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Last Minute Gifts

Sunday, December 23, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Last-Minute Gift Ideas in Sewickley

If the holidays leave you with little time to shop for gifts, stop by one these Sewickley-area restaurants to pick up last-minute gift certificates.

Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the 12th day of Christmas. With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and partygoing, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting. Here are five restaurants to pick up gift certificates, an idea that requires little stress and can be bought locally. Besides, who doesn't like to eat out?  Go to East Coast Sandwiches and get more bang for your …

Saturday, December 22, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Gifts: Last-Minute Gift Ideas in Sewickley

If the holidays leave you with little time to shop for gifts, try these stores in Sewickley for great last-minute gift ideas.

Small businesses carry a variety of unique and creative gifts for holiday shoppers. For the next 12 days, Patch is highlighting some of the local businesses and gift ideas available in and around Sewickley. Today is the 11th day of Christmas. With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and partygoing, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are usually chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting. Here are some ideas for easy gifts that can be bought locally and require little stress: Tell us: What are some of your own last-minute gift ideas? Share in the comments below.  "Like" us on Facebook | Follow…

Friday, May 11, 2012

Last Minute Mother's Day Ideas

Mother's Day is Sunday. Not ready yet? Patch's Readers' Choice winners have got you covered.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13, the day we honor Mom for all the amazing things she does, from the world’s greatest PB&J to always keeping you stocked with fresh, clean undies.  Do you have a plan to really “wow” the mom in your life? Don’t panic. Patch looked to our Readers' Choice winners to find some of the best Mom-pleasing ideas that you can totally handle in two days.   Give mom a break and bring her to Cafe des Amis for Mother's Day brunch. Seating times are 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Sunday. The menu includes: Herb Roasted Free Range Chicken, Seafood Newburg with Rice, Pork and Sauerkraut, Fresh Roasted Vegetable Medley, Smashed Red Skin Potato, Tri-Color Tomato Salad, Field Green Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Bread and Butter, and …

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