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As its name suggests, Giggles in downtown Decatur is a gift shop designed to make you laugh and smile.

You swore you wouldn’t this year.

But you did it again.

It’s three days until Christmas, and you are not done shopping.

Giggles on Merchant announced Monday they are expanding their business.

The gift shop is opening a  new location in the Children's Museum of Illinois. 

Giggles current location is on Merchant Street in downtown Decatur. 

For some, the walk around Decatur Celebration is the one time each year they are guaranteed to see the changing retail landscape of downtown Decatur.

DECATUR — Sixteen years ago, it appeared the tradition of the Thanksgiving tournament in Decatur was done.

DECATUR — Even before the city began its $14 million redevelopment project, downtown Decatur was showing signs of recovery.

Street-level occupancy is hovering about 90 percent. Its merchants appear to be playing well together and developing group activities designed to attract more visitors to the area.

Giggles is a whimsical one-of-a-kind shopping experience with gifts, toys, candy and a bakery!  Located on Merchant Street in downtown Decatur. Giggles has a little something for everyone on your list!

Giggles is a wacky and fun gift and card shop. Located on Merchant Street in downtown Decatur, Giggles has a little something for everyone! What makes Giggles stand out from the rest, is their ability to personalize just about everything.

A popular personalized gift shop that has called Merchant Street its home for eight years has expanded into a second location.