No More Re-Gifting in 2010

After giving your loved ones the same ties, bubble bath and knit sweaters year after year it is time to break free of the cycle. This year avoid having your presents re-gifted by going to the BUST Magazine Craftacular on December 12th, 2010. Starting at 10AM, over 300 vendors will be offering one of a kind hand-made pieces from jewelry to body products. 

If you get hungry shopping vendor to vendor, stop by one of the many food trucks that will be there as well. Your favorite trucks including Frits 'n' Meats and the Treats Truck will be in attendance. To really take part in the holiday spirit, the admission is only $2 and the first 500 shoppers will win great swag bags filled with presents. 

Actress and author, Amy Sedaris, will also be in attendance to sign her new book and offer some comic relief at the all day event. Ensure you don't get coal this winter by bringing gently used coats for the on-site New York Cares coat drive and be entered into the BUST gift certificate raffle. Happy Holidays!

For more event information, visit the website here.

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Froggr Guide to TriBeCa

The neat little triangle that rests below Canal Street comes from humble beginnings. Once full of storage warehouses, the neighborhood has become a staple for the upscale New York lifestyle. The former industrial neighborhood has inherited the luxurious lifestyles of the Financial District and the artistic quaint of SoHo. The transformation over the last few decades into one of Manhattan' most expensive neighborhoods and celebrity hangout is increasingly well deserved. 

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Retro Is Not Always Better

Inside The Lamb's Club

From the Brooklyn expansion of 1960's inspired burger joint, Cheeburger Cheeburger, to the peanut butter rules all menu at Peanut Butter & Co., New Yorkers are fond of nostalgia and quirky food fare. One of the city's newest restaurant's is a reminder why some things are better alone. The Lamb's Club in Midtown West has it's up's and down's from less than wowing food choices to wavering service. 

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Chelsea & UWS Takeover During Boutique Week

Walls overflowing with jewelry at This 'n' That

New York is always first with fashion and this time is no different. Premiering October 24th through 31st is Boutique Week. With participating cities including New York, Boston and L.A., the event is not even finished and already has boutiques from Miami, Chicago and San Francisco signed up to join in the spring. Participating boutiques will have at least half of the store's stock at 25% off or more. Many stores have the entire stock discounted at more than 25% off. 

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One New (and zig-zagged) Reason To Love Hell's Kitchen

Sky high view of terraces at Clinton Park

Nestled on the edge of Hell's Kitchen next to Dewitt Clinton Park lies one of Midtown West's newest additions. Designed by TEN Arquitectos, Enrique Norton, the new rental development by Two Trees Management is set to open in 2012 and is zig-zagging its way into notoriety. The development known as Clinton Park will be a 30 story, 675 unit mixed use building which includes NYPD stable space and a standard setting Mercedes-Benz dealership. 

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Froggr Guide to Midtown West

Midtown skyscrapers set the tone aside Chelsea homes

Midtown as a whole is the most heavily used commercial district in the United States today and holds the title for one of the most diversely used pieces of real estate in the world. Midtown West has much to do with the areas immense success. The area is bounded by 6th to 12th Avenues and 34th to 59th Streets. This  25 block area alone holds Hell's Kitchen, the Theater District and much of Times Square and the Garment District. 

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Nothing Beats Free In FiDi!

While Union Square and Williamsburg seem to get all the best free events, this weekend is FiDi's time to shine. On Saturday, October 9th, Dance New Amsterdam will be hosting their annual Free Class Day! event. Starting at 9am you can register on a first come, first serve basis for one of the many classes throughout the day that run from 10am-7pm. 

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