November 14–16 Taste, Try & Buy!
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Jason Roberts
Michael Symon
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UP CLOSE From the Editor Thanksgiving
Means Shop!
My two daughters are the shop - a - holics for our family. Heaven forbid that I should ever get trapped into going with both of them at the same time. It has happened before and I’m sure both thoroughly enjoyed it. However, for me, it’s just easier to give them the list and let them have at it. My oldest has been a staff member of various retail “shopping“ marts since she was 16 and pretty well knows the ropes from both a customer’s point of view and the retailer’s angle. She’s a coupon saver. She’s a sales flyer organizer. She’s a list maker. My other daughter is the determined shopper. I love Facebook because I can overhear conversations between the two without having to comment. I smiled just the other day when the younger mentioned going to the city for a quick shopping trip. The older immediately started drilling her on 20% off here and did she take advantage of a 1-day sale there? No was the answer. She went, she shopped, she bought, she came home (with what she went for and nothing more.) So from two completely opposite types of shoppers, I thought it would be interesting to share some Black Friday shopping tips from my two experts: (Younger) Make a list of items wanted. Print the store maps so you can plan your route. Take a partner. Never shop alone. (Older) Go through all the ads and make a list including what time each store opens. Go back through your list and pick the most important must haves. You can also put in order by when they open. Be prepared to stand in line and an even longer line to checkout. Think about your checkout time. One store, for example, last year was so bad getting out I would rethink going there again. If you’re after more than one item take people with you to split up and manuever through the store or split up and go to different stores. If you really really want a particular item, go early and stand in line. Dont get your heart set on things stores have limited supplies of and you may not get it. Keep your eyes open and pay attention to your surroundings. There are people that push and shove. Be careful and have fun. There are a lot of haters out there protesting stores being open on Thanksgiving. All stores have different hours and different sale start times so pay attention and be organized. Be prepared to take all night and be daylight by the time you go home. Also
watch how your items are displayed in your car so they arent stolen while you’re in another store. Sometimes people watching is all the fun. Most ads are already out - leaked online - so I’m working on our must haves already.) So there you have it. Happy Shopping everyone and have a Blessed Thanksgiving...Kathy Barnett 4 l www.TheWeekenderMagazine.com, November, 2014
Fall and turning the clocks back also means it’s time to rake those leaves. Our Things-to-Do editor received help from her grandson, Jaxon.
NORWALK - What can be more "Christmas" than Christmas in the Country? Naturally Country invites you to their Christmas Open House scheduled two different weekends for patron’s convenience. “Please join us and let us help make your Christmas sparkle!” invites owner Tracy Lake. “You'll feel as though you have stepped into Winter Wonderland with all the new Holiday Creations, Decorating Ideas and Home Decor to Create your Special WOW for the Holiday Season.” Choose Your Weekend from the following hours: Friday - Saturday - Sunday, Nov. 7 - 9th or Nov. 1416th. Hours open are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Make a Day of it .... Make it Sparkle! Begin by planning a luncheon at Angel Welcome Bed & Breakfast. During Naturally Country's Open House dates,
gather your friends or family and make memories! Enjoy a Festive Holiday Luncheon at Angel Welcome Bed and Breakfast located in downtown Historic Milan. Judy Pluenik, owner and chef, will personally prepare some of her favorite dishes for your enjoyment. Following your
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luncheon, take a short 5 minute drive over to Naturally Country for a Magical Holiday Shopping Experience you won't forget. Don't forget your shopping list! You'll find a huge array of unique gifts to help you with your Christmas gift giving. Not sure what to pick? Gift Cards from Naturally Country are always a winner, and they never expire! They can be used any time of year whenever the recipient chooses. Naturally Country designers will be here to assist you with any questions you may have. Don't forget, special orders are always welcome, so bring in your colors for matching, too! Call Judy at 419499-0094 for lunch reservations. For more information on open house, visit the website at www.naturallycountry. com.
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