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Really last minute holiday gift guide

December 22, 2011

I mean seriously last-minute.  As in “it’s Christmas Eve and all the normal stores are closed” last minute. 1. A Turning Art gift subscription. Turning Art is basically Netflix for art. They send you a frame and you can choose from a wide library of artwork for your home or office. Every dollar you spend [...]

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On the floor

December 21, 2011

A little advice from me to you: never wear new shoes to a job interview. Even if they are really comfortable, there is always the chance that you will slip on the shiny marble floor in the lobby of a major government agency and land on your face. You might also sprain your ankle, which [...]

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Loving: Eddie Bauer

December 10, 2011

Last week, I told you about a the grand opening of the newest Boston-area Eddie Bauer store at South Shore Plaza. Did you get a chance to go? The sale was amazing! Between a 25% coupon, sales, and a $20 gift card, I scored this velvet blazer and two ice scraper mittens for $29!  Full [...]

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Eddie Bauer Grand Opening + Savings

November 30, 2011

My friend and I had a great time at Eddie Bauer tonight and you can join in on the fun too! Eddie Bauer is opening a brand new store at South Shore Plaza in Braintree. From Thursday, December 1st to Sunday, December 4th, shoppers will get a coupon for an extra 20-30% off your purchase [...]

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C is for Cookie, Charity, & Cure

November 26, 2011

Swap.com and the Boston Food Swappers are teaming up for an awesome holiday charity event! On December 18, get ready to bake up a storm. These swaptastic organizations have teamed up with the Glad to Give campaign to raise money for Cookies for Kids with Cancer. For every cookie swapped, Glad will donate 10 cents to charity. [...]

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Harvard Freecycle Office Supply Swap

November 21, 2011

Harvard is hosting a freecycle event on Wednesday, November 30th. From 9-10:30, drop off any unwanted office supplies and furniture (books, binders, printers, lamps, file cabinets, etc.). From 11-2, browse and take items home! Leftover items will be donated to charity. The event is being held in Maxwell-Dworkin (of The Social Network fame), on Oxford [...]

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All I Want for Christmas

November 17, 2011

Are these badass UGGs. I spotted these at the opening of the new UGG Australia store on Newbury Street in Boston a few months ago. If I had these shoes AND my snuggie at work, my dissertation would be amazing.

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Meadhall

November 10, 2011

Have you been to Meadhall in Kendall Square yet? If not, you should go soon. Meadhall has a large variety of beers on tap and the food isn’t so bad either. In my visits there, we’ve tried the pickled vegetables, pulled pork sliders, bratwurst, soft pretzel with mustard and vermont cheddar fondue, sweet potato gnocchi, [...]

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Next Sunday: You’re Having Breakfast at Tiffany’s

November 8, 2011

Tiffany & Company is doing it again and this time, the event is open to the public! A few months ago, I got a chance to check out the Tiffany & Company store at the Natick Collection. It was a very Sweet Home Alabama experience– I got to try on any piece in the store [...]

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Put a ring on it

September 26, 2011

Remember when I organized a scavenger hunt across Boston for a bachelorette party? Well here’s a scavenger hunt with a similar flavor, but a much bigger prize! On October 1, Long’s Jewelers is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Boston Diamond Dash. Compete in this city-wide scavenger hunt to win a $20,000 diamond ring! I am not [...]

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