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Keeping Kosher for the Holidays: Stationery Quandries
I love stationery. I always have. I think it is a tradition that got passed down from my aunt Kathie. She has beautiful stationery and even better tiny, perfect handwriting. I probably have every...
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Lyndell’s Love: A Somerville Bakery With ‘Old School’ Charm
The thing about becoming a teacher or parent of a school aged child in the area is that you learn about all the important things. Important things such as which playground has the best shade on a...
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Gift Guide: The Gift of Health & Beauty
It is true that for the holidays (or let’s face it any time) no one wants a gym membership or a gift basket of aluminum-free deodorant because it might be interpreted the wrong way. On the other hand,...
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Gift Guide: Shopping Local
If you’re sitting by your computer shopping online, there may be someone bringing you a cocktail, and good cheer, but I bet it’s much easier to find by bundling up and skipping out your door to head to...
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Weekend Guide: Santa Brunches & Beyond
Sparklefest is in full swing in Harvard Square. Artisan and craft fairs and holiday pop up shops are popping up rapidly like the bubbles in that New Year’s eve glass of Champagne. And, the kids might...
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5 Local Hostess Gifts: Drink Local
When I refer to “hostess” I use the broad definition. What I mean by that is if you are attending a party you bring a hostess gift, and if you are hosting a party you deserve to treat yourself. We’ve...
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Unusual Places to Shop for the Holidays: A Breath of Fresh Air
I enjoy shopping, whether I’m window shopping, going to a few favourite stores at the mall (Nordstrom, Kiehls, Polarn O. Pyret, Victoria’s Secret (they have the best pyjamas), Williams Sonoma) or...
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Uncommonly Good: How to Joyfully Shop for Gifts (Sponsored)
Brands shift and change over years and new ones replace the others, but there are a few that have staying power. Remember when Pottery Barn literally just sold chunky pottery? There are some catalogs...
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From Eaton’s to Macy’s
https://www.nfb.ca/film/sweater/embed/player/ The Sweater, Sheldon Cohen, National Film Board of Canada My Macy’s growing up was Eaton’s. The iconic stripes of an Eaton’s gift box always held something...
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Perfect Hostess Gifts from the Grocery Store: Shop Local at Brothers Marketplace
There really is nothing quite as exciting as a really good gift basket. Some fresh fruit, some cookies, a little of this an a little of that. It’s a bit like the jackpot of the holiday gifts. A gift...
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