a few holiday ideas...

shop locally
city paper has an article on local shops
www.washingtoncitypaper.com

this weekend is SHOP AND STROLL in Silver Spring
I think it is a Crafty Bastards project
www.washingtoncitypaper.com

and one more thing
if you are buying a Christmas Tree... think about where you buy it
support a local charity
most local schools sell christmas tree
we buy our tree from the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
I feel it is more in the Christmas Spirit than looking for the prettiest most groomed tree
oh... the trees are wonderful!