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Christmas 2012 Gifts: What Are You Hoping to Get?
Yes, already. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in Johnston and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
Head to Merle Hay Mall, Jordan Creek Town Center or any nearby stores and you'll see that it's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2012 in and around Johnston.
All kinds of gift ideas are out there.
For totally local, you can get to Bisbee Wood & Wire Co., a unique local retailer that features antiques, vintage items, collectibles, eclectic art work, industrial decor, creative home decor pieces and more.
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Maybe the big box stores are your thing?
Walmart has already announced it is offering layaway again this year, with the iPad and HP Ultrabook-based laptops on the list of eligible purchases. For the closest Walmart head to Grimes.
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The store has changed the policy on its open fee, which is kept if you ultimately can't pay for the item or refunded as a Walmart gift card when the item is fully paid off. That fee -- or credit -- has been increased from $5 to $15.
Walmart or off the wall, what kind of gift do you want? Tell us in the comments below -- and then point your gift-givers to Patch!
What do you want for Christmas 2012? Tell us in comments.
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