“The Hotels at Grand Prairie are proud to offer you the special ‘Shop & Stay on the Prairie’ and ‘Romance on the Prairie’ packages which include a Shoppes at Grand Prairie Gift Card!"  For further information, contact the Wingate by Wyndham at (309) 589-0033, the Country Inn & Suites at (309) 589-0044 or the Candlewood Suites at (309) 691-1690 today!”

Tinder Box is accepting donations of cigars to send to an Artillery Unit in Afghanistan.  Add a cigar to your purchase to donate to the troops.  It gives them a little feeling of home while they are fighting for our country.

BNI is the world’s largest Business Networking Organization in the world.  Local Meetings are held every Wednesday morning at 8:00 am at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie in the location between Aeropostale and The Digital Store.  BNI offers their members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals.  Please feel free to stop in and check it out or contact Andrew Norris at (309) 369.8325 or anorris@phonedish.com.

Did you know The Bronze Frog also offers custom cooking classes for your bridal & baby showers, book clubs, neighborhood gatherings, girl’s morning/night out, birthday parties, Christmas parties, and more?  They would love to talk with you when you are planning your next special event.

They have great new classes scheduled and are looking forward to seeing you once again! 

Tuesday, October 21 – “International Vegetarian Delights” w/Nafis Jaliwala(6:00 pm)

Delicious salads, entrée, and tempting deserts-----please your palate with a variety of healthy vegetarian dishes.  You will soon discover how satisfying and healthy vegetarian cuisine can be!

MENU:  Brown Rice Salad w/Mango Chutney; Shahi Gobi—Cauliflower Curry w/sautéed onions and tomato; Buttered Lentil Daal; Moroccan Vegetable Salad w/Chickpeas and Walnut Dressing; and Poached Pears w/Spiced Caramel Sauce.  Sounds wonderful!

Wednesday, October 22 –“Entrees on Bread” w/Victoria Hoelscher and Brenda Taylor (6:00 pm)

The SANDWICH is the star tonight featuring Chicken Caesar-ish, Monte Cristos, Chili-Lime Salmon, Piled High Pork and Warm Pot Roast w/Horseradish Cream supported by a cast of several rich and flavorful breads.  A finale of Victoria’s Sweets Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich for dessert.  No matter what your pleasure, it’s just possible that after tonight’s class, you may want to designate one night a week in your home as “Sandwich Night.”

Wednesday, October 29 – “Crepes 101” w/Gretchen Norton (6:00 pm)

Gretchen is excited to share with us her knowledge about crepes!  She recently completed an extensive 5-hour hands-on instructional class and is ready for you, too, to have “no fear” and have fun making delicious crepes!  Join her for basic crepe making skills.  MENU:  Egg, Tomato, and Basil Crepes; Asparagus & Chicken Crepes baked in an elegant Cream Sauce; Italian Cannelloni Crepes; and classic Flaming Crepes Suzette!  There will be many ideas on varieties to prepare for home and entertaining.

Aeropostale
Sales

All jeans are under $30!

Sweatshirts start at $14.99.

Girl's graphic t-shirts 2/$15.

Guy's graphic t-shirts 2/$20.

Ann Taylor Loft
Savings Card!
Spend $50, get a $25 savings card! [More...]

Auntie Anne's® Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
Combo Deals

Toddler Treats  
6 Stixs and a Kid's Soda - $3.49 (original or cinnamon sugar)

Pretzel and a Kid's Soda - $2.99

Pretzel Dog and a Kids' Soda - $3.49

Substitute Lemonade or Dutch Ice for 39
cents more.

Please:  Toddler Treats are for small children only. Kid's drinks only sold with combo purchase.

Banana Republic
Dress to Shine Event
30% off select items!

See store for details.

Bar Louie
Coats & Blanket Drive
November 1 - November 26

Coats & blankets drive for the homeless!

See restaurant for details. [More...]

Bergner's
Give Joy
Stop in and give joy to a child from the Boys & Girls Club. Take an ornament from the “Give Tree” purchase a gift and drop it off at the Children’s Department. GIVE THE GIFT OF JOY, this season! [More...]

Borders Books & Music
New Return Policy

BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 21, 2008, BORDERS, BORDERS EXPRESS AND WALDENBOOKS RETAIL STORE RETURNS POLICIES WILL BE CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Returns of merchandise purchased from a Borders, Borders Express or Waldenbooks retail store will be permitted only if presented in saleable condition accompanied by the original sales receipt or Borders gift receipt within the time periods specified below. Returns accompanied by the original sales receipt must be made within 30 days of purchase and the purchase price will be refunded in the same form as the original purchase.  Returns accompanied by the original Borders gift receipt must be made within 60 days of purchase and the purchase price will be refunded in the form of a return gift card.

Exchanges of opened audio books, music, videos, video games, software and electronics will be permitted subject to the same time periods and receipt requirements as above and can be made for the same item only.

Periodicals, newspapers, comic books, food and drink, digital downloads, gift cards, return gift cards, items marked “non-returnable,” “final sale” or the like and out-of-print, collectible or pre-owned items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Returns and exchanges to a Borders, Borders Express or Waldenbooks retail store of merchandise purchased from Borders.com may be permitted in certain circumstances. See Borders.com for details.

Brighton Collectibles
Guy's Night
December 7, 2008
6-8pm

Inviting guys to come in and take their significant other's wish list and shop around with help!

Cache
HUGE SALE!
Select merchandise is 30% off regular price! [More...]

Calendar Club/Go Game Store
20% OFF!
Take 20% off all Rubiks Cubes!

Select calendars are 20% off!

