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		<title>The Enterprising Moms Holiday Biz-aar</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Community focused Holiday Biz-aar unites mom-business owners to encourage the support of small business owners and give a boost to local economy.


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<p>Join us for The Enterprising Moms&#8217; first <a title="The Enterprising Moms Holiday Biz-aar" href="http://theenterprisingmoms.com/biz-aar" target="_self">Holiday Biz-aar</a> on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 hosted by <a title="Spill the Beans" href="http://www.spillthebeansva.com/" target="_blank">Spill the Beans Organic Coffee and Chat House</a> – owned and operated by fellow Enterprising Mom, Donna Memmo.</p>
<p>The event is two-fold opening with a networking and shopping event for mom-business owners from 6-7 pm followed by a public holiday shopping event from 7-9 pm.</p>
<p>All will enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar while indulging in fun and convenient one-stop shopping, just in time for the holidays!</p>
<p><strong>The purpose of this community-focused Holiday Biz-aar is to</strong>:</p>
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<li> Encourage the patronage of local small businesses</li>
<li>Invest in and give a boost to the local economy</li>
<li>Provide an opportunity for mom-business owners to build relationships while building businesses.</li>
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<p><strong>The Biz-aar will feature local entrepreneurial moms selling many unique and eco-friendly products lines, including</strong>:</p>
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<li>children&#8217;s apparel and accessories</li>
<li>organic home organizational solutions</li>
<li>handcrafted jewelry</li>
<li>children’s hand-print keepsakes</li>
<li>artwork preservation solutions</li>
<li>creative stroller covers and more</li>
<li>botanically based skincare products</li>
<li>home goods and accents</li>
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<p>Patrons will also be able to book sessions with a professional portrait photographer and a wine consultant.</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong><br />
Wednesday, December 2, 2009<br />
6 – 7 pm    The Enterprising Moms Networking and Shopping Hour (Enterprising Moms: <a title="The Enterprising Moms Holiday Biz-aar - Register" href="http://http://theenterprisingmoms.com/index.php/events?func=details&amp;did=19">Registration Required</a>)<br />
7 – 9 pm    Public Holiday Shopping Event</p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong><br />
<a title="Spill the Beans" href="http://www.spillthebeansva.com/">Spill the Beans Organic Coffee and Chat House</a><br />
Fort Hunt Centre, 1900 Elkin Street, Alexandria, VA 22308</p>
<p><strong>Spill the Beans</strong>, a locally owned coffee house with a loyal following,  embraces moms and tots and general community, offering free wireless access, some organic and healthy lunch and dinner options, loose leaf teas and beer &amp; wine. Spill is also a frequent host of parties and community events. If you haven&#8217;t been, you simply must – and let Donna know when sent you!</p>
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