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Shop locally this holiday seasonShopping is a big part of the holiday

season, when families and friends gather to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the popularity of shopping online has grown, such practices are not always eco-friendly or timely, as gifts bought online must be packaged and shipped, wasting valuable resources and time that last-minute shoppers may not have.

The benefi ts of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the chance to reduce your carbon footprint. The fol-lowing are a few ways that shopping locally this holiday season can directly benefi t your community and the people who call it home.

Local economyWhen men and women shop locally,

they are putting money back into their local communities. Local small busi-nesses may be owned by your neighbors, and it can be comforting to know that your holiday shopping dollars are going to support a neighbor instead of a large corporation. Local businesses also em-ploy your neighbors, so shopping local can strengthen the local economy by cre-ating jobs that may not exist if you and members of your community fail to sup-port local small businesses.

Community identityLocal small businesses go a long way

toward creating a neighborhood identity, and that identity can create a stronger sense of community among you and your neighbors. In addition, a unique commu-nity identity can make your town more attractive to outsiders, and that appeal can improve the value of local real estate

while also attracting more people to lo-cal businesses in your neighborhood.

Uniqueness of giftsThe gifts you buy when shopping

locally also can benefi t your commu-nity. Gifts purchased from small local businesses tend to be more unique than items bought from national chains, as

smaller retailers tend to sell more home-made items than their national competi-tors. Recipients of such items may fi nd such gifts more thoughtful than mass produced items bought from national chains, and the uniqueness of homemade gifts may encourage the gifts’ recipients to visit your community and do some shopping, further benefi tting your local economy.

Customer serviceThe accessibility of customer ser-

vice is another oft-overlooked benefi t of shopping locally. When buying from na-tional chains, especially during the holi-day season when such businesses may be overwhelmed with orders, making con-tact with customer service departments can be a trying exercise in patience. Long wait times on the phone or on-line can make the process of contacting customer service extremely frustrating. But such frustration is rare when buy-ing from local businesses, as consumers can simply take their products into the store, where employees can immediately address their concerns. In addition, buy-ing locally makes it more convenient for friends and family members who also live in your community to return their gifts.

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Great gifts for new homeownersBuying a home can be one of the most

rewarding experiences in a person’s life. It also can be one of the most stressful.

New homeowners are faced with many expenses after buying a home, and the holiday season is a great time to help them out with a thoughtful gift for the place they now call home. The follow-ing are some great gift ideas for the new homeowner on your holiday shopping list.

• How-to books: Owning a home pres-ents many opportunities for repairs and renovations. Oftentimes, this is a home-owner’s initial foray into do-it-yourself projects, so consider giving a library of instructional books that walk homeown-ers through some basics, like plumbing, electrical work or basic construction.

• Personalized key chains: A new home means a new set of keys to the front door. Have key chains monogrammed and gift with a bottle of champagne to toast the new residence.

• Welcome mat: Welcome mats can be customized with the owner’s last name, and some customizing services also can print an image on a door mat or a quirky saying.

• Door knocker: Although door bells have replaced door knockers for practi-cal use, a nice metal door knocker still

makes a decorative statement on the front door. Have the door knocker en-graved with the family name.

• Gift certifi cate: A new home means new projects large and small. Home-owners will be making frequent trips to the home improvement center, and such trips can get costly. A gift card will help lessen that fi nancial burden.

• Home warranty: Third-party compa-nies sell home warranties that can cover

the costs of repairs on major home sys-tems. To new homeowners, the peace of mind of knowing the HVAC system or a major appliance can be repaired or re-placed at minimal cost could make this gift invaluable.

• Portrait: Give the gift of memories by setting up a photo session with a pho-tographer that enables the new home-owners to have a print made that can be hung up and enjoyed.

• Tool gift basket: Homeowners can always use nails, screws, hammers, pic-ture-hanging kits, painter’s tape, and the other odds and ends that go into making repairs.

• Furniture: Ask the homeowner what room needs furnishing and offer to pur-chase one or more pieces for the space.

• Linens: Guests might be stopping by to see the new house, so a gift of sheets for the guest room or hand towels will ensure the place is stocked for anyone who drops by.

