri Lucie Thompson and Michal Clements in their book "Tuning Into Mom: Understanding America's Most Powerful Consumer." The book provides an...

A local non-profit store, The Welcome Mat, will participate in a fair trade International Mission Store to be held Nov. 12 and 13 at First United Methodist Church in Valparaiso. The market, which is open to the public, offers merchandise from...

Customers can receive personalized attention at Ooh La La Salon. “Most place you go you have to wait,” stated owner Lina El Ribie, talking about how the salon takes one client at a time. “I want to provide individual attention to my clients.”...

The Welcome Mat celebrated their Grand Opening on September 23, 2011. The Welcome Mat, located at 309 E. Lincolnway, brings "fair trade" goods to our area from all over the world. By buying goods from artisans and farmers who participate in the "fair...

Have you stopped by Engstrom’s yet and checked out the jewelry I talked about last week? Any of those pieces would make great birthday presents, anniversary gifts, or Christmas ideas. Yes, Christmas, it’s not that far away folks. Now, on to more...

Shop early for the holidays! Ladies Night at Tudor Floors Carpet One is a free event to share with you and your friends. All proceeds from the evening with go to benefit The Caring Place. Hors d’oeuvres and beverage will be serving all evening....

The Welcome Mat, NWI’s newest retail store, invites the community to its Grand Opening on September 23, 2011. The Welcome Mat isn’t like any other retail store – it’s the first international fair-trade store in NWI and it’s a nonprofit...

Visit Ooh La La Salon on Facebook 103 Library LaneValparaiso, IN 46383 Phone: 219-465-0099 Ooh La La Salon is offering a limited time promotion: $20 off a highlight and lowlight service. This includes a shampoo and style! This great deal only lasts...

Check out this short feature story on the Chesterton European Market, produced by Erai Pena, a senior at Chesterton High School involved with the Porter County Career Center's Video and Media Productions Study class!

Are you a smart shopper? Now that you’re out of school and living on your own, it’s more important than ever to learn how to be a savvy consumer. Learning to be a smart shopper will ensure that you have all the things you need (and some of the...