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Shop Local this Small Business Saturday

BROOKLYN – Instead of shopping on Thanksgiving and Black Friday at large chain stores that don’t even let their employees enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with family at home, consider shopping locally during Small Business Saturday on November 30. American Express launched Small Business Saturday in 2010, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving,

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Gift Ideas for Her: Bklyner Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday shopping is in full gear and Brooklyn shops have every type of gift you and the women in your life could want. From chocolate, beauty and spa treatments and terrariums to women-centered accessories, a subscription to an exclusive book club and the opportunity to find a new passion. There

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10 Best Places in Brooklyn to Buy Valentine’s Day Gifts

February is rushing by, and next week is Valentine’s Day. Don’t fret, we have you covered with 10 great places in Brooklyn to get your special someone a unique gift, custom cake or a shared experience you can enjoy together. Stems Brooklyn 639 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Myrtle Avenue Businesses Need Our Support During The Plaza Construction Period

Image courtesy of Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership.You may have noticed that Myrtle Avenue traffic between Washington and Classon Avenues is moving more slowly today. That’s because eastbound traffic was halted today — and will remain stopped through July — in order to allow construction crews to work full steam ahead

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Photo Finish: Sugar And Spice And Brooklyn Sweet Spot Cookies

Photo via Brooklyn Sweet Spot.How easy is this: holiday cookie mixes for your littlest baker. Brooklyn Sweet Spot also has dessert gift boxes for sale! Photo via Brooklyn Sweet Spot.Keep on sharing photos with us at editor@bklyner.com, add them to our Flickr group, or tag them

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Score Sweet Deals On 5th Avenue For Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re looking for gift for your sweetheart, or perhaps a little deal on something for yourself, the Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District is hoping you’ll “Love, Shop, Eat, and Drink Local” this Valentine’s Day. They’ve organized a Valentine’s Week celebration, which started

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Show Some Local Love On Small Business Saturday

Now that Tom Turkey received his fair share of attention, we can comfortably say that it’s time to break out those credit cards and hit the shops for this weekend’s Small Business Saturday. Whether you’re looking for the kids, parents or Great-Aunt Flo, South Slope has a