BEST BUYS

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Corona del Mar resident Barbara Wallace sells the perfect plant, a

Forever Green preserved cypress and juniper. Wallace says they’re an

ideal post-holiday plant. Once you take down all of the holiday

decorations, the house can look a little bare. Wallace sells these

beautiful, permanent, no-water-required plants at 30% off the retail

price. They can be custom ordered, and usually come about a week or two

after they’re ordered. They come in a wide variety of topiary and bonsai

shapes in various pots and styles. For more information please call

Barbara Wallace at (949) 640-7843.

An end of season sale is happening at the Ermenegildo Zegna boutique at

South Coast Plaza. Italian men’s clothing is reduced up to 40% off on

selected merchandise from the fall/winter collection. Call (714) 444-1534

for more information.

Holiday cooking and entertaining is much easier with Trader Joe’s. There

are so many gourmet specials ideal for Christmas and New Year’s that help

take the hassle out of cooking, not to mention a huge selection of wines,

select fresh produce, breads, flowers, and pre-made sauces dips, and

meals. A few examples are: a traditional Panettone (a sweet butter cake)

from Italy for $5.29, fresh whole berry cranberry sauce for $1.99, spiral

sliced honey ham for $3.29 a pound, Grant’s blended Scotch Whiskey, one

liter $9.99, pfeffernuesse $2.99 a tub, one-pound smoked salmon $11.99,

and Chevalier Brie or Camembert at $3.99 a pound, and a classic cracker

assortment for $2.29. Trader Joe’s is at 640 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

Call (949) 642-5134 for more information.

Little People & Me & Shoe Story is having a holiday sale on its entire

stock, reduced 20% through Friday. The store is filled with adorable

girls and boys clothing, and kids shoes. All sales are final. It’s at

1829 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. Call (949) 645-1355 for more

information.

The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County provides a calendar every year

with artwork done by patients with Alzheimer’s; the proceeds benefit the

association. This year it has expanded into an engagement calendar for

the year 2000. More than a calendar, it is a resource for families and

friends who want to learn more about caring for and caring about a loved

one with Alzheimer’s. “The 54 paintings by Alzheimer patients are

reminders about the person alive inside who remains and is often ignored

by those around them,” says Linda Scheck, executive director of the

association. “The paintings are their voice. They tell of emotions or

past memories or hopes or love. The calendar is a resource, as well. I

call your attention to the sections on Research and Diagnosis, Coping and

Caring and Choices and Contributors. They contain information for

everyone who is touched by someone with a dementia. The material is

presented in a positive and upbeat manner meant to educate and inform.”

The funds raised from the calendars are used to provide free services to

help families in our community. Those include visiting volunteers, help

line consultation, advocacy, support groups, education and counseling.

The calendars are $15, plus tax, and can be ordered by calling (800)

660-1993. They can be mailed anywhere in the country as a special gift to

someone who might benefit from the helpful information inside. A

personalized message can be enclosed from the sender. The calendars are

also available at Draper’s and Damon’s in Westcliff Plaza.

Teddy Bears & Tea Cups is the perfect store for teddy bear collectors to

find the perfect bear. There are also great buys on collectible dolls and

gifts. It’s on Balboa Island at 225 Marine Ave., and is open from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday.

Last-minute shoppers can always find great buys on sports equipment at

Sports Consignment, at 670 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa. The store carries all

kinds of previously used equipment including tennis rackets, boogie

boards, golf clubs, snorkeling gear, surfboards, baseball and soccer

equipment, and exercise equipment. If you’re looking to trade in

equipment, the store accepts trades in excellent condition. Call (949)

548-0660 for more information.

* BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. If you know of a good

buy, send a fax to (949) 646-4170 or write to Daily Pilot, Best Buys, 330

W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627.