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Last-Minute Shopper? Here Are Some Tips To Help You Through
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camps. there are those people who have completed all of their shopping and wrapping even before November ends. Others shop in the weeks between thanksgiving and christmas. Finally, many people wait until the last minute,
and such shoppers are the ones seen rushing from store to store on december 24. Waiting until the last possible second to purchase a gift may not prove much of a problem when shopping for birthday gifts. but come the holiday season, such procrastination may find shoppers perusing limited inventories and dealing with other frantic proscrastinators. but even those shoppers who still plan to put off their holiday shopping can make the most of such stalling this holiday season. •Consider eGift cards. Many retailers offer digital gift cards that can be emailed in a matter of minutes. Purchase the card from the online retailer and email the redemption code to the gift recipi-
ent. time the email to arrive on christmas morning or include all of the necessary information in a holiday card. •Ship to store. Some shoppers like the convenience of ship-tostore services. this enables a person to purchase a gift online but avoid shipping charges by having the item made available at a store location. in-stock items are typically ready the day of purchase, and this helps you avoid crowds and impulse buys, as online purchases are typically available at special pick-up locations in the store that allows online shoppers to skip long lines at the registers. •Avoid gimmick gifts. Skip the “as seen on tV” aisle at the store
or trendy infomercial gifts. such gifts may suggest to their recipients that you waited until the last minute to buy the gifts and then really didn’t have any good ideas. •Expect extra charges and factor such charges into your budget. Procrastinating may work for your schedule, but expect to pay more if you shop online and require shipping. You will probably need to expedite shipping if you expect to have gifts delivered on time. Verify the delivery date before making any purchases. Paying more for shipping may outweigh the hassle of driving to the store after searching for gifts. Online retailers like amazon may even offer selective delivery on christ-
mas eve. •Check store hours. Some stores offer extended shopping hours to meet the needs of lastminute shoppers. You may be able to visit early morning or late at night to skip the crowds. certain department stores time sales with these extended hours, such as “early bird” or “night owl” specials, so you may even be rewarded for procrastinating. •Shop smaller retailers. One way to avoid the hassles that often come with holiday shopping is to patronize smaller, independent shops. chances are the crowds will be smaller at these shops and you may have access to a more unique selection of gifts than you would find at the nearby mall.
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Some Great Gift Ideas For That First-Time Parent any parents fondly recall their first holiday season as a mom and dad. While youngsters
their first Christmas present was placed under the tree, parents tend to cherish such memories, making their first holidays with children in tow very memorable. loved ones of new parents can take steps to make this holiday season even more special. the following are some gift ideas for holiday shoppers who want to make this season even more memorable for the proud new parents in their lives. •Photo album: Today’s new parents have more pictures and video of their bundles of joy than any previous generation of moms and dads, as smartphones, tablets and other devices have made taking pictures much easier than in years past. but family members also have more access to such photos than ever before, making it easy to put together a special photo album of the new parents and their new child. Pull picSee GET, page 15
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inter weather produces more than just colder temperatures and snowcovered landscapes. the longer hours of darkness synonymous with winter can promote feelings of lethargy and fatigue. People who leave the house in the early morning darkness, only to return home when the sun has set, often find themselves feeling tired. but changing your diet to include foods that provide energy may be just what you need to counter such fatigue. energy levels are often af-
fected by what we eat. if you choose foods that result in a midafternoon slump, it could be time to make some changes. the key is to select menu items that will provide a gradual stream of energy through the day, eliminating those highs and lows that can lead to dips in energy. here are some smart food choices to fight fatigue. •Oatmeal: This fiber-rich food provides a quick boost of energy from carbohydrates, but will not result in a sugar crash that is common with many breakfast cereals.
