Hot Finds: Local Holiday Gift Ideas and Deals (Update)

Great Local Finds

Check out the unique gift possibilities at the along Beacon and Union avenues. We found home decor, antique jewelry, clothing and other one-of-a-kind items sure to impress a finicky gift recipient.

For any teen or twenty-something on your list, check out in the Orland Park Crossing Shopping Center.  They are currently offering a buy one, get one for 50 percent off on top shoes and boots from now until Dec. 24.

has many delicious gifts to satisfy those on your lists with a sweet tooth. Not sure what to pick? We recommend the assortment of festive Christmas cookies.

has several gift possibilities for children of all ages. Free giftwrap is offered as well. 

Big Box Stores

Dec. 11-17

• iPad 2 $499, same price as Apple Store
• iPod touch 8gb 4th generation black or white $199.99 (plus free $30 Best Buy gift card with purchase)
• iPhone 4s $199-$399 depending on cell phone carrier and memory size
• Lenovo B570-1068APU 15.6" Laptop $329.99

Dec. 11-17

Toys:

• All Leapfrog software: buy one, get one 50% off
• Disney Princess Storytime Belle Interactive Feature Doll $39.99
• Barbie A Perfect Christmas Dolls & Stage $39.99
• LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon $109.99
• Disney Pixar Cars 2 Charge Ups Track Set $49.99
• Disney Princess Magical Gems Fishing Game ,Disney Princess Puzzles Tin, Dora The Explore Memory Game $5 each
• 20" Magna youth bike $54/26" Schwinn Ranger bike $154

Electronics:

• Compaq 15.6" laptop $233
• Select Xbox games $49.99 including Call of Duty MW3, Madden NFL 12 and Arkham City
• Philips 40" 60Hz 1080p LCD HDTV $429
• Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player - Black $79.99 (sold out online but still available at Orland Park store)
• TomTom XL 335T Portable GPS Navigation System with 4.3" Touch Screen, Lifetime Traffic Updates $89
• Nintendo 3DS $169
• PlayStation 3 250GB Bundle $299/320GB System $299 (Plus $20 Target gift card with purchase)
• XBox 360 4GB with Kinect bundle $299 (Plus $80 Target gift card with purchase)
• $99 Cannon Powershot SX130IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom - Black

Dec. 11-17

Toys, games and DVD’s:

• Cousin Jewelry Making Kit $10
• Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush $16.96
• 14' Trampoline and Enclosure Combo $267
• Cars 2 Francesco Ride-On $149

• Air Hogs Sharpshooter $36.97
• Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven $39.88
• 12" Cars 2 bike $55

Electronics:

• Acer Netbook $228
• Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect (and Bonus $100 Gift Card) $399
• Philips 40" LCD TV $428
• Vizio Blu-ray player $78
• Sony PS3 320GB Console and Move Hardware Bundle (and Bonus $100 Gift Card) $349.96
• Select Games for Xbox 360 Kinect $49.96
• Nintendo 3DS (and Bonus $40 Gift Card) $169.96

Dec. 11-17

• Vtech Innotab $79.99
• 40% off all Lego Construction Sets
• For a full list of this week’s sale items, see their current ad online

Compare With Deals Online

• Amazon.com is offering the XBox 250 GB Bundle for $399
• Kindle Fire - Amazon.com $199 free shipping, same price at Walmart
• Gamestop.com is offering the Nintendo 3DS bundle w/game for $179 with free shipping and bonus 3DS starter kit
• Bestbuy.com is offering the Nintendo 3DS system (black, red or aqua) for $169.99 with free shipping
• Slickdeals.net offers daily deals and a convenient search box if you are looking for something specific
• Restaurant.com offers deals on gift certificates to several local restaurants
• Amazon.com offers Gold Box deals that change daily