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Turn Your Ex's Leftover Stuff Into Free Hard Cider For Valentine's Day: Here's How Turn Your Ex's Leftover Stuff Into Free Hard Cider For Valentine's Day: Here's How
Turn Your Ex's Leftover Stuff Into Free Hard Cider For Valentine's Day: Here's How If you have anything that an ex left behind, you could turn it into hard cider for Valentine's Day. Angry Orchard Hard Cider has launched an "Ex-Change" program, inviting fans to trade in abandoned items from past relationships. Participants can go online to register for a free kit that includes packing materials and a prepaid shipping label. The kit allows people to box up items that an ex never came back for and ship them to Angry Orchard. Once the items are received, the Walden, New York-based brand will send cash that can be used toward purchasing cider. Angry Orchard said that all ite…
Thieves Hit CT Jewelry Store As Police Probe Possible Link To Weekend Smash-Grab Heist Thieves Hit CT Jewelry Store As Police Probe Possible Link To Weekend Smash-Grab Heist
Thieves Hit CT Jewelry Store As Police Probe Possible Link To Weekend Smash-Grab Heist Police are investigating a smash-and-grab theft at a jewelry store in Bristol. A heist very similar to another that was reported two days earlier.  The break-in happened Monday evening, Jan. 19, at Kay Jewelers on Farmington Avenue, Bristol police said. Two masked suspects entered the store and used a hammer to break open a display case. The suspects grabbed jewelry from the cases and ran from the store. Police said they were still determining the value of the stolen items.  A similar smash-and-grab heist happened at the Connecticut Post Mall on Saturday.  Police have not …
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
Create Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Garden Proposal On A Budget: Here's How Much Create Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Garden Proposal On A Budget: Here's How Much
Create Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Garden Proposal On A Budget: Here's How Much Swifties are gushing over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's flower-filled engagement photos, but you don't need a record-breaking concert tour or an NFL contract to replicate the romantic scene. RentalHouse Property Management put together a budget of how much it would cost to gather all the flowers and plants for the backdrop that looks straight out of a fairytale. Swift and Kelce shared their engagement photos in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The pictures show a romantic garden backdrop overflowing with roses, hydrangeas, and other delicate blooms. According to RentalHous…
Taylor Swift’s Ring Could Buy A Yacht, A Supercar, Or A Small Mansion — Take Your Pick Taylor Swift’s Ring Could Buy A Yacht, A Supercar, Or A Small Mansion — Take Your Pick
Taylor Swift’s Ring Could Buy A Yacht, A Supercar, Or A Small Mansion — Take Your Pick Taylor Swift’s new engagement ring isn’t just making headlines — it’s setting the jewelry world on fire. The elongated cushion-cut old-mine diamond, bezel-set in yellow gold, could be worth close to $1 million, according to Al Bekdas of Labelle Jewelry in Totowa, NJ, who previously designed a No. 87 diamond charm Swift has been spotted wearing. Al Bekdas “It has a lot of weight on the bottom so the radiant is a little more popular, but the elongated cushion is going to make a big comeback,” Bekdas told Daily Voice. From photos, he estimates the stone at “up to 12 to 15 carats.” Bekdas, a…
Claire's Finds Buyer To Keep Mall Brand Alive: See Which Stores Will Close Claire's Finds Buyer To Keep Mall Brand Alive: See Which Stores Will Close
Claire's Finds Buyer To Keep Mall Brand Alive: See Which Stores Will Close Famous ear-piercing retailer Claire's has found a buyer as the struggling mall staple navigates bankruptcy and prepares to close more than a dozen stores. Claire's reached a deal with Ames Watson, which will acquire its North American business and intellectual property, the chain announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The agreement comes less than two weeks after Claire's declared bankruptcy for the second time since 2018. The deal must be approved by courts in the US and Canada. The companies didn't disclose the agreement's financial terms. Ames Watson is a private holding compan…
Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon
Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon Famous tween retailer Claire's is declaring bankruptcy as the popular mall chain struggles with debt, shrinking traffic, and trendy competition. Claire's is filing for bankruptcy in Delaware and Canadian courts, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The retailer known for children's jewelry and piercings is in a race to pay off a nearly $500 million loan by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. The move will allow Claire's to begin selling off assets while continuing talks with potential buyers, according to CEO Chris Cramer. "This decision is difficult, but …
Major Jewelry Company Ends Lab-Grown Diamond Business: Here's Why Major Jewelry Company Ends Lab-Grown Diamond Business: Here's Why
Major Jewelry Company Ends Lab-Grown Diamond Business: Here's Why De Beers Group is shutting down its company specializing in lab-grown diamonds as falling prices widen the gap with natural diamonds. The diamond company will close its brand called Lightbox, De Beers announced in a news release on Thursday, May 8. The closing marks a major shift for the global jewelry giant as it doubles down on natural diamond production. De Beers said it's seeking to sell off Lightbox's assets and inventory. "The planned closure of Lightbox reflects our commitment to natural diamonds," said De Beers CEO Al Cook. "We are also excited at the growing commerc…
Sean Kingston's CT Concert In Doubt After Wire Fraud Conviction, House Arrest: Report Sean Kingston's CT Concert In Doubt After Wire Fraud Conviction, House Arrest: Report
Sean Kingston's CT Concert In Doubt After Wire Fraud Conviction, House Arrest: Report Rapper Sean Kingston and his mom Janice Turner have been convicted in a million-dollar luxury goods fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved bogus wire transfers, fake bank documents, and a whole lot of bling they never paid for, officials announced. After more than 3½ hours of deliberation, a Florida jury on Friday, March 28, found Kingston, 34, and Turner, 61, guilty of federal wire fraud, NBC News reports. Kingston was ordered to house arrest with electronic monitoring and must post a surety bond including a home worth $500,000 and $200,000 in cash, NBC said. Turner will remain in fede…
$12K Necklace From Luxury CT Jeweler Tied To Billionaire Family Sex Assault Claims: Report $12K Necklace From Luxury CT Jeweler Tied To Billionaire Family Sex Assault Claims: Report
$12K Necklace From Luxury CT Jeweler Tied To Billionaire Family Sex Assault Claims: Report Editor's Note: People purporting to be from the Tancredi Group, who allegedly represent Ali Fayed, have responded to the allegations made in the report. The statement is set out below the article A $12,000 necklace from a high-end Connecticut jeweler is now at the center of disturbing new allegations against Ali Al-Fayed, the brother of late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, in a shocking "60 Minutes Australia" investigation. The exposé, released Sunday, March 10, features explosive claims from a woman identified only as Kim, a former assistant to Egyptian-business Mohamed Al-Fayed. She al…
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In CT, Long Island Spree: Police Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In CT, Long Island Spree: Police
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In CT, Long Island Spree: Police Four men accused of breaking into multiple Long Island homes are behind bars. The break-ins occurred in Garden City between Dec. 10 and Dec. 20, 2024, with the suspects forcing their way through sliding doors and windows, Nassau County Police said. Once inside, the group stole cash and jewelry before fleeing in luxury SUVs, according to police. In one case, they burglarized a Brook Street residence, stealing jewelry and $1,000 in cash, police said. They were seen leaving in a BMW X5 with New Jersey plates, which was captured on Garden City’s license plate readers, police said. In another …
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…
CT Couples Expect Second-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? CT Couples Expect Second-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend?
CT Couples Expect Second-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…