Now that the roads are usable following the blizzard last weekend, it might be time to start thinking about the Valentine's Day gifts that need to get bought before tomorrow.
Sure, the historic snow storm that teared through the region could be used as an excuse to why you didn't get a superb Valentine's Day gift for your significant other, but, it's a stretch, and why bother going through the hassle? Head into the village centers this afternoon and net a perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for your Valentine. GIFTS FOR HIM 1. SOMETHING TO WARM UP HIS COLD WINTER NIGHTS Consider a fine sipping liquor for your gentleman or a robust glass of wine. Urban Grape or Murray's can recommend something great, including old favorites, new finds, and a few distilled locally. 2. THE WRITE IDEA Papyrus or The Paper Tree offers stationary and pens for all his important hand-written documents, which with any hope will include a love …
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Urban Grape
7 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA
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Murray's
747 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA
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Frankly The Best Auto Detailing
58 Crafts St, Newton, MA
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Sur La Table
199 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA
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Adamas Fine Jewelry
23 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA
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Pageo
843 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA
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Just Next Door
327 Auburn St, Auburndale, MA
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Newtonville Books
10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA
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New England Mobile Book Fair
82 Needham St, Newton Highlands, MA
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Indulge
16 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA
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Bread & Chocolate
108 Madison Ave, Newton, MA
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La Residencia Spa
336 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls, MA
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The Paper Tree
381 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls, MA
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Papyrus
1251 Centre St, Newton Center, MA
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Elements Therapeutic Massage Newton
1290 Washington St, West Newton, MA
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Suggestions on what to make, and where in Newton to buy the ingredients.
Any excuse to eat chocolate is one I'm happy to induldge. Which is why I like Valentine's Day so much.... Red foil-wrapped chocolates tend to appear on the receptionist's desk at the vet or bank, while whole aisles of the grocery store can be devoted to conversation hearts, chocolate samplers and more. But I'm also a baker, so I enjoy an excuse to get into the kitchen and craft a yummy concoction that I'd usually avoid making in an effort against waistline expansion. All that goes out the window for one small, glorious 24-hour period called Valentine's Day. Below, I'll share a pair of my favorite chocolate recipes you can make for your Valentine's Day sweetie, family members or favorite friend. Plus, I'll let you know where in town you…
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Shaws
33 Austin St, Newtonville, MA
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Star Market
2030 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale, MA
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Star Market
1 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA
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Trader Joe's
1121 Washington St, West Newton, MA
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Whole Foods Market
647 Washington St, Newton, MA
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Whole Foods Market
916 Walnut St, Newton Highlands, MA
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Horace-Mann Principal Mark Nardelli has asked the students and parents at his school to keep the sweets out of the classroom this Valentine's Day.
Melanie Graham
8:56 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Another suggestion from Michele Steinberg on Twitter (@mrs_s92): "I'd add Folklorica in Newton Centre to the ladies' wish list! I am always happy with gifts from that store." more ›