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5 Nerdy Subscription Boxes to Gift your S.O. this Christmas
It’s often hard to find a unique gift for your significant other, especially with the holidays fast approaching. Why not surprise them with a fun mystery gift instead? Subscription boxes are an awesome way to celebrate the love of nerdy things with those you care about. Here’s a list of geeky boxes for all of your gifting needs this Christmas. If your loved one is passionate about video games, comics, fan art, books, or quirky pop culture, we definitely have you covered. Comic Boxer If your significant other is an avid comic reader, Comic Boxer will definitely make the perfect gift. This service ships 5-7 comics per month, straight to…
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Your Guide to Last Minute Shopping This Holiday Season
BY SABRINA PIGNATARO Last minute shopping is a yearly ritual for some of us, and a headache for everyone. If you have to go shopping on Christmas Eve this year, here are some ways to make it easier. Determine what you’re going to buy. Browsing stores looking for the perfect gift is a bad idea at this point; your goal now is to get in and out of the mall with minimal bloodshed. If you can’t think of what to buy, you might have to rely on more impersonal gifts like ornaments, wine, gift baskets, or jewellery. Otherwise, start looking online for merchandise the person you’re buying for might like…
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Straight Ehs
LEN scores high on local designs and Canadian-made goods By: Katie Yantzi The Danforth East Community Association’s pop-up shop project has spawned numerous successes, which will be discussed in On the Danforth’s spring issue. Here, former pop-up LEN yields a fascinating trove of design and décor treasure. I had visited the website for LEN: Democratic Purveyors of Fine Art & Beautiful Things with the intent of finding the store’s address, and was rewarded with this smile-inducing turn of phrase. [pullquote]LEN is in a committed relationship with 698 Coxwell Ave.[/pullquote]The hippest new storefront to grace the Danforth East neighbourhood doesn’t shy away from its committed status, and why should it? LEN…
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How-to: Holiday Gift Baskets
Beautiful Gifts on any Budget! By Corie Benjamin Stuck for gifts ideas for your daughter’s teacher, your estranged cousin, or the co-worker you drew as a Secret Santa at work? Christmas baskets are easy but elegant gifts that can be modified to fit any person on any budget. The items in a basket can be as personal or generic as desired, so custom baskets are the perfect gift solution for those difficult-to-shop-for people on your list. Baskets can be any size or cost, based on budget and intent. Small baskets (usually based around a coffee mug or bowl) can be made for under $20. Large baskets are more elaborate, involve…
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10 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Girls
Valentine's Day is coming up soon, but buying just the right item can be tricky. What you choose lets a girl know just how much you pay attention to her interests. Here are 10 gift ideas for the lady in your life!
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Drysdale & Co. Article and photos by Amanpreet Dhami With Mother’s Day coming in May, you’ll want a unique gift idea for the woman responsible for your place on this earth. Drysdale & Co., a seven-year-old, eclectic gift shop located on the Danforth, provides options for mothers of all ages, personalities, and vocations. Owned by Susan Drysdale, “the boutique stocks products based on customer recommendations, and from Susan’s research of items she sees on blogs,” says store manager Amy. Canadian designers and artists make all items found in-store – including the jewellery, stationary, and novelty items – so your purchase will support homegrown talent. My…
