The first ever ‘Hudson Main Street Christmas Market‘ will be held on November 25th. It will be held in conjunction with the annual Hudson Festival of lights which is when the Christmas tree lights outside of our town hall are officially lit which is followed by  the ‘official’ switching on of all the Christmas lights in Hudson.

Clarence and Cripps, a store for all things British will have a table at the market from 3-9. Their our store will also be open that day from 10 – 7 and we will have lots of tasters such as Filo mince pies, chocolates and sweets at both locations.

At Clarence and Cripps you will find: Robertson’s mincemeat, Tate Lyle golden syrup, and in the freezer: 4 kinds of sausage, Melton mowbray pork pies, and their own steak and kidney pie. Favorite snacks are there too: Walker’s chips (steak & onion, prawn cocktail), Maynard’s wine gums, Galaxy minstrels, McVities digestives and some Marks & Spencer products. If you’re lucky you’ll be able to scoop up some real Devonshire double cream for your scones. Delivery is available, even to downtown.  www.clarenceandcripps.com

Location: Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main St, Hudson, J0P 1H0
Tel: 450-458-6699
Date: Nov 25
Time: 3 – 9

Those of you who could never afford to buy a dress from the famous Quebec designer Marie Saint Pierre, can now have an opportunity. Saint Pierre is working with Reitmans to put out a line in time for the holidays with price tags for us ordinary folks. Prices will be an amazing $85 in the regular sized dresses and $95 for the full-figured line. (Her normal prices for the designer line is ten times that).

Ten designs have been planned – six in regular, two in petite and two in full figure. They still have her signature details of rosettes, zippers, chains, etc. Fabrics are in mesh, taffeta, jersey, metallic gold lace.

Date of arrival: November 10th
Location: 34  Reitman stores in Quebec and Ontario
www.retimans.com

It’s hard to believe but tomorrow I’m having my first interview this year about Christmas shopping. This is the earliest I’ve ever been asked about it. However, if you look at the Sear’s flyer this week, you will see that Christmas trees are on sale for 50% off.

Sonali Karnick  will be interviewing me about where to buy gifts now.

– Is it better to shop earlier or later?
– What is warehouse shopping like?
– Where is the best place to buy toys for the holidays?
– Are there general gift stores?

Location: CBC Radio 88.5
Show:  All in a Week-End
Time: 8-9 am

It’s rare to get an opportunity to buy samples and overstock (many sizes) of shoes in names like: Badgley Mischka, Charles David, L.A.M.B.  footwear,  Betsey Johnson footwear, Blackstone, True Religion,  Energie, at bargain prices. This sale by MB Agencies is offering them up at 75% off.

Make sure to head to your ATM first because this is a cash only sale.

Location: 3863 boul. St-Laurent, suite 203
Tel: 514-281-8266
Dates and Times: Nov 7-11: 10-8,  Sat & Sun Nov 12 & 13: 10-5

Peter Anthony Holder, who many of you know from his decades as a broadcaster on CJAD and now seen on Global TV, has an online radio show called “The Stuph File”.  Along with my husband, Stan Posner we were interviewed by Peter about our “Drive I-95:Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia” guidebook.

The book is an easy-to-follow map/guide to the I-95 making the drive to Florida safe, interesting, and stress-free, including fun stories and 30-mile overviews of upcoming services, radar traps and radio stations

You can go online and listen to the show. Look for – Episode #0112. On that show you’ll find:

– Bart King is the author of Cute: A Guide To All Things Adorable.
–  Steven Paul Leiva is the author of Traveling In Space, a first contact novel told from the point of view of the aliens, published by Blüroof Press.
–  Sandra Phillips & Stan Posner, authors of Drive I-95, a book that covers all you need to know to travel down the eastern coast all the way to Florida.

The Stuph File Program now has over 200,000 listeners per week.  You can either listen or download it at the blog site Peter’s website or subscribe to it on iTunes.  Plus you can find it at www.CyberStationUSA.com, www.KDXradio.com, streaming on www.PCJMedia.com, over the air at World FM 88.2fm in New Zealand, Media Corp in Singapore and WSTJ, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and in the air on China Airlines in-flight entertainment system for long haul Dynasty flights.

