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Enhance Your Easter Celebration

When making your plans for Easter, there are some things that are a must-have – like eggs, decor, and candy. Whether you’re looking to stick to classic activities like an Easter egg hunt or looking to start new traditions, Annapolis Town Center is here to help.

Target

If you’re looking for tried and true Easter essentials, Target will be your first stop. They’ll have the eggs, the treats, the trinkets, and of course – the infamous chocolate bunny. You can even find all of the colorful egg dye and egg dying kits you require to fully bring you into the Easter spirit. 

Paper Source

Looking to be a little more hands-on? Paper Source has a wide range of different crafts, cards, and party decor to add a little personal touch to your holiday celebration! From kits to decorate your own Easter basket to specialty egg dying kits – your family will love this participatory creative approach. 

Muse Paintbar

If you’re looking for a new way to get the family to spend time together, Muse Paintbar has always been a fan favorite. You can find tons of take-home kits as you follow along with their tutorial videos. Or, join along to one of their many live streams, leaving you with beautiful new wall decor. 

Bin201

Adults can have fun too! Create the perfect Easter “egg” hunt for you and your friends with miniatures of rum, vodka, tequila, and more from Bin201. All about the refreshments, but not necessarily the hunt side of things? Bin201 will once again be featuring their Rose Bouquet boxes, which features 6 different bottles of hand-picked Rose wines. 

To learn more about Easter Sunday hours, read last week’s blog. And to stay up to date with all things ATC by following us on Instagram and Facebook. 

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Meals Made Easy at Annapolis Town Center

We all know that after a long day of work, planning dinner is the last thing you want to think about. Well, we are here to let you know that the restaurants at the Annapolis Town Center are here to help. From pre-planned meals to delivery, these establishments can help ease the stress of planning while also satisfying everybody at the table. 

Lunch Kits

PF Changs truly makes ordering on the fly as easy as it gets. Their Family Meals can satisfy families of all sizes. Order for 2, 4 or even 6. It all starts at only $13 per person! Or, if you’re just looking for something quick on your lunch break, take a look at any of their lunch bowls! The best part? You can order online and get contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, or takeout. 

Recipes

Target has made sure that planning dinners for the week doesn’t take up too much of your time. Check out the Groceries section of their website for a number of yummy ideas; from Pizza Nights to Target to Table, and a ton of seasonally-themed meal ideas.

Whole Foods has all the recipes for those looking to master the basics, the classics, or the I’ve-never-cooked-this-before-but-really-want-to meals. On their recipe page, you can find ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But, look a little further and you can find dishes for each season and ethnicity – plus vegan and keto options. Of course, we could list them all here, but we think you should go look for yourself. You never know what you’ll find! 

Happy Hour

From 2:00-5:00 pm (Mon. – Fri.), Cooper’s Hawk serves up some amazing Happy Hour specials that are too good to not try at least once. Of course, they have their wine, specialty drinks, and cocktails, but their appetizers and flatbreads are just as worthy of praise. 

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Organizational Tips for 2021

To most people, “Spring Cleaning” means out with the old, in with the new. But, does anyone really know where to start? Check out our list of the best three places at the Annapolis Town Center to start getting organized – whether it’s your house or schedule! 

Bed Bath and Beyond

Even if your children haven’t returned to college, they may still be treating their rooms like a dorm. Bed Bath and Beyond has long been known for its student department, and you can find more than just a shower caddy.  Shop all of their essential items to get you organized, like under-bed storage, shoe racks, and desk organizers to help give them that extra push. They’ll thank you later. 

Target

Obsessed with Pinterest? Make your boards and pins a reality with Target. Target has anything you might need for both office and home organization that is guaranteed to work with any home decor style. If you look carefully, you can find the perfect bins, storage, and desk storage options that’ll make tidying up just that much more satisfying. Combining style and utility, it might just become your new favorite piece! 

Paper Source

Organization isn’t all boxes and bins with labels. Sometimes it’s sitting down and taking the time to plan out your day, week, or even month. And, let’s be honest, nothing feels better than crossing something off your to-do list. Paper Source is constantly updating its inventory of calendars and planners for any type of task. If that still isn’t enough, you can create a custom planner to fit your needs. Stop into Paper Source to check one more thing off that list.

