Shoppers can choose the discount at Chico's casual women's clothing crazy days sale. It kicks off today in Wayzata with discounts of 30 to 75 percent through Monday. The discounts increase next weekend when the sale moves to the Edina location. On the weekend of July 29, Woodbury has the goods. Mall of America has it Aug. 5 and White Bear Lake Aug. 13.
Discounts increase to at least 60 percent by the time merchandise arrives at the last stop. Clothes include women's mix-and-match separates by Tommy Bahama, Prairie Cotton, Mod-O-Doc art dresses and Chico's brand. -- J.E.
647 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 612-476-1812; 4954 France Av. S., Edina 612-925-5474; 8390 Tamarack, Woodbury, 651-501-2000; Mall of America, Bloomington, 612-851-2000; 2188 4th St., White Bear Lake, 651-407-2579.
Baby birthday cake
Tots celebrating their first birthday can get a present from Twin Cities Rainbow Foods bakeries. Take your baby's birth certificate to Rainbow for a free sheet birthday cake that serves 16 to 24 people. Choose from white, marble, chocolate or carrot cake, decorated with roses or balloons. Your child's name will be written in icing. The offer is good for first birthdays only. -- L.U.
Twin Cities Rainbow Foods stores.
Knox closings
Three Twin Cities Knox Lumber stores are holding closing sales. Everything is 10 percent off including lumber, paint, tools, plumbing, electrical supplies and a wide range of home-improvement items. Lawn and garden merchandise is marked 20 percent off, and some is 15 to 30 percent off. The sales continue until the stores are cleaned out. -- L.U.
