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Hello Neighbor!
My family pokes fun at me because I won’t go shopping without searching for coupons. I make a point of telling them just how much I save each time I employ said coupons. And yet they still poke fun. I’m obsessed with never paying full price for clothing or shoes or pretty much anything but groceries. I don't clip grocery coupons, that’s way too tedious.

Here’s the thing. I’m not cheap I’m frugal. There’s a difference. I’ll spend money on quality items but I do my research and if I can find a coupon I’ll use it. I won't even enter a Bed, Bath & Beyond without multiple coupons. When I moved my daughter into her first apartment we drove about twenty minutes to the BB&B. As we were getting out of the car I looked for my coveted “20% off Total Purchase” coupon I had been saving for this specific shopping event. I couldn't find it and started freaking out. I made us drive all the way back to her apartment to find it. She thought I was crazy - and maybe I am just a little - but I saved about $120 on that particular haul.

You may not be the type to clip coupons or search for coupon codes while shopping online and I get it, you’re busy. But who doesn't like to save a few bucks? And now with technology, it’s a no-brainer! There are two super easy tools to help you save money from the comfort of your home computer, in your PJs, with a glass of wine. Sounds fun right? WikiBuy and Honey are must haves! These money saving extensions are available for many web browsers. If that’s gibberish to you, just click the links and follow the instructions. You can easily install them (basically a few clicks) and they work in the background while you’re shopping online. They find the best coupons and apply the discount codes to your cart. Easy peasy!

If I calculate all of the money I’ve saved my family over the past 21 years I could probably take us all to Hawaii for a few weeks, first class! 

Enjoy!
Regina

TINSEL TOWNS

Narberth Dickens Festival
Sunday, December 8th
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Narberth

There is entertainment and activities for all ages, including horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday crafts, carolers, period vendors and food, dancers, musicians, ballet performances, puppet shows, magicians, puppeteers, ice sculptors, a free Dickens-themed scavenger hunt for children, and much more
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West Chester Christmas Parade
December 6th
Jingle Elf Run – 6:30 PM
Parade – 7:15 PM
Holiday Village – 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

This annual tradition promises to provide a seasonal mix of traditional elements with a modern twist—local schools, businesses, volunteer fire companies, and other service organizations will join the many marching bands, floats, and antique vehicles that have cemented themselves as mainstays in the QVC West Chester Christmas Parade experience.
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SANTA SIGHTINGS

Santa Arrives by Train in Narberth
Sunday, December 15th
2:30 PM – caroling, cookies, and hot chocolate
Santa will arrive on the 3:11 PM train
Station Circle, Narberth

Greet Santa as he arrives by train into Narberth station. Enjoy free cookies, candy canes, caroling and hot chocolate.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive
December 7th
11:00 AM – Santa arrives in a horse-drawn carriage
11:15 AM–1:45 AM – Horse-drawn carriage rides around Suburban Square for guests
11:15 AM–4:00 PM – Photos with Santa, Roller Skating Candy Cane, Bill Kerwood, Craft Room
1:45 PM – Horse drawn carriage ends
4:00 PM – Santa Photos end
Suburban Square

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they visit Ardmore for one magical afternoon, a Suburban Square tradition for kids of all ages. Enjoy photos, crafts, music, horse-drawn carriage rides—and maybe even a little holiday shopping!
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Pancakes with Santa
December 14th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CREC
Havertown

Bring your family to the CREC for a delicious breakfast with Old St. Nick. You'll get a chance to sit on Santa's lap and tell him about your Christmas wishes. Registration required and limited.
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Santa Claus is Coming to Gladwyne
December 24th
Gladwyne

Before stopping by your homes and dropping off the goods, Santa will make an extra-special stop in Gladwyne on Christmas Eve to help volunteers deliver treats to local residents. 
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CELEBRATING HANUKKAH

Sensory Friendly Hanukkah Celebration
Sunday, December 22nd
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia

Enjoy a custom-designed self-guided sensory friendly experience. Experience a modified, sensory-friendly version of the Museum's Core exhibition and the special exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, featuring lowered sounds, a quiet area to use as a cool-down space, sensory friendly backpacks, and more
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Menorah Lighting
December 23rd
5:00 PM
Suburban Square, Ardmore

Menorah Lighting with the Chabad of the Main Line.
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Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Celebration
Friday, December 27th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Franklin Square
Philadelphia

Celebrate with games and free crafts for children celebrating the Festival of Lights and Kwanzaa.
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Being " __ " at Christmas
Wednesday, December 25th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Museum of American Jewish History 

101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
Snowy. Jewish. Happy. Caring. Buddhist. Generous. Family. Creative. Friendly. Sparkly. Fill in your own blank and come for this annual day of family fun. Live music from returning favorite, the Emmy-Award winning Alex and the Kaleidoscope.  Story time and crafts.  
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Hanukkah Celebration
December 28th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo

The fun begins in the Trail of the Jaguar where guests will make themed crafts. You will also have the chance to meet an education animal. Following crafts, watch the lighting the menorah on The Eagle Deck.
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SHOP LOCAL

Community Arts Center Handcrafted Holiday Sale
December 6th - 14th
Community Arts Center
414 Plush  Mill Road, Wallingford

With over 60 participating artists including 28 Potters Guild members, the Holiday Sale offers hundreds of original creations with vision and passion built into every piece.  
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Havertown Open Studio Tour
December 7th and 8th

