Shop Small Business Saturday in Southampton

AmEx's third annual Small Business Saturday is today, Nov. 24, 2012.

How to Track Down the Hottest Toys

Tips for getting the presents they want without having to hoof it from Southampton to the North Pole.

Santa’s awesome, but he doesn’t always deliver the hottest toys of the season on demand to Southampton, no matter how nicely we ask. If the kids – or wannabe kids – in your life happen to have their hearts set on presents that are hard to come by, it can be torturous running from store to store only to find what they really want just isn’t available. Whether your little girl has her sights on the latest Lalaloopsy, your son wants a Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister or that “big baby” in your life is yearning for a copy of Halo 4, here are some ideas on how to track down what’s in demand without putting miles and miles on your vehicle in the process: Tips for Shopping in Town If you hate ordering online and love the gratification of being able…

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POLL: When Do You Start Holiday Shopping?

Patch wants to know when you start to shop for the holidays.

It seems the last trick-or-treater had barely left the driveway when local retailers rolled out all of their Christmas items. Santa has set up shop for photos at several locations around the area, and many local retailers are advertising holiday and Black Friday sales and deals. Even though Thanksgiving isn't until next week, the holiday shopping is well underway.  What do you think about all of this holiday madness? Is now the perfect time to start your holiday shopping? Or do you wait a few weeks?  Are you planning wait in line for stores to open on Black Friday? Or do you wait for the sales on Cyber Monday?   Vote in the below poll and explain your reasoning in the comment section.

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Shop Small: Support Small Businesses in Your Community on Nov. 24

AmEx's third annual Small Business Saturday is coming later this month.

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. It's a day to patronize and support the locally owned small businesses in your community. Hosted by American Express and sponsored by FedEx, Clear Channel and many other corporate supporters, public officials and advocacy groups, the third annual Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 24, to help small businesses generate exposure and, well, business during the biggest shopping season of the year. Supporting these businesses invigorates the economy and the community. Last year, more than 100 million people pledged to "Shop Small," by visiting brick-and-mortar shops in their neighborhoods, and American Express estimates this year's turnout will be even greater. …

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