• Dining out certifi cates: People who have just moved into a home may be so busy with projects that they don’t have time to make sit-down meals. Therefore, a gift card to a favorite restaurant can provide a welcome respite from takeout.

• Security system: Homeowners who want to protect their new asset may ap-preciate a home security system.

• Money: Buying a home is an ex-pensive endeavor, and new homeowners may be feeling the pinch of an overex-tended budget. Sometimes cash makes the most thoughtful gift.

New homeowners are faced with many situations that can be both excit-ing and stressful as they move into new homes. Many gifts can make the process of settling in that much easier.

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Gift ideas for the seniors in your lifeWith lifetimes of experiences and seem-

ingly everything they could ever want or need in life already at their disposal, se-niors can be diffi cult to shop for come the holiday season. Many even insist that their family members save their money and not buy them anything for the holidays.

But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not having something to open come the holidays is simply unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas.

Activity assistance devicesThe realities of getting older often mean

the body slows down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be. Many active seniors are not ready to live seden-tary lives, nor should they be forced to do so. Plenty of products exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for older adults.

Television amplifying headphones are one product that can be a great fi t for se-niors, particularly those having diffi culty hearing their televisions. The headphones amplify the sound of the programming without disturbing others in the room, and many such headphones even allow users to mute their televisions. This feature is per-fect for someone who likes to watch TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same room.

Other devices that can make life easier for seniors include magnifying products or bookholders. In addition, gel seat cushions can take pressure off of the spine in the car or at home.

FoodFood is always a handy gift because it

doesn’t take up much room and can be en-joyed at a recipient’s leisure. Perhaps there is something the senior in your life used to enjoy as a child but now fi nds hard to come by. A search of the Internet may uncover that special treat. You may be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favorite cookie that is not available in a nearby store. Other-wise, ask a store manager if a particular item that’s not in stock in the store can be a special order.

PhotosWhat grandparent does not enjoy look-

ing at his or her family members? Com-puter-savvy men and women can use pho-to software to design personalized photo books, calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts. Just about anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote bags and pillows.

Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a memory book. Scan the images so they are preserved digitally and then

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Great gifts for people who love to readMany people love to read, and such people do

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But books aren’t the only gifts shoppers can give the readers on their lists this holiday season. The following are a few gift ideas no book lover can balk at.

• E-reader: Before buying an e-reader, shop-pers may want to fi rst learn where the intended recipient of this thoughtful gift stands on the book versus e-reader debate. Some book lovers feel a sentimental attachment to traditional books, while others love the versatility of e-readers, many of which serve as tablets that allow users to peruse the Internet, play games and, of course, read books. If your friend or family member does not have an aversion to e-readers, then this might make the ideal gift. The price of e-readers var-ies depending on their capabilities, but you can expect to spend anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars depending on which model you ultimately choose.

• Storage: For those readers who prefer tradi-tional books, a new bookshelf can help them store their favorite titles. Books take up a lot of space, and avid readers tend to buy many new books each year, so homeowners and apartment dwell-ers alike will no doubt appreciate the extra space

to store their collections. But even e-reader en-thusiasts may fi nd their storage fi lling up faster than they might have liked. To remedy that prob-lem, holiday shoppers can buy a Wi-Drive with ample extra storage space so readers who keep both books and movies on their e-readers and tab-lets have plenty of extra space to store all of those new books they plan to read in the coming year.

• Decorative bookends: Those who have a pas-sion for books and home décor might appreciate a unique set of handcrafted bookends to store the books they keep on their desks or those they keep out as decorative accents that guests can enjoy when visiting. Such gifts will please your friends or family members who have a fl are for interior decorating while also appealing to their love of literature.

• Book club membership: A membership to a Book of the Month Club may be right up the al-leys of those readers who read too fast to join a local reading group or simply don’t have the time to devote to a community book club. Such mem-berships often sell classic titles and the latest best-sellers at a fraction of the cost of the publisher-es-tablished prices, and members typically can order as many books as they would like. This can be a great way for readers to fi nd new titles and keep the books coming in without breaking the bank.

