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THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONTo lead a
cooperative eff ort in revitalizing and enhancing the downtown of
Chilliwack
to make it a better place to work, live, shop, visit and have
fun!
604.792.4576 downtownchilliwack.com
Theres No Place Like HomeFOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
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Christmas carols are being heard more frequently, wish lists are
being requested by family members, and yers and catalogues are
being optimistically circled by children already taking inventory
of their would-be gifts.
The holiday shopping season has begun! And while most people are
thinking about what presents to buy or what holiday events to take
in, local shops are making sure they are ready for the thousands of
people who are planning to shop right here in Chilliwack over the
next few weeks.
Kyle Williiams, executive director of the Downtown Business
Improvement Association, says local business owners go to
considerable efforts to encourage Chilliwack residents to do their
holiday shopping locally, and make every experience special and
unique. The local economy relies heavily on the strength and
survival of small businesses, says Williwams, and for many small
retailers, the Christmas rush helps to buoy their bottom line.
:By shopping close to home this holiday season, you not only
help to support local business, but the dollars you spend will be
reinvested into you community.
These businesses tend to employ Chilliwack residents, contribute
to local charities, schools and community events, and do business
with other locally owned businesses, he adds. Each time a dollar is
spent in your home community, it can have a nancial impact on the
local economy.
Downtown Chilliwack has many stores that are owned and operated
by Chilliwack residents who
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choose to work and keep their business here in this community.
These local owners pay taxes, they put their children in local
schools and other programs, and they have living expenses just as
other local residents do.
When you shop for that special gift this holiday season,
Williams says, consider the impact of that purchase has on others
in your community.
Starting this weekend, a number of downtown
businesses will be doing their part to help promote local
shopping this Christmas. November 28 is Black Friday and Saturday,
November 29 is the new Shop the Neighbourhood event, both featuring
great deals and special promotions at many downtown Chilliwack
stores. Other shopping promotions will continue through December,
right up until that nal gift is purchased on December 24.
For more information about these events and more, visit
www.downtownchilliwack.com.
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45886 WELLINGTON AVE / 604-392-9355
The Royal Cafe
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NEED TO HEAR!
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Back when accounting records were kept by hand, Black referred
to stores moving from the red to the black (red ink indicated a
loss, and black a profit). Since the start of the Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade in the United States, the Friday after
Thanksgiving has been known as the start to the crazy holiday
shopping season.
Canadian retailers began to realize they can draw big crowds by
discounting prices, carrying unique items early in the season, and
ordering larger shipments of the 'must have' item of the year, thus
keeping shoppers local. So, what are the most shopped for items?
That's pretty easy to guess, elec-tronics and toys that are all the
rage. However, most retailers have now slashed prices on everything
from home furnishings to clothing to vehicles!
Here's the breakdown by percentage of the most popular items
shoppers say they are on the hunt for this year: 59% are looking to
find electronic devices, like cell phones, handheld games, tablets,
even tvs. 49% of shoppers are looking for good deals on boxed sets
of dvds of their favourite shows or movies. 48% are shopping for
clothing. 45% have video games on their list. Last, but certainly
not least, 44% of Black Friday shoppers are looking to buy their
next computer or laptop.
Black Friday is not a shopping day for the weak of heart! Many
retailers take full advantage to load up on stock (and staff!) and
open their doors at 6 am or even midnight, hoping to entice the
crowds of shop-pers anxiously hoping to stretch their holiday
budget. There are always door-crasher deals and in some cases,
prices so low the store may not make a profit - but they sure bring
in the shoppers, who now may buy other items that will make up for
any losses. Hoping to create a buzz and keep customers eagerly
checking back for announcements, the local merchants usually start
advertising weeks in advance.
This is the perfect time for the savvy shopper to start making
note of what you are shopping for in par-ticular. Price check all
the flyers and advertisements for the best deals and make a plan on
where you need to go first. Chances are you are not the only once
looking at certain items and they'll be gone fast!
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Black Friday is one the biggest shopping days of the year, and
is often the perfect time to begin holiday shopping and save money
on incredible deals. Thousands of eager shoppers will leave their
homes in the early morning hours and wait in lines at stores in
order to grab the best prices of the season, while retailers will
be gear-
ing up to lure the greatest number of shoppers. Surviving the
day unscathed and arriving home with discounts galore
involves having a game plan for suc-cess.
* Know the prices of the items you want to buy. Scour
advertisements in advance of Black Friday to gauge the regular
retail prices for com-mon items, including electronics.
Comparison shop for the best prices and make notes to help you
when
Black Friday arrives.
* Understand the fine print of door busters. Door buster sales
are meant
to get shoppers into stores, where retail-ers hope shoppers will
make additional
purchases while taking advantage of adver-tised deals. If door
buster items are all youre looking for, read the advertisements
carefully,
noting the start and end time of the discounts and if there will
be limited quantities. In addi-tion, determine if there is a
special return pol-icy for sale items purchased on Black
Friday.