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Simple Ways To Make Your Home Cozier

The winter months mean more time spent at home. Cuddling under cozy blankets. The delicious aroma of crockpot meals filling the house. Endless movie nights (or days) on the couch with the ones you love. It is easy to embrace the slow down of life that the colder seasons bring about. Make sure your home is stocked and ready to provide you with all of the comforts you look forward to at the start of a new year. 

Cook All Day

They don’t call it “winter weight” for nothing. Good food and drinks are what make the cold season most enjoyable. Find the perfect ingredients for that next hearty meal at Whole Foods. They boast a wide variety of high-quality products with healthy nutrition in mind. Whether you are looking to cook a stew, bake a pie or throw together a nourishing casserole, Whole Foods will have just what you need to get it done. Be sure to pair that delicious dish with a fine wine or your favorite beverage from Bin201. Or, if you are feeling rather lazy one cold evening, the restaurants on the property have you covered with curbside pick-up. And, based on your location – maybe even delivery!

Home Accents Matter

There is nothing that soothes the soul more than scented candles and plush blankets. Grab a faux fur blanket or chunky knit throw from Arhaus and drape it over a deep sofa or perfectly manicured bed boasting all of the essential throw pillows. It will just scream cuddle time to any passerby. Bring the outside in with some textured pieces from Z Gallerie. Evergreen plants, birchwood, potpourri, and snowflake imagery can serve as the perfect complement to those snowy days outdoors. Looking to truly commit to the cozy theme? Check out Restoration Hardware for inspiration in their Ski House sourcebook. Find unique home pieces like sheepskin sofas, reclaimed rustic oak tables, and wool herringbone drapes.

Game Night

Board games will never get old. Perfect for families of all sizes, a game night during these locked in, chilly months encourages family bonding and a little competitive fun. Bed Bath and Beyond, as well as Target, boast plenty of options to choose from. Start with a crowd favorite like Monopoly, Go Fish or UNO. For those feeling a little nostalgic, you can even find Battleship and Sorry. Or, challenge these young Tik Tok kids to a game more their speed like Wii Just Dance. 

Stay Toasty Outdoors

Warmth and comfort don’t have to only be found inside your home. There are tons of ways to stay warm as you are surrounded by the winter-friendly conditions outside. Add one of the most desirable amenities to your home – a hot tub – with the help of Offenbachers Home Escapes. Their wide assortment of spas boasts a number of standard and deluxe features. Looking for something a little more manageable? Browse the fire tables at Ethan Allen. These durable and stylish pieces update any outdoor space while providing a feeling of warmth to you and your guests. Further, transform your outdoor space by adding an outdoor rug that emphasizes your space and reflects your style. Bassett Furniture uses the best in outdoor fabrics to “live outside yourself”. 

Be sure to follow the Town Center on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates on events, promotions, and happenings. 

 

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Holiday Cocktail Bar Must Haves

The holiday season has arrived, and that means spending time with friends and family over good food and even better cocktails. Mix up some special drinks to serve at a holiday party or for a nightcap in front of a cozy fire. With a few staple items, simple recipes, and that perfect glass, you can add a few more traditions to your holiday festivities. 

Holiday Cocktail Bars

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Stock up on a few stable items that will get you through the holidays. Stop by Bin 201 Wine Sellers to fill your cabinet with plenty of holiday cheer! For most seasonal recipes, you won’t regret having vanilla vodka, bourbon, gin and wine on hand. And luckily Target, Whole Foods and Bed Bath & Beyond carry all of the added mixers and ingredients to shake up your cocktail game.

Holiday Cocktails

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Recipes

Add a bit of sugar and spice to your cocktail menu this holiday season. Here’s a selection of simple, crowd-pleasing recipes that are guaranteed to get you in the spirit.

