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The Happy Graduate

Posted on May 18, 2013

“Happy Days are Here Again!” GIFTS FOR GRADUATION Congratulations are in order and The Virginia Shopper has been scouring the state for  most wonderful gifts for the happy graduate. Are you ready? Get set. GO! P.S.  Don’t forget – these … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on April 12, 2013

Oh my!  The VIRGINIA SHOPPER has found another treasure-of-a-gift!  And this time it’s TIME.  I mean to say, “If you are looking for something truly unique, the gift of time presented in an unusual way is priceless.” Uh Oh, I … Continue reading →

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Does Your State Have a State Animal?

Posted on April 6, 2013

Virginia has a state animal! It’s the Black Bear!  Who knew? Well, no wonder The VIRGINIA SHOPPER’S favorite shop, Virginia Born and Bred, has Sam-the-Bear as a front door mascot  to welcome visitors!  There’s a mini Sam inside too. Virginia … Continue reading →

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Good News for Snackers

Posted on April 1, 2013

I know.  You know me as The VIRGINIA SHOPPER, but I am temporarily changing my name to: THE GOURMET SNACKER “Why?” you ask.  Well, it is because I have found the most scrumptious snack EVER!  I mean it.  It’s like … Continue reading →

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Gifts of Spring in Virginia!

Posted on March 30, 2013

Spring has sprung in Virginia! O.K. – it hasn’t exactly steamrolled into this part of Virginia, but there are hints. There are the daffodils displaying their brave yellow color.  Their happy flowers flourish in spite of returning snows and wailing … Continue reading →

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The Virginia Shopper’s “After” Sale

Posted on January 16, 2013

Everybody loves a sale! And of course, The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is no exception.  O.K. – it was fun shopping for the holidays (depending on your version of “fun”), but the real fun is always AFTER. AFTER all the gifts are … Continue reading →

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Birds Love Holiday Gifts Too!

Posted on November 29, 2012

GREETINGS FROM THE VIRGINIA SHOPPER! As you may know, I am charged with wandering the state (mostly online) discovering the nicest things and places to share with other savvy shoppers. That’s the fun of it!  But, what would I REALLY like … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Santa Brigade

Posted on November 26, 2012

Holiday Greetings from the Virginia Shopper! After hitting the mega malls on a recent pre-black-Friday-black-Monday excursion, I am now convinced that smaller is better. The mega shops are just that – Mega – meaning too full of tired, worn, same … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping Blues

Posted on November 15, 2012

Reblogged from Virginia Views: Yesterday I went Christmas shopping.  I had to leave my lovely little town where everybody knows my name to venture out into a mega mall universe.  It was a terrifying, disheartening experience.  I just don’t fit … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in Virginia

Posted on September 14, 2012

The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is on the prowl again!  It’s Fall after all, and the nip in the air stirs up a hunger for a hefty breakfast!  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day they say, and I believe … Continue reading →

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