Penn Bookstore Holiday Shopping Campus and On the Web The Penn Bookstore kicks- As Almanac once again sent its elves all over campus to find the best gifts of the season, off the holiday season with they found the shops on campus have much to offer shoppers whether they want to visit the its 25th Annual Sale-A- traditional venues or their online counterparts. A new on-line Penn shopping destination is Bration, December 14 through 16, www.shopatpenn.com/ with links to eight options from Annenberg Center to WXPN. Holiday offering storewide savings of 20%. shopping at Penn would not be complete without the traditional Sale-A-Bration at the Book- Complimentary refreshments will be store—this year is the 25th annual celebration. The Museum continues its own tradition, which served on Thursday, December 14, 5 to adds an element of surprise with their Scratch and Save Sale. From books to bikes—from 8 p.m. in conjunction with a musical perfor- computers to cosmetics—from teas to ties—there are more choices than you might suspect. mance by the Arpeggio Jazz Trio. Also that day, gift-wrapping (normally $2) will be free with Penn with loved ones this holiday season. magazines for someone who appreciates works any Penn Bookstore purchase and shoppers will Holiday Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.- off the beaten path—with topics such as cultural get the opportunity to have their picture taken 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, De- studies, current politics and feminist theory. The with Santa. And that’s not all . . . . cember 24: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday, December staff is friendly and quite helpful and, aside from Now through December 22, Barnes & Noble 25: Closed; Tuesday, December 26-Friday, De- the huge selection of new books downstairs, offers holiday discounts of 25% off all glass- cember 29: 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. House of Our Own has an entire second floor ware and ceramic mugs; jewelry; domestics/ On the Web: The Penn Bookstore offers a filled with used books (treasures waiting to be small electronics; lighting; storage; boxed cards; wide variety of gifts and apparel for students, found!) which are, on average, much lower in wrap boxes; wrap & bows; gift bags; backpacks; alumni, family, friends and kids. At price. Keep an eye out for holiday specials and posters; school spirit outerwear; and AT&T pre- www.bkstore.com/upenn you will find a number extended hours as the season progresses. —T.B. paid phone cards. of the Bookstore’s best selling items. Just grab Museum Shop Let’s not forget the books, now. Truly a your selection and toss it in your shopping cart. Run to the December 5-22 surprise coupon mega-store, the Penn Bookstore is a picture- If you would like to order by phone, call (800) sale at the Museum Shops. Bring your red post- perfect definition of one-stop-shopping. With 237-8400 ext 210. —T.B. card and PENNCard for a chance to save from it’s massive in-store stock and two large levels Penn Book Center 15-75%. This year’s selection includes brightly of wall-to-wall books, spanning the equivalent An old favorite among the scholarly commu- colored wooden animal sculptures from Mexico. of one city block, the Bookstore may seem nity, the Penn Book Center, at 34th and Sansom, Dragons, crabs, horses, cats, dogs, donkeys, overwhelming, at first, for those of us who get offers the gift of personalized attention to its elephants, in blue, purple, red, and yellow de- shopping anxiety around the holidays. Never- holiday patrons. A seemingly smaller shop in the light the eyes and make great gifts. theless, the proficient signage demarcating sale shadow of the Penn Bookstore, the Penn Book Enamel miniature teapots and vases in vari- items and offering gift ideas and multiple, con- Center should not be confused with its titanic ous shapes and exciting colors are painted and veniently located information desks/cash regis- competitor; what it may lack in size, it more than numbered by Kelvin Chen ($24-$26). ters make the shopping quick and easy. makes up for in attention to detail. The staff is A collection of Venetian glass necklaces, For children, the Bookstore provides a won- extremely knowledgeable when it comes to their bracelets, and earrings in iridescent colors are a derful haven called Penn & Me: the Funderburg stock and adept at tailoring customer requests to must for the jewelry lovers on your list. Community Bookstore. Featured items include order. New to the store are three sections: Reli- There is a room full of African artwork. Soap- the Madeline collection, anything from books gion & Science, Globalization, and Ecological stone sculptures of animals and human forms in and audio read-along cassettes, to a plush Sustainability. In addition to their stock of course pale mauves and beiges, deep blues and black. Madeline toy with a backpack ($34.95). Rugrats, books, fiction and non-fiction works in various Silk scarves and ties inspired by ancient Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends, Disney’s 