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Don’t feel like battling shopping centers and strip malls? Here are a few places to shop locally where the lines move fast and the selections are plentiful.

Walgreens: Who knew that the store for medicine, vitamins and beauty items is a one-stop shopping place for everything from electronics (Wii consoles, games and accessories; cameras, camcorders and digital picture frames) to toys, crafts and board games.  And gift cards; they have a huge selection.

Barnes & Noble: At one time it was just books and coffee. Now? Board games, fancy bookends, scented pencils rolled from newsprint, make-up bags designed by artists in third world nations. … They’ve got a lot of oddball gifts that can’t be found anywhere else.

Bed, Bath & Beyond: Used to be THE go-to place for bedding, kitchen gadgets and plush towels. Now? There’s something for everyone, like an animated marine life lamp, or the as-seen-on-TV Fushigi magic gravity ball. They have funky clocks, fancy candles and silly wall art and throw rugs. You can probably do all your shopping in this store alone.

Morris County Walgreens

1470 US Hwy 46
Parsippany

600 Myrtle Ave
Boonton

184 Columbia Tpke
Florham Park

260 US Highway 46
Rockaway

203 South St
Morristown

261 Comly Rd
Lincoln Park

100 E Mcfarlan St
Dover

1131 US HIGHWAY 46
Ledgewood

Morris County area Barnes & Noble

Morris Plains

Ledgewood

Ledgewood Mall
375 Route 10 E
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
973-252-9300

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Need a gift for a woman in your life who’s hard to please? Or how about a gift for yourself?!

Head out to Whimsy Boutique, 58 Main St., Chester and get 40 percent off all apparel & 25 percent off all accessories until Dec. 24.

Store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursdays until 7 p.m. and  Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Whimsy is a designer boutique in the cutesy heart of Chester. Check out the latest from Three Dots (“The Hill’s” Lauren Conrad was sporting one of its tanks on summer covers of US Weekly and Glamour), Kensie (popular with Jessica Alba, Paris Hilton and Kate Moss), David Kahn (known for the best fitting jeans ever) and more.

Information: www.whimsynj.com or call 908-955-7135.

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From Nov. 1-24, the Mall at Short Hills will give a $20 gift card to anyone who purchases a $250 gift card in a single transaction at Guest Services.

The card is welcomed at every department store, specialty shop and restaurant that accepts American Express Cards (except for Verizon Wireless).

The card is packaged in a decorative gift box complete with a gift bag and The Mall at Short Hills’ signature tissue paper.

For more information see www.shopshorthills.com

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If you didn’t get a change to buy Halloween candy for trick-or-treaters, swing by Stop n’ Shop for a great deal through Oct. 28.

All varieties of Nestle snacked-sized bags of candy are just 2 for $4, including such favorites as Butterfingers, Baby Ruth and Nestle Crunch. You have to have a Stop n’ Shop savings card, which is free.

Area stores include:

245 Littleton Road
Morris Plains
973-683-0100

133 Main Street
Madison
973-593-8484

1506 State Route 23
Butler
973-492-2288

60 Sparta Avenue
Sparta
973-729-9746

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Everyone’s favorite holiday for candy and costumes is just a days away. If you don’t have a costume yet, head to RiteAid and get 50% off.

Halloween costumes, masks, makeup, wigs, accessories, novelties and decor (excludes fantasy maker Halloween makeup) are half off  until Oct. 23.

Must have RiteAid’s free Wellness card.

Morris County Rite Aids:

480 North Beverwyck Road
Lake Hiawatha

123 East Main Street Suite 16
Denville

235 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls

15 North Park Place
Morristown

213 South Street
Morristown

343 Mount Hope Ave Ste 507
Rockaway

350 North Main Street
Wharton

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Haagen-Dazs turns 50 Oct. 12  and the Rockaway Townsquare shop will celebrate by offering 50 percent off any treat in the store.

From a scoop of strawberry ice cream or a Dazzler,  to the brand’s signature desserts, everything is 50 percent off on Oct. 12 until the store closes at 10 p.m.

For more information call 973-366-3222.

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Cereal is expensive, but it’s fast and easy. And almost every household with kids relies on it for a quick meal during the morning rush.

Rite Aid of all places is having a great sale: 5 boxes for $10. Choices are Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Pops, Corn Flakes, Apple Jacks and Froot Loops.  And if you have a Rite Aid Wellness Card, you get a $2 credit.

Good deal if you – or your kids – eat these brands.

Morris County Rite Aids:

480 North Beverwyck Road
Lake Hiawatha

123 East Main Street Suite 16
Denville

235 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls

15 North Park Place
Morristown

213 South Street
Morristown

343 Mount Hope Ave Ste 507
Rockaway

350 North Main Street
Wharton

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If you’ve ever thought of getting hair extensions, now might be the time to experiment – and add a burst of color as well.

Donate $10 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, and Laboratory Hair Studio, 4 Dehart St., Morristown will give you a free pink hair extension as part of the Pink Hair for Hope campaign. No appointment is necessary.

The Laboratory Hair Studio team will also be on hand to add pink hair extensions at their booth at the annual Morristown Festival on the Green on Sunday, Oct. 3 from 12 to 5 p.m.

The service includes the application and removal of one SO.CAP.USA pink hair extension with 100% of the donations given to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

For more information call Silvio Bonvini, 973-493-7732 or e-mail sbonvini@comcast.net.

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Need an excuse to update your fall wardrobe? Here’s one: get 10 percent off your purchases at Whimsy Boutique, 58 Main St., Chester and the store will donate 10 percent to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The 10 percent event kicks off Sept. 30 with a a Think Pink Cocktail Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Aside discounts, drinks and snacks, there will be chances to win door prizes and everyone leaves with a Think Pink goody bag.

The discounts and donations continue through Oct. 10.

Whimsy is a designer boutique in the cutesy heart of Chester. Check out the latest from Three Dots (“The Hill’s” Lauren Conrad was sporting one of its tanks on this month’s cover of US Weekly and on the May cover of Glamour), Kensie (popular with Jessica Alba, Paris Hilton and Kate Moss) and more.

For store hours and more information see www.whimsynj.com or call 908-955-7135.

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Most people pop a vitamin everyday — or at least aspire to. And some even take them by the handfuls, hoping to combine C, Bs and minerals in just the order to maximize absorption.

Well, if you’re not married to a specific brand, now’s the time to stock up on your favorite — or most needed — supplements. Both RiteAid and Walgreens are offering NatureMade vitamins at buy one, get one free.

That’s a steal, considering the average bottle is around $8. Even the fizzy Immuni-C is a two-for. At $14.99 a box, and an 18-month shelf-life, that’s a steal.

Check out riteaid.com or walgreens.com for more information. Or stop by your local shop:

Morris County Rite Aids:

480 North Beverwyck Road
Lake Hiawatha

123 East Main Street Suite 16
Denville

235 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls

15 North Park Place
Morristown

213 South Street
Morristown

343 Mount Hope Ave Ste 507
Rockaway

350 North Main Street
Wharton

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Morris County Walgreens

1470 US Hwy 46
Parsippany

600 Myrtle Ave
Boonton

184 Columbia Tpke
Florham Park

260 US Highway 46
Rockaway

203 South St
Morristown

261 Comly Rd
Lincoln Park

100 E Mcfarlan St
Dover

1131 US HIGHWAY 46
Ledgewood

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