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Holiday budget: Cheap doesn't have to mean cheesyBy Donna Rousseau Feature Writer

One of the best gifts I received last Christmas was a pair of scissors! Now some may say if you’re spending so little on a gift, don’t bother, but the truth is I loved that

gift. I’m always searching for scissors and just before holiday wrapping, mine went MIA.

My son and his girlfriend, college students strapped for cash, took notice and voila. I laughed when I opened their gift knowing they had been watching my crazed searching for my missing scissors. At the same time, I realized how grateful I was for the thoughtful gift.

The point is a gift needn’t be expensive to make someone happy. If it’s useful, fun, or just makes everyday life easier, it can make a great gift. Finding inexpensive gifts can be tough in a world where everything seems to be going up in price. Though some stores arrange price point displays for harried shoppers – “Gifts for $20 or Less!” – with time and thought, you can discover Christmas finds sure to please your giftee and your budget.

During the holidays, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Walmart, and K-Mart can almost offer one-stop shopping with something for everyone from tools to toys. For the best buys under $20, shop the sales, and check out clearance racks. Many stores have a specialty aisle and displays with simple gift ideas. Bed, Bath, and Beyond always has fun, funky, useful gifts often found at the front near the registers.

Last year, my daughter wanted to buy gifts for all her junior high friends on a $30 budget. We went to a store and quickly discovered a box filled with a “hodge-podge” of items. The sign indicated each item in the box was $5 or less.

We took the time to search through the items, all in good condition and worthy of giving. She found something for every friend plus gifts for a couple of her favorite BFMs (best friend moms). Stores like TJ Maxx in Auburn and Marshall’s in Windham are the places to look for different and brand names.

I found the greatest little stackable, ceramic Christmas-themed measuring spoons for less than $10 for my baker friends. A red, silk tank top for $14.99 and a silver cuff bracelet for less than $20 made a great gift for my son’s girlfriend.

Sometimes you need to shop off the beaten path and further afield to find things you feel good about giving. Outlet stores always offer clothing and assorted items you might not find in department stores at a discount.

I shopped antique stores for collectible colored glassware, and antique pins and hair clips for special people on my list. Most of my finds were less than $30 apiece and just needed a little polish.

Craft fairs are great places for budget holiday shoppers. Way beyond plastic canvas, you can find mittens, hats, blankets, jewelry, home decorations, books, and stationery. I’ve found the “real deal” Raggedy Ann dolls for a steal and quality knit items I couldn’t find elsewhere. Craft items are often unique and the prices can really help stretch the budget.

The “foodies” on your list will delight in the jams, jellies, salsa, and hot sauces you can find at fairs. For the best selections, get there early.

With a little time and thought, gifts on the cheap can be gifts long remembered and appreciated. It may take more planning and it definitely requires enjoyment in the search.

Try it and maybe this year you’ll find that “something perfect” and still have a little left over to treat yourself!

While looking your best and feeling confident are important throughout the year, it’s especially crucial during the holiday season, as you gather with loved

ones and pose for that annual family photo. Look your best this season using these beauty tips.

Keep it fresh.

While you may go for bright colors and sparkles in terms of your attire, make sure to keep your makeup fresh-faced. If you choose to wear a bright lip color, keep the rest of your makeup neutral. If you go for a neutral lip, feel free to play up the eyes or cheeks. But remember to highlight just one with a bold color – eyes, lips, or cheeks – rather than all three. Ensure your makeup stays in place all night by using a primer before applying your liquid or powder foundation and eye shadow.

Go for a classic ‘do.

Sleek, shiny hair swept back or pulled to one side works well for holiday parties. Deep-condition your hair in advance of the holidays and be sure to schedule a haircut so your locks are easy to manage, no matter how you decide to wear your hair.

Keep ‘em fresh and clean.

Following that warm mug of hot cocoa, make sure your breath stays fresh. Carrying a toothbrush and toothpaste might not be convenient, but you can stash a Colgate Wisp mini-brush in your purse or pocket.