Make the most of Black Friday shopping
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* Dress for comfort. Wear sensible, com-fortable shoes and
clothing when shop-ping. Leave a large purse at home and opt for
something compact that can be draped securely over your shoulder
and body to navigate the crowds. Keep your coat in the car or make
use of a coat check service if available. Dress in layers if you
will be waiting outside for stores to open. This way you can shed
clothing as the mercury rises or when you get inside.
* Arrive together but shop separately. The divide and conquer
method of shop-ping allows everyone in your shopping party to score
good deals. Split up shop-ping tasks and then head to different
areas of the store. Share and collect your purchases when you meet
up after the rush.
* Make a list and stick to it. Buyers remorse come Saturday
morning is com-mon for those who have over-extended their budgets
and purchased items they did not need. Know ahead of time what you
plan to purchase and do not veer off course.
* Scout the stores ahead of time. Visit the stores where you
plan to shop a few days before Black Friday. Learn the layout of
the store and where everything is located. Try on certain clothes
or read over the labels of big-ticket items you plan to buy.
Knowing where items are located and having all of your information
in advance will cut down on the time it takes to find items on
Black Friday.
* Dont overlook nontraditional stores. Many other stores, from
pharmacies to supermarkets, stock items apart from food and
toiletries. Consider tak-ing advantage of their sales for some
Black Friday deals.
* Park off campus. Mall parking lots can get just as crowded as
the stores themselves. Save yourself time and the stress of finding
a spot by parking near the but away from the crowd.
* Clean out your car prior to shopping. Make room in the trunk
or cargo area for all of
your purchases. For those who will be buying large, heavy items,
find out if the store will ship the merchandise or will hold it
aside until you can take it home. Understand that some stores will
not hold items and enlist a friend or spouse to help you pack
purchases into the car.
* Promptly store receipts. Designate a folder or envelope for
all of your receipts to keep them organized and handy.
* Pack a small snack and drink. Its easy to become dehydrated
and hungry wait-ing in long lines, which can compromise your
decision-making abilities. Bring a snack so that you can recharge
your body and continue shopping.
* Leave the kids at home. Black Friday shopping can be
stressful, and children can easily get lost or bumped around in the
fray. It is safer to leave them home so you can focus your full
attention on shopping.
* Know when to call it quits. Establish a firm cut-off time for
ending your shop-ping excursion. This way you can head home, rest
and sort through your pur-chases.
Make the most of Black Friday shopping
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Giving eco-friendly gifts is now easier than ever before. As
more & more people are conscious of reducing their impact on
the planet, the demand for environmentally conscious products &
services has grown. Choosing earth-friendly gifts is not only
generous, but gift-givers also can rest assured theyre doing their
part to safeguard natural resources for future generations. The
following are some gift ideas for the eco-conscious people on your
holiday shopping list.
Locally Made ProductsLocally made products make great holiday
gifts. Such gifts are not produced halfway around the world,
meaning they dont contribute to greenhouse gas emissions &
global warming like products that need to be flown or driven across
the globe. Craft fairs & artisan shops are good sources for
locally made gifts, which also are a great way to support
businesses in your community.
Gifts of ServiceA massage or music or tutoring sessions are
examples of gifts of service. These gifts do not require much use
of natural resources & recipients find their personal nature
very thoughtful. Gifts of service also can include tasks you do
yourself for the gift recipient, rather than paying another person
to handle. For example, teach a senior member of your family how to
navigate their new smartphone(although seems theres plenty of savvy
seniors that can teach the younger generation a thing or two as
well!) or agree to help them shop for groceries.
Recycled GoodsWhen many people think of recycling, they tend to
picture piles of discarded plastic bottles, glass jars &
aluminum cans. While the end product of many of these recycled
pieces is new cans, bottles & jars, recycled materials also can
be turned into new & unique pieces. Trivets & spoon rests
made from recycled & melted wine bottles make for clever &
attractive gifts. Recycled fire extinguishers have been turned into
vases & you can even find bike parts that have been used to
make wind chimes & belts if you know where to shop.
Natural GiftsNatural gifts are among the most environmentally
friendly ones you can give. Foodies may appreciate an herb-growing
kit that enables them to experiment with freshly picked basil or
thyme in the kitchen, while tree-growing kits & flower seed
packets are nice stocking stuffers for budding gardeners. Offer to
purchase a living Christmas tree for a relative, so that he or she
can plant the evergreen after the holidays have come &
gone.
AntiquesNew, shiny gifts are not the only ones that have appeal.
Gifting a sentimental piece of family history is an earth-friendly
way to share the holidays. Pass down a cherished piece of jewelry
or, if you do not have anything in your own collection, browse
antique shops for items that have interesting histories. The
holiday season is often a time of excess, but giving doesnt have to
be detrimental to the environment. Givers can seek out
earth-friendly gifts & share even more this time of year.
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V I S A / M A S T E R C A R D / D E B I T / S T A T U S C A R D
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604.795.5557 7949 VENTURE PLACE, CHILLIWACK
(OFF OF YALE ROAD WEST AT AITKEN RD.)Store Hours: Monday thru
Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm
WEDELIVER!
All Sales are Final, No Refunds. All products sold by New
Country Appliances Inc. have been purchased as re-claimed goods
from major manufacturers, therefore are classifi ed as scratch
& dent or refurbished. Most products excluding fi nal sale
items come with 30 day in-store warranty limited to Mechanical
Parts & Labour only. Optional 1 year coverage is available.
