HOUSTON—Looking for a great place to find holiday gift bargains? You’ve got to check out the Nutcracker Market. It’s going on this weekend at Reliant Center, and they have 323 vendors from all over the nation selling gifts for kids, women, men and even pets. When Saving Cents was there, they had everything from cars to boats to Christmas decorations. And if you’re after food, you won’t have any trouble finding something delicious. Saving Cents found some of the best toffee ever there, and people were lined up to buy marinara sauce from a locally famous group of Italian ladies. Committee members in charge of the Nutcracker Market said that unlike retailers, they’re not seeing a slow-down because of the economy. In fact, the crowd just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. Last year, the market made a $2.4 million profit, and the money went to the Houston Ballet Foundation for scholarships and programs. The Nutcracker Market runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You’ll need a ticket to get in, and those cost $11 at the door.
