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Friday, October 12, 2012

Occasions Gifts Celebrates One Year In Potomac

Store-owner Stephanie Menick will host an anniversary celebration this weekend.

This weekend a Potomac store celebrates one year in business at the Cabin John Mall with a party for customers. Occasions Unique Gifts owner Stephanie Menick began her 10-year career in the gift industry, selling gift baskets from her home. Today she celebrates a decade long career culminating in a successful physical store presence in Potomac. In 10 years Menick says her favorite part of the business is just making people happy. “It’s a happy industry, people enjoy shopping, enjoy receiving,” Menick said. “We’re working around pretty items, colorful bows and creating things that touch people.” With many memorable sales throughout her career, Menick says there’s still one that sticks out: An older gentlemen came into her store on Valentine…

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Poll: What's Mom Getting For Mother's Day This Year?

What's this year's trend for Mother's Day gifts? Keeping it traditional or branching out?

Mother’s Day is coming up. Florists are finishing up orders, restaurants are filling reservations for brunch and elementary kids everywhere are tending flower cups and finger panting pictures. What are you doing for Mother’s Day? Do you keep it traditional with flowers and brunch, or do you branch out with other family activities? Let us know what you’re gifting your mom, and share your Mom’s Day creativity with your neighbors.

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