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Holiday Hints To Help You Be Really Cool Grandparents (A senior’s guide to shopping South Street like a sophomore) by Anika Koruba
D
ear Grandparents, The holidays can be a very tough and stressful time, especially if you can’t figure out what to get your grandchildren. Yeah, gift cards are an easy way to please any teenager, but what about getting them something that they’ll forever remember as a gift from you? Now comes the second question: Where to go to find something cool that they’ll love and use? Well, I have the best
suggestions for you! South Street has a great variety of stores where you can buy some of the trendiest and unique pieces. While I was out on South Street, I went into some of the coolest stores and found items I would love to own for myself… and remember, “teenager” really starts at 11-years-old these days. Happy South Street shopping, Anika
Metalworks Gallery 315 South Street
The owner was very nice and trying on jewelry was fun. These earrings are cool, especially for a really
Nocturnal
Raxx Vintage
533 South Street
534-6 South Street
special holiday gift. Priced at $59.
Ethik 441 South Street
Every skater kid’s dream: a wall of sick* decks (the board before you put wheels on it), to choose from.
Everything here is unique because it’s all vintage! Any
You can get one readymade, or they’ll customize it
of the T-shirts are dope*. You might even grab one for
Very styled and cool beanies (a.k.a. knit hats) that will
right there in the store while you wait. Very funny and
yourself! Prices start at (approx.) $30.
make any kid want to dress warmly. Many cool colors
helpful staff. Prices start at $99.
* Slang for cool. Mostly heard in big cities. (Source:
to choose from and an awesome manager to help
* Slang for fabulous. (Source: Urbandictionary.com)
Urbandictionary.com)
you out. Prices start at $20.
Queen Village Quarterly Crier \\ winter 2020