Scratch & Dent: New Products containing cosmetic damage only.
Refurbished product: Product which has been returned and was
inspected and serviced as necessary to full manufacturers specifi
cation. Compare at Price: comparable price of similar product from
national retailers. Offers valid only at our Chilliwack location
and not online. Financing subject to approved credit, minimum
purchase of $100, see store for details, processing fees apply.
While quantities last, we have the right to limit quantities, offer
a substitution when and where necessary and also change pricing
without notice. Products may not be exactly as illustrated. Offers
cannot be combined. Certain items may be subject to additional
electronic handling fees. For more information, see store for
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This time of year store aisles are filled with every must-have
gift out there. Children often plead and beg for the hottest toys
weeks ahead of the holidays, hoping to find their requests wrapped
up come the big day. But once the gift wrap is torn away and kids
have played with their presents for a day, some already grow bored
with their new belongings and cast them aside. Certain toys are not
engaging enough to warrant extended periods of play no matter what
their packaging boasts.
No gift-giver wants to spend money on a present only to have it
collecting dust days later. With that said, employing these
strategies can help anyone select a gift that will continue to
inspire and excite children long after the holiday season has come
and gone.
Dont believe the hype. Its easy to fall hook, line and sinker
for ultra-popular trendy gifts. While such gifts may have popular
appeal, that does not mean theyre a perfect fit for your child.
When shopping for youngsters come the holiday season, choose a gift
because your child will truly enjoy it and not because its the
trendy item of the year.
Focus on the play factor. Too often we get caught up in toys
appearances. Instead, think about how the toys will work with
imaginative play. The more a child can envision himself doing with
a particular toy, the more likely he or she will exhibit a
continued interest in that toy.
Look for minimal bells and whistles. Kids often find toys that
leave more room for imagination more interesting than toys that are
loaded with gadgets. Children prefer to make up their own stories
and create modes of play that are more about what they like rather
than the right way to play or win.
Choose gifts that grow. We want to select gifts that are
age-appropriate for children so they will be safe during play time.
But we also should look for toys and activities that can be
modified and grow with the child as he or she ages. A game that
gets progressively harder through levels or a toy set that can be
supplemented as kids grow older may make good gifts. Musical
instruments also can grow with a child, as the instruments become
easier to master with practice.
Figure out the childs interests. Toys that cater specifically to
a childs interests will be the most warmly received. It may take
going the extra mile to find a gift that matches a childs interest
rather than picking up the first trendy gift you see, but the
results will be well worth it.
Dont forget to be on the lookout for a board game the whole
family can play together on Christmas Eve or when company comes to
visit; its fun and time well spent together.
Gifts to keep kids engaged
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Come the holiday season, many people find its not just family
and friends on their shopping lists. Coworkers and acquaintances
often land on such lists as well, and its not always easy deciding
what to get those people who arent close friends or family
members.
BossGifting the boss is a sensitive subject and should be
dictated by company protocol. If you are the only employee to buy
your boss a gift, it may seem like you are trying to curry favour.
However, if everyone else is gifting and you fail to offer a gift,
you may be caught off guard. Some business etiquette experts say
that it is customary for bosses to give gifts to employees but not
the reverse. However, employees who are especially close with their
bosses or who work closely with them each day may want to offer a
small token of appreciation. When selecting gifts for bosses, do
not give anything too personal, such as clothing, perfume or
jewelry. Food or gift cards are a safer bet. Experts say a gift in
the range of $10 to $25 is adequate. Chipping in for a gift with
other employees may be the best course of action so you dont
inspire resentment among coworkers.
Babysitter or nannyCaregivers play important roles in the lives
of children. Once you have found a sitter or nanny who you trust,
you want to ensure you keep that person content. If you regularly
use a nanny or sitter, money is always a great gift. For a
full-time nanny, one week to one months pay is adequate. For a
regular sitter, consider a gift equal to two nights pay.
Coach or club leaderChildren today are involved in many
different activities, and chances are parents schedules are filled
with sports games and practices. A small gift of $10 to $20 can
show your appreciation to a coach or club leader. This is another
instance when it might be nice to pool your resources with fellow
parents to purchase one large gift.
Mail carrierIf your mail is delivered by the same mail carrier
week after week, you may want to spread some holiday joy. Mail
carriers have an extra workload during the holidays, when they are
tasked with delivering packages and greeting cards in addition to
more routine mail. Civil servants may be forbidden from receiving
cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift.
Trash collectorHauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous
job. Many garbage collectors appreciate a tip for their hard work.
Take notice of who collects the trash from your home. If it is the
same people each week, take the time to personally deliver an
envelope with a small tip of around $20.
HairstylistIf you are a regular for frequent treatments and
colour in a salon, show the stylist you appreciate his or her work
with a cash gift. If you want to give a wrapped present, avoid
tools of the trade or anything that is too personal. Stylists are
on their feet much of the day, so a gift for a massage appointment
or pedicure may be just what they need.
How to gift the peoplewho arent family
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