Thursday, November 29, 2012
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking all about electronics. It's the season of giving and chances are, you probably have some fancy technology to cross off your holiday shopping lists. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about Blue-ray players, iPads, smartphones and television sets, but we needed a little help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts: If you have a technology related questions, ask below in our comment section and one of our experts will answer! If you consider yourself a …
Friday, December 16, 2011
From your hard-to-shop-for father to your exercise-loving boyfriend, we've got suggestions for guys of all ages.
Thro's has classic menswear in stock that will have any man looking sharp. Pick up a red holiday sweater for $50 or invest in a pair of brown leather gloves for $45. A wool and acrylic flat cap made by Scala costs $38.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
We've got gifts appropriate for fashionable ladies ages 5 to 95.
St. Charles Patch has recommendations for ways to shop local for your holiday gifts, snacks and décor this year. Stay tuned for gift guides for your sensible dad and your book-loving siblings. Read our earlier post on where to find Christmas decorations or read our post for suggestions for food lovers. Local artists and vendors create the items at I Am What I Am. There you can pick up rings, earrings or necklaces made by Beqi Clothing. Handmade Family also sells theraputic neck wraps and eyemasks that can be warming or cooling. Lollitops has a unique gift for young women. These are hats that can be turned into purses in a flash. Prices for the purse/hats start at $29.99. Head to the Lococo House II to pick up a candle, tin of hand salve or…
Friday, December 2, 2011
These local businesses offer a selection of gifts perfect for people who enjoy cooking and eating.
St. Charles Patch has recommendations for ways to shop local for your holiday gifts, snacks and décor this year. Stay tuned for gift guides for your food loving friend, your fashion-forward mom, your sensible dad and your book-loving siblings. Read our earlier post on where to find Christmas decorations. Dorsey's Corner Store has a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as packaged cookies and sausages made in Missouri. Di Olivas has a wide array of olive oil, vinegar, salts and homemade pastas. Little Hills Resaurant and Winery has both Missouri-made wine as well as bottles of its salad dressing for $4.99. Grandma's Cookies is offering deals on cookies for the holidays. When you buy a holiday gift box for $6.99, a dozen cookies …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
St. Charles is filled with places to stock up on trimmings for the holidays.
St. Charles Patch has recommendations for ways to shop local for your holiday gifts, snacks and decor this year. Stay tuned for gift guides for your food loving friend, your fashion-forward mom, your sensible dad and your book-loving siblings. Nearly every shop on Main Street St. Charles has holiday décor for sale—even the coffee shops and restaurants. Stop by the Holiday House for ornaments in every shape imaginable along with statues and figurines. Main Street Marketplace is filled with holiday decorations from candles to quilts to stockings. Plan to stop here for stocking stuffers and for snack dip mixes. Memories in the Attic has everything from vintage table runners to Christmas dolls and quilts.
Kitty Scholten
8:53 am on Friday, December 7, 2012
Hi Laurie, The simplest solution would be to make an appointment at your local Apple Store. Their technical support is called the "Genius Bar" and appointments are free. If there is a repair that needs to be made, they quote it in advance. Just remember that you do need an appointment in advance. Walk-ins usually have to wait a while. more ›