12 • Vol. XII, Issue III, Holiday 2019
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While there’s no beating House, or the perfect accessory the convenience of online for any wardrobe at Minerva g i f t s h o p p i n g f o r t h e Boutique. If you’re on the Holidays, nothing hunt for vintage pieces gets you in the – Rocking R Christmas Thrift Store is m o o d a must visit as m o r e well. Other t h a n places worth hopping checking out in the a r e Ca l i c o car and M o o n , shopping Luckenbooth, at a store a n d R o b i n’s to find Nest Antiques. something Ju s t a f e w Minerva Boutique, Lebanon especially miles east from Lebanon is unique for your loved ones. Trenton, which is home to I f y o u h a v e a f r e e Warehouse 300. This vintage Saturday, some of the best marketplace is bound to have shopping experiences in something that catches your ILLINOISouth will come eye. Warehouse 300 features along Route 50, which vintage, rustic, farmhouse and runs through six counties shabby chic home décor. All in our territory. We’ll start the merchandise is provided by our road trip in Lebanon several local artisans who take where there’s a plethora pride in repurposing the past! of awesome shopping By this point, you might e x p e r i e n c e s . Yo u c a n be getting hungry – and one bounce around from shop of the best places to stop for a to shop on Brickstreet bite to eat in Clinton County (West St. Louis Street), all is Breese. Coincidentally, two within walking distance of of the most popular places to one another if the weather eat in Breese are literally right is nice. Pick up a unique piece of art at Tiadaghton
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by Andy Waterman across the street from one another. Wally’s and Dairy King both offer up some of the best hamburgers in ILLINOISouth, of course there are other tasty options to choose from as well. But one thing is for sure, no matter what you’re eating – you should get a Ski Soda to wash it down! Po s s i b l y t h e m o s t interesting stop on this Saturday road trip comes in Odin, about 35 minutes east of Breese. J & S Wholesale will definitely catch your attention as you pull up – there are several large, painted animals sitting in front of the building, everything from dinosaurs to a giraffe. Inside J & S Wholesale there is a vast array of items which constantly change – everything from home goods, to outdoor supplies. Even if you just want to stop and take a picture next to a multi-colored dinosaur, J & S is definitely worthy of a visit. The Rusty Nail,
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