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The holidays are almost here.
The
relatives are coming, and there is shopping to
do.
But it’s cold, and the malls are crowded!
HELP!!!
Whether you need inspiration for
planning a family outing or are looking for the
perfect gift, try these online resources first
from the comfort of your own home.
http://www.metromix.com
– This winner of the 2004 Digital Edge Award for
Best Entertainment Site
contains all the current
events happening around Chicago and the
suburbs. It includes reviews of restaurants,
clubs, movies, and theater.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
– Click on Exploring Chicago to link to
Chicago’s Cultural/Visitor Center. The Cultural
Center offers free brochures, concerts, art
exhibits, city tours, and a unique gift shop.
The Travel & Transportation link has everything
you need to know about using public
transportation get to around the city and
suburbs.
http://www.overstock.com
– Tired of going from store to store looking for
the best deal?
Overstock.com
has it all from
name-brand sweaters to sporting event tickets to
the latest in electronics. They buy in bulk
from retail stores and pass the savings on to
you.
http://www.consumersearch.com
– Dad wants a new TV, and you don’t know where
to begin.
Consumersearch.com
has already
researched reviews for you and put them on their
website for a variety of products.
http://www.allrecipes.com was created as a
place for home cooks to share their favorite
recipes. Today,
Allrecipes.com is the world's largest
community of home cooks — over 10 million strong
— and America's favorite destination for
everyday and holiday recipes. Their collection
features 26,000 of America's best recipes -- all
created, tested and reviewed by home cooks just
like you!
http://www.wauclib.org
– Yes, the
Wauconda Area Library
website. We have hundreds of movies, CD’s,
cookbooks, holiday decorating books and
magazines, songbooks and holiday programs.
Best of all, we’re in the neighborhood, and it’s
FREE!
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