Daedalus Books Warehouse Outlet in Columbia calls itself the best remainder bookstore in America, and it certainly is popular among local budget-conscious readers and holiday shoppers. Here you’ll find 10,000 square feet of warehouse space packed with remaindered books, DVDs, and CDs. Regulars like the great selection and low prices, though you won’t find a café or any other bells and whistles in this bookstore. The books sold here are publisher leftovers that didn’t sell during the first weeks of their print run, so you can pick them up new for a fraction of the list price.

While regulars love the selection at Daedalus Books Warehouse Outlet, they do warn that if you see something here you want, you’d better buy it before it disappears. There’s no guarantee Daedalus will ever stock the same book, CD, or DVD again. Daedalus Books Warehouse Outlet is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Daedalus Books Warehouse Outlet
9645 Gerwig Lane
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 309-2730
www.daedalusbooks.com/Main/Stores/Col/WareHouseOutlet.asp
www.yelp.com/biz/daedalus-books-warehouse-outlet-columbia

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Warm soups are great and Thanksgiving turkey is tasty, but when it comes to favorite fall foods, pumpkin pie is typically at the top of the list. There’s just nothing better than this rich, flavorful pie come autumn, whether you prefer to top it with whipped cream or to eat it warm out of the oven. Here are three of our favorite recipes for pumpkin pie.

Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie [verybestbaking.com]
Since it requires only 15 minutes of prep time, this pie will be emitting a delicious scent from the oven with plenty of time to spare before the arrival of your last-minute guests. Canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, and a pre-made pie crust make this one of the easiest pumpkin pie recipes you’ll find.

The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie [epicurious.com]
This elaborate recipe from Epicurious is ideal for the experienced baker who wants to add a bit more spice to the usual pumpkin pie. Whipping cream and sour cream make it extra thick and creamy, while the generous helpings of spices add major flavor in every bite.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie [pickyourown.org]
Pick Your Own’s homemade pumpkin pie uses real pumpkin instead of canned to offer the freshest taste possible in your seasonal dessert. Although it may seem intimidating, the results are more than worth it.

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With its relaxing, repetitive process and its beautiful end results, crocheting is a craft that’s just as functional as it is fun. Even if you've just learned the basics of crocheting, there are a number of projects that you can complete with very little experience. Here are four of the best novice crochet projects:

Baby Hippy Hat [lotsofnicethings.com]
Make a new baby look sweet and stylish with this simple hat that’s inspired by hippie-chic styles. The multicolored stripes can be customized to any color scheme, and the warm ear flaps will keep a little guy or girl’s ears from catching a winter chill.

Easy Crochet Bracelet [craftaholicsanonymous.net]
Create a handmade bracelet for yourself or a friend with this impossibly simple crochet tutorial. Worsted weight yarn provides a sturdy texture, while a large wooden button creates a matching closure for easy removal.

Crochet Stars [rubyandcustard.com]
This simple crochet project creates adorable stars that can be incorporated into blankets, used as coasters or simply to help you hone your crocheting skills.

Infinity Scarf [finecraftguild.com]
Infinity scarves are some of the easiest types of scarves to make, and lucky for new crocheters, they’re also perfectly on-trend. This pattern creates a chunky, warm infinity scarf in any color of your choice.

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