Ross sells clothes for less
The newest low-cost shopping experience in the metro-east is Ross Dress for Less in Fairview Heights. Located in the same shopping complex as Old Navy on Illinois 159, it's now open for business. With Marshall's as a neighbor, you'll be able to hop from one store to another to save. Prices at Ross are said to be 20 percent to 60 percent off what you'll find at department stores.
Stop in Peace By Piece in downtown Belleville and check out the exclusive line of handmade soaps, lotions and candles created by local resident Cathie Shurtleff. Her business is called SeaStreet Soap Works and you'll find practical items like Shoo Shoe Foo! ($10), a spray that gets rid of shoe odor, or luscious bars of soap ($6) in scents like blueberry and mandarin & mimosa. An 8-ounce pump bottle of lotion is $12, while a square cannister with a lotion bar inside is $8.
Think Easter gift: At The Basket Case in east Belleville, you'll find 25 percent to 40 percent off all Chamilia charms and bracelets through today.
DIY specialty gift baskets. A “Do It Yourself” (DIY) gift basket is simple to make and easy to tailor to your mother’s likes and dislikes. Just purchase an inexpensive basket at any craft store and then fill it with some of her favorite candles, bath salts, lotions and other beauty goodies. Or you could put in some candies, chocolates and other homemade treats . If it reflects your mom’s personality it will be even more special, so get creative with it!
