Cheap Chick: Local Holiday Deals

For the exotic – A Turkish Affair, www.aturkishaffair.com, 4813 Chicago Avenue. Everything they carry – rugs, tiles, ceramics, pashminas, scarves and jewelry – is imported from Turkey. And they’re having a huge sale now until after Christmas, with many items 15% to 40% off.

For the media-obsessed – The Source Comics and Games, www.sourcecandg.com, 1601 West Larpenteur Avenue. On December 12, stop by the store for their Holiday Jubilee. There will be prizes, tons of items on sale, even free food and soda. Have a snack and pick up the latest comic, game, figurine, or graphic novel for you favorite super hero.

For the music lovers – Know Name Records, www.knowname.com, 6009 Portland Avenue. Sell your used CDs and DVDs, then pick up something new for someone you love. They carry a wide selection of new and used music and movies, plus a great selection of actual vinyl, for people who like to kick it old school. They have also have coupons available online and at their store.

For unique and hard to find gifts – Hopkins Antique Mall, www.hopkinsantiquemall.com 1008 Mainstreet. You’ll find an astounding collection of vintage costume jewelry, hard cover books, toys, decorations, sports paraphernalia, and higher end items like furniture. Best of all, they offer a layaway plan for the more expensive items, so you don’t have to kill your credit card this season.

For something shiny and fun – Fun Sisters Boutique, www.thefunsisters.com, with locations in Minneapolis, Stillwater and the Saint Paul Skyway. Open only certain days throughout the year, work this store into your shopping schedule! You’ll find “the look for less” purses, jewelry and other accessories for a fraction of what the name-brand items would cost.