The fiber in oatmeal will feed the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract, helping to keep the digestion system healthy. this means you can easily absorb the nutrients in oatmeal and avoid constipation. •Pumpkin seeds: Researchers at the United states agricultural research service found that people with magnesium deficiencies required more oxygen uptake during physical activity, which then brought on fatigue. snacking on magnesium-rich foods, such as pumpkin seeds, will provide the body with the recommended daily allowance of magnesium. aim for 310 mg of magnesium for women and 400 mg for men. •Lean proteins: When enjoying proteins, opt for leaner meats and seafood that can be quickly digested by the body. red meats marbled in fat require more energy to digest. •Yogurt: The soft texture of yogurt makes it easily digestible by the body, providing a quick source of energy. but unlike other foods, yogurt has a good ratio of protein to carbohydrates, making it a long-lasting energy source. Yogurt also contains a bevy of healthy probiotics that promote healthy bacteria in the digestive tract while eliminating harmful bacteria. recent research from the University of toronto sug-
gests that probiotics can help ease symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, among other conditions. this makes yogurt a good meal or snack to enjoy any time of the day. •Whole grains: When choosing carbohydrates, opt for complex carbohydrates, which can be found in whole grains, instead of refined carbs. The body digests and releases complex carbohydrates slowly, moderating blood sugar levels and keeping your
mood stable. this helps the body maintain adequate energy levels. •Spinach: Fatigue may be a byproduct of an iron deficiency, which is a common cause of anemia. red blood cells use iron to carry oxygen to cells. Without adequate iron, the red blood cells cannot do their job well and mental and physical fatigue may ensue. Spinach is an excellent source of iron, magnesium and vitamin c. See WALNUTS, page 14
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Dread Decorating? Here’s Some Advice To Make The Process Fun Cway toward making the
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holiday season a special time of year. each holiday offers the opportunity to transform both the interior and exterior of a home into a holiday wonderland blending both store-bought and handcrafted decorations and ornaments. as families grow, many amass various holiday trinkets and decorative items that become part of their holiday traditions. some decorations hold special sentimental value, while others are standard decorations found in homes across the globe come the holiday season. it’s easy to get overwhelmed by holiday decorations, but organiz-
ing such items can make the process of giving your home a holiday facelift that much easier. Color-coding storage bins are the unsung heroes of holiday decorating. such bins keep treasures safe and out of the way in attics, basements and closets. employing a color-coding system to organize holiday decorations will make it easier to identify items and their corresponding holidays. christmas objects can be housed in red or green storage containers, while halloween decorations can be placed in orange containers, and so on. investing in durable, plastic bins with lids will keep items
clean and orderly. Designate a storage spot hunting and pecking around the house for holiday decor can make the process of decorating that much more time consuming. Not knowing where the strings of lights or extra extension cords
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For Many, Three Kings Day Is The Exciting Time Of Year hristmas celebrants real-
son does not end on december 26 or even January 2. For many people, christmas and New Year’s eve are merely a prelude to the real celebration to come on three Kings day. three Kings day, or día de los très reyes, is celebrated on January 6 to honor the wise men who visited and brought gifts to Jesus christ. also known as the epiphany, the holiday marks the end of
the christmas season for many practicing christians. Very little is known about the kings, or magi. these kings, who are only mentioned once in the Gospel of Matthew, are never named. the story says they hail from the “east” and are guided to the manger by a mysterious light in the sky. They begin a journey to bring gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn king. Unbeknownst to many, the popular song “the 12 days of christmas”
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Creative Ways To Celebrate Hanukkah Mshared about the comany jokes have been
plexity of growing up Jewish surrounded by christian friends and the overwhelming influence of christmas come the month of december. seemingly everywhere you look buildings, stores and homes are decked out in lights and decorations. but christmas celebrants are not the only ones with reason to be festive this time of year, when hanukkah is also cause for celebration. Perhaps due to its proximity to thanksgiving and christmas, hanukkah tends to be the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday in america. even though it is officially listed as a minor holiday, hanukkah is important to families across the globe. in fact, because the basis of hanukkah is rededication to the faith, it very well may be an instrumental celebration for families who may need to find their way back to the roots of their beliefs. hanukkah celebrations may not feature lavishly decorated trees or scores of celebrants belting out carols, but it bears significance for the thousands of people who celebrate each year. While hanukkah is steeped in tradition, the following are a handful of ways you can add a creative spin to