102 Dal- genres and fields of study, the Penn Book Center Roman designs and Batik-style vests, coast, and matians, Harry Potter and Dr. Seuss paraphernalia has a special section reserved for new Penn jackets and one-of-a-kind embroidered jackets are also well represented. author releases downstairs, as well as an entire from India. Walking back on the first level, shoppers will collection of works by Penn authors on their Books, holiday cards, Egyptian jewelry, board come upon items from the University of Penn- upstairs level. New to the Penn Book Center are games, tee shirts, mugs, limited edition blown sylvania Collection. Classy and school spirited exquisite, blown glass art objects in varied sizes glass, Polonaise Christmas ornaments, distinc- gifts from this collection can get pretty pricey, ($80; $55; $36). tive mouse pads, wrapping paper and more will but prepackaged gifts—such as decorated Penn Sale tables throughout the store encourage be part of the Coupon Sale. —M.A.M. beer mugs containing Penn chocolates ($7 to shoppers to browse and the window display on Pyramid Shop $22)—or charming teddy bears bearing a knit the Sansom Street side of the store features Penn sweater and a Santa hat or yarmulke ($20 For the kids on your list the Pyramid Shop affordable gifts of interest such as TheBeatles offers a nice change of pace from the Nintendo to $50) can bring a smile to the face of even the Anthology ($45), The New Yorker Cartoon Col- Grinchiest officemate. Some other gift items are and pooh chi dogs on their lists. With a great lection ($30) and Jewish Art Masterpieces selection of books from around the world, and a wide assortment of picture frames, framed and ($12.95). Store hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 unframed prints and calendars that feature ev- games and toys you’re not likely to find else- p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shoppers are ad- where—take the walk. The Make A Mummy erything from fine art to cartoons to sports to vised to place any special orders in advance as animals ($9.95-$11.95). discovery kit shows what a tomb looks like and the holidays approach; orders can take anywhere provides a model and wrap to wrap your own Upstairs, shoppers will be relieved to find the from three days to a week. —T.B. Penn Café, where they can take a break from mummy. There is also the wildlife toy and book their holiday purchasing pursuits, though even House of Our Own Bookstore collection of animals including polar bears, ti- the Penn Café has an entire Godiva chocolate For the anti-shopping shopper, weary of the gers, pandas, kangaroos, elephants, gorilla and gift center as well as coffees and coffee-related overbearing commercialism of the holiday sea- more ($9.95 and up). Give Roman coins ($3.75) items for the holidays. Predominantly contain- son, there’s no place like House of Our Own— or great stocking stuffers of tattoos, Egyptian ing textbooks and housewares, the upper level a book shop housed in an old Victorian home on jewelry, flowers and stickers and transfers ($1). also has a music department on the end opposite Spruce Street—between 39th and 40th Streets. They have a great selection of handmade Christ- the Café. Complete with listening booths, the Open Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Fri.- mas ornaments from around the world ($2-$32). music department has special holiday themed Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., this reader sanctuary pro- An ancient Mesopotamian school tablet, CDs on sale ($6.99) as well as portable CD vides an eclectic mix of literature from all over Sumerian pictograph tablet, and ancient Egyp- players and walkmen, CD cases and racks, and the world and nearly every area of interest imag- tian heart scrabs sell for $9.95 and come with select box sets. Though the Bookstore’s CD inable. The peaceful, reflective setting is en- descriptive information. shop sells music from a wide range of genres, hanced this time of year with antique Victorian Scratch and Save: The Museum has contin- including pop, classical, jazz, new age and world ornaments hung beneath the lead and glass front ued the tradition of the “surprise discount “ for music, it is also the only place to purchase CDs window; the green pine garlands adorning the shoppers at both the Museum and Pyramid Shops. of your favorite Penn singing and instrumental upstairs wrought iron balcony; and the smells A card has been mailed to all faculty, staff and groups. Penn authors’ books, as well as books from the coffee and holiday refreshments. Not students valid today through December 22, to about Penn and Penn Press books (see page 4), only does House of Our Own alleviate the chaos present upon purchase. As the cashier scratches are prominently displayed in the center of the caused by the hectic holiday rush, but it also is a off the patch on the card it reveals a discount of upper level, making it easy to share the heart of good place to find non-mainstream books and 15% to 75%. Shop