Naperville businesses fill enough cyber space to whet just about any appetite for purchasing. As the national predictors are optimistic about the growth of online holiday shopping, local economies will benefit only if online customers know what’s right around the corner.
Get to know your local business community that offers online services and sales— and some that even come with home delivery.
For instance, customers in a hurry can use 1-2-3 Deli Ordering at Casey’s Foods. The Online Ordering system permits customers to select items and quantities, then specify a pick-up time so the order will be ready upon arrival at the supermarket located at Washington and Gartner in the Naperville Plaza.
Also in Naperville Plaza, customers can refill prescriptions online at Oswald’s Pharmacy. A visit to Oswald’s web site provides a showcase of many featured items in stock from Naperville novelties to medical equipment to personal products to health and beauty aids. Take a peek at oswaldspharmacy.com. If home delivery is desired, ask Ozzie.
Duly Noted by Blooming Color!
Just in time for the holidays, Minuteman Press launched its new online greeting card site called “Duly Noted by Blooming Color!”
“With a few simple steps, you can upload your photos, personalize your holiday cards and pick them up in a matter of days,” said designer Kelly Gibbs.
Visit their new site and check out what’s already up and running at www.DulyNotedbyBlooming.com.
“We are adding new designs for you daily, so check back often!” Gibbs added.
Upcoming Events linked to local Websites
Calendars for upcoming events locally, including art exhibits and performances at North Central College and booksignings at Anderson’s Bookshop are listed online. Many events offer online registration and tickets sales. Find many links to cyber space on the Positively Naperville website on the pull down feature on the navigation bar under “Community Calendar.”
In addition, books and e-books may be ordered online from Anderson’s Bookshop, too.
Online business is welcome
Banking, shopping, making reservations and a variety of online services are offered by many of the sponsors associated with Positively Naperville. Visit PN’s homepage to become acquainted with some of those local businesses featured under “Local Business,” of all clever categories.
Gallery of Gifts
The Naperville art League’s Gallery of Gifts features one-of-a-kind gifts by local artists in an array of mediums. Stop by the Gallery at 508 N. Center St. just north of the train station or shop online at www.napervilleartleague.com.
Find Your Rescue at Dog Patch
The good folks at Dog Patch Pet & Feed even have online services with videos and other information to help you find a new pet to rescue. Visitors to the web site even can make a donation to help rescue dogs.
Dog Patch Pet & Feed is located at 1108 E. Ogden Ave. Owner Greg Gordon and all the sales associates always welcome you to visit Naperville’s original locally-owned independent pet store. Meanwhile, check out their web site for everything you need for your animals.
A little bit of nostalgia online
Cock Robin “Be One in a Million” t-shirts are available in adult sizes, S to 3XL. A t-shirt emblazoned with the famous bird, a symbol that stood for square dips of ice cream and One in a Million Milkshakes for decades, is sure to be the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who grew up in Chicagoland from the 50s to 2000.
T-shirts are shipped via the US Postal Service anywhere in the lower 48 states, or may be bike delivered within the BNSF—Ogden Ave. corridor. T-shirts are currently only available in adult sizes. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Little Friends, Inc., a nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with autism and development disabilities. Thanks and be ONE in a million!
And thanks for making Cyber Monday, Nov. 26, the most lucrative digital shopping day ever for Naperville’s independents, especially this year and whenever possible throughout the holiday season.
Think locally first.
One more thing... News sources are warning about scammers who set up phony web sites with attractive items for purchase online. No matter when and/or where you make an Internet purchase, be mindful always to know the source and only purchase from reliable, reputable companies. Pay attention and have a safe buying holiday season.
