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The Running of the Brides at Filene’s Basement on March 19

admin | March 16, 2010

Attention brides-to-be: Your can’t-miss savings event is back. On Friday, March 19, head to Filene’s Basement for The Running of the Brides. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., but don’t be late: The racks are stripped bare within 60 seconds, at which point the bartering begins. If the brides-to-be don’t find their dream gown in their [...]

$5 Shop-Tini at Shula’s 347 Grill on Black Friday

admin | November 27, 2009

If you’re shopping Lenox Square & Phipps Plaza today, you may want to take advantage of this deal: Shula’s 347 Grill is offering a $5 Shop-tini. It’s technically a Black Friday deal, but they’re planning to make it available for a limited time, so you may be able to snag one this weekend, too.
I haven’t [...]

Black Friday at Simon Malls: Doors Open at 5:00 a.m.

admin | November 25, 2009

Planning to hit the mall for your Black Friday shopping marathon? Here’s what’s happening at Atlanta-area Simon Malls. Doors open at 5:00 a.m. on November 27:
Gwinnett Place Mall

Santa’s Winter Wonderland will open at 10:00 a.m. for photos with Santa. Purchase a set of photos on Black Friday and receive a free gift while supplies [...]

The Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree at Lenox Square on Thanksgiving

admin | November 24, 2009

I’ve yet to make it to Lenox Square for the Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree. Our family does, however, spend much of its Thanksgiving with Macy’s, from watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade to tuning into WSB-TV to watch parts of the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting festivities. Oh, and we watch the Lions play. Family, food, [...]

Time for 2009’s Santa Visit? Take Your Pick

admin | November 23, 2009

Ready to visit the jolly ol’ elf himself? You’ll find St. Nicholas here & there, all around the square, this holiday season. There’s no charge to visit with Santa, but keepsakes will cost you. Click on the links below for hours, etc, for the Santa Claus near you:

Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. You’ll [...]

Kids Ride Priscilla the Pink Pig Free on Saturday, Nov. 7

admin | November 6, 2009

Priscilla the Pink Pig is back under the tent atop the Lenox Road parking deck. Want to let the kids experience the annual tradition for free? You can on Saturday, November 7. There’s a catch though: The kids will need to bring a letter for Santa to the Believe Station on November 6 or 7. [...]

Free Fall Fashion Trunk Show at Phipps Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 10

admin | October 8, 2009

If you love the latest fashions, this deal’s for you: On Saturday, October 10, the Southern Designer Fall Fashion Trunk Show will be at Phipps Plaza. You’ll need to go to the Niketown store location, which is across from Brookstone on the main level, from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. to check it out.
It’s free to park [...]

FYI—Santa at Phipps Now Charging an Appointment Fee

admin | October 1, 2009

Call me Scrooge or the Grinch, but this news doesn’t sit right with me: In 2008, about 500 families abused the Santa reservation system at Phipps, either double-booking appointments & not showing for one or simply skipping their appointments.
So now for 2009, they’ve instituted a new policy: When you book your reservation, you’ll be required [...]

Free 2009 Atlanta Health & Wellness Expo at Lenox on August 29

admin | August 27, 2009

For those of you who have lost your health insurance in recent months, take note: On Saturday, August 29, you can take advantage of free screenings for heart health, cholesterol, diabetes, breast cancer & more at the free 2009 Atlanta Health & Wellness Expo. There’ll be mobile mammography & blood donation available, too, but you’ll [...]

Save up to 80% at the Nomatique Boutique & Designer Warehouse Sale: August 7 & 8

admin | August 6, 2009

Saw this lead in @skyblox’s email update: On August 7 & 8, you can save up to 80% on designer merchandise for men & women during the Nomantique Boutique & Designer Warehouse Sale. You’ll find things for children & teens, too.
There are too many designers & boutiques represented to list them all. Even Nomatique gave [...]