Available in four f lavors – MaxFresh Peppermint, MaxFresh Spearmint, Optic White Coolmint, and Icy Bubble – this convenient single-use mini-brush is a better alternative than gum or mints, which only temporarily mask bad breath. The liquid-filled bead offers a burst of freshness, with no water or rinsing required, so just brush and go anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.colgatewisp.com.

Add some sparkle.

The holidays present the perfect occasion for pulling out your fun accessories. Play with color combinations and sparkling jewelry. Start with a bold dress – black will work as well – and play up the accessories by introducing complimentary colors and glittering jewelry. If you wear your hair up, opt for sparkling earrings and a bracelet. If you wear your hair down, pick a statement necklace with a dress and cardigan.

Get a manicure.

Just as you coordinate your hair, makeup, and wardrobe, con-sider your manicure as well. For bold outfits, opt for a simple manicure with clear nail polish. If instead you wear black or neutral colors, pick out a festive bright red or berry polish.

Clutch-worthy beauty tools

When packing your evening clutch for a night of holiday celebrations, make sure to keep the following on hand:

• Pressed powder – ’Tis the season for taking photos – make sure you’re camera-ready and shine-free with a compact of pressed powder for quick touch-ups.

• Bandages – You likely don’t wear your dressy shoes every day. Make sure to pack some bandages in case you develop a blister from those fancy heels.

• Mini toothbrush – Ensure your breath is fresh and clean by packing a mini, single-use toothbrush, such as Colgate Wisp which are perfectly sized for clutch purses or pockets for quick use following dinner or drinks.

• Mini comb – Give your locks a once-over to re-set your style part-way through the evening.

• Concealer and lipstick – Your makeup shouldn’t require any further touchups than a quick concealer and some color to your lips. (Family Features)

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Has gift wrapping become a lost art?

Have we become a society that is too busy for gift wrap? When a birthday arrives or the holidays come around in full force, where do most people turn? To the ultra-

convenient gift bag, that’s where.

Gift bags have largely taken over the party aisles at most stores, where rows and rows of gift bags in all shapes and sizes are not uncommon. If you’re trying to find a roll of wrapping paper, good luck. For birthdays, anniversaries, and even baby showers, paper designs have essentially become obsolete.

It’s true that wrapping paper seems to make a rebound come the holiday season, when stores begin to devote aisles of space to holiday supplies. But even when shiny foils and smiling Santas beckon customers from the tightly packed rolls, many people still choose gift bags.

Gift bags do have many advantages. They are easily porta-ble, generally inexpensive and come in some very clever de-signs. They’re also touted as a “green” product because they can be reused.

But there are plenty of people who feel that the elimination of intricately wrapped presents takes some of the magic out of the holidays. Carefully wrapped gifts show that a person put in time and effort to present a gift in a way that is sentimental and personal.

Although it may take mere minutes to pry away the paper and find a treasure inside, there’s something to be said for paper-wrapped gifts. It means the gift-giver sat down, pondered the paper design, and carefully chose the bow or ribbon with the recipient in mind.

Before you eschew wrapping paper for a gift bag this holiday season, think about all of the advantages to spending some time and reacquainting yourself with the art of gift wrapping.

Here are some reasons to save the gift bag for another time.

• Wrapping can be green, too. Wrapping paper can be reused if it is carefully removed from a gift. You also can create your own wrapping paper by decorating brown postal paper with a rubber stamp or having children color their own special murals. Don’t overlook newsprint as wrapping as well.

• Paper is more cost-effective. You are bound to get more bang for your wrapping buck by choosing wrapping paper. Although there are scores of discount stores that sell low-priced gift bags, often the quality isn’t the same, and the handles could tear after one or two uses. Wrapping paper per inch is definitely more affordable than gift bags, particularly when purchased on sale.

• Wrapping paper lets you be creative. Cover a box with a patchwork of different paper scraps, choose to stagger colors of paper with boxes towered one on top of another or tie on the biggest bow you can find.

• Paper is traditional. Look back to the classic stories of yuletide and you are bound to find images of Santa Claus pulling wrapped boxes out of his enormous gift sack. Also think about how department stores used to (and some still do) offer complimentary gift wrapping.

