It’s beginning to look & sound a lot like Christmas!

Haul out the “Holley”; “Put up the tree before my spirit falls again. Fill up the stocking, I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now, for we need a little Christmas!”  The best way to get your Christmas going is purchasing your “The Nutcracker 2013” Tickets TODAY!  The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT) is celebrating its 31st season of performing the Nutcracker for area audiences.  GBT was Gwinnett County’s first non-profit arts organization, founded by Lynne Snipes, in 1977.   For more information about GBT contact Marketing Director “Holley Calmes.”

Shop LOCAL this Holiday Season!

(Visit http://www.gwinnettballet.org and
 https://www.facebook.com/GwinnettBallet to LIKE)

Since we are discussing the dancing aspects no one says “Feliz Navidad” like Sean Christopher and his dance group Dancing4Fun!  Dancing4Fun is a local dance company in the Atlanta area dedicated to teaching the joy of dance in the Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta area, through Salsa, Bachata, Merengue lessons and classes during the week as well as weekend workshops.  In addition, Dancing4Fun also offers classes in East Coast & West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Hustle, Waltz, Fox Trot and Tango.  They are wishing you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of their heart, while the bottoms of their feet are moving in rhythm across the dance floor. (Visit http://www.Dancing4Fun.com 
and https://www.facebook.com/Dancing4FunATL to LIKE)

Everywhere you go, “Toys in every store” but which stores should you really be shopping in this year?  If you know anything at all about New Lawrenceville it is that we heavily promote LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL not only in the immediate Lawrenceville Community but in your own community as well. 

American Made products are the best way to go as they will continue to help employ US Citizens and strengthen the US Economy as well.   It takes only a few minutes to look at the package and find the MADE IN AMERICA Label or stamp.  Though Santa may see you when you’re sleeping and he knows if you’ve been bad or good, he also sees you when you buy GEORGIA MADE PRODUCTS as well and that puts you at the top of Santa’s NICE list.  An easy way to find out about those Georgia and American made products is to reach out to Jason Moss of Manufactured in Georgia.  Jason is helping Georgia-based manufacturing companies clearly identify their products as being Manufactured In Georgia that allows the end consumer to make an informed choice on their purchases. He states our educational-minded ad campaigns and promotional events will build consumer awareness and branding that will produce an increase in sales for Georgia manufacturers. Increased sales will lead to higher production demand and will allow manufacturers to create more jobs within their companies, Growing jobs in Georgia! (Visit http://www.georgiamanufacturingexpo.com and https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaManufacturingExpo to LIKE)

After coming home from work or shopping during the holidays there is nothing more relaxing than listening to Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, while watching the flames burn with dimly lit lights and a glass of eggnog, well that isn’t quite true.  Regina Elvis of Miracles of Massage can relax you like no one else with her various massages and wellness center.  Miracles of Massage always offer extraordinary customer care and affordable rates to all of our friends in Lawrenceville and the communities of Atlanta, GA. We believe that our relaxed, comfortable and stress free atmosphere is a place where you can enjoy our services time after time.  In addition, they have expanded their services to offer Ionic Foot Detox, Inversion Therapy and Chi Machine modalities.  Get a gift certificate for those loved ones as it makes a wonderful stocking stuffer! (Visit http://www.miraclesofmassage.com and https://www.facebook.com/MiraclesofmassageStudio to LIKE)  

“Sleigh bells ringing are you listening?  In the lane snow is glistening but when you go walking or driving in the Winter Wonderland” or conspiring by the fire you need to be insured by local representative Sandra Hoy.  Sandra states “Having a background in social work and several years of financial services, I am pleased to be working with an industry leader that actually helps people. I am proud to represent Insphere Insurance Solutions in the Gwinnett, Forsyth, Hall county Georgia area. We are focused on serving the life, health, retirement and long-term care insurance needs of small businesses and middle-income families and individuals. I personally meet with my clients to understand their needs and provide objective guidance and solutions. Please contact me today for a free consultation”. (Visit http://www.insphereis.com/shoy)

“There is a birthday party at the home of farmer Grey, it will be the perfect ending of a perfect day” and the reason for this is because of Sandra LeMay from Dream Clean of Georgia.  Dream Clean provides professional cleaning service for your residential and commercial cleaning needs. “We offer programs and services you won’t find with other cleaning service providers. For example, we’ve developed programs specific to pregnancy, early child birth, the elderly, business professionals, etc. We also provide services that other cleaning services simply don’t, like: cleaning out and organizing your refrigerator or pantry and loading and unloading your dishwasher. Call us to check us out…. we’ll show you what it means to DREAM CLEAN.”  What a great gift idea to give someone for the holidays or just to help you during your party season.  (Visit http://www.DreamCleanGeorgia.com and https://www.facebook.com/dreamcleangeorgia to LIKE)

“Oh Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah, Come light the menorah, Let’s have a party, We’ll all dance the hora, Gather ’round the table, We’ll give you a treat, A Sivivon to play with and latkes to eat.” 