on line at www.upenn.edu/ museum/PublicServices/shops.html. —M.A.M. ALMANAC SUPPLEMENT December 5, 2000 I Black Cat Computer Connection a large and diverse collection of used CDs for A trip to the Black Cat gift No time like the present to start the little one much less (around $7 or $9) which are well shop is a trip around the world, on computers. Jumpstart Baby ($35) is perfect worth perusing. Shoppers even have the option a truly global experience with for the 9-24 month-old who can’t wait to get to sell their old CDs, should the ol’ holiday products from practically every their little hands on a computer. With CD and budget need a little extra padding. Gift certifi- part of the national and interna- large mouse, babies can learn about shapes, cates are available, if you aren’t sure what to tional community. The quaint shop on music, color, and animals. For the older buy, but if you need any help, the owner, Jim, is Sansom Street now has a counterpart on kids on your list there is the Dr. Seuss, Blues Clues friendly and very knowledgeable. Special or- the web (www.blackcatshop.com)—both offer and Dinosaur Hunter Deluxe software ($19.99). ders for those hard-to-find CDs, like imports, are an eclectic assortment of products made from For the really big kids on your list the Mac not an obstacle, either, and can be ready for recycled materials and handmade items from a Cube looks good on any computer table ($2,249). pickup in as soon as 24 hours. variety of cultures. But the must-have for that student is the Palm —T.B. From handmade colorful Armenian mittens Pilot. They are available ($149-$439) as are all Bike Line and apple-scented candles ($5) to a mirror in a the accessories for your computers and lots and This store stocks plenty of bike accessories wooden frame from Zanzibar ($65) there is also lots of software. that would make great gifts. If someone you a range of prices as well as country of origin. The They have a website www.upenn.edu/ccx. know bikes all seasons, Pearl Izumi gloves will Brazilian Rain Forest hand puppets are adorable By the way, they have price categories on the keep their hands warm this winter ($39-45). ($10) critters: jaguar, bat and squirrel. A com- website to make shopping easier. —M.A.M. These also work well as cross-country skiing pany in Oregon has turned bike chains into gloves. Warm riding jackets made from reflec- earrings and bracelets. Meanwhile, another com- Camera Shop Inc. tive materials are also available. Has the biker pany, Motherboard, uses reclaimed circuit boards From minimum to maximum this store has it complained to you about the hard saddle? Oasis to create clocks, notepads and clipboards. Think all for your photographic needs. Start a little one gel saddles designed by urologists will ensure a you’ve heard it all? Not until you see the purses off taking pictures with the Talking Big Bird comfortable ride. For those who park their bikes ($60) from Relan made from real billboards! If Camera ($14.99) or the Barbie 35 mm Camera in the city, better get the ultimate New York City you are old enough to remember the time when Kit for ($17.99). For the computer savvy there Lock by Kryptonite. Although this chunky chain such things didn’t exist, then you’ll want to read, are digital cameras from the Kodak i-Zone link lock costs $100, replacing a stolen bike will Do You Remember Technology: Geeks, Gadgets ($99.99) to the Olympus D-360L ($299) to Nikon cost much more. For the child biker in your & Gizmos and Do You Remember TV: The Book Coolpix 880 Zoom ($799). family, 12- and 16-inch bikes are just their size That Takes You Back ($10.95). For the gadget lover on your list there is the ($110 -$150). This holiday season, Bike Line The Black Cat even has a whimsical selec- Aiptek PenCam Trio. It is a digital camera, will be open on Sundays for last-minute shop- tion of clever bird houses. A mother-daughter camcorder and a web camera in one ($79.99). Of ping, and from December 8 to 10, the store will company in Pennsylvania makes rustproof vases, course, there are video cameras, film, picture take 10% off all clothing. Also, don’t miss the platters and candle plates that are hand-cast from frames and photo albums available. You can daily sale that is only available at the University recycled aluminum cans and auto parts. Hand- shop on line for these items and much more at City store location, featuring a different item crafted picture frames from Italy ($40) would www.ritzcamera.com. —M.A.M. everyday. If you like, browse the on-line catalog enhance any photograph. The sleek wooden at www.bikeline.com before you visit the store. letter openers from Kenya ($11) and the 12-inch Radio Shack —A.L. rules with names of Women Rulers, Native Other than the usual audio and video prod- American Rulers and Rulers of the World printed ucts that you expect at Radio Shack, it also Eastern Mountain Sports on the flip side would make special stocking carries items such as radio control cars ($14.99 You don’t have to be an extreme sports stuffers. The soft-soled