• Wrapped gifts travel better. When carrying your bounty of gifts to friends and family, carefully wrapped boxes tend to stand up to travel better than gift bags. No one wants to receive a gift bag that has been wrinkled and crushed into

some amorphous shape. Plus, wilted tissue paper can be off-putting.

• There’s something magical about wrapping paper. The anticipation, the drama, the build-up to peeling aside wrapping paper and revealing the gift has brought smiles to children’s (and adults’) faces for generations. It is hard to improve on something that has been successful for years and years.

Although the public may be swept up in rushing from here to there, there are traditionalists who appreciate sitting down and spending time creating holiday magic by way of beautifully wrapped gifts. (Metro)


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Heat is transferred directly within the pan’s metal when using an induction stove. That means that little energy is lost between the pan and the heating element as would be the case with other stoves.

Pans heated on an induction stove heat up quickly and can cook meals much faster.

Safety

Safety is another consider-ation with induction cook-tops. There is no open flame or hot electric element. This reduces the propensity for burns and there is no chance that an errant towel or other item will catch fire when it is too close to the stove. Also, even if a piece of paper were bet ween the pot and the cooking element, heat would only be generated in the pot and not cause the paper to ig-nite. Should a child touch the heating surface, there would be no risk of burns.

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Because of the concentrated heat delivery, induction stoves waste less energy than their electric and gas counterparts.

In addition, they will not heat up the kitchen while cooking, which means homeowners or professional chefs do not have to factor cooling systems into their kitchens to combat excessive heating. Almost no ambient heat is generated through induction cooking. Furthermore, you are using less energ y, which means lower electric and gas bills.

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With heat generated inside of the pan or pot, you will not have to worr y about spil led-over food burning and sticking to hot cooking elements. A lso, there are no grates or grease traps to contend with while cooking. This means that cleaning up after a meal may only require a damp cloth to clean the cooktop surface.

It is important to note that in-duction stoves can be three to four times more expensive

than gas and electric models. That said, homeowners will recoup some of those costs thanks to lower energy bills. You also will need to purchase ferrous metal pots in order to cook with the stove. Other-wise, a special ferrous disk will have to be placed between a nonferrous metal pot and the induction cooktop in order to generate the heat.

Homeowners looking to give the gift of a kitchen renovation and outfit the room with the latest in appliance technology probably won’t want to pass up on an induction stove. With fast cooking times, improved safety features and the nov-elty factor of cooking through magnetic energy, these cook-tops have quickly become prized possessions. (Metro)

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The holidays make excellent material for TV writers to draw from. Many a series episode over the years has been set during the holiday season. Here is a quiz on a sliver of them. How many questions can you answer correctly?

1) How many Santas appear on Christmas morning in the "Christmas Show" episode of I Love Lucy?

A) 2B) 3C) 4D) 5

2) What do the Cartwrights sing at the Christmas party in "A Christmas Story" on Bonanza?

A) “Joy to the World’ and ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’B) ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’C) ‘Away in a Manger’ and ‘Silent Night’D) ‘Jingle Bells’

3) Who is all set to sing at church on Christmas morning, but loses his/her voice a few days earlier in "The Voice of Christmas" on The Brady Bunch?

A) AliceB) GregC) CarolD) Cindy

4) Why is Archie so bummed in "Christmas Day at the Bunkers" on All in the Family?

A) He oversleptB) He lost his holiday bonusC) He ate too muchD) He didn't receive the present he wanted

5) Who describes what Christmas is like in Korea in a letter to his/her father in "Dear Dad" on M*A*S*H?

A) FrankB) HawkeyeC) MargaretD) Radar

6) Where does Fonzie claim he'll be spending the holidays in "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" on Happy Days?

A) ChicagoB) BaltimoreC) San FranciscoD) Waukesha

7) What does Mel do on Christmas Eve that results in a visit from his old partner in "Mel's Christmas Carol" on Alice?

A) Fires his waitressesB) Yells at his motherC) Serves bad food to his customersD) Cuts the Christmas bonuses

8) Where does Blair believe the charity auction she is planning will take place in "Christmas in the Big House" on The Facts of Life?

A) OrphanageB) Homeless shelterC) MallD) Church

9) What does Woody say as the credits roll in "Christmas Cheers" on Cheers?

A) Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!B) Good tidings to all!C) God bless us, everyone.D) Happy Holidays!

10) Who is visited by ghosts in "A Keaton Christmas Carol" on Family Ties?

A) MalloryB) AlexC) ElyseD) Skippy

11) Why is Mary Jo upset in "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on Designing Women?

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Bake your own chocolate chip cookies. America’s favorite – Nestlé Toll House – comes in all shapes and textures. For soft and cakey cookies, use 3/4 cup butter and reduce brown sugar to 1/2 cup. For thinner, crispy cookies, increase butter to 1-1/4 cups and sugar to 1-1/4 cups. For a richer taste, try substituting Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels made with 53 percent Cacao real dark chocolate for the traditional semi-sweet morsels. And for extra-chocolatey cookies, add the following recipe to your collection.

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From handmade ornaments to shimmering trees, your party guests will catch that holiday spirit when they see the special décor created just for the event.

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Small touches can make a big impact on your guests. Use these ideas to add small details to your party decorations:

Create a winter wonderland. Teach the kids how to create paper snowflakes, then string them up throughout the house using fishing wire. From the dining room chandelier, to the windows, fireplace, and staircase, you can create a f lurry of snowflakes around the house in minutes.

Design a sparkling centerpiece. To get started, gather pinecones on a walk around the neighborhood. In a well-ventilated area, use glitter or metallic spray paint to completely coat the pine cones in silver and gold. Then simply stack in a glass bowl and place at the center of the table surrounded by sprigs of fresh greenery and holly branches.

Take your holiday décor above and beyond with these holiday craft project instructions for a Champagne Shimmer Tree and Glitter Glass Ball ornaments. Your guests will love walking into the winter wonderland you create just for the occasion.

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Skill Level 1: No experience necessary

Approximate Crafting Time: 1 to 2 hours

Read all directions before starting and use the photo as a guide.

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Working outside, place cardboard box on drop cloth.

Open up tree and fluff branches to give it a natural look. Place tree on box to give it some height.

Spray around every branch, so paint coats all of the tree’s needles. Allow to dry for a few minutes and spray a second coat. Allow to dry overnight in a well-ventilated area before decorating.

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17) What holiday tradition does Michael attempt to restore in "Afternoon Delight" on Arrested Development?

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18) What does Michael do that turns off real estate agent Carol in "A Benihana Christmas" on The Office?

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19) Who is after Betty's job in "Fake Plastic Snow" on Ugly Betty?

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When preparing for the holi-day season, people observe various traditions from deco-rating a Christmas tree to hanging stockings from the mantel to tying a sprig of mis-tletoe in a doorway. Anyone familiar with the mistletoe tradition knows that meeting under it often ends in a kiss, as the song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” alludes to. But what is the history be-hind the mistletoe tradition?

Although parasitic by nature, mistletoe has long been con-sidered a mystical, magical plant. Many ancient cultures believed the plant to heal sickness, protect life, and enhance love and fertility. Europeans often hung it over the entrances to their homes, barns, and stables to ward off bad spirits.

The plant was also considered a symbol of peace in many cultures. The Druids, for example, believed it to be so powerful that warring clans wou ld cease batt le upon the first sight of the plant. In Scandinavia, individuals meeting under it in conflict could declare a truce or kiss and make up.

In the Norse myth of the death of the god Balder, the mistle-toe has potent but promising properties. Balder dreams he is going to die and tells his mother Frigga. Alarmed, Frigga secures promises from everything and everyone not to harm Balder, except for the mistletoe. Aware of this, the mischievous god Loki tricks the blind god Hoder into shooting Balder with an ar-row made of mistletoe. Balder dies, much to Frigga's horror. As Frigga sheds tears on the mistletoe plant, its berries turn white. Eventually Frigga brings Balder back to life, and

in celebration, kisses everyone she meets under the mistletoe. From that day forward, the mistletoe brings only kisses of joy to those who come into contact with it.

The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe was the basis of kissing balls held in Eng-land during the 18th century. Any girl caught beneath the mistletoe could not refuse a kiss of friendship or love and would be married within a year. Today, in some parts of England, the mistletoe must be burned on the 12th night so that all of the young men and women who have kissed beneath it may marry.

