Monthly Archives: August 2014

A New Trend Toward Old Toys

Posted on August 28, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

  In spite of the devotion to mass produced playthings, there is now a surprising call for the return of classic toys for kids and grownups.  It’s a new trend toward the old days following a yearning for simpler times. … Continue reading →

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Did You Know?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

Here are two “short, but sweet” savvy shopper tips – about food: From Anonymous: Benefits of Looking Up and Down O.K. You said we could send in our secret shopping tips on ANY kind of shopping. Well, I just discovered   … Continue reading →

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Cool Gifts for Cooler Weather

Posted on August 14, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

From Julie, Head Shopping Guru at Virginia Born and Bred – Lexington Virginia Summer is almost over! What a bummer.  Here in  Virginia, we hardly had enough time to bask or barbecue between overcast days and off and on rain. But … Continue reading →

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Sensational Gifts that Give and Go

Posted on August 4, 2014 by virginiabornandbred

A special gift for a special day Here for now – then gone away. It’s like a magic act I hear. Now you see it.  Now it disappears. What is this gift removable?        It’s simply this – a … Continue reading →

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