Looking for last minute gifts. Go to Godiva Chocolatier with stores at Pentagon City, Tysons and Tysons Galleria. If you sign up for their free rewards club you get a free piece of chocolate each month and your first online order has free shipping.
#246 – Shop For Toys
Looking for holiday gifts for the kids? Forget the big box stores and national chains. Arlington has some great old-fashioned toy stores with great service and selection. They include One Two Kangaroo, located in Shirlingotn at 4022 S. 28th street, Kinder Haus Toys which recently moved from Lee Heights to Clarendon (1220 N. Fillmore Street), and Child’s Play which took over the old Kinder Haus spot at Lee Heights (4510 Lee Highway).
#233 – Participate in Small Business Saturday
Whether you are a consumer or a small business you can participate in the first ever Small Business Saturday, scheduled for November 27th, 2010. This link gives you some tips on how to take advantage of this day designed to promote small locally owned businesses. The Facebook Page for this event was reported to be one of the fastest growing sites on the social media site. “Like” the page and American Express will give $1 to Girls Inc. which empowers young women to become entrepreneurs. If you have an American Express card you can register your card and receive $25 back after spending $25 or more at participating small businesses on Saturday, November 27th. Support your favorite small businesses on November 27th and throughout the year.
#230 – Shop Till You Drop
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and many area stores are offering special sales and extended hours to get a jump start on the holiday season. View this post to see some of the specials offered.
Shop Till You Drop
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the start of the holiday shopping season, and many retailers offer special deals or longer hours to get a jump start. In Arlington, Pentagon City Mall plans to open at 5 am. The Best Buy at Pentagon City is also opening at 5 am. Nearby, several stores at Potomac Yards plan early opening hours, including The Children’s Place at midnight, Target at 4 am and Best Buy at 5 am.
Tysons Corner Center is having Midnight Madness with free giveaways, DJs and a Free For All every hour on the hour from 12-5AM and a chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree. The first 200 shoppers to come to Macy’s Court (Level one, outside Macy’s) will receive free $10 American Express Gift Cards. Potomac Mills and Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets also plan to open at midnight.
Specific sale information is usually found in circulars in the Thanksgiving Day newspaper, but several online sites have leaked some of the sale information and can be found by visiting BlackFriday.fm.
Arlington’s ABBIE Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2010 ABBIE awards for Arlington’s Best Businesses was announced at the County Board meeting today. Congratulations to the winners.
Arlington’s Best Boutique |
ShoeFly |
Arlington’s Best Brunch |
Carlyle |
Arlington’s Best Community-Based Nonprofit |
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) |
Arlington’s Best Customer Service |
Eventide |
Arlington’s Best Dessert |
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe |
Arlington’s Best Late Night Spot |
Bob and Edith’s Diner |
Arlington’s Best Performing Arts Organization |
Signature Theatre |
Arlington’s Best Place to Care for Your Pet |
Ballston Animal Hospital |
Arlington’s Best Place to Dance the Night Away |
Clarendon Ballroom |
Arlington’s Best Place to Learn Something New |
Arlington Public Library |
Arlington’s Best Happy Hour |
The Liberty Tavern |
Arlington’s Best Neighborhood Bar |
Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar and Grill |
Arlington’s Best “Bargain” Restaurant |
Lost Dog Café |
Arlington’s Best Family Friendly Restaurant |
Lost Dog Café |
Arlington’s Best New Business |
Northside Social |