Avid readers are passionate about their books, and holiday shoppers can feed those passions by giving their favorite readers gifts that indulge their love of literature this holiday season.

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How to give holiday gift cardsNearly every man or woman has hit

that all too familiar wall when holiday shopping for friends and family. While many people might be a cinch to shop for, there always seems to be one stickler on holiday shopping lists, and fi nding the right gift for that person can be an exer-cise in patience and perseverance.

But even the most patient shopper has his or her limits, and many people fi nd themselves giving gift cards to those friends or family members who seem-ingly have everything already. Such cards make great gifts, but only when gift giv-ers employ a few tricks of the gift card trade.

• Buy directly from the retailer. It’s easy to be duped by a counterfeit gift card, which can be embarrassing for both the gift giver and its eventual recipient. Counterfeit gift cards are big business for criminals who prey on gift givers during the holiday season. Only buy gift cards directly from the retailer, as cards sold by other sources, such as an online auction site, may be stolen or counterfeit. You don’t want to be the person who gave a stolen or counterfeit card, and your friend or family member does not want to be subjected to an inquiry as to why he or she is attempting to use a stolen or coun-

terfeit card.• Examine the card before leaving the

store. Once a cashier or customer service employee hands you a gift card, examine it for tampering before leaving the store. Some criminals gain access to gift cards, even those that appear to be behind lock and key, to learn the PIN number asso-ciated with the card. Once they have the PIN, recipients can then recreate their own card, using the stolen PIN to activate and make purchases on their counterfeit cards long before the real card is sold to you. If you detect any damage, ask for a new card before leaving the store.

• Include a gift receipt with the card. When giving a gift card, don’t forget to include the gift receipt. The gift receipt not only verifi es the value of the gift card, but also includes the date the card was purchased. That’s important information, as many companies begin to charge fees, some of which may be exorbitant, on un-used cards after a predetermined period of time. Recipients who have the gift re-ceipt won’t have to haggle with retailers about the value of the card should that ever be in dispute, and the receipt also can serve as a reminder that the recipient needs to use the card before a given date to avoid fees.

• Consider a general purpose gift card. If that stickler on your holiday shopping list is especially diffi cult to shop for, then you might want to consider a general purpose gift card issued by a company such as American Express, MasterCard or Visa. These cards generally allow re-cipients to use their gift wherever they choose, whether it’s to put gas in their tank or buy groceries. That versatility is valuable if you truly have no idea what your friend or family member needs or where he or she likes to shop. One no-

table disadvantage to general purpose gift cards is that they tend to come with more fees than more traditional gift cards purchased directly from specifi c retailers. Investigate these fees and fi nd a card that charges no fees or only minimal fees.

Gift cards make great gifts and can bail out frustrated holiday shoppers who sim-ply can’t fi nd that perfect gift for a friend or family member. But when shopping for gift cards, be sure to exercise caution before buying a card so your loved is not put in an embarrassing or costly situation.

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When holiday shopping this season, consider the following gift ideas for that health-conscious friend or family member who’s looking to turn over a new leaf in the new year by adopting a healthier life-style.

• Gym membership: Fitness centers tend to see a spike in enrollment at the dawn of a new year, as men and women who want to get healthier take the fi rst step by signing up for a gym membership. The holiday season can be a great time to sign up for a membership, as many fi t-ness centers waive their initiation fees in an effort to attract more customers. When trying to help a friend or family member get back on a healthy track, offer to pay a portion of their membership fees or, if their preferred club is charging an initia-tion fee, offer to pay that instead. Recipi-

ents might feel more obligated to go to the gym if they know a loved one helped pay for it.

• Cardiovascular machine: Many peo-ple cite a lack of time as the primary rea-son they don’t exercise enough. Getting to and from the gym takes time, but hav-ing a cardiovascular machine, whether it’s an elliptical machine, an exercise bike or a treadmill, at home removes this hurdle, increasing the chances that people will exercise more often. And the potential

benefi ts of routine cardiovascular exer-cise are considerable. According to the American Heart Association, as little as 30 minutes of daily cardiovascular exer-cise each day can signifi cantly reduce an individual’s risk for heart disease.