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your family’s festivities this year. •Light: One of the major tenets of hanukkah is how light can shine and lead a person through dark periods. This is typically exemplified by the lighting of the menorah, which is prominently placed in windows or other visible areas of celebrants’ homes. this hanukkah spend time with someone who may be dealing with an illness or the loss of a loved one. You may be the light that inspires this person each day. Give candles to friends and family members to symbolize the light that will shine in the future. •Oil: Another component of hanukkah celebrations is the focus on how a one-day supply of oil somehow lasted eight days during the rededication of the temple’s menorah. many ways to include oil in celebrations exist. Some people like to get creative in the kitchen, serving fried foods and desserts. think about giving gifts of oil, such as fragrant essential oils that can be used in potpourri or in the bath or shower. Working alongside their parents, children can see how a wick drenched in oil can serve as an efficient lighting source and decorate the home with these homemade oil lamps. •Twenty-five: Bring attention to the number 25, which is signifi-
cant when celebrating hanukkah. The word’s official hebrew spelling is chanukah, and it can be divided into two separate parts: chanu, meaning “they rested,” and Kah, which is the numerical value of 25. On the 25th day of the hebrew month of Kislev, the maccabees rested from their battle with the Greeks and triumphantly marched into the holy temple in Jerusalem. make 25 a part of celebrations by inviting 25 people to celebrate with you or ask children to make murals with 25 different adornments. •Charitable giving: Gift-giving is now a component of hanukkah celebrations, but it wasn’t always. Greater importance was once placed on the lighting of candles to publicize the miracle and evangelize the faith. some poor people could not afford candles, and these people would go door-todoor for candle funds, or “gelt,” to be able to purchase candles and kiddush wine. some Jewish families prefer to give money rather than gifts on hanukkah to keep with the tradition of hanukkah gelt. however, families also can incorporate charitable giving in their celebrations as a way to reinforce the customs of giving to the poor.
Do You Have A Favorite Movie Version Of Ebenezer Scrooge? irst published on decem19, 1843, charles dickens’ novella “a christmas carol” tells the story of ebenezer scrooge, a bitter miser whose christmas eve encounters with the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to come spark a transformation from a pennypinching near-recluse into a benevolent do-gooder. the tale of ebenezer scrooge has endured for nearly 175 years, and figures to remain a staple of the holiday season for years to come. but as much as audiences enjoy the tale of Mr. Scrooge, so, too, do actors enjoy giving their take on this memorable miser. Nary a year has passed since the classic tale was first adapted for the stage in 1844 that an actor, be it amateur or professional, has not portrayed ebenezer scrooge, and such portrayals have taken place on the stage, the small screen, the silver screen, and even the radio. some manifestations of the old miser have been true to dickens’ version, while others are modernizations of the legendary writer’s original story. the following are some of the more memorable performances from actors tasked with playing ebenezer scrooge. •Alastair Sim: Considered by many film critics to be the best version of ebenezer scrooge to ever grace the stage, screen or airwaves, sim’s 1951 performance
is still celebrated to this day. sim would reprise the role 20 years later in the Oscar-winning animated version. •Albert Finney: The Englandborn Finney won the role of ebenezer Scrooge despite being just 34 years old at the time the 1970 musical adaptation was made. Finney would win a Golden Globe award for his performance in the film, which was titled “Scrooge.” •Tom Ricketts: Though not necessarily as renowned a performance as some others who would
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thanksgiving and christmas. although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in the New england Journal of medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays. those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. this may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synony-
mous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. here’s how to stay on course. •Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. make it a necessity and not a luxury. schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda. •Don’t worry about the length of your workouts. if you’re accustomed to an hourlong workout but cannot fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter. make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles. •Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily
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Holidays Can Be A Dangerous Time For A Family Pet In The House Tof joy. But in the midst he holiday season is full
of decorating and socializing, pet owners may overlook the needs of their pets. hectic schedules and homes full of unusual décor can throw pets off-kilter.
an abundance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat. chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart rate, di-
search of an easy drink, dogs and cats may be drawn to the fresh water reservoir of live trees, increasing the likelihood that they knock over a christmas tree, injuring themselves and causing damage around the house. trees
in the stomach while the rest of it continues to pass through the intestines. tinsel also may wrap around the tongue, increasing the cat’s risk of choking. Ornaments also are tempting playthings. cats may pounce on glass ornaments, breaking them and suffering injury. Keep pets in mind when selecting tree ornaments, and opt for unbreakable ornaments when possible. •Electrical cords: The American animal hospital association says holiday lights mean more electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. secure all cords and keep them out of reach of pets. •Candles: The subtle flicker
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A Special Treat For The New Year if you really want to send the year out in flavorful style, consider the following recipe for “cocktail dates” from bob blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites: Showstoppers and conversation starters” (Chronicle Books).
