4 ways to optimize your holiday shopping experience
Presented by Warehouse Row
Where are you spending your giftcards? | Photos provided by Warehouse Row
The holiday shopping season is finally here, but making your list and checking it twice doesn’t have to be stressful.
Say goodbye to added fees, shipping delays, and ordering the wrong size, and head to Warehouse Row instead. Chattanooga’s premier shopping destination is making the holidays even brighter this year with 12 Days of Giveaways.
Even if you don’t win, here are our tips to get the most out of your holiday shopping experience.
Start early
Who says you have to wait for the day after Thanksgiving to start shopping? Starting early means spending less time in crowded lines and more time with friends and family.
It’s easy to find something for everyone on your list at Warehouse Row with nearly a dozen shops, including Lululemon, Anthropologie, Onward Reserve, and The Cosmetic Market.
Go with friends
Grab your friends and family (the ones you’re not shopping for)and plan a day out together.
Take time to refuel
No shopping trip is complete without taking a break to refuel with brunch, lunch, or maybe a cocktail. We recommend the pimento cheese and bacon burger from Public House, or a seasonal latte from Goodman Coffee Roasters.
Enter Warehouse Row’s 12 Days of Giveaways
Once you’ve shopped ‘til you drop, it’s time for a treat. Enter for a chance to win gift cards from your favorite Warehouse Row vendors. Here’s how it works:
Fill out this entry form before Sunday, Nov. 30
Select shops where you’d like to receive a gift card
Check Warehouse Row’s social media channels + email newsletter daily to see if you won
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The hand-crafted silk lanterns stay true to Chinese festivals that inspired the event. | Photo via Chattanooga Zoo
Seasonal
Dragons and fairies and unicorns, oh my. The Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy kicks off tomorrow at the Chattanooga Zoo with hundreds of glowing lanterns (including Santa + his reindeer). Bonus: Tomorrow and Saturday, catch a traditional lion dance under Mimi’s Pavilion at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Arts
Calling all artists. The City of Chattanooga is looking for people that can help create four sidewalk murals that will mark official street performance zones. The murals will be on sidewalks near Renaissance Park, Coolidge Park, Miller Plaza, and St. Elmo Avenue. The deadline to apply is Monday, Dec. 22.
Sports
Chattanooga FC is keeping its captain. Midfielder Alex McGrath signed a contract to remain with the team for at least another two years. He was sidelined most of this season with a knee injury, but said he hopes to come back stronger. “I’ve got plenty of years ahead of me.”
Cause
Looking for a way to help others this holiday season? Local 3 News rounded up a list of eight ways to give back in the Chattanooga area. And that’s just the start — check tomorrow’s newsletter for dozens of ways you can lend a hand across the Scenic City. (Local 3 News)
Mailbag
Yesterday, we shared that Brothers Bagel may be opening a new location, and several readers shared where they think it should go. Rolando V. said the old Meeting House coffee shop in Red Bank, and Debra D. and Nancy C. both said Southside. Others mentioned near Northgate + Hamilton Place malls. Time will tell.
Stat
More than 8,000 deer-related crashes were reported in Tennessee last year. In Hamilton County, the sheriff’s office says 19 have been reported this month so far. Brush up on these tips so you know what to do if a deer crosses your path. (Local 3 News)
Are you taking advantage of all the savings opportunities for adults ages 50+? This list of tips can support your continued saving and help build additional wealth.*
The 140x50-ft rink will be the centerpiece of the market this weekend. | Photo by @iceonthelanding
Ice on the Landing opens this weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, people can ice skate and check out the surrounding Chattanooga Holiday Market.
Tickets for a one-hour skate session cost $12 for children (ages 12 and under) and $14 for adults, and that includes skate rental. Pro tip: Buy tickets in advance for a guaranteed spot on the ice.
If you can’t make it this weekend, don’t fret — Ice on the Landing will be open through Sunday, Feb. 1.
The Buy
It’s go time. Amazon’s Black Friday Week kicks off today as one of the best sales of the year. New deals drop daily, and these are today’s top five you don’t want to miss:
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🔌 Achieve better home connectivity with Amazon’s top-rated smart plug for just $12.99.
👖 Upgrade your closet with a pair of Levi’s wide leg jeans for under $45.
🥩 Get dinner on the table faster with 40% off Cuisinart’s rapid defrosting tray.
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