moccasins for kids ($21) -$99.99) and internet accessories like web cam- aficionado to take advantage of the sales at will keep the little ones’ feet warm and colorful. eras. Want to get someone a cell phone this EMS. Now through December 10, expect to find Hemp socks ($13) and shoelaces ($4) are just a holiday? Radio Shack carries a comprehensive high quality outerwear such as Columbia, North pair of the many items made from hemp, includ- stock of cell phones, including Motorola, Face and EMS’s own line at sale prices, for ing paper and personal care products. Of course, Ericsson, Sprint, and Nokia. If you want to save instance, their most popular item, a men’s fleece the Black Cat carries a full line of White Dog a walk to 40th Street, you can also shop on-line jacket or pullover ($39.50). Another sale, on the cookbooks, aprons, mugs and more. at www.radioshack.com. —A.L. heels of their current one, runs from December They also have quite a selection of jewelry, Video Library 11-17, and knocks 20% off all insulated outer- some is made of sterling silverware. Their selec- You’ll find little surprises at the Video Li- wear as well as all hats, gloves, mittens and tion of scarves is spectacular and colorful. brary if you’re willing to walk that extra block to sweaters. For the serious nature enthusiast, the For a gift that looks like you went to the ends 41st and Locust. You can get videos of recent store offers equipment for a variety of activities, of the earth to get it, there’s nothing like a movies including X-Men and Chicken Run, or such as camping, hiking and rock-climbing. Some whirlwind trip to a shop that has cornered the you can go for the classics like The Wizard of Oz. of the items include backpacks, blankets, hiking market on the unusual and unexpected. —M.F.M. Ever wonder what movies are out on tape? Get boots, binoculars, cookware, and even snow- Saturn Club the latest Video Movie Guide 2001 ($8.99). Be ! In particular, EMS carries a wide selec- Nestled behind Black Cat and White Dog Café, sure to look at the overstock shelf that carries tion of Leatherman tools ($20-$80). along Moravian, is Saturn Club, which provides used videos for sale ($1 to $10.95). Here you can On a more playful note, the store also offers the expected services along with skin care, nail get Toy Story 2 or Girl, Interrupted ($9.95). If seasonal items such as a plush polar bear, moose polishes, hair care products, and hair accessories you know someone who will have fitness on or otter in a can ($10/ea.); youth and toddler such as bands and barrettes. Tempted to try a their New Year’s Resolutions list, get them Jane hats, too cute to bypass ($14.99); tattoo? They have temporary tattoos. For the holi- Fonda exercise videos or better yet, Cher Fitness National Parks Monopoly ($35); and high qual- days, they have gift sets, some have a picture frame, videos ($2.95) on the overstock shelf. If you ity stuffed animals ($25-$50). The best thing shampoo and conditioner ($15) while others in- can’t make up your mind as to what videos to about EMS is the store’s atmosphere: the service clude a candle instead of frame. Know someone buy, simply get a gift certificate. You can put is friendly, the staff is well informed, and there who has tension in their back? Hit the Spot massage any amount on a declining balance, and the is an abundance of informative pamphlets and tool ($18) is intended to relieve their stress. Gift recipient can use it for both rentals and pur- signs next to almost every display of merchan- certificates are available. The shop is open 10 a.m.- chases at the Library. —A.L. dise. As always, gift certificates are available in 7 p.m., Mon-Sat. —M.F.M. any amount. Spruce Street Records Shopping on-line at www.emsonline.com has Sprint As the only place left on campus entirely the added advantage of a “Holiday Gift Guide” A new store at 3401 Walnut, the Sprint Store devoted to music, Spruce Street Records is a detailing the 100 most popular presents EMS has cellphones for those of you who have until great place for shoppers who would rather buy has to offer. EMS on-line also has helpful sec- now resisted the urge. They carry a variety of their music in person and close to home than on- tions like “ideas for women,” “toys for the techie,” cellphones including Sprint, Motorola, Nokia, line or downtown. Open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.