Story by  Emily Williams-Robertshaw Photos by Maury Wald Supply chain issues don’t seem to be a problem for Over the Mountain toy stores. Our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby, Smith’s Variety and Snoozy’s/george have been hard at work making sure Santa’s helpers have plenty to choose from (shop early!). In this section our toy gurus offer some can’t miss ideas, as … [Read more...]

Story by  Emily Williams-Robertshaw  • Photos by Maury Wald   George Jones - Snoozy’s/george Do you have any tips for shoppers who are navigating the 2021 holiday shopping season?  Number one tip, if you are remotely interested in buying an item (preferably from a local merchant) and you have it in your hand, buy it! The delay in the supply chain is … [Read more...]

Story by  Emily Williams-Robertshaw  • Photos by Maury Wald   Brad Simpson - Smith’s Variety Do you have any tips for shoppers who are navigating the 2021 holiday shopping season?  With the supply chain issues that all stores are facing, we recommend shopping early this year. If you see something in stock that you like, buy it now as it likely … [Read more...]

Story by  Emily Williams-Robertshaw • Photos by Maury Wald   Tricia McCain – Homewood Toy & Hobby Do you have any tips for shoppers who are navigating the 2021 holiday shopping season?  My tip for shoppers this season is that if you want a particular item and you see it on the shelf, don’t hesitate on buying it. It may not be there even a couple of days … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Hoover resident Doris Phillips and her husband, Glenn, spend the holidays giving to those without with the wish that it spreads hope during what can often be a difficult time of year. Many holidays have been spent driving through rural areas near her husband’s hometown delivering food to people in need. Over the years, the couple’s desire to give … [Read more...]