Peter Anthony Holder
Host: The Stuph File Program

www.TheStuphFile.com
peter@TheStuphFile.com
http://peteranthonyholder.blogspot.com
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On Wednesday night, October 5th at 7 pm, I will be giving a talk (along with my husband, Stan Posner) about another book we write called, “Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia” which is a travel guide about how to drive South along the US East coast all the way to Florida. Here is a synopsis:

“Road trips are back and to help those who travel up and down the East coast, Drive I-95 is a new style of guidebook which combines colorful easy-to-follow pictorial maps and fun stories.

Look ahead exit by exit to see which motels (with toll-free numbers), gas stations, restaurants, campgrounds, 24-hour pharmacies, radio stations or radar traps are there.

This husband and wife share stories: history on I-95, museums, trivia, towns to explore or places to run with the kids and pets. These can be read for entertainment during the drive, and may entice motorists to stop, stretch their legs and discover someplace new.”

If you are planning a trip South this year, we can help you make the drive more fun.  I love to meet my smart shopping fans.  You must register to attend.

See you there.

Location: Roxboro Library,110 Rue Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec H8Y 1G8
corner: Boul. des Sources
Compulsory registration
Phone: 514 684-8247
Courriel: Isabelle.langevin@ville.montreal.qc.ca

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On Wednesday night, October 5th at 7 pm, I will be giving a talk (along with my husband, Stan Posner) about another book we write called, “Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia” which is a travel guide about how to drive South along the US East coast all the way to Florida. Here is a synopsis:

“Road trips are back and to help those who travel up and down the East coast, Drive I-95 is a new style of guidebook which combines colorful easy-to-follow pictorial maps and fun stories.

Look ahead exit by exit to see which motels (with toll-free numbers), gas stations, restaurants, campgrounds, 24-hour pharmacies, radio stations or radar traps are there.

This husband and wife share stories: history on I-95, museums, trivia, towns to explore or places to run with the kids and pets. These can be read for entertainment during the drive, and may entice motorists to stop, stretch their legs and discover someplace new.”

If you are planning a trip South this year, we can help you make the drive more fun.  I love to meet my smart shopping fans.  You must register to attend.

See you there.

Location: Roxboro Library,110 Rue Cartier, Roxboro, Quebec H8Y 1G8
corner: Boul. des Sources
Compulsory registration
Phone: 514 684-8247
Courriel: Isabelle.langevin@ville.montreal.qc.ca

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Levinoff is a big Montreal meat wholesaler, open since 1951 and with the 2nd generation at the helm, sells retail. Since they have their own slaughterhouse, there are no middleman charges.

When Le Biftheque’s butcher shop closed, Levinoff hired one of their butchers and his customers now come here. This week there’s a special on brisket  for $3.99 lb.

Ground beef is always available at low prices, as well as fresh chicken, pork, variety meats (heart, tongue, tripe, oxtail), deli meats and handmade Italian sausages. Freezer orders can be prepared at decent prices.

Their new upscale line and shop-at-home service is for certified AAA and prime cuts (T-bone, rib roast, NY cut strip steak, rib steak, brisket or tenderloin). Call in advance to order a smoked turkey and you can find pickled tongues or briskets here too. If you order $100 worth, there’s no delivery charge;  When you come in person, your order is carried to your car – great service.

8610 8th ave., Montreal Nord
corner: boul. Robert
Phone: 514-725-2405
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5:30, Thurs & Fri 9-7, Sat 8-5
www.levinoff.com

For those of you who want to shop local or green, Jeans Jeans Jeans, the hugely popular jeans emporium has some cool new lines in its huge airy new location. If you want local or “green” jeans go for  Second Co, Lois, Silver, and for Fair Trade they stock Fidelity. There’s even organic jeans.

For the rest of you in this huge outlet they just love to help you find a pair that fits and that you like. In sizes up to 62, they have all the premium denims in brand names you’ve come to know along with tops, jackets and even some for kids. If you need them, there are $10 and $25 racks. As a special service, they will hem or alter them on the spot for free. Parking is also free in the #5455 or 5255  underground lots.

Location: 5575 Casgrain
corner: St Viateur
Phone: 514-279-3303
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30-5, Thurs 9:30-9, Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9-4
www.jeansjeansjeans.ca

On Saturday Sept 10th, My husband and I will be on Radio Centre-Ville’s Centre-Ville Consumer show with Beta Wayne.

Tune to 102.3  between 12:30 p.m.  and 1 p.m. and you’ll hear about our experiences in Holland and Flanders, Belgium in May. It will be the full half hour of conversation between us.

www.radiocentreville.com