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Christmas is coming, just watch the kids. If there were a Dow Jones Average for hopping-on-one-foot excitement it would be off the charts — to the good. Our tip: short Grinch, go long on joy. In this year’s Gift Guide, you’ll find inspired ideas for delighting those you love. Why wait til the last minute? Give a gift. Give back to your community. Here’s wishing you the best the season has to offer!
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By Nola Sarkisian-Miller/CTW — Gold may be hovering at stratospheric levels and the economy is still seesawing, but that’s not stopping well-heeled shoppers from indulging their jewelry habits. Retailers and designers say they’ve noticed an uptick in interest and sales for baubles, which bodes well for the holiday season. “There’s a demand for statement pieces, whether it’s an oversized cocktail ring or a dramatic cuff bracelet,” says Los Angeles jewelry designer, C.C. Skye, whose showy accessories have curried favor with boldfaced names like Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani and Kristin Cavallari. “They feel that we’ve been through the recession. We’ve lived it. We don’t want to live that lifestyle anymore. There’s still room for more celebration.” Customers may also justify the expense since jewelry can be reworked with a variety of wardrobe pieces, say retailers.
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and bracelets that combine textures such as wooden beads paired with a diamond bangle. Long, dramatic earrings are in for those seeking gifts infused with glam and sparkle. The Miguel Ases line features dangling earrings studded with tiny beads that are easy to wear with tank tops or little black dresses and fit the under-$500 budget. Customers who want to splurge may opt for the designs by Phillips Frankel, including the round pendants covered in pavé diamonds at $1,500 or Moritz Glik’s oxidized silver and white gold chains with little box pendants enclosed with rubies, diamonds and sapphires priced around $10,000. “[Jewelry] purchases over $5,000 are what’s trending,” Goldman says. “It’s about finding something that will make us buy, something that ‘I can’t live without.’”
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So much for mamma in her kerchief and dad in his cap. Today, goofy holiday pajamas are what we love, and the whole family gets in on the act.
It’s easy to understand the popularity of the fuzzy novelty items. Pajamas are relatively inexpensive, fit all shapes and sizes and can be easily constructed by hand. They’re practical yet fun and cater to many personalities and tastes. Amber Lipson, cofounder of Footsteps Clothing, Morrisville, N.C., specializes in selling matching clothing to families. Holiday and Christmas PJ sets are the top seller. “Everyone wants to bring their families close together during the holiday season,” Lipson says. “I’ve talked to customers who tell me their grandparents bought matching PJs seventy-some years ago. It’s an easy way for families to enjoy each other and be together.” Lipson’s bestselling “A Very Merry Snowman” set consisting of red plaid flannel bottoms and a long-sleeved red shirt emblazoned with the cheerful face of a snowman in a stovepipe hat. The whole collection includes A Very Merry Me, A Very Merry Mommy, A Very Merry Daddy and a Very Merry Baby matching pajamas.
Many families call Footsteps each year to continue a tradition, but others call because they’re ready to start one. The occasions vary. Some occasions are happy, like when one family bought 40 pairs to wear for a polar express ride. Others are difficult, such as when one customer’s family member was sick and the rest
bought pajamas as a show of love and support. “We really want families to feel close and celebrate their unique relationships during the holidays,” Lipson says. “We’re glad matching pajamas helps them do so.” Looking to start a family tradition? Consider investing in a few pairs of pajamas to tighten family bonds and foster togetherness over the holiday season.
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By Melanie Wanzek/CTW — Ever since she can remember, 26-yearold Lauren Cowart has received the same gift every year on Christmas Eve: a new pair of pajamas. “Each year after our traditional Christmas Eve dinner, we go under the tree and pick up on box that says ‘Open Christmas Eve.’ It’s always the pajamas,” Cowart says. “We put them on immediately, then eat our dessert and open some presents. Then on Christmas morning, we gather on the front stairs in our Christmas pajamas and make a video of us reading Santa’s letter about how we’ve grown and changed that year as a family.” Legions of families purchase matching pajamas as a special gift to every family member on or before Christmas. Some distribute them in early December so they can enjoy them all month long; others, like Cowart’s family, open the expected package on Christmas Eve to wear for present-opening and picture-taking. Families often take an annual holiday group picture in matching PJs to capture the memory and share the fun with friends and extended family.
