Thursday, December 20, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from Severna Park businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the past few weeks, Severna Park Patch has been visiting local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Treasures, at 652 Ritchie Highway #B. Located in Park Plaza, Treasures features a wide variety of items donated form area residents. Proceeds from Treasures benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake and the store is staffed by volunteers with the exception of manager Donna Richardson. Treasures does offer some items on consignment, but a majority of the items for sale are donated. “We are very lucky being located in this area because…
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from Severna Park businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the past few weeks, Severna Park Patch has been visiting local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Side Street Framers, at 558B Ritchie Highway. The store has been located in Park Plaza for 24 years. Owner Barbara Daniels said Side Street Framers started off as a framing business and has expanded to include the work of local artists, which provide unique and thoughtful holiday gifts. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend ($75 or less) Splurge ($80 or more) Interested in seeing more items from Side Street Framers? Check out the …
Friday, December 14, 2012
A look at a few items on Craigslist that may make a good holiday gift.
When shopping for holiday gifts, it may be more traditional to head to the mall and shop around. However, online shopping provides unlimited options of gift buying and you never need to leave your home. Patch has rounded up a few items available for purchase on Craigslist in the Severna Park area that may help you with your shopping. Homemedics Rolling Back Massager/Seat Cover ($20)—This item can't be used in the car but can be used at home. It has many different functions and settings making it great for someone with a sore back. Computer Desk ($50)—A modern style desk that would fit nicely in a small room or college dorm. It also features a shelf for a monitor or printer. Trek Mountain Train Folding Trailer Bike ($145)—According to the …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from The Cottage located 568E Ritchie Highway. The Cottage is a local gift boutique that offers designer products from jewelry, purses, clothes and home decor items. The store has been in its current location for 26 years. Patch spoke with manager Monica Leisure about items The Cottage has to offer those on your holiday gift list. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend (Items $50 or less) Splurge (Items $100 or more) The cottage also has retired…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Franklin's Toys located at 558 Ritchie Highway. Franklin's Toys is a dream destination for any kid. The shelves are filled with all kinds of toys for children of all ages. The store's owner, Jeff Franklin, is as kind as can be and can recommend the perfect gift for any kid on your holiday gift list. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend (Items $45 or less) Splurge (Items $50 or more) Interested in seeing more items from Franklin's Toys? …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Paper Trousseau, located at 554 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Paper Trousseau, owned by Tammi Molavi, calls itself a modern boutique with vintage flair. The shop specializes in custom made cards but also offers a variety of unique gift items and stocking stuffers. Save (Items $10 or less) Spend (Items $25 or less) Splurge (Items $30 or more) You can also order your holiday cards with Paper Trousseau as long as you place your order by …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
A class of special education students at Shipley’s Choice are selling handmade snowmen at Clement Hardware to raise money.
Looking to add a snowman to your holiday decorations? Consider purchasing one made by a Shipley’s Choice student at Clement Hardware. A special education class at Shipley’s, taught by Kim Chesek, has created decorative snowmen and are selling them for $10 at Clement Hardware to help raise money for their annual field day at Marley Elementary. “Each year the students participate in the Marley Invitational, which is like a field day for special education,” Chesek said. “But the cost for a bus to transport the kids was around $400, which was too much. So I needed a fundraiser to off-set the cost.” Since there are only 12 kids in the class, Chesek couldn’t ask each child to contribute, so she decided to organize a fundraiser using the kids …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Victoria’s Fancy Foods, located at 350 Ritchie Highway. Victoria’s Fancy Food is a local shop consisting of gourmet foods and a wide selection of wines. Owner, Victoria Stagmer likes to remind people that “the gift of food is always in good taste.” The store offers a variety of made-up gift baskets, but Stagmer will also custom make any kind of basket you want. “We don’t have cookie cutter gift baskets,” Stagmer said. “We make them …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Savvy Consignment Shop located at 545 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Savvy, is a boutique-style shop that specializes in brand-name clothing and accessories. Owner, Stacey Cassidy said parents looking for gifts for their kids’ teachers should consider a Savvy gift card. The store offers Teacher Tuesday’s, where educators with an ID can get 15 percent off the entire store. But for those looking for a gift item, here are a few …
