Archive for December, 2009

Merry Christmas from RTownShopper.com

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Merry-Christmas

Christmas is a time for gratitude, so we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you, our customers, for shopping RTownShopper.com.

We’re more than a discount gift certificate site. We’re striving to bring benefits to local communities, you and your families in other ways as well.

More time

Have more time for your family. There’s no clipping coupons, we offer immediate delivery right to your printer, and all of your favorite discount offers for Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and the Fox Cities can be found here in one place.

More money

More money in your pocket. Our discount gift certificates are at least 50% off on the value every day, and we offer loyal customer rewards with our points system for even more value to you.

Strong community

We hope you’ll discover your local merchants on our site, so you can shop local. We’ll help you find things to do in your local community by posting information on travel ideas and events in your town.

And speaking of community, we want to hear from you! What would you like to see on our site? Are there upcoming events in Wisconsin that we missed? What can we do better? And of course, we always love to hear back from you when you’re happy with us.

Even better coupon deals to come

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Merry Christmas!

5 Last minute Christmas gift ideas under $50

Friday, December 18th, 2009

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Still looking for Christmas gift ideas for that hard-to-buy-for person? Here are some of our favorite discount gift certificates from RTownShopper.com for everyone on your list, all for less than $50.

Golfer gift idea:

Crystal Springs Golf Course, Seymour Wisconsin

Discount golf gift certificate for 18 holes for 4 people, 75% off at only $30.

Skier gift idea:

2 discount lift tickets to Whitecap Mountain, Upson, Wisconsin, 50% off for $45.

2 discount lift tickets to BlackJack Mountain, Bessemer, Michigan, 50% off for $40.

Restaurant lover gift idea:

680 North at Tuscumbia Country Club, Green Lake, Wisconsin, recognized as one of the “Best Restaurants in America” by Bon Appetit Magazine.

$25 discount restaurant gift certificate, 50% off for $12.50

Active family gift idea:

StoneRidge Tubing Park, Nordic Mountain, Wautoma, Wisconsin.

4 discount tubing passes to StoneRidge Tubing Park, 50% off for $38.

Snow has arrived- Enjoy the slopes!

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Outdoor recreation is a great way to enjoy all that our natural landscapes have to offer, and in the winter season, skiing provides the perfect opportunity to do just that. RTownShopper.com is currently offering certificates with 50% savings on ski passes to three spectacular ski resorts. Located just outside northeast Wisconsin, Pine Mountain, Black Jack Mountain, and Nordic Mountain can provide accommodations for all ages and skill levels.

Pine Mountain Resort

This popular ski resort is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan which is approximately an hour and a half north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pine Mountain has terrain for all abilities and has three lifts. The resort provides food, beverages lodging, and of coarse, great skiing. Pine Mountain is also known throughout the world as having one of the best ski jumping hills.

RTownShopper.com is offering this great gift certificate:

Two(2) lift passes  a $78.00 value, RTown Price $39.00

Passes are valid only during lift season and only one pass per person.

Blackjack Mountain

Located in the upper peninsula of Michigan, Bessemer is about a four-hour drive from Green Bay and is the home of Black Jack Mountain ski resort.

The mountain has 19 ski trails. New improvements to the lodge and the slopes; a new terrain park, and an increased focus on customer service will all add to your NEW Blackjack experience.

RTownShopper.com is offering these two different certificates:

Two(2) lift passes, an $80.00 value, RTown Price: $40.00
Four(4) lift passes, a $160 value, RTown Price: $80

Visit skiblackjack.com for information on trail conditions, directions, and other mountain information. Black out dates apply- holiday week of 12/26/09 – 1/3/10. Expires 4/1/10

Nordic Mountain

Nordic Mountain, located in beautiful Wautoma, Wisconsin, offers a great place for the whole family to enjoy. At Nordic Mountain, they believe that skiing should be a sport that everyone can enjoy and afford. The resort is centrally located, about an hour and forty minutes south-west from Green Bay, and less than an hour west from Oshkosh.

RTownShopper.com two gift certificates for 50% off:

Two(2) lift passes, a $70.00 value, RTown Price: $35.00
Four(4) lift passes, a $140.00 value, RTown Price: $70.00

Valid 11/15/09- 4/1/10. Black out dates apply: Holiday week of 12/26/09- 1/3/10.


Christmas Family Fun: Holiday Activities in the Fox Cities

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Oshkosh Celebration of Lights

The holiday season can get hectic. There are Christmas parties, Christmas pageants, last minute gifts, Christmas cards, office gift exchanges, tree decorating…the list goes on and on.

Don’t let your Christmas to-do list overshadow time with your family. We are fortunate to have so many great family activities in the Fox Cities. In that spirit, we’ve listed a few holiday activities for you to enjoy in Oshkosh, Appleton, and Green Bay. So bundle up the kids, take a day or an evening, and appreciate this special time together.

What’s your favorite Holiday family activity in the Fox Cities? Let us know in the comments!

Enchanted Victorian Christmas in Appleton, Wisconsin

What: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, decorated for the holidays, live music on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton

When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays with live entertainment.

Cost: Adults $6, Children (5-17) $3, Under 5 Free

Contact: 920-730-8204

Holiday Helpers Workshops at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin

What: Children and parents create a Victorian craft gift for someone special at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum.

Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton

When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dec. 5: Decoupage Boxes

Dec. 12: Wind Chime

Dec. 19: Mosaic Picture Frame

Cost: $8 non-members, $7 members

Contact: (920) 730-8204

Oshkosh Celebration of Lights

What: lights and displays

Where: Menominee Park, Merritt Ave and Hazel St. , Oshkosh

When: Every night from Nov. 25 – Jan. 1

Cost: $8 per car or $6 with non-perishable food donation

Contact: Oshkosh Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (920) 303-9200 (ask for Jodie)

13th Annual WPS Garden of Lights in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What: Mile-long walking tour or horse-drawn wagon ride through Green Bay Botanical Garden holiday displays.

Where: Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 27th-December 27th (Closed Christmas Day)

Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Wagon rides: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

Sundays · 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Wagon rides: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)   

Cost: Horse drawn wagon rides: $10 adults, $6 children 5-12
 Walking tour (1 mile): $7 adults, $4 children 5-12
 Children 4 and under: FREE

Contact: (920) 490-9457, or toll free: (877) 355-4224

A Heritage Hill Christmas in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What: Horse drawn wagon rides, visit with St. Nick, baking sugar cookies, Christmas stories in the school house, historic dances, tour of Caroline Tank’s cottage decorated for Christmas, and make your own S’More.

Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave, Green Bay

When: Saturday Dec. 5, 12, and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $8 adults, $7 ages 62 and over, $6 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and under. $1 off with donation of canned food item.

Contact: (920) 448-5150