See where the magic happens at 14 studio locations featuring 33 artists.
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Ardmore Winter Wonderland
December 6th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schauffele Plaza, Ardmore

This festive holiday experience will delight the most discerning shopper and diner with extended in-store shopping hours, an open-air marketplace, local restaurant favorites, in-store shopping and holiday events, live music, performances, kids’ activities, AND the Ardmore Holiday Express trolley to transport visitors throughout the town.
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RUN, RUN RUDOLPH

Jingle Bell Run
Saturday, December 14th
7:30 AM, registration opens
Marine Parade Park at The Navy Yard
4747 South Broad Street, Philadelphia 

Strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. 100% of your registration fee and fundraising go to a great cause!
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Rudolph Run
Saturday, December 14th
9:00 AM
4358 Main Street, Manayunk

Come for a fun 3-mile run along the Manayunk Canal. Holiday attire is encouraged – lights, reindeer antlers, red noses, sparkles, ugly Christmas sweaters, and whatever else you may have laying around.  To help spread some holiday cheer to those in need, we’ll be collecting canned goods and other necessities for North Light Community Center as donations/entry fee.
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Reindeer Romp 5k Fun Run/Walk/Pub Crawl
All proceeds benefit the Amercian Cancer Society
Saturday, December 14
3:00 PM for run; 3:05 PM for walk

Havertown
5K Fun Run & Pizza, Pub Crawl through Havertown
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT ON STAGE
 
Elf: The Musical
Through January 12th
The Media Theatre
104 E. State St., Media

Elf The Musical is a must-see holiday musical. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Through December 24th
Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley Rd., Rose Valley

Hedgerow’s production is a wonderfully moving production with music, ghosts, comedy, and heartfelt performances that will bring family and friends closer together.
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Firebird Festival
December 7th
4:00 P
M to 8:00 PM
Phoenixville
8:00 PM Burning at Veteran Field
192 Mowere Road
Shuttle buses from Veteran Field to downtown, for street performances and a pub crawl

The Firebird Festival is an annual celebration of the borough’s namesake – the Phoenix. The mission is to foster a collaboration of local artistic and creative talent, and to enhance the cultural life of Phoenixville. 
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HOLIDAY HELP
 
Main Line Health Support Groups: Times Vary
Depression support alliance group
- December 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Life after loss: grief support group and
Bereaved siblings support group

- December 12th, 17th
Bereaved parents support group
- December 17th
Bereavement support group for loss of loved ones
- December 17th, 18th
Survivors of suicide
- December 28th
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GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.  Find a group or event near you. 

griefshare.org

Compassionate Friends
An organization offering friendship, love and understanding to bereaved parents and their families. 
compassionatefriends.org

 Shop our Warehouse online only auction on December 4 for a great selection of furnishings, decoratives, fine art, and so much more. Then take a look at our huge collection of model trains & accessories, layouts, and more on December 6 at our Estate Discovery Auction, which also features an Audi A4 Estate auto with only 24K original miles!

Looking for that one-of-a-kind statement gift? Check out our December 10 Real Estate auction for an absolutely gorgeous 14+ acre artisan's retreat overlooking the Delaware River in Pipersville, PA.

Need last-minute gifts? Stay tuned for our December 13 discovery auction for lots of great ideas!

Gift giving made easy, Briggs Auction style.

610.566.3138
info@briggsauction.com
BriggsAuction.com
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for the ultimate Holiday experience on the Main Line!  Kids Crafts, Carriage Rides and MORE!

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Planning for your holiday parties? Add "Hire a Party Host Helper" to your to-do list and call us today!

partyhosthelper.com
(844)-30-PARTY

Checking without fees- now that’s good business. Visit First Resource Bank, Where Customer Satisfaction Comes FIRST! Now open in Wayne. 

First Resource Bank
Come in for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week from 7am-3pm!
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Gift Certificates, for every student on your list, are Now Available! ⁠Buy $100 or more and Receive a Hooded Sweatshirt. 

Receive 10% off Tuition – Our Biggest & Best Savings of the YEAR – for Villanova & Haverford programs, must register before 12/31/19
PLUS – MainLine Neighbors get an additional $50 off Tuition, with code "NEIGHBORS20" when they register. 
December 10
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Program
The Baldwin School
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr

Kicking off the 2019-20 speaker series, The Baldwin School is hosting alumna Katayoun M. Copeland '85, Delaware County District Attorney. Prior to being appointed by the Delaware County Board of Judges as the District Attorney in January 2018, Ms. Copeland served as a member of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for six years, assigned to its Narcotics and Organized Crime Section. Our Women on the Rise Speaker Series intends to show girls there are many different paths to explore by giving access to women who are harnessing their passions and forging new paths. This event is free and
open to public.
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Surviving the Holidays Seminar 
December 21st
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
Beulah Baptist Church
5001-21 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

Celebrating the holidays can be challenging when you are coping with the loss of a loved one. All are invited to the annual Surviving the Holidays Seminar. Whether you are going through grief yourself, or you want to learn how to support grieving family and friends, you will learn how to manage in the upcoming holiday season. Light Lunch will be served. 
FREE Admission, Free will offering will be collected. You can purchase a workbook on-site for $5.
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Photos with Santa
Saturdays & Sundays until December 22nd
Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sundays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Peddlers Village

Elves have transformed Giggleberry Fair into a Holiday Wonderland just in time for Santa’s arrival! Beat the crowds (and high prices!) at the mall and head over to Giggleberry Fair for your Photos with Santa set amongst garland and glitter!
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