Mistletoe remains a holiday tradit ion associated w ith kissing in many countries today. People often hang up a sprig of mistletoe in a door-way or room and exchange a kiss whenever they meet beneath it. Legend has it that couples in love who kiss be-neath the mistletoe will one day marry and have a long, happy life together.

For many people, the holiday season ca n be t he most depressing time of the year.

In spite of the Christmas mu-sic on the radio, the annual television show favorites, or the proliferation of decora-tions that adorn our neigh-borhoods, many people suf-fer from what is often called “The Holiday Blues.”

“We of ten t h i n k of t he holidays as a joyous time f i l led w it h f u n, fa m i ly, events, activities, gift giving a nd re c ei v i ng , ch a r it y, traditions, and symbolism. To some, the holiday season is just that,” said Allison T h o m p s o n , a l i c e n s e d clinical social worker and outpatient psychotherapist w i t h He a l t h A f f i l i a t e s Maine. “To others, it can also mean errands, added

responsibility, a f inancial struggle, a reminder of loss or loneliness, social anxiety, family pressures, and stress. It can be hard to balance some of the extreme joys with the extreme stressors of this time of year.”

Thompson also said that the holidays can bring a wave of emotions, including happiness and anticipation, that can leave people feeling “blah” when it is all over and transitioning back to their regular routine.

To beat the blues, Thompson reminds people to remember that they are only one person and that they should keep all the stress factors in balance.

“Try to reduce your stress by sett ing and assert ing f i rm bounda ries a round people a nd t h i ngs t hat cause stress in your life and limit your obligations,” said Thompson, noting that it is okay to say “no” to requests and commitments that can’t be handled.

Another sure sign of stress can be seen in the way that people ha nd le f i na nces d u r i n g t h e h o l i d a y s . Bei ng bomba rde d w it h advertisements that equate

happiness with excessive gift giving can raise anxiety and high expectations that can’t be fulfilled.

“Try to remember that giv-ing does not always mean financial depletion,” noted Thompson. “Think of cre-ative ways you can care for others and yourself without spending lots of money.”

For those who may be deal-ing with loss, transition, or loneliness, Thompson rec-ommended volunteer ing your time at a worthwhile charity, surrounding your-self with supportive people or environments, and taking a step back if you need it.

“Think about starting your ow n new tradit ions. You may a lso need to ta ke a break from all the ‘fun’ and make sure you continue an established routine or sit out an event,” said Thompson.

T h o m p s o n c a u t i o n e d t hat i f t hese feel ings of s a d n e s s or d e p r e s s i n g behav iors i ncrea se over time or interrupt daily living activities, it may be more serious and may require additional help.

“W hen we need to reach out the most, we have the hardest time doing so. At times, reaching out to your natural support system (i.e. friends and family) may be enough,” said Thompson, adding that a call to your primary health physician or a mental health professional cou ld be helpf u l to get through a difficult time.

To find a mental health pro-fessional, Thompson sug-gested calling 211 or going to w w w.211maine.org , a resource of social service listings in Maine. Health Af-filiates Maine also provides statewide services at 1-877-888-4304.


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Theater at Monmouth presents This Wonderful Life Nov. 29 – Dec. 9

Theater at Monmouth’s 43rd season concludes with playwright Steve Murray’s hilariously touching adaptation of Frank Cap-ra’s, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Brimming with hope and humor, “This Wonderful Life” reminds us of the power of perspective, friendship, and family just in time for the holiday season.

Theater at Monmouth favorite, Mike Anthony, unleashes his comedic talents for this 90-minute adventure as he recreates more than two-dozen iconic characters from the beloved film.

Anthony embodies Clarence the Angel, Mary, Old Man Pot-ter, and the rest of Bedford Falls’ finest citizens, while also serving as narrator, offering amusing commentary on George Bailey’s journey to discover that the actions of one person re-ally can make a difference in the world.

The show is directed by TAM Producing Artistic Director Dawn McAndrews with set and lights by Jim Alexander and sound design by Rew Tippen.