- and “great gear under $50.” Remember to order Qualcomm, Samsung, and Sanyo. There are 6:30 p.m. and Sun., noon-5 p.m., Spruce Street all your items before noon on December 18, for plans ranging from $29.99 for 1,000 minutes per carries a large selection of new CDs at regular guaranteed delivery by Christmas. —T. B. month to $84.99 for 2,000 minutes a month for prices ($12 to $16) as well as rare LPs and box the family. They also carry adapters, and covers. sets (prices vary). Unlike the Penn Bookstore’s Or visit www.sprintpcs.com. —M.A.M. music department, Spruce Street Records boasts II ALMANAC SUPPLEMENT December 5, 2000 Roses Florist other nations with a friend and give them a gift Inn at Penn Gift Shop This year, although Roses Florist has less certificate? Just inside the Sansom Street entrance to the space than before, there is still plenty to choose Or coffees by the pound ($10-12) or half- Inn at Penn is the Gift Shop which has an from. A variety of Christmas decorating plants pound ($5-6). Avril 50 also carries aromatic unexpected collection of Museum silk ties to including poinsettias ($3.99 and up), wreaths loose teas, from Earl Grey to passion fruit, complement virtually any man’s personality. ($10 and up), Christmas cactus and small deco- averaging $5 per half-pound, with some from There are so many to choose from: the Constitu- rated Christmas trees for those with little time Japan a bit higher ($12 per half pound). While tion, crossword puzzles, musical notes, and the ($7.99) are perfect. Irises, Asiatic lilies , roses, stuffing your stockings, remember chocolates Zodiac, just to name a few ($15.75 each or 3 for of course, and many more flowers round out a from Belgium, Holland, Germany, England and $40). Their Vincent VanGogh notepads, mugs great array for bouquets and arrangements. Switzerland (under $4). New this year is a popu- and balls with quotes would have the art lover on In addition to flowers there is an unusual lar British tea called “Fortnum & Mason”, as your list seeing stars. For the real Philadelphian candle gift, Kahl Candlepots, which are hand- well as chocolate favorites like the German there is the mug with Philadelphia: A View of made ($11.95 and up). There is an assortment of “Milka”, the French “Michel Cluizel” and the World ($8.99) and Philadelphia hats ($12.99). picture frames, cards, vases, and baskets. Roses “Valrhona”, and the Belgian “Côte d’Or”. The shop, which is now open 7 a.m.- 10 p.m., 7 carries a collection of Gund stuffed animals and Calendars and engagement books make days/week also doubles as the hotel’s Business small Winnie-the-Pooh characters that can adorn timely and sophisticated gifts, and Avril 50 has Center with a fax machine and copier available your packages ($9.99). them, as well as pretty paper to wrap it all up in. and a computer coming soon. — M.F.M. Want gifts delivered? There is a $3.50 charge Their elegant seasonal stationery ($12.95- Sheraton Gift Shop for campus, $6 in state, $8 in the United States $15.95) complete any holiday package. For those Sheraton’s Gift Shop has a variety of socking and $18 to deliver to Europe. If you want to send who would like to add exoticism to their gift- stuffers like mugs, key rings and magnets. The a Christmas arrangement, they start at $30. Men- giving this season, Avril 50 has imported hoo- angel dolls have their own names—Hope and tion seeing this information in Almanac and get kahs from the Middle East with its special style Faith—and personalities. If you want to give a free delivery on campus through the holidays. of tobacco in a tin. —T.B. little piece of Philadelphia, they have things to —M.A.M. Messages make anyone feel welcome such as collectible The Paper Garden The new kid on the block at Sansom Com- souvenir spoons and thimbles featuring the Lib- Formerly University of Cards, the shop has mon this year is Messages. Located on Walnut erty Bell. Even though it may be small, the shop relocated to 3402 Sansom Street and occupies Street—between Steve Madden and The Ivy has an assortment of practical gifts such a glow- two floors. One of the many fun things in the Grille—Messages is open seven days-a-week in-the-dark alarm clock, photo albums, picture store is a collection of pop-up Christmas cards, (Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.) frames and snowglobes. —S.R. ($5), for that person on you list who collects and offers all the answers to your gift-giving Penn Tower Gift Shop Christmas cards. They have a large collection of wishes. This spacious store is fully stocked with The Penn Tower Gift Shop has a great selec- stuffed animals , and carry Harry Potter journals just about anything holiday-related, from card tion of note cards. In the shape of stores—an ($8.99-$12.95) and stationery ($10.95). sets, wrapping paper and decorative gift bags to antique store, pet store, and tea shoppe—the In addition, they have academic weekly cal- tables, racks and shelves overflowing with Ha- note cards inside are shaped like items you endars ($9.99-$19.99), photo albums ($24-$30), nukkah, Christmas and other seasonal items. As would find in the store ($8.95). Magnetic note address books ($5.99 and up), candles, and sta- an added bonus, Messages is having a special pads in the shape of potted flowers (tulips, hy- tionery by the sheet (.15-.30), gift wrap, and promotion on seasonal boxed cards: buyone, get drangea, etc.) look great in any kitchen. They paper goods. Need candy, boxes of cards, stick- the second for half-price. also have collectible Room With a View wall ers, balloons? It’s all here in one shop.