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By Danielle Cadet/CTW — With waggly tails and rumbly purrs, they relentlessly show their love every day. What better time of year than the holidays to delight a fourlegged family member with a special gift? “Pets get so much joy out of toys,” says Lorrie Shaw, a Chelsea, Mich., pet owner and pet blogger for annarbor.com. “They get to use all of their senses and identify something as theirs.” Pet ownership is at an all-time high. Sixty-two percent of U.S. households own a pet — some 72.9 million homes, according to the 2011–2012 annual survey by the American Pet Products Association. And we’re loving — and giving — to our animals like never before. In 2010, dog owners increased spending on their pooches more than 30 percent, and dogs and cats are among the small pets that are most likely to get gifts at Christmas time, according to the APPA survey. Nine percent of dog owners say they’ve held a holiday or birthday party for their dog, and 4 percent say they’ve done so for their cat. Pet owners’ emotional ties with dogs and cats run deep. “A lot of baby boomers become empty nesters and still have that nurturing need,” says Kristen Levine, founder of Tarpon Springs, Fla.-based Fetching Communications, a marketer serving the pet industry. “A lot of millennials get pets before starting a family to fulfill that same need.” While most pet owners won’t hesitate to purchase a little something special for their pets this holiday season, the boom in products at retail means there’s more to choose from. Think before you shop, says Shaw. “Pay attention to what your pet likes to do. Does he run and play, or is he more cognitive?”
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pets. Brentwood, Tenn.-based Earth Dog offers hemp dog collars, leashes, beds and toys, all made in the U.S. The Leaf green adjustable hemp collar has quick-release hardware ($18 to $20,
Holiday Gift Guide | 2011 specialty stores). Dog and cat beds made of soy-based material and recycled content are widely available. Many suppliers offer organic catnip. The Purr Highness cat scratcher from Worldwise is made of recycled corrugated cardboard and doubles as a lounger ($20, specialty stores). Doggles Plush Bottle Toys come in the shape of animals and have two squeakers. Stuff a used plastic water bottle inside and the toy provides instant crinkly chewing fun. ($13 and up, specialty stores).
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are designed to stimulate a dog’s brain and reinforce peoplefriendly behavior. “Puzzle toys proProducts that appeal to an animal’s vide the mental stimulation many intuitive side, engaging them and dogs lack in their everyday life,” encouraging natural activity, also says owner Nina Ottosson. Fill the are trendy. “Foraging toys are hot,” new treat Maze and a pet will hapsays Levine. They give owners a pily work away to “solve” the puzzle chance to do other things while and get the treat. There are versions their pet is occupied, she says. Shaw for cats and dogs (starting at $15, suggests the treatspecialty stores.) dispensing Busy Self-grooming products that Buddy Kibble keep cats happy and entertained Nibble by are on the rise. The Worldwise Premier Pet Smartykat Brushup self-grooming post was voted one of the Top 10 products at the 2011 Global Pet Expo by veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker of TV’s “Good Morning America” fame. Hundreds of flexible silicone bristles provide a feelgood massage while pulling away loose fur ($20, specialty stores.) Curiouser and curiouser: Seek’aboo paw puzzle for cats
(two sizes, $10 to $20, specialty stores). This activity ball stimulates pups mentally and physically by making them work for their food. Levine is a fan of the Physipet, a line of exercise and entertainment products for cats and dogs. The toys react to the pet, pulling back when the pet pulls, incorporating exercise with play and reducing boredom and separation anxiety, says company founder and inventor Jude Waddy ($70 and up, physipet.com). Interactive games from the Swedish company Nina Ottosson
She stresses the importance of pet restraint while driving. “Just like texting and driving, a loose pet in the vehicle can be dangerous,” she says. Kurgo makes a variety of pet-carrying products. A Skybox Booster seat for puppies and small dogs up to 30 pounds lifts them up to provide them with a window view ($60, specialty stores); the Kurgo Auto Zip-Line tethers a dog safely, with a harness attached to a zip-line that runs between any two fixed points in the vehicle and allows a dog to walk back and forth, sit and stand ($38, specialty stores). Car carriers are especially important for cats, who often are not fond of
