TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Christmas is just three days away, which means it’s time to grab some last-minute gifts for your family and friends.
“Well, I don’t like to last-minute Christmas shop, but I get so busy that it’s inevitable that it’s just going to happen later, just because of time frames and being busy with work,” said Karen Thornwall, who was browsing the market for presents.
Topeka shoppers flocked to the Boss Babes Boutique Holiday Market in West Ridge Mall to do just that.
“So many different items, so many great different things that you may not find in other stores. That way, you can kind of surprise your friends with some of those things that they may not know about, and kind of reach that deeper meaning of knowing who they are and what they’re looking for,” said Adam Siemieniewski, who came to the market in search of unique gifts for his friends.
This vendor show brought needed traffic to the mall.
“Lately I just feel like, you know, in prior months the mall hasn’t had a ton of foot traffic as it had ten years ago. But today it seems to be a lot better, it seems to have more people in here than normal,” said Caylee Douglas, who decided to shop the market with her partner.
Some found the perfect gift for their loved ones.
“I found some great items over here at this little booth,” said Siemieniewski. “There were some figurines I was looking for and some pokémon cards which were cool. I’ve also found some other ideas for future things as well from some of the vendors and they’ve given me cards and things like that.”
Shoppers also reflected on the deeper meanings of the Christmas season.
“For me, it’s really about family and getting together,” said Thornwall. “I enjoy that more than actually giving gifts. If we can get together and have dinner and make cookies and just play games and have fun, it is more fun for me for the season rather than the gift-giving.”
Boss Babes Boutique will be back with another vendor’s market later in January. Even if you missed the holiday market, West Ridge Mall will be open until Christmas Eve for all your last-minute shopping needs. Holiday hours can be found here.
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