Holiday shoppers in the Milwaukee-area looking to cut $500 from their spending have help this season, and it doesn’t involve the Dollar Store, raffles or radio call-ins. Businesses in the City of Glendale are teaming up to offer shoppers their own $500 Holiday Gift, helping families to watch their wallets in light of the economic times without compromising plans.

With Christmas just around the corner, Glendale’s Holiday Gift aims to help families cut at least $500 worth of expenses when they may otherwise have to change their seasonal plans.  From shopping to dining to lodging, Glendale’s $500 Holiday Gift includes a variety of savings for both overnight and day travelers, such as $500 worth of coupons to stores at Bayshore mall, discounts at Sprecher Brewery and even discounts for overnight hotels stays for families visiting relatives.