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’tis the season to make everyone

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Janessa Leone Almandine Hat, MOSA Boutique

420 ½ King St., Charleston

Valentino Boots, Groove Girl Consignment

423 W Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

Decorative Metal Vessels, Bella Décor 616 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Ada Obi Wrap Belt in Midnight, Island

3153B Maybank Hwy, Johns Island

Pluto Lingerie Robe, Bits of Lace

Charleston, Mt. Pleasant

HOLIDAY SAVINGS LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS 20% OFF ANY REGULARLY PRICED ITEM OF CHOICE WITH MENTION OF LISTING.

1903 N. Hwy. 17, #102 Mt. Pleasant SC (843) 284-6106 Patagonia Vest, Out ‘N About Leather Sorel Boots

The Backpacker, 608 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Jesslyn Blake Leather Bag, Dandy Boutique

43 John St., Charleston

REDUCES THE CHANCE OF REPETITIVE-STRESS INJURIES.

3-D CREATIVITY FOR ULTIMATE FUN.

Building Blocks Collections, Kapla Toms Toys, 125 Market St., Charleston

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Lap Log, Bamboosa, bamboosa.com

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’tis the season to make everyone

and refreshed

HOMEMADE C A N DY C A N E B O DY S C R U B

1 glass jar with lid 4 cups white sugar 1/4 cup crushed candy canes 1+ cup olive oil 20-30 drops peppermint essential oil Pour the sugar into a mixing bowl.

Add olive oil and peppermint oil to the sugar and stir.

Pulverize candy canes in a food processor or clean coffee grinder. They should be similar in size to the white sugar. Add to mixture and stir.

Distribute the mixture in the glass jar.

Enjoy your red and white refreshing scrub!

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G I F T

Christmas Tree Bouquet™ Size Large, Edible Arrangements

C A R D

547 King Street, Charleston

Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley

Ingrown Hair & Dark Spot Treatment, Brazilian Wax by Claudia

Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine, Education Station

Summerville, West Ashley

James Island, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, & Summerville

beautifullysimplesoap.com

Various Scented Soaps, Beautifully Simple Soap

Red Silk Scarf with Horses by Duke Haggerty

Maple Cutting Boards, Sold Exclusively at Celadon Home 1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

Amethyst Earrings with Gold Plating by Cristina V

Mad About Brows Palette by billion dollar brows

Beckett Boutique, 409 King St., Charleston

À La Charleston, alacharleston.com

Carolina Eye Candy, Charleston, Summerville

JUST THE THING FOR A COLD WINTER NIGHT.

GET EYES THAT SPARKLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

BeautiControl Eye Makeup Gift Set, Beauti Basics, Sola Salon, 648 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant

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Personal Massage Items, Guilty Pleasures, 2992 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston

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BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS.

LIVE YOUR LIFE PARABEN-FREE.

Brass Cuff with Stingray Leather & Handmade Couture Braided Necklace

Rosefire Jewelry, LLC, rosefirejewelry.com

D. Porthault Pillow & By Paige Needlepoint Booties

DeGuise Interiors, 152 Civitas St. , Mt. Pleasant

Hair Product Gift Set, Mer Chic, Sola Salon, 648 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Charleston Rice Spoon, Charleston Collections & Gifts

625 Skylark Dr., Charleston

2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island

HELP YOUR KIDS GET SMART WITH MONEY

BE YOUR FURRY BEST.

Money Savvy Pig® Piggy Bank for Kids, Money Savvy Generation, msgen.com

Piko Dress and Fur Vest, Cameo Boutique, cameopopup.com

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THE ULTIMATE PERSONALIZED GIFT.

THE GIFT OF FRESH FLOWERS YEAR-ROUND.

Flower Arrangement Subscription Service, Tint, LLC aka The Charleston Flower Lady

Charleston Rice Bead Necklace with Monogrammed Pendant

tintblooms.com

Gold Creations, Charleston City Market

GIFT CARD Mother of Pearl Tusk with Druzy Stud Earrings by Whitley V

Copper Penny, King St., Northcutt Plaza & Towne Centre

Sequin Top and Jeans by Cynthia Rowley, Cynthia Rowley

178 King St., Charleston

590 Lone Tree Dr., Ste. 301, Mt. Pleasant

WINTER WONDERFUL!

CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKES LOWCOUNTRY STYLE. Custom Monogrammed Gifts, Stitch-Able, stitch-able.com

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Sol Sana Booties, Elliatt Dress, Sapphire Boutique

72 Wentworth St., Charleston

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THIS YEAR GIVE SHINY & BRIGHT. TOASTY TOOTSIES.

Elephant Earrings, Oyster Necklace and Cuff Bracelet, Hermosa Jewelry

hermosajewelry.com

161 East Bay St., Charleston

Sorel Tofino Herringbone Boots, Shoes on King

335 King St., Charleston

Mackenzie-Childs Glass Ornament, Gwynn's of Mt. Pleasant

916 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

495 King St., Charleston

YOUR HEART'S DESIRE

GO BIG THIS SEASON.