—M.A.M. In the center of the store, you’ll see a horse- scenes ($20-$40) that are a great gift for the -shaped register area, which doubles as a collector on your list. New this year, they carry Houston Hall Card Shop confectionery display case; it showcases delec- Gertrude Hawk candy and Sweet Shop Choco- Since Houston Hall’s reopening this year, table holiday treats such as holiday malt balls, lates. Oh, yes they do carry a great assortment of there is a new card shop at the west end of the speckled with green and red ($4.95/lb.) and flowers, poinsettias, and Norfolk pines ($5-$50). lower level. More spacious than the old one, it chocolate-dipped pretzels with covered in toffee There is a 10% off cash and carry on flowers if has much more than cards. The boxed Hanukkah crumbs ($11.95/lb). Oversized plush toys, mainly you are a Penn employee. —M.A.M. and Christmas cards are now on sale: buy one bears, ($30 to $75). And you can’t miss the box and get the second for 50% off. Looking for HUP Gift Shop largest collection of miniature Santa’s on cam- The HUP Gift Shop has men’s silk socks and Advent calendars or 2001 calendars? They have pus: made of resin, they average $50 and range some of both types including the official 2001 ties, stuffed animals including the singing Grinch from traditional Victorian likenesses to motor- ($19.99) and the snowman that sings and dances Millionaire calendar ($10.99) for the fan of that cycle Santa. Messages impresses with their ex- popular TV show. to Jingle Bells ($21.99). Cards, and a selection tensive Hanukkah display, featuring decorative of costume jewelry help the hurried shopper Want to spice up your life? They have an cake plates ($34) and hand-painted candy dishes assortment of aromatic spiced candles with de- complete their work. —M.A.M. in the shape of a dredle ($12). Collectibles of all CHOP Gift Shop lectable scents. Mugs, mugs and jumbo mugs shapes and varieties adorn the store, and the ($12.99) for those with a serious thirst. The shop The CHOP Gift Shop has some cute stocking abundance of interesting and cute decorative stuffers including puzzles, games and stuffed has an old-fashioned candy counter where you items ensure that shoppers may get away with can buy by the pound. Santas are plentiful here animals. They also carry a selection of angels for making all of their holiday purchases at Mes- decorating the house or office. —M.A.M. in many variations on the theme. sages without giving the same gift twice. —T.B. The stuffed animals are downright exotic: .University Jewelers frogs, ostriches and otters are among the menag- CVS University Jewelers has a large selection of erie. The Gund snowpeople ($26) are charming CVS on Walnut Street (and www.cvs.com) watches for your perennially late friend or rela- for kids of all ages. Speaking of snow, there are has lots of tasty treats—more flavors of candy tive, including Mavado, Seiko, Pulsar and Toso. Snow Buddies, a line of adorable collectibles, canes than ever before, popcorn tins which now For the jewelry lover on your list the selection of for the wintery weather. Need another stocking include not only popular popcorn but a 500- bracelets, necklaces and earrings glitters from stuffer? The miniature editions of books ($4.95) piece puzzle which matches the tin’s design sterling silver to gold to platinum and semi- are on dozens of topics. For those who cherish ($8.99), Hickory Farms gift sets including precious stones to emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, memories, the Keepsake box and photo album cheeses ($7.99), and boxed chocolates which are and pearls. sets ($18.99) provide a safe haven for treasures. pre-wrapped for that last-minute gift. CVS also Someone have writers block? Cross pens The shop is open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.- has a silly Sax-playin’ Santa which is sure to with the Penn seal may be just the thing. There 5 p.m. Sat.; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. —M.F.M. amuse ($19.99) a music-lover who can hum is also a large selection of men’s jewelry, clocks, along. A Currier & Ives stoneware set of sugar and picture frames. Ok, so you have a Avril 50 bowl, creamer, napkin holder and salt and pep- budget; they have gifts in price ranges To step inside Avril 50 is to experience the per shakers from the Museum of the City of New from $10 and up. They have free gift smells and tastes of other worlds as well as their York ($5.99) would bring back that feeling of wrap, engrave and have gift certifi- magazines without leaving campus. This Sansom the olden days. Want to make bath time fun for cates available along with Street tobacconist is one of the few shops in the the little ones on your list? Wash cloths named friendly service. Hours are city that carries the world’s most authoritative Harry the Horse, Dusty the Dog, Connie the Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5 magazines for the graphic artist, photographer, Cow and Betty the Bunny ($3.99) will add some p.m. and Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. techie or designer. Why not share the news of character to tub time. — M.F.M. —M.A.M. III ALMANAC December 5, 2000 ma jolie fleece) give loved ones a warm feeling inside But if you’re having trouble picking out a Even if you think you won’t buy here, go in and out this winter. present for your favorite shoe maniac in your and take a look. Scarves, silk, and wool in colors Being a part of a big chain lets The Gap work life, gift certificates are available in any amount. that will warm on the coldest night. Knit hats that to your advantage providing gift certificate op- Although the store is open 7 days-a-week (Mon.