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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Housing Works Bookstore and Cafe is a hip, cool, awesome, trendy place to be if you love books. And New Yorkers do love their books. Also, if you love CDs, readings, and charity–Housing Works is the place for you. They depend upon donations so that they can sell merchandise to donate funds to organizations that assist homeless people who live with HIV and AIDS. How’s that for a cycle of good will?

On September 29, they bring their books outside. The Open Air Book Fair begins at 10 AM and winds down at 6 PM. Get there early to purchase books, CDs, and albums for as low as one dollar. That dollar can eventually help save a life. See how simple it is to be a modern day hero? If you don’t want to read or listen to music, they’re also selling clothes. There’s something for everyone. The rain date is Sept. 30.

If you’re interested in donating, this is what they have to say: “Donations can be brought into the store any time we’re open. All donations are fully tax-deductible and we will provide you with a tax receipt. At this time we are not offering a pick-up service for any donations.”

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Bag it, Mommies

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

When women have children, they still like to shop. I guess. I wouldn’t know:

1. I have no children.

2. I’ve never liked shopping.

However, Manhattan moms may like to shop so this is a good thing for them. Moms On Madison is sponsored by Cookie Magazine and Divalyssious Moms. Divalyssious Moms founder, Lyss Stern (hence the wackadoo spelling–I’m betting her name is Alyssa anyway), has created a great day for moms.

On September 8, 2007 between 9 and 11 AM, Madison Avenue (57th — 86th Sts) will become family friendly for the third year in a row. “No Strollers Allowed” signs will be replaced by lots of children’s entertainment. Mommies will have access to Bonpoint, Calypso, Catimini, Chloé, David Yurman, DKNY, Fragments, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Liz Lange Maternity, Oilily, Petit Bateau and Ralph Lauren.

To top it all off, the event benefits the non-profit charity organization The Art of Elysium.

Want Some Candy?

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Dylan’s Candy Bar
1011 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(646) 735-0078

A dentist’s worst nightmare; a sweet tooth’s best dream. Dylan’s is a sugary heaven with bins and bins of candy candy candy. Downstairs? More candy. Chocolate. Hard candy. Also, posters, shirts, and toys are lined up all over with a candy theme. Sometimes they play candy-related movies on the large tvs.

Unfortunately, the place is always always crowded and way understaffed. The lines wrap around the store all day.

If you have the time and the patience, head on over and lick it up.

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