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by Lauri Apple
on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Yo, it's the day before (War on) Christmas. Have you purchased all of your gifts? How about for those near-stranger aunts and once-a-year uncles who annually give you a major case of the "ugh, I dunnos" when you're shopping for them? Or the coworkers you barely know but feel bad about skipping because they retrieved your mail for you that one time, or always say "hello" in the hallway? We conducted a short recon mission at places likely to be open at the very last minute—like, on Christmas Day—and dug up some ideas that won't cost you much time, effort, or money.
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Posted
by Jessica Hopper
on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Girls Rock! Chicago, the week-long summer camp where girls 8 to 18 get to pursue their dreams of being the next Taylor Swift, is rapidly expanding. In 2010 the camp is adding a second session to meet applicant demand. A little more than half the campers attend on a full or partial scholarship; if you're looking for charity gifts,
pledge in honor of the rocking lady in your life. $400 covers the cost of one camper.
More ways to support rockin' girls below the jump.
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Posted
by Jessica Hopper
on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 9:30 AM
If you're looking for a last-minute gift idea, or a way to keep visiting family busy, the
New York Times recently posted a mammoth
holiday cookie guide, with recipes and dozens of droolworthy pics submitted by readers.
(Above: polvorones, or Mexican wedding cakes, by Rick Bayless.)
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