Did someone say EAT?? 

Some of the best food in the County comes from our friends at Cuernavaca´s Grill & Mexican Restaurant where your satisfaction is guaranteed by all here at Cuernavaca. “Our goal is High quality food, friendly and efficient service.”  They have been part of the Lawrenceville community forever and a day.  Armando and his family will treat you like family so stop in today!  (Visit http://www.cuernavacagrill.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cuernavaca-Grill-Mexican-Restaurant to LIKE)

We love to eat during the holidays and the best Chicken Salad Sandwich comes from none other than Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery.   Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery is a continuation of the former Blue Rooster Bakery & Cafe that was located in Old Town Lilburn. Owner Kyle Cave has teamed up with her sister-in-law, Donna Cave, to bring back this local favorite. The new Blue Rooster is located On the Square in Lawrenceville, Georgia. “Come by and visit our new location for your favorite sweets and be sure to try our Signature Chicken Salad Sandwich.”  (Visit https://www.facebook.com/BlueRoosterontheSquare to LIKE)

If you choose to stay home and cook all your holiday dinners then you have to get fresh spices and no one in the county has better spices than Nancy Alhabashi who recently opened a beautiful and wonderful store in Historic Downtown Lawrenceville called Nancy’s Candy & Spice. Nothing says Christmas cooking like fresh spices for eggnog, pies, turkey and dressings. There are so many wonderful spices from all around the world right here at your fingertips.  In addition you will get candies, dried fruits and just all sorts of yummy items during your visit.  (Vist https://www.facebook.com/NancysCandySpice to LIKE) 

“Da hoo dorais fa hoo dores, Welcome Christmas Christmas day, da hoo dorai fa hoo dores, Welcome Christmas, Christmas day.”  You will find no Grinches in this group of people at WOAMTEC; Woman on a Mission to earn Commission ~ Lawrenceville Chapter.  The Lawrenceville WOAMTEC Chapter, started by Tonya Cash, looks forward to providing a fun and uplifting environment for women to come together to network, learn and grow personally and professionally. Our Lawrenceville Chapter will uphold WOAMTEC’s mission of allowing members to focus on their priorities of faith, family and career – in that order. We feel this is an important value in a business woman’s life and career. No rules. No requirements. Just Pure Networking!! (Vist https://www.facebook.com/WOAMTECLawrencevilleChapter to LIKE)

Bethlehem who?? The City of Grayson is growing and taking Gwinnett County by storm!  Be sure to attend the City of Grayson Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 8th from 2pm – 6:30pm.   (Visit http://www.cityofgrayson.org)

“Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, Silver white winters that melt into springs, These are a few of my favorite things…”  Those white dresses don’t stay white from holiday party to holiday party if you have a dirty car.  And yes, the car is usually always a mess.  Swing by and get it cleaned by Brian Hah with Lighthouse Express Car Wash.  His attention to detail and perfectionist attitude about detailing your vehicle will keep your kids and family looking their best.  A quick and convenient Lighthouse Express Car Wash will do the trick! (Visit http://lighthouseexpresscarwash.com and https://www.facebook.com/lhecarwash to LIKE)

Santa baby, I’m not asking for you to fill my stocking with a duplex, and checks Sign your ‘X’ on the line, slip a sable under the tree, for me, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue, don’t come and trim my Christmas tree with some decorations bought at Tiffany’s all I want for Christmas are local gifts and local gift certificates from our Local Businesses!  Merry Christmas to all and to all great LOCAL gifts!!!

New-Lvlle-roundThis article is sponsored by New Lawrenceville. New Lawrenceville is a FREE networking organization of businesses and volunteers that are working to bring community together. https://www.facebook.com/NEWLawrenceville?fref=ts

Author Rodney Camren helps to lead New Lawrenceville in an effort to promote buying locally, educate the community on issues that affect our community. Rodney Camren is a Real Estate Agent with Keller Wiliams.

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