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forwardseat t1_iz5pqzs wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
TLV tree farm in Dayton (Triadelphia Mill rd)
_eastcoastadam_ t1_iz5o42n wrote
Reply to Average cost of utilities in apartments? by firnxd
One bedroom apartment electric I pay $87/month, water/sewer/trash $40/month
MLJ623 t1_iz5lpbr wrote
Reply to comment by iluvsweatshirtz in Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations? by ConversationNext2821
I believe every Starbucks location across the US has a Tots For Tots box.
Edit: every corporate owned location. Not the licensed stores.
wd011 t1_iz5cm31 wrote
Reply to comment by TinyHorseHands in Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
This is where we always got trees before our era of the artificial tree. Never had a problem or a bad tree from this vendor, and we probably went there 10+ years.
daprogramm3r t1_iz5arvu wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
As already mentioned, Frank’s is a good choice.
I don’t think Kendall’s has trees, but there are trees next to the Giant across the street from Kendall’s. More expensive, but may be more convenient.
Triadelphia runs out of cut-your-own trees in basically the first weekend.
Tacticus1 t1_iz59vox wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
We got ours from Franks this year. Before moving to Columbia we would always go to a farm and cut it, but we have been underwhelmed by the trees at the local farms - too many people cutting too few trees I think.
Columbia_in_MD t1_iz53ckw wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
Frank's, which has been mentioned, but also a place further east on 175 at 2846 Jessup Rd. I used to go before it had a name (or I hadn't noticed), but looks like it's called Duvall's Marketplace.
I think there's some parking lot pop-ups near the Long Gate Shopping Center, NE corner of 29 & 103. I think 1 is set up in the YMCA parking lot and another at the Armory, next to the Fire Station.
ladyflyer88 t1_iz51oi9 wrote
Reply to comment by christian-mann in Average cost of utilities in apartments? by firnxd
No, we typically don’t run ac. We have wonderful windows! But we have 4 computers that are like always running because both my husband and I work remote. Even now our house is set to 64 degrees…
catalyst518 t1_iz50wms wrote
Reply to Average cost of utilities in apartments? by firnxd
One bedroom monthly: electric $30-$40, water $10.
TinyHorseHands t1_iz4ypwz wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
We go to the place the sets up in the VCA parking lot on 108, just before the East Cedar Lane Park entrance. We paid $80 this year for a 6 or 7 foot tree that's in great shape. We've gone there for 5 years, they're always super nice. It's maybe not the most "scenic" place to buy being that it's right next to a pretty busy road and part of it is in the parking lot, but I think they set it up well enough and have music playing. We've always been happy there.
noblemintlad t1_iz4ynxm wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
I went to tridelphia lake view farm. What an amazing experience. It was my first time cutting down the tree myself. I think they also sell pre cut ones. The farm also has fresh food, wreaths and other decor. I went before thanksgiving so Im not sure what the status of tree availability is now.
freecain t1_iz4ye1s wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
You have to head out to the farms to get one.
yelp.com/biz/pine-valley-farms-sykesville - I've had luck there, though it is absolutely chaos with the number of people. If you can go midweek somehow, it would probably be easier. You can also buy pre-cut ones at their shop that were really high quality (lasted).
EibberRebbie t1_iz4y89l wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
Tollhouse Christmas Tree Market is in Silver Spring!
950 Dale Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910
abbygirl t1_iz4xajg wrote
Reply to Average cost of utilities in apartments? by firnxd
I just moved out of a one bedroom condo, I used BGE’s budget billing and paid the same thing every month, and I paid $72 monthly. My condo fee covered water, gas and trash, and the apartment I lived in before the condo also covered those expenses as wel
Exciting-Rub-6006 t1_iz4w80t wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
Payne’s for us … $89 for a medium size tree but it’s super healthy I don’t think I’ve seen a needle fall yet
edjb3 OP t1_iz4w0j1 wrote
Reply to comment by ryevermouthbitters in Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
Thank you, everyone, for the responses. Looks like I need to heard to Elkridge and check out either Frank's or Payne's. No clue either existed- Redditors come through again!
crruss t1_iz4vlft wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
I will also recommend Payne’s! Great service, friendly staff, lots of ornaments and decorations for sale as well. They will put the tree on your car and if the tree is already in a stand (the smaller ones were), they’ll trim the bottom of the tree and put it back in the stand for you.
christian-mann t1_iz4v6pk wrote
Reply to comment by ladyflyer88 in Average cost of utilities in apartments? by firnxd
4 bedroom house electricity only $90 in the summer?? Do you set the temperature to 80° or something? that's similar to what I pay in a two bedroom apartment.
ylime32 t1_iz4ty8d wrote
Mission Bbq. Give them a call.
ryevermouthbitters t1_iz4s3er wrote
Reply to comment by ResearcherTerrible14 in Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
We've been getting our tree at Franks since we moved to the area in 2015. Great selection, fair prices, they'll put it on the top of the car for you, and you can buy cider, wreaths, and other holiday stuff while you're there.
ResearcherTerrible14 t1_iz4rjnt wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
Franks greenhouse in Elkridge has beautiful Christmas trees in varying sizes. We got our tree from them.
CheeeeeeseGromit t1_iz4qy1x wrote
Reply to Average cost of utilities in apartments? by firnxd
My complex does not pay for any of my utilities, so my total bill can be anywhere from $90 to $170 per month. I've found it to be the highest in the peak of summer, when my AC has a real hard time keeping my top floor apartment cool, even when I set it at 78° or 79° or even 80°.
(I forgot to mention that I am in a one bedroom apartment.)
Vache9 t1_iz4qsuh wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
The tree lot on old frederick and 32 is great.
RugbyOstrich t1_iz4qo7x wrote
Reply to Best place to buy REAL Christmas trees by edjb3
Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market in Elkridge. Even if you get your tree somewhere else, it's worth a visit!
Ellenpb t1_iz5xjkx wrote
Reply to comment by iluvsweatshirtz in Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations? by ConversationNext2821
The one on Rt 108 in Clarksville, too.