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withstand that kind of abuse,” says Shaw. Don’t skimp on cheap toys that can easily tear apart. Instead, buy a heavy-duty toy that can endure tough teeth. California animal trainer and pet expert Diana L. Guerrero recommends the Kong Co.’s super-duty hollow rubber toys. The Kong Extreme toy, used by police and drug enforcement and specially made for aggressive chewers, can be filled with treats to help reduce boredom (available in five sizes, $5 and up, specialty stores). Brightly colored twists, flyers, hurleys and hucks from West Paw Design are made of Zogoflex, a durable, pliable material that’s easy for a pet to pick up and won’t hurt teeth ($9 to $17, speFor hot dogs on the go: portable bowl with screw top cialty stores). “If you have a chewer, it’s integral Other toys for chew-haptravel. Levine suggests that anithat you find the type of toy that can py canines: bones and tugs made mal lovers bring water for their of tightly twisted cotton threads, pets during trips. Pawgua makes which clean teeth while the pup a portable, BPA-free plastic dog chews and plush toys for dogs who bowl for thirsty, out-and-about like to “mother” a toy. Nylabone pups ($15, specialty stores). The hard nylon dog chews in a range bowl keeps water cool and the of shapes and flavors last longer top twists off. than rawhide bones and promote The best gift for a pet is simple tooth health. A bacon-flavored and free: Stop, drop and play. “The DuraChew comes in the shape of a best thing is for you to interact hollow stick ($12, specialty stores). with your pets,” says Shaw. “It helps them hang on to their cognitive skills and reinforces that con“More people travel with their nection owners are seeking when pets nowadays,” says Levine. they get pets in the first place.” Get smarty: Dog Twister, a treat maze for dogs
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Thank Don Draper from AMC’s popular series Mad Men for the resurgence in dapper formal wear for men. Draper’s crisp suits and affinity for good whiskey ignited craving for both. Men looking for fashion inspiration will enjoy Icons of Men’s Style by Josh Sims (Laurence King Publishers, 2011), a guide to iconic menswear. The British fashion writer chronicles prominent garments of the past and the men who made them notable, including stars like Gregory Peck and classic characters like James Bond. Another way to bring a retro edge to men’s formalwear is with pocket squares. run through Etsy that specializes in “[Pocket squares] are undervintage items. “Old movies help fuel stated but stylish and not too far out the trend, and then the economic of a guy’s comfort zone,” says Press. downturn and people wanting to be “You can go utiligreen justified it.” tarian with cotStephanie Press, who runs the ton or bold and By Lindsey Romain/CTW Features — online store Hold Vintage, says bright in silk.” Retro style is in, and kids can’t get the same. Club Room, a enough of it, from cutting-edge cloth“I believe there is a desire to escape Macy’s clothing and accessories that recall the from mass manufacturing to things ing brand, sells classics to thrift-shop home goods that are unique,” she says. “The fashpocket squares straight from grandma’s attic. ion industry has caught on to this and in everything A quest for individuality in a are making efforts to include vintage from paisley to homogenized world is behind the vin- in their styling and editorials.” polka dot, and in tage juggernaut, say trend watchers. Whether you’re shopping for a colors like red, So is a treacherous economy. curious teen or a nostalgic grownblue and black ($15, Macy’s). “I think the resurgence started up, having an eye for the old this No man who carries a smart with kids rummaging through thrift season will come in handy. Retrophone needs a watch — but many stores,” says Bonnie VanKeersblick of themed products make for great of them want one anyway. The gifts and fun shopping. Blue Flower Vintage, an online shop Timex Digital watch ($40, depart-
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ment and specialty stores), boasts an INDIGLO night-light feature and digital number display, but a shiny stainless steel expansion band and water-resistance gives it contemporary utility.
For her Classic style for women is about finding the perfect statement piece. Think bold jewelry or anything with an Art Deco edge. “I love the idea of a great retroprint scarf,” says Press. “Not only can you wear it in a myriad of ways, but they are being used in interior design as framed art or for custom pillows.” Look for scarf designs with blocky shapes and heavy colors with a sharp contrast (like black, lime green and red) to achieve a polished Art Deco look. Vintage glass, tableware and cookware have great legs in the gift-giving world. VanKeersblick, a lifelong fan of vintage style, showcases a 1950s line of striped and lotus-patterned bowls designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for the Cathrineholm factory in Norway. Fresh contemporary takes on Scandinavian tableware abound, from Marimekko’s bright classics to the retro retakes from Sagaform, created by a platoon of young Swedish designers.
Holiday Gift Guide | 2011 Typewriters have seized the imagination of the Facebook generation. Search local antique stores and thrift shops for antique brands and restored classics. Women with a penchant for the sound of keystroke may enjoy a 1950s Royal portable typewriter in bright pink ($595, mytypewriter.com) or typewriterinspired jewelry like a key bracelet ($85) or custom key earrings ($58).