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perts say that it is customary for bosses to give gifts to employees but not the reverse. However, employees who are especially close with their bosses or who work closely with them each day may want to offer a small token of appreciation. When selecting gifts for bosses, do not give anything too personal, such as clothing, perfume or jewelry. Food or gift cards are a safer bet. Experts say a gift in the range of $10 to $25 is adequate. Chipping in for a gift with other employees may be the best course of action so you don’t inspire resentment among coworkers. Babysitter or nanny Caregivers play important roles
in the lives of children. Once you have found a sitter or nanny who you trust, you want to ensure you keep that person content. If you regularly use a nanny or sitter, money is always a great gift. For a full-time nanny, one week to one month’s pay is adequate. For a regular sitter, consider a gift equal to two nights’ pay. Coach or club leader Children today are involved in many different activities, and chances are parents’ schedules are filled with sports games and practices. A small gift of $10 to $20 can show your appreciation to a coach or club leader. This is another instance when it might be nice to pool your resources with
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continued from page 4 or worn beyond repair. It takes time to go through items piece by piece, but this will save time next year when decorations are taken out again. The longer you wait to sort items and do a little cleaning, the more time it ultimately takes to clean house.
Keep a running list Although you may have a general idea of the items you have packed away, some things may be forgotten. Keep an informal inventory of decorations and supplies so you don’t purchase any duplicates. If you notice your list is lacking some items, shop pre- or postseason sales when items tend to
fellow parents to purchase one large gift. Mail carrier If your mail is delivered by the same mail carrier week after week, you may want to spread some holiday joy. Mail carriers have an extra workload during the holidays, when they are tasked with delivering packages and greeting cards in addition to more routine mail. Civil servants may be forbidden from receiving cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift. Trash collector Hauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous job. Many
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anukkah, christmas 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 shuffle 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 walking 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 concept 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 secretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents. DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. 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 participants 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
Bible Gives Few Details On Kings continued from page 4 ary 2. Unlike in the United states, where gifts are typically exchanged on christmas day, much of the Latin community exchange gifts on the eve of January 6. Puerto rican children have been known to gather grass or straw in shoeboxes for the kings’ horses or camels. some families display carvings and artwork of the three magi atop camels. many celebrants participate in three Kings day parades and festivals. Family gatherings and parties that would rival other special holidays are common as well. a special meal consisting of corn tamales and hot chocolate may be served, while others may enjoy black beans, picadillo and yucca. so, who were the kings?
While the bible does not indicate how many kings visited Jesus on the epiphany, based on the number of gifts offered, historians believe there were three. historians and theologians believe these kings were babylonians, Persians or Jews from Yemen. in the Western christian church, the kings go by the names of melchior (a Persian scholar), caspar (an indian scholar) and balthazar (an arabian scholar). the kings also were said to have distinct physical characteristics. caspar, who brought the gift of gold, was the oldest and sported a long, white beard. middleaged melchior brought the gift of frankincense, while balthazar, who brought myrrh, is believed to have been a dark-skinned young man around the age of 20.
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Awith the holiday season, they are actually lthough poinsettias are most often associated
tropical plants. in spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The flowering plant was first introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia. The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular christmas plant. it’s important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. that means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. to achieve this, you may need to put the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night.
during the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will have access to bright light. the more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. misting the plant will help it to retain some humidity. Also, fill the overflow saucer on your flower pot with gravel to allow water seeping through the pot to evaporate from the gravel. hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help the plant to thrive. even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. the goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent. While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season. Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the plant by keeping it moist can help. To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in mid-September to October. again, this will mean removing the plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. even streetlights or indoor lighting can affect blooming. if the plant does not begin to turn color before the holiday season, you may need to purchase a new plant and try again next year.
