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1. State Fair…

Great store.  Especially at Halloween.  What a variety.    I have only been here for Halloween, but saw the switch from Halloween to Christmas decor.  I can tell you that the variety keeps on long...

2. Marlene's Boutique

their stuff and will guide you and advise you when you ask. No hovering here.  This is a small shop with two fitting rooms in a little strip mall. Nearby is a great bagel shop-"Bagel Box", an organic dry...

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1. Jersey Gardens Mall

Neighborhood: New Jersey/Elizabeth

cent hot dogs or get a cinnamon bun)  Disadvantages: - Food selection is pretty limited and there is nothing around this Mall (usually drive into Manhattan to get something decent in the evenings...

2. Goodwill Rescue…

donations and so the stock is loaded and other weeks there is not a wide selection.  Prices go down each week also depending on how long something has been in the showroom such as sofas. Good stuff...

3. State Fair…

and in a much wider selection (and often, at a lower price) than anyone else around. Forget Party City or any of the other chains...State Fair is the place to go for all your evil essentials...

4. Fabric Warehouse

this place is amazing. great prices, huge selection, and a friendly staff. it's pretty far away from... well... everything... but it's worth it. they also have a few other locations-- the best store...

5. Marlene's Boutique

for $15, a leather handbag for $10, a silk pashmina scarf for $10 too.  Her selection varies with the seasons.  Marlene and her staff are very friendly, courteous and helpful. Plus, they really know...

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