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Eid shopping under way
“My home is scrubbed clean and anything new that has to be done for the house - drapes, furniture, paintings - is done around Eid,” says Bambolim-based Afreen Razak, 19.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:01:05 -0700

Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament
The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:59:07 -0700

Clinton gift store to close after 16 years
After 16 years of offering jewelry, household décor and greeting cards, McHarris Gifts on College Street in the village will close at the end of the month.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:30:45 -0700

Back to School: California Teachers' Classroom Wish Lists Fulfilled by Single Donor
A generous donor is helping tens of thousands of school kids in California with their back-to-school shopping. Teachers and students across the state posted wish lists for everything from pencils and paper to digital projectors on the website DonorsChoose.org, and earlier this week, they learned that a foundation has agreed to fund all of the requests. California - DonorsChoose - Education ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:52:12 -0700

How to shop in Europe
Shopping in Europe can be fun but not if you let it overwhelm your trip. I like to shop smart, spending my time and money efficiently. Based on three decades of travel, here are my top tips for shopping in Europe. -- Shop in countries where your dollar goes further. Shop in Turkey, Morocco, Po...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:28:33 -0700