Performance calendar: Evening performances November 30, December 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m.; December 2 and 9 at 7 p.m.; Matinee performances December 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 1 p.m. Special Student and Senior Matinees on December 5 and 6 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices range from $20-$28. For calendar and reserva-tions, please contact the TAM Box Office at 207-933-9999 or visit www.theateratmonmouth.org/.

Just Us Entertainers Christmas Show – December 1 & 2

Just Us is a local choral group that features over three generations performing a variety of musical styles together. Just Us is exactly that ... just a group of regular people who love the opportunity to sing and who like to keep alive the music that everyone can sing along to.

The Just Us Entertainers will be performing traditional holiday music at its finest with renditions of Nat King Cole’s

“The Christmas Song,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” “Ava Maria” in both English and French, and “Silent Night,” to name a few. The Just Us entertainers aren’t professional vocalists, but that doesn’t diminish the enjoyment and top-quality performance this fine community group produces.

The Just Us Entertainers Christmas Show takes place at the Franco American Heritage Center on Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m.

For tickets, contact 689-2000 or go to the online ticketing at http://www.francocenter.org/calendar Advance tickets for students and adults are $5 and $10 and day of show $7 and $12.

Christmas Concert with Joëlle Morris at the Franco Center – December 7

Celebrate the holidays with Augusta-based mezzo-soprano, Joëlle Morris, and pianist, Bridget Convey, as they set the mood for Christmas by featuring carols from France and Quebec.

Morris will perform such beautiful lyrical melodies such as “Cantique de Noel,” (O Holy Night) to lively tunes such as “Il est né le divin enfant” and “Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle.” This duo will inspire the best musical moments of the holiday season.

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Gift giving is not always easy. If it’s the holiday season and you’re stumped about what to give, you can always take a few cues from your favorite TV show.

On “The O.C.,” Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) creates Chrismukkah, a super-holiday combining the best elements of Christmas and Hanukkah. With one Christian parent and one Jewish parent, it is a compromise the whole family can enjoy: “Eight days of presents, followed by one day of a lot of presents!”

In the series’ first Chrismukkah episode, there are several great gift ideas. Cohen’s love interests, Summer (Rachel Bilson) and Anna (Samaire Armstrong), come up with gifts for Cohen based

on his love for comic books. Summer dresses up as Wonder Woman, and Anna creates a handmade comic book in which Cohen is the main character.

It’s usually a safe bet to choose something the gift recipient loves, and come up with something creative related to it, like Summer and Anna do for Cohen.

In return, Cohen gives each girl a “Seth Cohen Starter Pack,” which includes copies of his favorite movie, his favorite book,

and CDs by his favorite bands. This is a great gift idea for friends or someone you

are just starting to date. You can give some things you already love, in the hopes it will become something you will have in common. Cohen gifts Kavalier and Klay, “The Goonies,” and music by Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins, and

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I n t h e s e c o n d - s e a s o n Christmas episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” Sheldon (Jim Parsons) doesn’t know what type of gift to get for Penny (Kaley Cuoco), so he buys a variety of gifts and decides he will give her whichever one most closely equals the value of

what she gives him.

To save yourself this trouble, it’s okay to discuss a price range with the gift recipient ahead of time. If you agree on a limit – and both stick to it – you can avoid the awkwardness and anxiety of trying to match what you think the other person will give you.

To up the ante (but not the price) of gift giving, you and the recipient could challenge one another to be creative. In the fourth-season Christmas episode of NBC’s “30 Rock,” Jack (Alec Baldwin) and Liz (Tina Fey) decide to get each other thoughtful gifts, but without spending any money. Jack tracks down a ticket stub from a play Liz was once in and has it framed in wood from the play’s stage. Liz arranges for Jack’s love interest to stay in town an extra night and spend time with him. Both love their gifts, and neither spent a dime.

In the aforementioned “Big Bang Theory” episode, Penny gives Leonard a napkin she had signed by Leonard Nimoy. He is overjoyed, proving that it’s the thought that counts when giving a gift. Autographed items are great gift ideas, too, and can easily be found on eBay – just make sure you’re buying an authentic item and not a reprint.