Retro-style headphones also appeal to young music fans who appreciate both 1970s design and contemporary high fidelity. Eskuché’s Control, an on-ear style headphone, comes in basic black, shrimp, salmon and gold ($60, specialty stores). Teens also may enjoy capturing the moment on old-fashioned film with a Lomo LC-A, a cheap camera
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By Lauren Parran/CTW — This season, select a gift that will make your friend or loved one glow with more than gratitude. Feelgood creams, serums, lotions and toners that promise to soften the ravages of time are hot, not just for women of a certain age (Hi, Grammie!) but for the younger set, men and women alike. Anti-aging products once purchased and used discreetly now sit boldly atop many gift lists. “These products have become really eloquently packaged and extremely desirable. Like ‘It’ handbags, there are ‘It’ creams,” says Erin Flaherty, executive beauty editor at Marie Claire. “You can even call some of these ‘status symbols.’” Baby boomers account for some of the surge. “The boomers are much more embracing of health and extending their youth and being very upfront about wanting to stay young and young-looking,” says Mark Lees, skin care specialist and author of Skin Care: Beyond the Basics (Milady, 2011). But a younger crowd also increasingly uses anti-aging products, seeking to forestall signs of aging, says Paula Begoun, author and creator of The Cosmetics Cop line of skin care products. “Couple this with an economy where we’re more cautious about spending,” Begoun says, “and anti-aging products, especially the pricier ones, make ideal gifts.”
No lie: anti-aging treatments come out of the shadows to the top of gift lists. Here,Truth Serum from Ole Henriksen
Prices for anti-aging concoctions can be sky high. But the lineup of moderately priced treatment products is growing rapidly at drugstores and mass merchants. Bethenny Frankel, of Real Housewives of New York and low-calorie margarita fame, is launching Skinnygirl Face & Body solutions in select Walmarts this fall. Prices will be less than $15. “A $150 eye cream is ridiculous and absurd,” Frankel told Women’s Wear Daily.
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No one wants wrinkles, so give the gift of wrinkle prevention. Seeping deep into the skin and high in vitamin C, Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster ($48, department and specialty stores) purports to prevent aging and brighten, firm and smooth the skin. “It’s a safe bet for someone special regardless of their skin type,” says Dr. Debra Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.
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Give a face mask product for spa day at home. It’s an especially nice gift if a special occasion is coming up, Lees says. “It really does perk up your skin for about 12 hours,” he says. New Black Rose Cream Mask is Sisley’s first anti-aging mask (price pending, department stores). “It’s supposed to instantly smooth and plump and brighten,” says Marie Claire’s Flaherty.
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signing the singer Rihanna as the face and voice of its year-long 100 Years of Skin Care global party. Fans can win tickets to Rihanna’s LOUD concert tour and a chance to meet the star. Her face is on a limited edition tin bestowed only on lucky winners of online promotions. A classic blue jar of Nivea Crème, for use all over the body, is easy enough to pick up just about everywhere ($6, drugstores).
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are widely available, including the Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System ($30, drugstores), with a rotating brush. The Pretika SonicDermabrasion Facial Brush uses micro-pulsating technology to exfoliate and claims to reduce fine lines ($50, drugstores.) A deluge of cleansers, toners and creams accompany the systems, so if you’re inclined to assemble a gift basket, this area is a happy hunting ground. If a friend or loved one is eco-minded, consider the old-school model. Facial cleansing brushes polish away makeup, dead cells and excess oils by hand, no
batteries needed. The classic Bass has natural bristles and an acrylic handle. ($9.95, spas and specialty stores).
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should be worn throughout the entire year to prevent skin damage from the sun. “If you’re going to use anti-aging products, please use sunscreen every day,” Dr. Jaliman says. Sunscreen pads make it quick and easy to apply sunscreen to the face and would be a great addition to other spa and skin care gifts. Dermalogica Solar
in the shaving process ($10–$80, department and specialty stores). Neutrogena’s Triple Protect Face Lotion SPF 20 offers men a three-in-one Swiss Army Knife type of product. The lotion soothes razor irritation, heals dry skin and defends the skin with antioxidants. The soy combats wrinkles and SPF protects skin from damaging rays ($6.99, drugstores).
