Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

CONTEST: Does Your Pet Have the Best Halloween Costume?

Share a photo of your dressed-up pet for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

CONTEST: Pet Halloween Costumes

Upload a photo of your pet between now and Oct. 28 in his or her Halloween best and you could be a winner in our Halloween Pet Costume Contest.

UPDATE: The entry period for this contest has ended. Vote on the finalists! Halloween isn’t just for children and adults anymore; many are including their pets in the annual tradition. In fact, dressing your pet up in a Halloween costume means BIG business for retailers, as consumers are expected to drop big cash to outfit Fido and occasionally his feline counterpart this year.  According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, consumers are expected to spend a record $310 million this year on pet costumes. Here at Patch, we embrace all pets, and want to see what costume your pet will be sporting for Halloween!  We want to see those pets in costume, so post your photos and you could win a $50 gift card!  You have until Oct. 28 to …

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Last-Minute Shopping Deals From Patch Readers

This week's winner won a $25 gift certificate to Salvatore's.

We asked for shopping tips and you delivered. Peter Petrella won this week's prize: a $25 gift certificate to Salvatore's. Here are some of the great tips we got this week: 1) Fitness Together offers nutrition classes when you sign up for a membership, according to this week's winner Peter Petrella. 2) Look in Ming's supermarket for beautiful pashmina and silk scarves in jewel colors for only $5. They are warm & wash beautifull, said Susan Klimczak. 3) There are great buys in Sparks, the legendary local department store in Malden Square, according to Tammy Jones. You can buy gloves for your kids for only $1.

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Win $25 Gift Certificate In Our Shopping Tip Contest

Just let us know about a good deal in town in the comment section below and maybe you'll be this week's winner.

Each week until the end of the year, Patch is running a shopping tip contest. All you need to do is offer a shopping tip in the comment section below and we’ll pick a winner at random each week. Shopping tips can include sales or deals on anything: from supermarket bargains to sales on holiday gift items. And although we hope to find out about sales at local small businesses, large chain store deals are fine too. Each week, we’ll announce a new winner, as well as list all of the great deals that were submitted to help you with your shopping. For this week’s contest, all entries must be received by noon on Thursday, Dec. 29 (Eastern Time). This week’s prize: A $25 gift certificate to Salvatore's Restaurant in Boston's Theater District, …

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Last Minute Shopping Deals From Patch Readers

This week's winner won a $25 gift certificate to South End Buttery.

We asked for shopping tips and you delivered. Elaine (TeeTee) won this week's prize: a $25 gift certificate to South End Buttery.  Be sure to enter again next Monday for a chance to win another $25 gift certificate. Here are some of the great tips we got this week:  1.) Rapid Liquors, Main St. in Stoneham. They carry the loveliest handmade gift baskets and are reasonably priced. They don't need to be wrapped, writes Jan Merlino. 2.) Boston Swing Central, 24 Roland St. in Charlestown. This place is selling gift certificates on its website, $15 for a swing dance lesson and 3 hours of dancing to a live band. Cheaper than a movie and popcorn, and 3 times as long if your dancing feet hold out, writes Julie. 3.) Lowes, on Broadway in Saugus, had…

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Win $25 Gift Certificate In Our Shopping Tip Contest

Just let us know about a good deal in town in the comment section below and maybe you'll be this week's winner.

Each week until the end of the year, Patch is running a shopping tip contest. All you need to do is offer a shopping tip in the comment section below and we’ll pick a winner at random each week. Shopping tips can include sales or deals on anything: from supermarket bargains to sales on holiday gift items. And although we hope to find out about sales at local small businesses, large chain store deals are fine too. Each week, we’ll announce a new winner, as well as list all of the great deals that were submitted to help you with your shopping. For this week’s contest, all entries must be received by noon on Thursday, Dec. 15 (Eastern Time). This week’s prize: A $25 gift certificate to the South End Buttery bakery and cafe in the South End of…

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Mark Micheli

12:27 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011

That's it for this week's contest. No more entries will be taken. We'll announce a winner tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your shopping tips with others!   more ›

Before You Shop, Check Out These Deals

North River Outfitters on Charles Street is offering a 12 Days of Christmas sale; plus more shopping tips around Boston.

We asked for shopping tips and you delivered. Sherri Murray wins this week's prize (chosen at random): a $25 gift certificate to Exchange Street Bistro in Malden. Be sure to enter again next Monday for a chance to win another $25 gift certificate. Here are some of the great tips we got this week: SPECIFIC STORE DEALS: 1.) North River Outfitter on Charles Street on Beacon Hill is offering a special deal for the 12 days of Christmas. Example: Last Tuesday you got a free pair of freshwater pearl earrings with the purchase of a women's sweater. --Anna 2.) Brother's Roast Beef in Malden: 2 large cheese pizzas, 1 order of wings and a 2 liter soda for $19.99. -- Kim 3.) Beanstalk Toys in Melrose has great customer service, wrote Maura Donahue. …

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Win $25 Gift Certificate In Our Shopping Tip Contest

Just let us know about a good deal in town in the comment section below and maybe you'll be this week's winner.

Each week until the end of the year, Patch is running a shopping tip contest. All you need to do is offer a shopping tip in the comment section below and we’ll pick a winner at random each week. Shopping tips can include sales or deals on anything: from supermarket bargains to sales on holiday gift items. And although we hope to find out about sales at local small businesses, large chain store deals are fine too. Each week, we’ll announce a new winner, as well as list all of the great deals that were submitted to help you with your shopping. For this week’s contest, all entries must be received by noon on Thursday, Dec. 15 (Eastern Time). This week’s prize: A $25 gift certificate to Exchange Street Bistro in Malden.  Please note: This …

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Mark Micheli

12:23 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Thanks everyone for all the good shopping tips. This week's contest is over and no more entries can be made. We'll announce a winner tomorrow.   more ›