• Bicycle: Few activities are more en-joyable and simultaneously benefi cial as riding a bicycle. Many people still enjoy riding a bike just like they did when they were children, when they might not have known just how healthy riding a bicycle

was. Cycling improves cardiovascular fi tness, lowering a person’s risk for heart disease while helping to build and tone muscles. In addition, men and women with preexisting joint conditions often fi nd riding a bicycle is a great low-impact exercise that encourages them to get off the couch in a way that doesn’t aggravate their conditions. Many adults received a bicycle as a holiday gift when they were children, and those looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle might be just as excited to receive a bicycle once again.

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Going ‘green’ for the holidaysWhile the holiday season is a time of joy, giving

and religious refl ection, it also can be a time of ex-cess. Holiday parties, meals brimming with more food than the average person can consume, wrapping paper tossed aside after minimal usage, and shoppers ven-turing for miles in cars in search of presents can all prove wasteful.

For the environmentally conscious, the holiday season is a great opportunity to put your ideals to use. Although it may seem like a challenging task, going green for the holidays is easier than you might think.

• Get a permanent Christmas tree. Live Christmas trees are planted expressly for the purpose of being cut down and turned into holiday decor. Be a good steward for the environment and purchase a perma-nent tree that can be used for holidays years after year.

• Consider giving food as a gift. Food is consum-able, doesn’t take up space, and locally grown food does not require shipping or wasteful packaging. It’s an ideal gift for those who already have everything.

• Cut back on holiday decor. Most people love showcasing their Christmas spirit with decorations. However, many decorative products are produced overseas and shipped over to North America on large vessels that require a lot of fuel. Think about reduc-ing your decorations or replacing plastic and metal decorations for all-natural options. Branches of holly or twigs tied with ribbon to form a natural wreath are just as decorative as store-bought plastic decorations.

• Don’t leave lights on for extended periods of time. Homes and businesses bedecked in holiday lights are

staples of the season. However, extra lights, infl atable lawn Santas and other accessories consume substan-tial amounts of energy. Instead of leaving lights and other decorative items running for hours each night, turn them off after a little while to save energy.

• Donate money in lieu of gifts. Choose environ-mentally responsible charities and donate funds to their efforts in the name of people who do not need another package of pajamas.

• Use decomposable shipping peanuts. Shipping peanuts are environmentally friendly packing prod-ucts that are made from cornstarch. When they come in contact with water, they dissolve – making for easy clean-up and less trash.

• Donate unused gifts. Nearly everyone gets an un-wanted gift come the holiday season. Instead of put-ting items in the trash or taking them back to the store, donate gifts you’ll never use to a charity or a thrift shop.

• Wrap gifts with wrapping paper alternatives. Wrapping paper is a luxury item and one that tends to be wasteful. There are many items around the house that can be recycled into decorative gift wrap. Sew scraps of fabric together for a patchwork bag or use glossy photos from a fashion magazine to papier ma-che a box. When you think creatively, you’re bound to come up with some very usable and eco-friendly ideas.

Although many people tend to go overboard for the holidays, getting into the holiday spirit does not have to be unfriendly to the environment.

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Christmas gift exchange do’s and don’tsChristmas and New Year’s Eve are

right around the corner. That means neighborhoods, buildings and stores will soon be awash in holiday splendor. Social schedules will be full, and men and women everywhere will shuffl e to complete their holiday shopping.

Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved.

DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchanging a little something with friends and family members than walk-ing away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value and no one feels slighted or left out.

DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points.

DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the con-cept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped

gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun.

DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep things as se-

cretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents.

DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifi cally that only men or women will be opening the presents, se-lect items that will appeal to both gen-ders. Food, gift cards, music, or home

staples make great grab bag gifts.DON’T forget to consider ages as

well. Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, allow partici-pants to swap gifts if they want to.

DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more.

DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended.

DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribu-tion.

Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festiv-ities. They also can be a part of any fam-ily or friends gathering to add excite-ment and entertainment to the occasion.

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