Chicos
Catalog Mailer
New catalog mailer items are in!

Come in and check them out! [More...]

Claire's Accessories
FREE Ear Piercing
Free ear piercing with the purchase of a starter kit! [More...]

Clarks
Hand Bags

All Hand bags are on sale! 20% off or better!

Cold Stone Creamery
Why Wait?

Buy a cake, grab and go container, or a gift card and you can go right to the register!

Coldwater Creek
Just arrived: holiday gifts and fashions, plus
Just arrived: holiday gifts and fashions, plus:
2 or more fringe shawls
$29.95 each
Regularly $39.50 each

While supplies last.

Decor by Underwoods
Fall Items
40% off all fall items!

Dick's Sporting Goods
Lodge Department
Visit our Lodge Department for a variety of accessories and installation services!

Dress Barn
Free Baking Set
Receive your FREE baking set with any purchase of $75 of dressy merchandise! [More...]

Eddie Bauer
Clearance
Take an additional 30% off clearance! [More...]

Enchanted Florist
Holiday Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm

Saturday 9am - 4pm [More...]

Flat Top Grill
Gift Certificate Deal!
Buy $30 in gift certificates, get $20 in gift certificates FREE!

Now thru December 24! [More...]

GameStop
Trade and Save!

Gloria Jean's Coffee
Tis the Season!

Our holiday favorites are here!

Holiday Cheer, Holiday Blend, Ginger Snap & Winter Wonderland

Gordmans
What is Gordmans all about?

It's an exciting, fun-to-shop store.  Save on large assortments of name brand clothes for all ages, accessories, footwear, gifts, designer fragrances, fashion jewelry, accent furniture, home fashions and more-at big savings every day!

Gordmans family of brand names includes most of those found in leading department and specialty stores.

Unlike other retailers, we don't ask for any of the special considerations that are typically built into the selling price by manufacturers. As a result, we're able to pass those savings on to you. In addition, after having been in business for almost 100 years we've built thousands of strong, long term relationships with manufacturers throughout the country that allow us to negotiate incredibly low prices.

J. Jill
HUGE SALE!
November 19 - November 30

15% off your entire purchase! [More...]

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Holiday Parties
Book your holiday parties now!

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Black Friday Event

OPEN EARLY & LATE!

COME CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING DOOR BUSTERS!

Justice
Black Friday Event
Buy 1 item, get the 2nd item half off!

Store opens at 7 AM

Kirkland's
Door Busters
Every Friday - Monday

Santa's Pick of the Week!

Kirlin's Hallmark
Day After Thanksgiving
Store opens at 6:00 AM! [More...]

Linens-N-Things
Coupons
We honor all competitor coupons! [More...]

Marrakech
Sale!
50%-70% off everything in store!
 
See store for details.

New York & Company
New York & Co. Charge Card

Open a charge card and save 20% off!

Old Navy
Stuff and Save
November 14 - November 26

20% off card holders!
[More...]

Plato's Closet
Store Hours

Mon thru Sat   10 am - 8 pm
Sunday            12 pm - 5 pm

Portrait Innovations
HOLIDAY PORTRAIT TIME!
HOLIDAY PORTRAIT TIME! It’s holiday portrait time at Portrait Innovations. Come in today to see our new holiday set and props. At Portrait Innovations, you can create portraits as unique as you are!

Holiday Portrait Package Includes:
One 10 x 13
Two 8 x 10’s
Four 5 x 7’s
Four 3 x 5’s
32 Wallets
6 Free Personalized Christmas/Holiday Greeting Cards & Envelopes.

Only $9.95
No sitting fees or charges.
Bring a change of clothes for you and your family.
Sessions Book Quickly. Hurry, Call for an Appointment Today!
www.PortraitInnovations.com
618.624.1111 Studio Hours: Open Everyday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
[More...]

Skin Dimensions
Look Your Best for the Holidays!
Concerned about lines and wrinkles? Schedule your BOTOX Cosmetic or JUVEDERM Injectable Gel appointment today!

Also, get your FREE Skin Typing & FREE Skin Analysis!

Thursday, Dec. 4th - 5:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 6th - 9:00am

By Appointment Only, 309-691-5259

The Back Store
Visit Our Website
Visit our website at:

www.thebackstoreonline.com

The Body Shop
Specials this Week

Buy 2, get 1 free on select bath & body and home fragrance oil.

Men’s and ladies’ fragrances buy 1, get 1 50% off.

Gift with purchase: spend $10, get gift for $5, no limit!

The Bronze Frog
Cooking Classes

Our wonderful cooking classes have a few openings! Stop by and sign up today!

Track 'N Trail
Track 'N Trail Caters to Every Lifestyle

Track ‘N Trail is a growing chain of high-performance footwear and apparel. Track ‘N Trail caters to every lifestyle from outdoor adventure to business casual. Whether it is in their retail store at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie or at their on-line store they offer superior customer service and a wide variety of brands, such as, Merrell, Patagonia, Sebago, Keen, Dansko, The North Face, Timberland, Børn, Reef and Life is Good. Whatever the occasion, Track ‘N Trail has the footwear and apparel to take you through it with style and comfort.

Velvet Freeze
Bonanza Special
Wonder dog, bag of chips, tamale and a soda for $5.19

White House Black Market
Reward Card
November 10 - November 30
Receive a $25 reward card for every $100 you spend!

December 4 - December 24
Redeeming reward cards!

Yankee Candle
Coupons

Sign up for coupons at www.yankeecandle.com/coupons (1 coupon per household) enter store #256

You can now place your on-line order at the store and save on shipping on most items! 

Stop in and ask our Candle Specialists for details.