Last Day for Toys-4-Tots Donations - Where Can You Donate in Burlington?

Find out where to bring your Toys for Tots donations in Burlington.

The Massachusetts State Police is reminding everyone that the dealine for donations for the annual Toys-4-Tots drive is today Monday, December 17. Donations of unwrapped, new, non-violent themed toys can be delivered to any State Police Barracks or any of the locations below and dropped into the donation box. Any monetary donations should be in the form of a check made out to “Toys-4-Tots”. The age group that is most needed is age 0-2 and 11-14 years-old.  Here's a look at the drop-off locations in Burlington:

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Santa and Mrs. Clause to Meeting Burlington Children at BCAT

Come down to the BCAT TV studio from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a chance to meet Santa and have a picture taken.

Burlington Cable Access Television is welcoming a very special guest tonight. BCAT is inviting all of Burlington's good boys and girls to come and meet Santa Clause and his lovely wife, Mrs. Clause, in the studio from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this evening. BCAT is located in the rear of Burlington High School. During the event children will have the chance to meet Jolly Ol’ St. Nick in person on live cable. "Kids bring your Christmas list and parents bring your cameras!" a release on BCAT's website exclaims. The event is free. Also, according to BCAT, Parents should be sure to set their recorders at home, as the children will meet Santa live on television, as well as bring their cameras.  There will be a clear shot photo station provided to take …

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LIFE IN THE MOM LANE

'Elf on the Shelf' Taking Over Area Homes

Though Santa is still the number one man, these little friends are becoming a holiday staple.

  These days it seems that there is a bit of competition when it comes to holiday traditions. Without a doubt, Santa is still the number one man when it comes to Christmas but, alas, there is a new kid in town when it comes to getting attention. Lately it seems that someone a little smaller than Santa has also moved into the hearts of children. That someone is The Elf on the Shelf. As the mom of a teenager I have no experience with this little elf. As a matter of fact I had to enlist the help of a friend to learn exactly what this new tradition is all about. It seems that these elves, like most, are Santa’s treasured assistants. While many of their friends are at home in the North Pole making toys these elves have a different role in the …

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LIST: 2012 Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations in Burlington

Find out where to bring your Toys for Tots donations in Burlington.

The Toys for Tots annual drive is underway and there are several locations close by to drop your toys off. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the drop-off locations.  Every year for the past 28 years, the Mass. State Police has worked with the Marines to collect toys for needy children by using State Police Barracks as drop off locations and assisting with toy drives throughout the state.  The age group that is most needed is age 0-2 and 11-14 years-old.  Here's a look at the drop-off locations in Burlington: 

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Cyber Monday Deals from Best Buy, Target, Walmart and More

Let your fingers do the shopping with click-throughs to online deals promoted as Cyber Monday and Cyber Week specials.

Check Out Cyber Monday Deals from Best Buy, Target, Walmart and More

Let your fingers do the shopping with click-throughs to online deals promoted as Cyber Monday and Cyber Week specials.

  With Black Friday weekend shopping now at an end, the shift online is happening with local and national stores advertising Cyber Monday deals, just a click away.  So who has great Cyber Monday deals? Check out our list: Here's A Sampling Of Cyber Monday, Cyber Week Sales

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Burlington Mall Opening Very Early on Black Friday

The holiday shopping season will kick-off with a 12:30 a.m. opening.

Simon Malls, which owns the Burlington Mall, is giving dedicated holiday shoppers a chance to get a very early morning jump on their Christmas lists. Many of Simon Malls, including the Burlington Mall, will open at 12:30 a.m on Friday, Nov. 23, or Black Friday, according to Boston.com. Other Simon Malls that will open at 12:30 a.m. include the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, the Liberty Mall in Danvers, the Arsenal Mall in Watertown, the Northshore Mall in Peabody and the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough. The Mall at Chestnut Hill and the Copley Place Mall will open at 9 a.m. We want to know. After a day of spending time with family and eating a big Thanksgiving dinner, do you see yourself heading to the mall? Will you take advantage of …

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