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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Gift Guru Checks Out Unique Gifts Made by Local Artists
The VIRGINIA SHOPPER is always scouting around for that mysterious something that makes the perfect gift for the person who has everything. But, finding something really different can turn into a hopeless fishing expedition, especially not knowing where to cast the … Continue reading
How to Find a Cool Graduation Gift – Ideas from the Virginia Shopper
“What should I give as a graduation gift?” It’s the nagging question I face almost every May and June! The graduation announcement arrives, and I panic. “What can I give that will make a lasting memory?” The dilemma gets worse … Continue reading
Posted in Graduation Gifts
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Solving Mother’s Day Dilemmas – Gift Ideas for Modern Moms
It’s that time again! Time to think about the Moms, Grandmas, Mothers-in-Law, Sisters, Sisters-in-Law, daughters, nieces, friends, teachers, neighbors, and all the rest of the girls in our lives who are mothers or might be someday. We haven’t succumbed yet … Continue reading
Posted in Mother's Day, Special Occasions
Tagged cooking, fragrance, gardening, jewelry, Moms
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Perfect Gift Shopping Tips for Mom’s Day, Grads & Weddings!
Shopping’s fun! Or is it? I’ve been looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, and come to think of it, a graduation coming up and yes, a wedding gift too. Good grief! And I’ve been shopping at MALLS! My complaints … Continue reading
Creative Wedding and Personalized Baby Gifts – The Virginia Shopper’s Eye View
Creative Wedding and Personalized Baby Gifts – The Virginia Shopper’s Eye View Think weddings, baby gifts, and other special occasions. It’s the time of year for gift-giving dilemmas. The Virginia Shopper has been hard at it lately, interviewing avid collectors, beginning users and … Continue reading
THE LITTLE STORE THAT COULD – VIRGINIA SHOPPING
We call it “The Little Store That Could” – because in its first life (from 1986 to 1993) Virginia Born and Bred was a languishing Lexington, Virginia enterprise that wasn’t going anywhere fast. When good friends, Julie Lindsey and Peggy … Continue reading
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Smart Shoppers' Secret Tips 