1. AOL Weather says to expect scattered showers today and temperatrures on the low 60s.
2. It's probably a bit difficult to think about getting your Christmas shopping done when so many of us haven't even put away our Halloween decorations. Try to think of last year, and probably many others, when you stood in endless lines, parked a mile away, sat in mall traffic and dreaded every minute of what was supposed to be a fun, festive shopping experience. Black Friday? You’ll find Web sites devoted to Black Friday horror stories across the Internet.
3.Shopping before Thanksgiving seems to be your best bet. If you were looking forward to having your children's photos taken with Santa, don't despair. Area malls have you covered.
4. From Nov. 19 through Dec. 24, the Shoppes at Buckland Hills will have Santa on hand to greet kids of all ages. Photo package prices can be found here, where you will also be able to manage your photos.
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St. Nick's Pet Pics at Buckland Hills will be available for your furry friends' portraits with Santa. The event takes place beginning at 6 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 in the Macy's Court at the mall.
5. The Santa Fast Pass is back by popular demand at Enfield Square Mall, which keeps you from waiting in long lines to visit the jolly old man. Santa Claus arrives on Nov. 19 at the mall. Pricing packages and Shutterfly deals, as well as Fast Pass details, are available here.
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