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Mix and match scents from our fall collection to create something cozy, personal, and all your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom there, head to Blackstone Aveda Salon for a personalized fall makeup tutorial and hand massage — a little pampering to go with your new candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd because no girls' day is complete without good coffee and a good bagel, we've got you covered with drip coffee, a bagel, and cream cheese from 5 Borough Bagels in Des Moines — authentic kettle-boiled bagels with award-winning cream cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45 per ticket\u003c\/strong\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCandle making class (make your own fall candle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePersonalized fall makeup tutorial + hand massage at Blackstone Aveda Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoffee, bagel, and cream cheese from 5 Borough Bagels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiscounts at Thistles and Blackstone Aveda Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e5 Borough Bagels will also have a pop-up shop at Thistles, for anyone who'd like to stop in and grab their morning bagel and coffee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrab your friends and come spend the day in Pella with us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holland Scents Candle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51617576780054,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/3071\/1574\/files\/candleworkshop.png?v=1785965802"},{"product_id":"fudge-wine-tasting-october-24-at-10-am","title":"Fudge \u0026 Wine Tasting, September 26 at 10 am","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBe among the first to taste Garden Square Chocolatier's new fudge offerings, paired with wine selections from The Wijn House. 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