Volumizing Gift Set, M Salon, 766 S Shelmore Blvd., Ste. 204, Mt. Pleasant

KamaSutra Gift Set by Pure Heart, Love Craft, 778 Folly Rd., Charleston

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’tis the season to make everyone

H e a lt h y and chipper

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HOMEMADE H O L I D AY B I R D S E E D

The birds will flock to your yard and spread the word about the great party buffet you’re offering!

1 pound striped sunflower seeds, hulls still on 1 pound black oil sunflower seeds, hulls still on 1 pound raw peanuts 1 pound dark raisins, dried blueberries, apples or other dried fruits chopped 1 pound cracked corn 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and then press the mixture into a suet feeder.

Enjoy the bird-watching!

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’tis the season to make everyone

and RELAXED

C R A N B E R RY M A R G A R I TA S

Sweet and tart cranberry juice makes for extra festive margaritas for your holiday fĂŞte!

1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 3/4 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec ice cubes Stir until blended.

Serve over ice and garnish with fresh cranberries, lime wedges if desired.

cheers!

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WHO NEEDS A SLEIGH? ALWAYS A WINNER...ALWAYS A FAVORITE!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WORKOUT.

All-New 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, Mercedes-Benz of Mt. Pleasant

Alternative Apparel Keyhole Tank & Teeki Leggings, Barre Evolution South Windermere, Shops of Mt. Pleasant & Market at Oakland

and Baker Motor Company Charleston & Mt. Pleasant

GIFT CARD

Hand Crafted Fillet Knives by Woody, Henry and Eva

642 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

168 Concord St., Charleston

Holiday Snow Globe, Low Country Harley Davidson

4707 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston

HEALTHY MAKE-UP, HEALTHY SKIN.

MAKE HER MOONSTRUCK.

Colorescience速 Core Four System - The Premier Mineral Makeup Regimen

Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, 2180 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Charleston

Gold & Moonstone Bracelet and Labradorite & Pearl Earrings by Julie Voss

Graffito,151 East Bay St., Charleston

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ALWAYS A WINNER...ALWAYS A FAVORITE!

CURRENCY WITH STYLE

IBU Indian Coin Necklace, IBU MOVEMENT 183 King Street 2nd Floor, Charleston

William Henry "Palmetto" Pocket Knife, Commissioned (25 available)

Kiawah Fine Jewelry, kiawahfinejewelry.com

Woodford Reserve Master Tasting Kit, Letters to My...Keepsake Books, Lulu Burgess

409 King St., Charleston

205 East Bay St., Charleston

Pence's Liquor & Wine, 334 East Bay St., Charleston Personalize your bottle at our Engraving Event, Dec. 12th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

GIVE YOUR FLOWERS THEIR OWN CUBICLE.

SEE THE NEW YEAR IN A NEW LIGHT.

Jonathan Adler Bel Air Scoop Vase, Lyndon Leigh

1944 Long Grove Drive. Ste. 1, Mt. Pleasant

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Battery Operated Antiqued Glass Lanterns, Steven Shell Living

642 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

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GIFT CARD SEWE Tickets,The Perfect Stocking Stuffer

Christopher Radko Ornament, The RSVP Shoppe

18 Pinckney St., Charleston

141 Broad St., Charleston

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, sewe.com

FRKEINEG PAR

Genuine Python Keychain Cardholder, Taxidermy

94 Spring St., shoptaxidermy.com

Good Soap by Alaffia, Sold Exclusively at Whole Foods

923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

Hair & Makeup Gift Cards, Tease Blow Dry Bar

430 King St., Charleston

Kayak and Paddleboard Tour and Rental Gift Certificates Starting at $20!, Nature Adventure Outfitters

kayakcharlestonsc.com

We Now Validate Parking at The 93 Queen Street Garage

Warren on King,154 King St., Charleston

Burt's Bees Baby Union Suit with Ornament, Sold Exclusively at

Whole Foods, 923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant

GUARANTEED TO MAKE THEM SMILE.

FILL THESE BAGS WITH LOVE.

Canine Cuties and Kitty Cat Fashion Accessories, Zinnia

644-O Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Wine + Food Tickets, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, charlestonwineandfood.com

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’tis the season to make everyone

and productive

DIY PEPPERMINT COFFEE

Easier than waiting in line at Starbucks?

Absolutely.

As good as Starbucks’ Peppermint Mocha Latte?

We’ll let you be the judge!

1 tin of Altoids® Curiously Strong Mints in peppermint Coffee with your choice of sweetener and milk or half & half Put two Altoids® mints in the bottom of a coffee cup.

Pour coffee over the mints and stir!

Yum!

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IT IS NOT HAPPY PEOPLE THAT ARE THANKFUL. IT IS THANKFUL PEOPLE THAT ARE H a p p y.

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