LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE:  Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine www.wyolifestyle.com  Wyovore  www.wyovore.com  Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com  WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html     Have you purchased your Mistletoe Mosey button in Downtown Laramie yet? You can learn more about the program in our upcoming winter issue of Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine, but in the meantime, here’s some information about one of Dowtown Laramie’s energetic and successful programs that links the business owners together, as well as with the community! Primed for an enthusiastic repeat of 2010’s success, the Mistletoe Mosey was launched on Black Friday (November 25) and will run until 6 PM on December 23.  The program is simple, and a lot of fun:  purchase a button with your favorite number on it, and search through 50 participating businesses (see the list in this blog; buttons can be purchased for $5 at any of these businesses).  Match the number on your button to the number displayed at one of the stores for a chance to win a $50 prize!  You’ll also be entered into a drawing for $1,000 in downtown gift certificates.  The Grand Prize Drawing will take place at the First Street Plaza in Downtown Laramie on December 24 at 11 AM.  Businesses will also be offering extended hours on Tuesdays during December – shop until 7 PM on these days for extra time to search for that number! Participating is easy and fun – plus you can take care of your holiday shopping and support the local economy at the same time. As a thank you for shopping local, bring your gifts to the Laramie Main Street Alliance office at 207 Grand Avenue for FREE gift wrapping December 10 through 23, Monday through Saturday, 2 to 6 PM and December 24, 10 to 1 PM. The Mistletoe Mosey is just one of the ways that Downtown Laramie celebrates the holidays.  The annual window decorating contest brings out the creativity in the local merchants; this year’s theme is ‘A Gem City Starlight Christmas’.  A nod to Laramie’s nickname, ‘Gem City of the Plains,’ the theme also extends to the annual Christmas parade as well.  “Pull out your decorations, find some creative helpers and go wild with lights!” encourages Laramie Main Street Alliance.  Judging will take place December 1 from 4:30-6 PM, and winners announced after the parade on December 2 from the First Street Plaza. Categories include:  Best Use of Theme, Most Original, Creative Use of Merchandise, Best Design, Most Welcoming, and Best Overall Design. Be sure to visit Downtown Laramie on Facebook and if you’re in Laramie, get your button today! Whether you’re in Laramie or not, remember to SHOP LOCALLY and give your friends & neighbors your business whenever you can this  holiday season! MISTLETOE MOSEY PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ADDRESSES: A Touch of Country  312 S 2nd St Alexander’s Fine Jewelry 205 S 2nd St Altitude Chophouse & Brewery 320 S 2nd St Ambience Hair Design  218 E Ivinson St Antique Fever  211 S 2nd St Asparagus Printshop  216 Ivinson Atmosphere Mountainworks  210 S 2nd St Back of the Wagon Antiques  207 S 2nd St Bank of the West 222 E Garfield St Beaduwoo  223 E Garfield St. Bella Home Boutique & Bakery  304 S 2nd St Big Hollow Food Coop  119 S 1st St Boomers BBQ  615 S 2nd St Byrd’s Paradise  211 S 3rd St Clure Brothers Furniture  520 S 2nd St Coal Creek Coffee Co.  110 E Grand Ave Connor Flower Shop  217 S 3rd St Cowgirl Yarn  119 E Ivinson St Curiosity Shoppe  206 S 2nd D&L Music  114 E Grand Ave Digital Blues, Inc. Printing  217 E Garfield St Dodds Shoe Company  401 S 2nd St First Interstate Bank  221 E Ivinson St Hilton Garden Inn & UW Conference Center  2229 E Grand Ave Killian Florist  312 S 3rd St Laramie Plains Community Federal Credit Union  365 N 3rd St Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill  101 E Grand Ave Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano  100 E Ivinson St Ludwig Photography  224 E Ivinson St Maurices  308 S 2nd St MiMi’s Consignment & Resale  158 N 2nd St Mountain Valley Bridal  220 S 2nd St Mountain Valley Properties  113 E Grand Ave Muddy Paws  117 E Grand Ave Night Heron Books  107 E Ivinson St Poppy’s Flower Shop  119 Grand Ave Quilt Essentials  314 S. 2nd St Sensuous She  106 E Ivinson St Snowy Range Vet Clinic  3025 Fort Sanders Rd Spic & Span Laundromat  272 N 4th St Spine & Injury Clinic of Laramie  409 S 4th St Sweet Melissa’s Cafe  213 S 1st St Sweet Pickles  117 E Ivinson St The Chocolate Cellar  113 Ivinson Ave. The Copper Kettle  209 S 2nd St The Grounds Internet & Coffee Lounge  171 N 3rd St The Laramie Boomerang  320 Grand Ave. The Music Box  300 S 2nd St The Pedal House  207 S 1st St The Tutoring Club  502 S 3rd St Undercover Waterbeds & Spa  400 S 2nd St ‘Til Next Time… I’m so excited about, and proud of, what our local downtown districts do around Wyoming! Kati Hime, Editor editor@wyolifestyle.com LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITES:  Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine — www.wyolifestyle.com  Wovore — www.wyovore.com  Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com  WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html