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Kids rejoice! Children’s clothing store Crazy 8 is headed to Tyler’s Broadway Square Mall this fall. Appropriately described by one fan as “cute, cheap and not so ‘tennagery’ like other stores”, Crazy 8 will provide a great back-to-school shopping option for Tyler parents.

“The opening of Crazy 8 is perfect timing for finding new clothes for the fall season,” said Aaron Yust, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Broadway Square Mall. “Broadway Square Mall is excited to offer this specialty kids retailer to the Tyler community.”

Be on the lookout for Crazy 8 appearing next to Coach in the JCPenney wing at the mall. Are you excited yet? Let us know below…

Posted: August 11th, 2010 under New, Shopping.
Comments: 1

Cooler weather is approaching, and that always means one thing for me – gather some firewood for the winter! For that task, I turn straight to Craigslist (http://easttexas.craigslist.org).

Of course it’s no surprise that Craigslist is a super place for great deals on firewood, automobiles, workout equipment and the like, but you may be surprised to learn about some of the more interesting items available. Here are 10 surprising items currently for sale on our local Craigslist:

1. Fresh Eggs $2
2. Wedding Bubbles $8
3. Shi Shi Dragons $30
4. Movie Posters Signed by John Travolta
5. Renaissance Guy Stuff $25
6. G.I. Joe Beach Towel $15
7. Tattoos for Trade
8. 1940’s Metal Phone Booth $1,800
9. 5 Boxes of Glucose Strips
10. Old Navy Monkey Costume $10

Leave a comment about some interesting finds or bizarre postings that you’ve seen on Craigslist!

Posted: October 20th, 2009 under Shopping.
Comments: 2

Tyler sports and outdoors enthusiasts have a new shopping option beginning this week, with the grand opening of Academy Sports + Outdoors on Broadway in South Tyler. The 86,000 sq. foot newly constructed building held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

Shopping in Academy is easy – virtually all of the 108 U.S. stores are designed the same. After walking in, turn left for sports gear and shoes, or turn right for hunting and fishing. Clothing and camping accessories can be found in the middle of the store.

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Posted: October 6th, 2008 under New, Shopping.
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You may have heard about Craigslist, the spartan-looking community site that is one of the most popular online destinations in the U.S.  The website, currently ranked the 11th most popular U.S. website, provides a free method for neighbors and local communities to meet, swap, sell, advertise and pretty much everything else you would want to do.  Last year, Craigslist came to Tyler / East Texas at http://easttexas.craigslist.org/.

For those unfamiliar with the website, here are a few things that can be accomplished for free using Craigslist:

• Sell that used car
• Find a full or part-time job
• Advertise a garage sale
• Meet up for a date
• Offer babysitter services
• Post a job opening
• Chat about…anything!
• Barter for some items
• Find or offer a ride
• Donate some furniture or supplies
• Find some real estate
• Buy a used cell phone
• Adopt a kitten or pet

Of course that’s just scratching the surface! Head on over to http://easttexas.craigslist.org/ and see for yourself!

Posted: August 12th, 2008 under Shopping.
Comments: 2

Tylerites welcome the Kohl’s department store to South Broadway this October.

Visit Kohl’s at 7715 South Broadway, Tyler TX 75703.

Here is a link to the grand opening sale ad.

Secret: If you received a $10 off purchase coupon in the mail, you may redeem that coupon multiple times until it expires. Sources have confirmed that upon checkout, the Kohl’s associate will simply hand the coupon back and encourage multiple uses. This is a coupon for $10 off a $10 or more purchase, so this is a great opportunity to grab some stocking-stuffers or early Christmas gifts at a bargain!

Posted: October 11th, 2007 under New, Shopping.
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