Mid Rivers Newsmagazine 11-18-20

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HOLIDAY WISH BOOK
November 18, 2020
MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE
Welcome to the 2020 Holiday Wish Book!
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This holiday season, local stores are gearing up to help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
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Give the Gift of Savings
If the wee one in your life really doesn’t
need one more toy, consider giving that
child the gift of a savings account. With the
help of the child’s parents, grandparents
or guardian, an Earn and Learn savings
account can be established at Together
Credit Union for those big expenses yet to
come – college, cars, computers and more.
Visit togethercu.org to learn more.
Dream Big
If the pandemic has taught us one
thing, it’s the value of having highquality
recreation options right
outside our own back door. A play
set from Dream Play Recreation
can provide hours of safe adventures
that challenge your child’s
creativity and strengthen their
growing bodies. Choose from a
wide variety of swing set shapes
and sizes, plus trampolines and basketball
hoops. Discover them all in
store and at dreamplayrec.com.
Dream Play Recreation
Consider
Membership
The local region is host
to a wide range of organizations
that rely on members to
help live out their missions. At
each, membership has its privilege.
For instance, a gift membership
to the St. Louis Art Museum (slam.
org) provides a year of free admission to
fabulous exhibitions along with shopping and
dining discounts, exclusive events and memorable
art experiences. What’s not to love?
C.R. Frank Gourmet Popcorn
Care & Share
Pick up a meal from your favorite restaurant
and deliver it to friends or family members this
holiday season. Doing so will give the recipient
a welcome break from cooking and the promise
of good times ahead. Plus, your thoughtfulness will
help a local business during these challenging times.
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Keep It Classic
You know it’s the holiday season when someone
cracks open a tin of C.R. Frank’s gourmet popcorn.
The buttery, caramel coated, cheesy goodness of
the “3-Way” classic tin is impossible to resist and
makes the perfect gift for colleagues, teachers,
neighbors and clients. Shop online (crfrankpopcorn.com)
and pickup your purchase in one,
easy trip to the company store in Hazelwood.
Family owned and operated, C.R. Frank has been
popping delicious corn since 1925.
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Weekend Getaway
Missouri has much to offer within
a few hours’ drive of St. Louis and
St. Charles. Treat your loved one to
a weekend getaway or day trip to
one of the small towns located just
outside the metro area. Explore Missouri
wine country, stay in a cozy bed
and breakfast, discover historic sites and
outdoor activities and enjoy beautiful views
in places like Ste. Genevieve, Washington or Hermann.
Your grand romantic gesture is sure to earn you some brownie points.
Want to take the trip to the next level? Rent a sports car or other luxury vehicle to
explore the rolling hills and quaint downtown corridors.
Fill a Box or Basket
A collection of items from local
boutiques, specialty shops and
even delicatessens and markets
is a lovely way to say
“Happy Holidays” to both
local businesses and gift
recipients. Don’t forget to
ask if your favorite local
business can ship their wares
to faraway friends. Many do!
Shopping local, even if you’re
shopping online, is a gift to that
gives back to the local community.
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