Thought this had some good info that others may want to read. Happy Holidays to all!
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 06:12:01 -0800 > Subject: [TotLot] Kids clothes/gifts for the holidays >> From: marvelous.mi...@gmail.com > > >> Hey All, >> >> I just wanted to put in a plug for two locally owned shops at 50th and >> Baltimore. >> >> Vix Emporium is (hopefully) well-known as an amazing source of locally >> crafted/hand-made goods. They have an awesome selection of a wide >> variety of merchandise. >> >> and >> >> Klash Boutique - You won't meet a nicer owner than Basir. His store >> has been tremendous since he moved to his current location and it is >> filled with clothes and other items for big people and little people. >> >> >> Of course while I'm at it I should also give a giant plug for >> Bindlestiff Books, which is always amazing, the Last Word, which I >> don't know what I'd do without; Redcap's Corner, for the cool kids on >> your list; and, I guess, The Marvelous records and music (which I >> own). >> >> The point is - I think it's awesome to give gifts at the holidays and >> I think it's double awesome to support the local businesses which make >> West Phllly home for us all. Gift certificate to Rx or Marigolds? >> Holiday party at Dock St or Dahlak? We've got some small retail shops >> that need our business way more than large chain retailers - I want >> them all to thrive and I want more of them! If we want to keep our >> amazing restaurants, we've got to keep patronizing them! >> >> Happy Holidays and >> >> Peace, >> Milan >> > >
