‘Tis the season for shopping trips andpresents under the tree.

And if you’re planning to spend more thisyear on gifts, you’re not alone. This holidayseason is expected to be one of the biggest yetfor gift spending – with shoppers expected tospend more this holiday shopping seasonthan ever. Brand name apparel and acces-sories will once again serve as the most-wanted on holiday lists, which means holi-day budgets may easily get blown.

That’s why The Philadelphia PremiumOutlets located in Pottstown, PA, is a must-visit for all your gift-giving needs. The centeroffers more than 150 brand name anddesigner outlet stores including covetedbrands like Michael Kors, The North Face,Kate Spade New york, Under Armour andUGG, at a savings of anywhere from 25 to 65percent. A win-win for getting exactly whatyour loved ones want this year, without youbreaking the bank.

“We attract shoppers from the GreaterPhiladelphia Area and beyond who are dis-cerning about quality, loyal to the brandsthey like but also looking to save – especiallyduring the holidays,” said Kate JohnsonArea Director of Marketing and BusinessDevelopment at The Philadelphia PremiumOutlets. “Customers know they can visit ourcenter and not only find their favorite namebrands but enjoy incredible savings.”

To get the most out of your shopping trips,the shopping experts at PhiladelphiaPremium Outlets have put together tips topack the most into each shopping adventure.

1. Get an early start: Morning hours aregenerally the best time to shop, so get startedas early as possible. Also, try and schedule yourshopping trip for a weekday as the stores areless crowded and you’ll find a better parkingspot.

2. Stay in the know: Scope out a store ordestination before arriving, so you know exact-ly where to go. Visit the mall’s website — thatway you’ll be able to also see which stores haveadditional holiday promotions or sales that day.You can also sign up to become a PremiumOutlets VIP (at no charge) and receive a SavingsPassport, a compelling discount book amenitythat features 100 additional retailer offers. Thisyear, the Outlets is taking its Savings Passportdigital, so shoppers can enjoy extra savings withjust a touch of a button on their smartphones.

3. Be safe: Always be aware of your sur-roundings and your personal belongings whenout and about. Place all valuables inside yourtrunk so they are out of sight. Park in a lightedarea at night and contact mall security if youneed any assistance.

4. Dress for comfort: Shopping till youdrop means a lot of walking, so wear appropri-ate shoes and comfortable clothes — you’ll bethankful at the end of the day.

5. Remember to have fun: Shopping forloved ones can be a very enjoyable experienceif you set your mind to it. Try making it a day foryou and your bestie to catch up while shop-ping. Many destination shopping centers likePhiladelphia Premium Outlets hold specialevents through the holiday season. Let that hol-iday cheer sink in and put you in a holly jollymood.

Gracie Skiadas, chef & proprietress, since1988 opening, felt our area was long overduefor a place outside a major city for a more‘inspired’ experience of dining out together.A bit of dining decadence closer to home.

Artful Dining, creative recipes from herkitchen with fresh natural organic ingredi-ents. With Chef Andrew Madden joining theteam four years ago, we add a fresh new cre-ativity to our inspired menu.

Being tucked away in historical Pine Forgeadds an air of mystery to the venue, a peace-ful European slant. The interior artfully cre-ated with ‘whimsy’ to induce comfort and asense of fun and relaxation. Outdoor patioavailable for dining, cocktails, & in coldermonths you’ll cozy up to one of our threefireplaces.

Holidays are especially magical insideand out @ Gracie’s, as each room takes on its

own festive sparkle to bring that special ‘spir-it’ to your dining experience. We extend ourhours to meet your Holiday catering & din-ing requests for luncheon, dinner, or brunch,@ the restaurant or at your home or office.

One rule makes this a restaurant with spe-cial intentions. Kind service to others withquality, consistency, and a ‘wild’ imagination!Wednesday nights brings Blue Plate specialto the table, Thursdays offer a “Date Night”special for a shared romantic dinner for two,Friday brings blues and jazz to our bar, andSaturdays dining by the fire for those specialoccasions.

If you haven’t yet visited this extraordi-nary place, you owe it to yourself to “KickBack, Relax, & Enjoy!” Gracie’s 21st CenturyCafé is located at 1534 Manatawny Drive,Pine Forge, PA. Phone: 610.323.4004. OpenWednesday – Saturday 5:30 to 11:00.

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The Twin Turrets Inn Bed and Breakfast,located at 11 East Philadelphia Avenue inBoyertown, is owned and operated by four-term Boyertown Mayor Marianne Deeryand her husband Frank, President ofBoyertown’s Borough Council.

There is a lot to do in Boyertown. “AllAboard” The Little Red Caboose for anexciting excursion on the ColebrookdaleSecret Valley Railroad. Or you can catch abaseball game at the famous Bear Stadium.Our park hosts a rambling walking trail,Frisbee golf and a playground for all chil-dren. Boyertown is rich in history so a visitto Boyertown’s Museum of HistoricVehicles and Boyertown’s Historical societyis a must. Boyertown’s century old StateTheater provides live entertainment.