If you’re looking for some bar tools that are festive for the season, check out Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and Pier 1 for a wide selection of mixers, muddlers and glassware. For a bit more of an extravagant look, stores such as Anthropologie and Paper Source are the perfect one-stop shops for unique pieces to adorn your home bar.

Holiday Cocktails

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Shake it up this year with some specialty cocktails that are simple enough to make at home. Whether it’s ingredients, shaker or fun glassware, you can find everything that you’ll need in the Annapolis Towne Centre.

 

Blog written by Kristin Dyak.

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A Crafty Christmas

No Christmas gift stays closer to the recipient’s heart for years to come than one made by the giver’s hand.  Whether you are a clever or a clumsy crafter, a little help from the shops at Annapolis Towne Centre can enable you to make something memorable for a special friend, colleague, or family member or for the whole clan.  If your creative spirit leans more toward holiday décor or if it’s your child who is the craftsperson, the Towne Centre has that covered too.

Figuring out what to make is the first and biggest step in crafting gifts or décor, and several shops at ATC offer great ideas for projects of all sizes and degrees of complexity. A stroll through the Annapolis Art Alliance’s Pop-up Shop can provide inspiration and more because its clerks are artists whose work is displayed in the shop, and they can give you advice tailored to your skill level on various projects.  The only risk to visiting the Pop-up Shop is that you might also find some excellent gifts for some of the special people on your list (but hopefully that won’t cause you to abandon your own crafty ambitions).

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Target offers how-to books for a wide variety of crafts and may be the best place in Annapolis for one-stop-shopping to buy the basics to make pretty much anything.  Target has glue guns, scissors, colored paper, felt squares, artificial flowers, ready-to-decorate wreaths, acrylic and watercolor paints, all sorts of sewing items, and picture frames to show off your photography or artwork.  Target’s endless number of kid-focused craft kits can give a do-it-yourself kind of child the opportunity to make personalized gifts (some of these kits are also suitable for use by busy parents).

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The Paper Source offers the very best quality of paper—not just wrapping paper but pretty paper for projects of all kinds and all colors, including making your own Christmas cards.  If you want to go the simple route—something that you can rightfully say you made but has almost zero risks to the assembly—take a look at the shop’s craft kits for all ages that offer projects ranging from flowers and wreaths and holiday décor to soapmaking.  If making your own holiday cards is too much of a stretch, the store has a beautiful selection of ready-made cards, simple or elegant, funny or romantic, to accompany your special gifts.

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In addition to a wide selection of holiday décor, Bed Bath & Beyond has a large assortment of flower vases and containers both for storing craft materials and for displaying your creations. For example, the store’s assortment of Mason jars provides a just-like-grandma-used-to-make touch to your homemade jams, jellies, or dried bean soup mixes.  Need some pinecones for your project?  Bed Bath & Beyond has them!

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Restoration Hardware can provide knobs and pulls for the crafter who enjoys furniture-making or repairing or if you just want to give your furniture or kitchen cabinets a fresh look.  RH also has some beautiful planters for greenery gifts and baskets that can showcase your creation.

Anthropologie offers decorative ceramic hardware for furniture that is especially nice is you want to provide some pop to your home.  Choose from the store’s assortment of pretty vases to highlight arrangements of fresh or dried flowers.

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A selection of teas arrayed in a basket or on a tray with a pretty teapot and a couple of cups and saucers can allow you to express your creativity and show your appreciation of tea-drinking friends or family members.  The Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company has tea (and coffee) selections to suit everyone’s taste, with or without caffeine.  Moreover, the shop has a lunch counter offering a tasty selection of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, and desserts.  Take this opportunity to relax, get off your feet, have a bite to eat, and pat yourself on the back for being such a thoughtful crafter!

Some might say that around the holidays the best craft gift is an edible one, and Whole Foods has the ingredients for just about any type of cookies, candy, pie, cake, quiche, bread, etc., you’d want to make.  The store also has arguably the best assortment of live greenery and fresh-cut flowers in town, ready for you to arrange and put in a vase for your host or hostess or to brighten up your dinner table or kitchen.

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So head to Annapolis Towne Centre and get ready for hours of holiday fun!

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