In our quest to shop local this holiday season, on Friday's show the BE's and I did a fun gift exchange from shops in the East Village and Valley Junction. For you last minute shoppers out there, there are a TON of neat things you can do on a budget! In remembrance of our previous early morning time slot (6am!), I infused vodka with hot peppers and garlic for a fun twist on your standard bloody mary. I bought super cute little 9 oz glass jars from Kitchen Collage in the East Village for $7.50 a piece, added the spicy vodka, tied a little Christmas ornament to the top, and VOILA! A gift for under $15. Another idea (submitted by Nichole Benes) is to have each special person in your recipient's life send you (via email since we're short on time!) a short letter on what they love most about that person. Place these letters on decorative paper (try Pure Paper or Ephemera Design both in the East Village) and compile them all in a small book or binder for a sweet and heartfelt gift. Each of us found that the store owners and employees in these areas were SO helpful, just tell them your budget and they will help you come up with the best gift for your money!
If you missed Friday's show, be sure to watch the podcast below! The Nadas joined us and were INCREDIBLE! It was such a fun show, thanks again Mike and Jason for joining us!
(BE SURE TO FAST FORWARD TO THE 54 MIN MARK, WE HAD SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES)
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