Fete Lifestyle Magazine November 2023 - Food Issue | Page 33

appy November. We are off to the races when it comes to

holiday events. “All Hallows Eve” aka, Halloween has come

and gone. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so I

thought with December shopping, Black Friday and all the rest of the spending that is on the horizon it would be a good time to share some more savings tools.

Where do we spend a big part of our holiday budget? Department stores. Yes, filled with beautiful decorations, fun music, and sales everywhere. There are ways to keep the savings high and the expenses low by taking advantage of deals offered by your top local and national brands.

Due to the world wide web, Covid, inflation etc., many department stores have shuttered their brick-and-mortar business model. Even with that happening, the department store is still a great place to shop, save and let’s face it… have fun seeing folks “out and about” during the holiday season.

There are so many opportunities to take advantage of low prices at our favorite “Big Box” stores during your holiday shopping. So here is what my research shows that some of the top retailers are offering.

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