- just snuggle around your ears ($20), and sweat- tions for any amount, which may be redeemable Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun., noon-6 p.m.) ers big and loose and bright and tight-priced at any Gap, Gap Kids, Baby Gap or Gap Outlet. “moonlight madness” sales (where the store from practical to not are a delight to the eyes. For Quick, easy and convenient shopping seems to stays open later than usual) may be in the wind the party season it’s velvet, velvet, velvet. Soft be the motto: all of their staff have undergone later on this month so keep checking in with the and clingy, the selection of dresses and jackets special “holiday training” to accommodate the store for details. for the holidays is great. shopper on-the-go. Whether you frequent the Or, shop on-line at www.stevemadden.com, Of course the jewelry is the perfect accessory store or are a relative newcomer, expect to go where each shoe in stock has its own name and to the outfits. Beads in all colors, light and dark into The Gap and see signs labeled “Here’s the personality; there are even suggestions on how necklaces and bracelets are great fun to wear. gift” during this time of the year—it doesn’t get to wear any given shoe and what outfit would For the very little ones on your list why not any easier than that. From prepackaged bath and suit it best! —T.B. start them out in style? ma jolie has a small but body sets to comfort moccasins, The Gap is full Grand Shoes fun collection of one piece outfits for newborns of gift ideas for the clueless. to about two years. The Jameez in a Jar is great, This little shoe shop on Spruce carries mostly The Gap merchandise is mostly casual and dress shoes for men and women. From conserva- 100% cotton pajamas in a plastic jar ($26.88). sporty, but there are some elegant gift sets that For the collector of retro there is the Felix The tive pumps to funky faux-fur boots and soft seem tailor made for “Secret Santa” or walking shoes to sandals, Grand Shoes has it all. Cat Snack Box ($18). Also a nice collection of “Pollyanna” purposes. “GapScents” return this wooden puzzles. Gift certificates are available. You can also get some nice leather bags here to season with “dream” (a unisex scent), and “Blue go with your shoes. The store will have a 20% off They too have a website www.majolie.com if No. 655” for him and her. GapScents come in you want to shop on-line. —M.A.M. holiday sale, so be sure to drop by for some gift sets ($2-$35), including candles, fragrant bargains. —A.L. bath beads, terry wash mitts and bars of glycerin Urban Outfitters soap. With special in-store only promotions, Natural Shoe Store OPEN 24 HOURS is plastered all over the shoppers can pick and choose from the many lip Not only does Natural Shoe Store carry name glassy facade of Sansom Common's own Urban shines and fragrances to create their own gift. brands like Nine West, , Steve Madden, Outfitters, providing a sigh of relief to last- Gap’s website, www.gap.com, not only has and Dr. Martens, just about every shoe in the minute shoppers of all ages. Upon closer inspec- outfit ideas (too numerous to count), but they store is on sale. Does someone you know need a tion, however, passersby will realize that the have provided web surfers with their entire win- good pair of walking shoes? Get some sign refers not to the store itself, but to the ter print ad campaign; so if you saw something Birkenstock sandals or Danskin clogs. Saucony newest addition in the ever-changing Urban in a magazine or on a billboard, ordering the are good choices for the young hipsters Outfitters repertoire—their website— items from that very ad is merely a click away. in your family, ($36.95-$42.95). For the athletic www.urbn.com. Not to fear, late-shoppers, the Though they don’t have a campus shop, GapKids ones, Nike Air sneakers are as low as $59.99. In store itself is one of the few at Penn which stays and BabyGap are both on-line at www.gapkids.com case it snows more this winter than the last one, open late (Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.