The best, most heartfelt gifts are the ones that show the gift recipients how well you know them. “Parks and Recreation” protagonist, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), is great at this. In the show’s fourth-season holiday episode, Knope gives her angsty intern April (Aubrey Plaza) a commissioned portrait of April destroying her least-favorite musical group, the uber-popular Black Eyed Peas.

For struggling musician Andy (Chris Pratt), a homemade gold record for his fledgling band Mouse Rat. And, for grumpy boss Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman), Knope rigs his office doors to close – and shut out all the people who annoy him – at the touch of a button. This brings a tear to stoic Swanson’s eye. The recipients of your creative and thoughtful gifts will likely do the same. The key is to personalize each gift to the recipient. By zeroing in on something they love, you will show them how well you know them and how much you care.


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a gift that instantly lights up a loved one’s eyes. All the work that goes into finding and securing the perfect gift

becomes worth it and then some when the recipient’s smile stretches from ear to ear.

A great holiday gift often involves someone’s favorite hob-by. When gifting the family sports fan, the options are end-less. Sports fans tend to wear their hearts on their sleeves, and they’re liable to be just as vocal with appreciation if any of these gifts are waiting under the tree for them this holiday season.

Magazine subscription: Many sports fans feel they can never get enough information on their favorite teams and sports. A magazine subscription to Sports Illustrated or another periodical focusing on a particular sport can provide insider access for a year or longer.

Magazine subscriptions are typically inexpensive, but they provide lots of bang for your gifting buck, especially weekly publications. In addition, many magazines now give print subscribers access to exclusive content online, playing to your favorite sports fan’s ever-growing desire for more knowledge.

Sports apparel: According to IBISWorld, a California-based market research firm, online sporting apparel sales were expected to approach $5 billion in 2012. Driving those sales are sports fans who can’t wait to don the gear of their favorite teams. Apparel makes a great holiday gift, whether it’s an authentic player jersey, a team logo hoodie or a personalized T-shirt that directly connects fans to their teams.

Memorabilia: Sports memorabilia can be costly, but shoppers can still find great deals on everything from autographed items to relics of a franchise’s fledgling days. When shopping

for memorabilia, be wary of auctions, where “shill bidding” can drive up the price of coveted items. Shill bidding occurs when owners bid on their own items at auction in an attempt to drive up the sale price. And authentication can be an issue with regard to sports memorabilia.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been cracking down on fraudulent memorabilia. Shoppers without knowledge of the memorabilia industry might want to focus on less expensive items that will be a hit under the tree but won’t be a hit to their bank accounts.

Video games: Many sports fans indulge in their love of a favorite sport by playing video games. Like most technology, video games are consistently reinvented, so last year’s game might already be outdated, making video games an ideal holiday gift. Those who want to go the extra mile can include a new gaming console along with the latest video game.

Tickets: Of course, sports fans might like nothing more than tickets to see their favorite teams play. Buying directly from a sports team is a safe bet, but it can also be expensive. Savvy shoppers can explore the legal secondary market, which includes online retailers like StubHub.com or even league-affiliated programs like NFLTicket Exchange, where they might find more affordable tickets.

When gifting tickets, do so far enough in advance of the game so fans have time to plan their trip and, if need be, take a day off from work. (Metro)

Keep kids engaged during holiday shopping tripsHoliday shopping with kids can be fun. Kids enjoy giv-ing gifts, and bringing them along on shopping excur-sions to offer their input can make the season that much more special for youngsters. But bringing the little ones along on a holiday shopping trip also can be tricky, as kids can easily grow tired or bored at the mall. The following are a few tips to ensure kids and adults enjoy their holiday shopping trips together.

Bring backup. Kids might find shopping enjoyable at the outset, but visiting store after store can drain them of that enthusiasm. To quell the in-

evitable boredom, bring along some backup, such as a hand-held video game or a tablet or e-reader on which kids can watch a favorite film or televi-sion show.

Choose your shopping desti-nation wisely. All malls and retailers are certainly not equal, especially when kids will be accompanying you for a day of shopping. Some malls offer attractions for kids, such as a merry-go-round or a live performance with a holiday theme. Such attractions pro-vide some balance to a shop-ping trip, giving kids some-thing to look forward to be-tween store visits. (Metro)


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