There's only 6 days left until the big day.
With just six days left until Christmas you've still got time to do some last-minute shopping — if necessary. If you still have gifts to buy, remember to shop local.
Kent's shopping scene has changed considerably in the past 12 months, and now almost anything you want to wrap and give can be found downtown, or at least within the city limits
Shopping in Kent means you'll spend less time driving around, and therefore will have more time to consider your gift recipients this holiday season. And this year, there are more reasons to shop in town — new stores, expanded merchandise selections, and sales — as well as the merchants themselves. In general, Kent-area retailers are thoughtful and helpful, willing and eager to help customers select the right gifts on any budget. And in many stores, shoppers can take advantage of free, beautiful gift-wrapping services. Don't forget, if you want to get to downtown Kent today to shop on Black Friday you can hop on a PARTA bus for free. Here are a few ideas to get started on holiday shopping in Kent: Babies or kids on your list? While many …
Your comprehensive road map for holiday shopping in downtown Kent
It's just days before Christmas, and you still haven't bought that perfect present for the special people on your list: the kind of gift that brings tears to the eyes – whether through laughter (think Yodelling Pickle) or love (think vintage engagement ring). Fear not, because downtown Kent shops are brimming with a vast array of great gift items – and the kind of friendly personal service that can ease shopping anxiety about finding the right present for everyone. Numerous Kent business owners point out that offering one-on-one service to shoppers gives them an edge over impersonal big-box stores. Just enter a downtown store armed with information about a person's likes, interests or personality and let those small-town retailers offer …
Debra-Lynn Hook
6:55 am on Friday, December 24, 2010
I love the energy in this story, and I cannot wait to read the rest of the "paper~" I had no idea this was happening! Excellent. Let me know if I can help.   more ›