- and www.babygap.com. —T.B. get some warm Timberland boots ($68.95 to Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.). Steve and Barry’s $108). —A.L. Besides their presence on the web and their Steve and Barry’s not only has a complete elaborate window installations amongst the shops stock of Penn clothing and paraphernalia, it also Douglas Parfumerie at Sansom Common, there is no indication else- has the best deals. Get a longsleeve t-shirt and If you have to do any holiday shopping some- where of what the store has to offer. So, in get three other items (t-shirts, boxers, or hats) one on your list will want something from here. keeping with the air of mystery surrounding this free. Or get two pairs of shorts for the price of Bubble bath skin toner, baths salts, holiday soaps, Sansom Common staple, all I can tell holiday one. There are other bargains on sweatshirts and candles, boxed sets for men and women of shoppers is what they may go and see for them- windbreakers. Not into clothing? Steve and fragrances and skin products it’s here. No walk- selves. The look this season at Urban Outfitters Barry’s also carries stuffed animals wearing ing through department stores being sprayed appears to be young and hip, with a bit of rock ’n’ Penn shirts or ties, keychains, mugs and glasses, with every scent imaginable. Go in, browse and roll thrown in for good measure. wallets, and stickers, all with Penn logos on buy. All the well known manufactures including With their clever floor displays, Urban Out- them. —A.L. Clinque, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Elizabeth fitters has really made it easy for its shoppers to Arden, Gucci, Shiseido, Origins, Hard Candy, keep their gift ideas fresh and diverse. Walk Steve Madden Cliarns, and Ahava have value packs. through and see for yourself, or shop on-line at The Steve Madden store has certainly “held There are train cases, cosmetic brushes, um- www.urbn.com. The website offers diverse ideas its own” at Sansom Common as the only shoe brellas, purses, an eclectic collection of sponges for ensembles befitting men, women and the store on the east side of campus. Complimenting and body brushes. Douglas provides a 10% home, with gift certificates available in $25, its surrounding boutiques, this store is sure to discount to those with a PENNCard for pur- $50, $100, $150 and $500, to boot! —T.B. provide the finishing touches to any holiday chases of $25 or more and free shipping any- outfit or gift. There is literally something new at where in the U.S. The Gap Steve Madden every day, as one of their staff The paint can Pajama Party Kit for Six or the Bucking the traditional reds, greens, blues told me, they constantly replenish their stock Goddess Gathering Kit for Four ($37.50) add up and golds, The Gap has painted the winter holi- with the most popular sellers, or “classics” as to excitement. But, should four goddess be in day season in cool, yet vibrant pastels taking they call them, as well as the newest in one room at the same time? These could be the shoppers—young and old—by storm. On her fashion. The big thing this season (besides the start of a fun night. Douglas Parfumerie also has must-have list is the “chunky” turtleneck sweater beloved knee-high boot) seems to be a hybrid of a website, for those who want to shop way past ($48); the season’s essential chunky sweater in the sneaker or running shoe and the leather dress bedtime, www.douglascosmetics.com. —M.A.M. cozy wool with a great classic fit. Choose her shoe. Steve Madden has them in spades ($50 to favorite shade and add the matching chunky over $100). Most boots and shoes are on sale Modern Eye scarf, hat, or mittens to complete her look. The now, with prices averaging from $50 to $80. How about a gift for yourself while you’re “candy cane crew” ($48) is a striped lambswool Dress shoes ($59-$89); casual, basic versatile shopping for others? You’ve put it off long sweater that makes a great gift when paired with styles ($49-$99); and ankle to knee-high boots enough. Glasses that actually have the right matching striped accessories (hat, $16.50; scarf, ($79.99 and up). Steve Madden offers other non- prescription is a good idea. Modern Eye has a $22). The top holiday item for teens and the shoe items like fashionable and reasonably priced large selection of frames including Ray Ban, young-at-heart alike is The Gap’s luxe stretch handbags and backpacks. Select handbags in all Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Armani, velvet boot-cut jeans ($58) “because it’s your shapes and sizes have been marked down ($9.99) Vogue, Gucci, and Union Bay. How- favorite jean dressed up”—also available in satin and there are specials on certain outerwear items. ever if you want to really treat your- and glitter materials. For men, Gap offers a Fuzzy slippers make great gifts for virtually self take a look at their exclusive supersoft fleece pajama top ($26) paired with anyone and Steve Madden has them in pastels as lines like, l.a. Eyeworks, plaid pj pants ($29.50), perfect for lounging at well as leopard, dalmatian and zebra prints on Lunor, Freudenhaus, and home. Boxers are packaged in sets of 3 ($25) in sale ($25-$29). They even have a fuzzy slipper Lafont. —M.A.M. seasonal prints and prepackaged pajama sets for in the shape of a big bear claws in baby blue, both him ($48, in flannel) and her ($49.50, in lavender and pink ($39).

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