“Bear Fever” is contagious and it beginswith historic “Townie Bear” and “Bubbles”

located at the entrance to Twin Turrets. Thereare many other bears as you enjoy your walkalong Boyertown’s tree-lined streets and seeour beautiful architecture, unique shops,restaurants, bakeries and even a microbrew-ery. Our artistic community is awesome andTaylor Backes Glassblowing Studio is univer-sally recognized.

With so much to do you should reallyspend an evening or two at The TwinTurrets Inn; you will be glad you did. All ofthe rooms are tastefully appointed,bathrobes provided for your private bath.All guests will enjoy a fully cooked break-fast, which is served at your convenience.Complimentary usage of a secured wirelessnetwork is available.

For additional information, please call610.367.4513 and visit www.TwinTurrets.com.

Spring Hollow Golf Club is a challeng-ing, 18-hole Public Golf Course with a full-service restaurant and banquet facilities.Open Seven Days a week for Golf, pleasecall ahead for Tee Times.

The Grille is the full-service restaurant atSpring Hollow, which is also open to thepublic. With its comfortable and friendlysetting, it is a great place to meet friendsafter work for cocktails, or have a relaxingsit-down dinner with the family. Whateveryour reason, you’ll be sure to leave with asmile! The Grille is open for Lunch andDinner Wednesday through Sunday.

The Banquet facilities at Spring Hollowcan be used for Weddings, Business meet-ings, Golf Outings and many other types offunctions. We offer diverse menu selectionsto suit your needs and we can assist youwith any catering needs you may have.

Spring Hollow Golf Club is truly a hid-den treasure of the Tri-County Area. Sincethe Holidays are upon us, stop in to buy aGift Card for that special someone.

Spring Hollow Golf Club is located at3350 Schuylkill Road, (Route 724),Spring City, PA 19475; 610.948.5566;www.springhollowgolf.com.

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By Debbie Werner, Owner;Reflections Hair Designs

December 31st is approach-ing with the speed of a shoot-ing star, signaling the end ofanother year and the begin-ning of a new one. This is the

time of the year that causes us to step back andreflect on where we were, where we are, andwhere we want to be, and to decide on what weneed to change to help accomplish new goals.

These resolutions that we promise to domostly center on our physical appearance.Somehow, this outward physical change givesus a greater confidence to move forward. Agood illustration of this is in the movie “NowVoyager.” The main character, Charlotte Vail,is drab and lacks confidence. Her characterundergoes a transformation, mentally andphysically. The physical change in her appear-ance helps her to become more confident.

Physical changes give us a sense of controlover our lives, so as you enter the New year,take the plunge. Change your color or hair-style. This also applies to men. A new or cur-rent haircut can change your image. Playwith color, like glossing treatments that add

shine and a whisper of translucent color, or bebolder and add a sprinkling of lighter pieces.

For women, winter is the time to add rich-er, deeper tones like mahogany, plum orchocolate brown to your color. With yourmake up, remember that your tan has fadedso lighten your foundation. Moisturize andapply primer before the foundation to assureflawless coverage. Use a bronzer to contouryour cheekbone, and place a soft pink orpeach above the bronzer to highlight.Eyebrows are still a focus, so consider reshap-ing and enhancing to create a beautiful framearound the eye.

Speaking of eyebrows…. Men, keep themtrimmed for a well-groomed look. If you are aproud owner of a uni-brow try having the cen-ter above the nose waxed. you will be amazedat how that will alter your appearance.

As you look forward in 2018, decide whatsimple physical adjustments will help tobuild your confidence and create an awe-some first, second and third impression. youonly have seven seconds.

For additional information, please callDebbie Werner at 610.323.2030 or email:reflectionsh@verizon.net.

Consider a New Look for the New year

The Pottstown Dance Theatre RepertoryEnsemble will be doing a full version of the fami-ly classic “The Nutcracker” at the Hill SchoolCenter for the Arts on Saturday December 2 at7pm as well as Sunday December 3 at 3pm.Under the direction of Michelle Jones Wurtz, theperformance will include the party scene withyoung dancers showing off their strong ballettechnique, “Waltz of the Snowflakes”, the beloved“Waltz of the Flowers”, and the other works withnew lighting design, a brand new snow- scenebackdrop, and other amazing stage effects.

A FavoriteChristmas Classic

Adult tickets are $20 in advance ($23 at thebox office upon arrival), and $15 for studentsand seniors in advance ($18 at the box officeupon arrival). They are available at PottstownDance Theatre, by calling 610.323.2569, oronline at www.pottstowdance.com. Forinformation on group rates please call theTheatre at 610.323.2569.

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