No-fuss beauty boosters: Clarisonic’s batterydriven cleansing system, left. Skinnygirl line of pennywise facial products, above, from Real Housewives Bethenny Frankel
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skin care gifts don’t just come in bottles. Turn to local spas and salons for gift certificates for popular skin care treatments. They are easy to purchase and, along with indulgence, provide the ultimate luxury: choice. The top two non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men are Botox and laser hair removal, “particularly for ears and back,” Dr. Melanie Grossman, a New York dermatologist, says. “For women I would say Botox and cosmetic consultations.”
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Old-School Vinyl Spins Again The music business is hurting, but LP vinyl records are back from the near-dead.Vinyl has captivated a new generation of music enthusiasts. For the third consecutive year, vinyl record sales increased, selling 2.8 million units, the most since 1991, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Introduce the music lover of the family to a whole new way of listening with one of 2010’s top-selling vinyl titles. — Lindsey Romain
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In this age of digital technology and toy gadgetry, children may be keener to flip on the TV or shuffle their MP3 player than crack open a book. This holiday season, try reigniting their imagination with the gift of words. Here are some of 2011’s award-winning and honor books for young readers. — Lindsey Romain
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Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool (Delacorte Press, $16.99) Newbery Medal
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One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia (Amistad, $8.92) Newbery Honor
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Turtle In Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm (Random House, $16.99) Newbery Honor
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Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus (Amulet Books, $15.95) Newbery Honor
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead (Neal Porter/Roaring Brook Press, $16.99) Caldecott Medal
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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick, illustrated by Bryan Collier (Little, Brown and Company, $11.95) Caldecott Honor
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Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Rick Allen (Houghton Mifflin, $16.99) Newbery Honor
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Interrupting Chicken written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein (Candlewick Press, $16.99) Caldecott Honor
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Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi (Little, Brown and Company, $17.99) Michael L. Printz Medal
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Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King (Knopf, $16.99) Michael L. Printz Honor
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Taste the Season It’s time to eat, drink and be merrily generous.
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mrbeer.com. ($49.95, specialty and liquor stores). by Mary Give ’em a pop and they’ll be Connors/CTW — Has happy. Kids decorate their own anyone ever made a truly grand holiday treats with a do-it-yourself entrance empty-handed? ’Tis the sea- lollipop kit from Kencraft Candy. son to arrive at the homes of friends The pops, decorations and icing are and family with a smile on your face edible. ($9.95, gift shops). and a small gift for the hosts. And Booger. Vomit. Earwax. Earththere’s no better offering than a little worm. Chances are, there’s a Harry somethin’ somethin’. Potter fan in your life who will fall Gifts of food and drink needn’t on the floor laughing, more than be costly. A little sweet, a little once, as he offers you a taste from gourmet treat — the newer and the Jelly Belly box of Bertie Bott’s more uncommon, the better — is Every-Flavour Beans. Insist on a blue the perfect holiday calling card. one — innocent blueberry — and Present it festively wrapped and you may make it to dessert. ($2.25, beribboned and you’re sure to be bookstores, gift stores, toy stores). welcomed back next time. Here are TeaForte’s Tea for the Heart heartsome ideas: shaped box contains sachets of green Indulge your favorite locavore tea rich in antioxidants with a mushroom kit from that benefit heart Back to the Roots. Anyone health. The company with a taste for risotto al is promoting heart funghi and a windowsill health for women can grow 1.5 pounds of in partnership with oyster mushrooms in just womenheart.org. ten days, right from the ($20 for 12 sachets, box ($19.95/ grocery and specialty stores). specialty stores). The best gifts Local craft brews are come wrapped with popping up everywhere a story. Théo Choco— including, with any late’s new treat is luck at all, a kitchen near made with “ghost you. With a beer-making chile,” reputed to be one of the kit, beer fans can out-micro the hottest peppers in the world. Who microbrewers. A Mr.Beer home are we to argue? Ghost Chile Salted brew kit includes a two-gallon Caramels are dipped in dark chocofermenting container in the shape late and sprinkled with organic, of an beer barrel, 8 plastic bottles, Washington state-grown peppers caps and labels, and the ingredi(where Théo Chocolate is based) ents that will produce two gallons and Hawaiian red sea salt, a startling of beer in 14 days. Throw in a sixcombination of sweet and heat. The pack of your favorite local brew to candy won an award at the summer get the brewing party started. Find 2011 Fancy Food Show. ($9 a foura store using the locator link at piece box, gift and food stores)
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