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Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 9:52 PMCollege students get a discount at Birch Run outlets
If you haven't been to the Prime Outlets at Birch Run lately, you may be surprised to see several new stores. Under Armour Factory House, Chico's, Clarks Bostonian Outlet and Doodle Dog Bakery have all opened at the center. Next month, a new Restoration Hardware Clearance is expected to open as well.
Now through Sept. 30, college students, faculty and staff have an additional incentive to make the trip to the 145 outlet shops. Those who show a valid college I.D. at the Guest Services Center will receive a guide to special discounts at 38 participating stores, including Aeropostale, J. Crew Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy and Tommy Hilfiger.
Prime Outlets-Birch Run is located at exit 136 on I-75. Other popular stores include Pottery Barn Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Coach Factory and American Eagle Outfitters. Visit the center's Web site for more information.
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 1:17 PMEverything is $6.98 at Steve & Barry's Eastland Center store
Fans of Sarah Jessica Parker's Bitten collection and Stephon Marbury's Starbury brand should check out Steve & Barry's at Eastland Center in Harper Woods this weekend. The store is closing Sept. 24th as part of the company's reorganization plan following bankruptcy. EVERYTHING at the Steve & Barry's Eastland Center store has been marked down to $6.98 or less. Most other Steve & Barry's stores in Metro Detroit will remain open.
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 2:00 PMGreenPan on sale at Macys.com
I found out about Martha Stewart's GreenPan while writing an Earth Day story last year, and I have to say I love the one I bought for myself. Instead of Teflon that can flake off, it has a ceramic-based non-stick surface that's a dream to cook with and to clean. The GreenPans are on sale at Macys.com right now during the Macy's one-day sale that ends tomorrow, Sept. 6. I haven't checked to see if they're on sale in stores, also, but they typically match their online prices. An 11-inch GreenPan fry pan is now $29.99 (was $34.99).
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 4:46 PMFlair Boutique opens Rochester store
Fans of Flair Boutique in Royal Oak can rejoice. Owner Sandhya Huchingson is opening a second location. Thursday, Sept. 4, marks the store's grand opening at 431 Main St. in downtown Rochester. The opening party runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and promises music and refreshments. For those who aren't familiar with the charming store, it offers new, vintage and handmade men's and women's clothing and jewelry. Fans of Handmade Detroit artists will also recognize merchandise by local artists.
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 10:34 AMLabor Day sale at Macy's offers several deals
Macy's is celebrating Labor Day today by offering several one-day deals, including a down comforter for $49.99, 400-thread count Monaco sheet sets (queen or king) for $49.99 and men's suits by Material London, Tasso Elba and Lauren for $249.99. These "buy now" deals are good only through today (Sept. 1) while supplies last.
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 12:49 AMGift idea from the Heartland
I just found out a favorite treat from my Nebraska childhood is back on store shelves. A Lincoln restaurant called Braeda has resurrected the recipe for Miller & Paine cinnamon rolls and now sells them in bulk online. Miller & Paine was a famous Lincoln department store with a renowned bakery. The rolls are rather small, but every piece was to die for. I haven't tried their version yet, but the photo looks like the real thing. Orders must be received Monday for a weekly Tuesday shipment. They're $54 for four dozen, including shipping at www.braeda.com.
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 12:12 PMPresidential race inspires T-shirts, art
If you're gearing up for the political conventions, here's a way to get in the spirit. Both Zazzle.com and Cafepress.com are selling hundreds of T-shirts, bumper stickers and even greeting cards designed by inspired graphic artists. You can even create your own custom shirt on those sites that supports your candidate.
Etsy.com, a Web site for handmade creations, also features tons of goods by independent artists and crafters that celebrate the presidential candidates this year. If you're an Obama fan, check out the clever Obama "change" purses made by a Detroiter at FancyThatBoutique.Etsy.com. The purses -- some of which feature Shepard Fairey's iconic "Hope" design -- start at $10.
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Posted by Kara Morrison on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 9:44 AMHuge ski sale today in Birmingham
Ski and outdoor sports fans should check out the "Summer Freeze" tent sale this weekend at Don Thomas Sporthaus, 690 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 23) and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 24).
The first 50 customers at the sale each day will receive a free pair of gloves. Most items -- including skis, ski boots, snowboards, bags, goggles, jackets and more -- will be 50 to 90 percent off the original price.
Those who can't make it to Don Thomas Sporthaus this weekend can catch the sale Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 at Summit Sports, 28942 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. That sale runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 28-30 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1.
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 3:06 PMBack-to-school deals through Saturday
Here's a list of sales on school clothing and gear that might help you save a few pennies. Unless noted, the sales end Saturday, Aug. 23.
Target is selling microfiber storage ottomans (perfect for a dorm or home office) for $16. Jersey sheet sets are $14.99, two-pocket plastic portfolios are 25 cents, and a 12-count pack of Pilot G2 roller pens or Sharpie retractable markers is $9.99. Tons of crayons are on sale in stores, as are lunch bags and backpacks.
Through Saturday, all apparel and accessories are buy one, get one half off at Kmart.
Office Max continues its Power of the Penny sale (while supplies last) with 24-packs of Crayola crayons for 20 cents, bottles of Elmer's washable school glue for a penny (limit 3), 10-cent spiral one-subject notebooks and 12-packs of Office Max pencils for just 10 cents. Also, Toshiba 4 GB USB flash drives are on sale for $17.99 (save $22).
At Walgreen's, Mead Five Star Binders are on sale for $7.99 and several licensed backpacks are on sale for $9.99 (save $6).
Category: Shopping
Posted by Kara Morrison on Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 11:16 AMPewabic Pottery's summer sale starts today!
This weekend marks Pewabic Pottery's summer sale at 10125 E. Jefferson Ave. in Detroit.
Pewabic will be retiring more than 30 tile images and selling them at a discount during the sale. It's also a great time to stock up on holiday gifts of Pewabic vases, dinnerware, holiday ornaments and garden planters -- all of which are 30 to 50 percent off this weekend.
The summer sale starts today, Aug. 15, for current Pewabic Society Members or anyone who buys a membership. The sale is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. For more information, call (313) 822-0954 or visit Pewabic's Web site.
