This is it folks. In less than 48 hours it will be Christmas 2010. I hope that all of you got all your shopping done and that you were able to get gifts for everyone on your list. Just remember if you wait until the very last minute the malls and stores in the area are open until 6 p.m. tomorrow. They are also opening as early as 7 a.m. I will be back next with a brand new story. Until then have a very merry Christmas and maybe I will see you at the mall. Hours: The hours for the rest of this week are Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday, Christmas Eve, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Just Opened: …

It's Wednesday and that means that I am headed to the Bergen Town Center one last time before the holiday shopping season comes to a close. There are still some good deals to be found.  It's not too late to shop and save! Hours: The hours for this week are to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Christmas Eve. The mall will be closed on Saturday, Christmas Day. Coming Soon: Blink Fitness, opening next month, Lowe's Home Improvement, a renovated and expanded Saks Off 5th Avenue, a new Chuck E. Cheese and REI. Closed: Chuck E. Cheese. The ever popular kids…

We are getting down to the wire. Another Christmas shopping season is wrapping up in just a few short days. Today, I will bring you toParamus Park so you can get in and get out. Happy shopping! Hours: This week's hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Christmas Eve. On Saturday the mall will be closed for Christmas. Best Time to Go: Your best bet to avoid the crowds is to shop early in the morning or later at night. Avoid the afternoon, especially around lunchtime. Deals: Crabtree & Evelyn: 25% off all gifts and 50% off select products. Sale ends …

I hope all of you had a nice relaxing Sunday break from all the shopping you have been doing. After today, I will be taking a break from the malls and visiting a few downtowns. Tomorrow, I will be focusing on downtown Westwood and on Thursday, downtown Ridgewood. On Friday I will be covering my last shopping center of the season, The Fashion Center  in Paramus, which includes Lord & Taylor, Best Buy, T.J. Maxx, Bed Bath & Beyond and Fairway Market. Hours:  This week's hours are; 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday. Now Open: Cookie Party, new kiosk selling…

Paramus Place is located on Route 4 West. People usually refer to this center at the Kohl's center, but if you look at the signage on Route 4 and Spring Valley road, the center does have a name. Since Kohl's took over the former Caldor spot in 2000, this center is packed on Friday nights and all day on Saturday. Throw in a mix of national tenants including Daffy's, A.C. Moore, Modell's,Famous Footwear, Party City and Annie Sez, you can see why it is always bustling with shoppers. David's Bridal, Joyce Leslie and Harmon Face Values are just a stone's throw away from the center—you don't even …