So! You have procrastinated once again, and now you are burdened with a long list and a short amount of time to cross off all the names on your list. Not many people realize that one of the quickest and most convenient places to buy gifts can be right under your nose… the grocery store, […]
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Last-minute gift giving ideas
Whether your daughter is bringing home her newest boyfriend, Aunt Martha finally opts for a Yuletide visit, or little Timmy comes home with an announcement that tomorrow is the day of his club’s holiday gift exchange, what can you get that fits the bill for last-minute holiday gift giving? Phil St. Pierre, of Victor News […]
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Down to the wire? 10 last-minute gift ideas
No matter how much you plan out your holiday gift buying, there’s always a time right before Christmas when you need one or two more gifts to complete your shopping list. That’s the time when you could benefit from this list of last-minute gift ideas gleaned from the Internet and area residents. 1. Gift Cards […]
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Last-minute gifts: It happens every year
You promised yourself everything would be perfect. You trolled every toy store in the state for this season’s must-have item, you labored over the Christmas dinner seating chart with a diplomat’s care, and you made sure every aunt-made card is out on prominent display. Yes, you did everything humanly possible to keep peace in the […]
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How-to guide to holiday hosting
The holidays are once again right around the corner, and families across the country are preparing to reunite. With hosting family and friends on the holiday horizon, the following guide, courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond, can help those responsible for entertaining the troops this season become the holiday host with the most. Prepare for […]
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New shortcuts to make holiday cooking a snap
Timing a meal can be just as important as what you serve, but when you’re juggling hors d’oeuvres, turkey, veggies, casseroles, dinner rolls, and a dessert or three, it’s easy to fall behind. A new guide in the November 2010 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, reveals timesaving tools that really work […]
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A holiday party for all cultures
Some people choose to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, some choose to celebrate a different holiday celebration, and some choose not to celebrate the holidays at all. With all of the differing preferences, how do you throw a holiday party that suits all? You don’t. You throw a multicultural party instead and invite guests to celebrate […]
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Homemade holiday cheer for friends and neighbors
Pumpkin Treats to Bake and Share It’s time once again to start baking some holiday cheer to share with friends and neighbors. These recipes make plenty of sweet treats to go around – and they’re so good you just may want to keep some for yourself. Make the holidays special by giving something fresh, homemade […]
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Last-minute gift ideas: Be creative!
Whether your holiday shopping is already done by mid-November or you’re a wait-until-Christmas-Eve shopper, last minute gifts can be a “Grinch” but, with a little creativity, they can be gifts you’ll be proud to give. The immediacy of today’s technology makes last-minute shopping as easy as pushing a button. Some companies and stores even allow […]
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Specialty gift baskets bring sense of fun and adventure
It may come as no surprise that gift baskets are as much fun to give during the holidays as they are to receive. “Gift baskets, especially themed ones, are like a mini-vacation or mini-party… they immediately evoke a sense of fun and adventure, which is a wonderful gift to give someone,” said Barbara Lauze, owner […]