2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day 12—The Giver

We want to help you shop locally.

It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the "in thing" to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day 12: Thank you for hanging in there for these "12 Days of Gifts" stories. Things are quiet in the comment section, but I like to finish what I start.  So, I am plodding through and hoping to help someone—anyone—with gifting ideas this holiday season. Today we are going after gifts for those on your list who "have everything." Maybe its the aunt who doesn't want any more "stuff," or the boss who simply buys himself whatever he needs/wants. What about the nephew …

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day 11—The Sophisticate

We want to help you shop locally.

  It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the "in thing" to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Eleven: Let's just show you what Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian has to offer in their gift shop. Today's suggestions for gifts are in a photo gallery (with prices). Enjoy! Happy Shopping!

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day 10—the Glam Girl (or Guy)

We want to help you shop locally.

It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the "in thing" to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Ten: Ahhhh ... That is what your loved ones will be saying when they get the gift of luxury. Today we are checking into local day spas, therapeutic massage and nail salons. A gift certificate to any one of these places would make a wonderful gift. Prices below are subject to change and are just a range to give an idea of a dollar amount for a gift card. Avalon Nails, 72 W. Central Ave., Edgewater. 410-956-6384. Manicure ($15) Pedicure ($27) or both together ($…

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Nine—The Cook

We want to help you shop locally.

It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the in thing to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Nine: Is there someone in your life who loves to cook? Someone who endlessly watches the cooking shows and has all of the good recipe websites bookmarked? We have a few ideas for gifts for the wannabe chef in your life. Parkemoor Homes in South River Colony Main Street is for the most part a furniture and accessories store. It would be nice to give a pie hutch or a new dining room table but, for most people, that is a pretty unusual gift to unwrap on Christmas …

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Eight—The Health Nut

Patch helps you shop locally with gift suggestions that can be found in area businesses.

It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the in thing to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Eight: Today, we hit the new GNC in Lee Airpark Shopping Center in Edgewater. They have a great selection of supplements to help those who stay fit, work out regularly or are generally sporty and in need of extra nutrients. GNC carries sport supplements, vitamins, protein supplements and bars, minerals, herbs and energy supplements. The lean shake might be a nice gift with the shaker bottle ($8.99) for someone who has been on—or wants to try out—the GNC Lean …

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Six - The Mariner

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It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the "in thing" to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Six: Ahoy Maties! Have we got the place for you. If your crewmember or mate needs to come ashore for supplies, there is no need to loot or pilage—this place takes cash, checks or credit cards. We're talking, of course, about West Marine, every boaters go-to before a day—or days—out on the high seas (or in the South River or the Chesapeake Bay).  For stocking stuffers, look to a Santa-on-a-jet-ski ornament or a calendar with a 12-month look at boats and the …

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Five—the Traveler

We want to help you shop locally.

It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the in thing to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Five: This shopping trip can be easily folded into your already-hectic holiday lifestyle because everything you need can be had at the gift card kiosks at Safeway or Giant right here in Edgewater. Is your uncle the sort of guy who loves to get away from it all? Your niece  someone who works like crazy all year just to get away for two weeks in the islands? If so, give them travel and vacation gift cards. First is airfare. A gift card to Southwest Airlines is …

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Four—the Triathlete

We want to help you shop locally.

It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the in thing to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Four: It doesn't seem that long ago that Oprah ran the Marine Corps Marathon, proving that just about anyone with a little training could. You didn't have to be a professional athlete—or have been running since your teens to get out there and get it done.  For thousands of people in the Washington area, there is no better hobby than fitness. And locally, we have one of the best spots in the country for cycling. The rural nature of the roads lends itself to long …

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12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Three—The Musician

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It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the in thing to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Three: Is your mate a music lover? Not the kind of music lover who knows how to play the radio, but the kind who can play an instrument. If so, we've got a few gift ideas from the two music stores in town. In Edgewater, Brass on Ivory on Mayo Road and Bay Tunes Guitars, which recently relocated to the Lee Airpark shopping center, both offer instruments and instruction. Bay Tunes sticks more to the rock-n-roll inventory while Brass on Ivory does guitar, but also …

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2011 Reindeer Games

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Day Two—The Birder

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It seems like saying "Buy Local" has become the in thing to do, but for small businesses in our area, there is nothing new about shopping locally. For the next 12 days, we're going to post an item each day showcasing some of the great businesses in Edgewater and Davidsonville. Day Two: A few years back (in 2000), there was controversy over the sounds played during a PGA golf tournament that was televised by CBS Sports. Birders called foul (not fowl) when they heard the chirping of the canyon wren during the Buick Open in Michigan. The problem? The canyon wren only lives on the west coast. For birders, these distinctions are important. They study bird songs and migratory patterns. They keep lists of birds they've seen and when and where …

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