Ten Thousand Villages (867 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-225-1043) celebrates its 26th anniversary today through Sunday with 20 percent off storewide. The 100 percent fair trade gift shop sells small painted tables, vases, planters, bowls, jewelry, scarves, shawls, table linens and musical instruments, all at reasonable prices. TTV, unlike most big-box retailers that sell goods from around the world, can easily tell you about the people who made the products you're considering. Ask for a coupon at the store to receive the discount.
Editor's Picks: Fair trade, 20 percent off
Hey guys! Free beer From 5 to 8 tonight, get an additional 20 percent off regular- and sale-priced men's suits, sportcoats, designer wear, ties, sportswear, shoes and accessories when you use a Macy's charge. Everyday Value, Thomas Pink, premium denim and fragrances are excluded. All Macy's stores in the Twin Cities will participate, but the live DJ music, free cocktails, beer, mini-hot dogs and burgers will be available only at the downtown Minneapolis store (700 Nicollet Mall, 612-375-2202).
Get cash, not credit, for your rebate Even big spenders who recently received a rebate rewards check on their Costco American Express credit card or Sam's Club Discover don't have to use up their credit at the club. When I redeemed my rewards check for cash recently, the cashier told me that she's handed out $1,500 in cash to several customers. Yes, you can redeem the check for cash rather than merchandise. Just take it to the service counter and ask for cash back.
John Ewoldt • 612-673-7633 or jewoldt@startribune.com. His articles are online at www.startribune.com/dollars. You can now find John Ewoldt's Dollars & Sense column in Source on Sundays.
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