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continued from page 5 follow in his footsteps as ebenezer scrooge, ricketts’ efforts are memorable because his 1908 performance came during the silent film era. The 15-minute short version of “a christmas carol” marked Ricketts’ first onscreen role after he earned a reputation as a great shakespearean actor in
his native england. •Reginald Owen: Like Ricketts, Owen’s performance did not garner any special acclaim, but it did mark the first American feature length attempt at telling the dickens story. the role went to Owen after the legendary lionel Barrymore, who holiday film fans may know as the mean-spirited
“mr. Potter” from the 1946 classic “it’s a Wonderful life,” was forced to drop out of the film due to a medical condition. •George C. Scott: Scott’s 1984 turn as ebenezer scrooge is memorable for all the right reasons, as the made-for-television tale starring this Oscar winner is widely considered one of the best adapta-
tions of the story ever made. that success may not have come as a surprise to industry insiders 30 years ago, as the version starring the “Patton” actor was directed by Clive Donner, who served as film editor on the acclaimed 1951 big screen version. •Bill Murray: Though his character was not named “ebenezer scrooge,” murray played a scrooge-like character in 1988’s “scrooged,” a hilarious modernization of the classic tale. in the
film, Murray plays a heartless television executive who undergoes a scrooge-like transformation while planning a live adaptation of “a christmas carol” for his station. charles dickens’ memorable novella “a christmas carol” has endured for nearly 200 years. that endurance can be credited to both dickens’ unique storytelling and the numerous actors who have memorably brought ebenezer scrooge to life.
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stringing up hundreds of twinkling lights to create a welcoming glow on dark winter nights. some people view the holiday season as their chance to go all out with regard to decorating their homes with an abundance of lights, inflatable lawn ornaments and maybe even some mechanical figures. While these decorations certainly may be symbols of the season, it's easy to forget just how much energy and resources they consume. a typical strand
of lights uses around 300 watts of electricity. Multiply those figures by the dozens of strings of lights people use and it's easy to see how quickly energy usage can add up. in addition to lights, lit candles, animated dolls, wreaths, trees, and scores of imported ornaments contribute to the energy consumption per household. even so, environmentally conscious individuals need not skip the holiday décor and entertaining. Fortunately, there are various ways to be energy efficient with holiday
décor this season. •Switch to LED lights. LED lights consume a fraction of the energy traditional incandescent bulbs do. While a standard string of 50 lights consumes 300 watts, led sets only consume four watts. this not only saves energy, but also considerable amounts of money over the course of the holiday season.
•Use fiber-optic decorations. Fiber optic items are lit by one light. the illumination carries through the fiber optic cables to the entire decoration. •Use a power strip and timer. Plug decorations into a power strip (be sure to follow the recommended power load for safety) and hook everything up to a timer so lights are not on when no one can see them. •Check light strands. always inspect lights for frayed wires and any damage. Frayed lights are less efficient and pose a considerable safety risk. •Enhance decorations. Use mirrors and reflective ornaments to give the appearance of more lights without actually adding more. •Turn off ambient lighting. christmas tree lights or the lights framing a picture window should be sufficient to light up a room. Keep lamps and overhead lighting off while the tree is lit to save money and energy. •Lower the thermostat. When entertaining, turn the thermostat down a few degrees. Having ex-
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Get That New Parent A Gift They Can Use On Their Own continued from page 2 tures from the parents’ social media accounts or make an album of the numerous photos you have no doubt received since your loved ones became parents. Parents likely don’t have time to make such albums, so your efforts will almost certainly be appreciated. •Camcorder: Many smartphones are capable of taking video, but such devices are not ideal for shooting longer home videos new parents will want to watch for years to come. an hd camcorder with sufficient internal flash memory can allow new parents to take longer, higher-quality videos with superior audio to those that are shot on smartphones. such a camcorder may be costly for those shopping on a strict budget, but it’s a gift new parents are sure to love and utilize for years to come. •Nursery sound system: New moms and dads are no doubt anxiously anticipating the day when the newest additions to their households sleep through the night. help speed up the arrival of that glorious night with a nursery sound system that provides sooth-
ing sounds to create a perfect sleeping environment for newly born boys and girls. the results may not arrive overnight, but parents may soon find their lovable youngster is spending more of the wee hours of the morning sleeping and less time waking up mom and dad. •Spa treatment: Not every gift you buy for the new parents in your life needs to focus on helping them cherish their first holiday season as parents. New parents tend to experience lots of exhaustion in their first few months on the job, but a spa treatment can be just the relaxing break they need from catering to their bundle of joys’ every need. moms may prefer the full spa treatment, while dads may simply want a massage and some relaxing time in the steam room. book a treatment for both mom and dad so they can spend some time relaxing during this hectic time of year. New parents often cherish their first holiday season as moms and dads, and the right holiday gift can make that first holiday season even better.
tra people in your home will raise the temperature. similarly, heat generated by the oven and other cooking appliances can warm up a home. don't waste energy by keeping the heat turned on high. •Invest in rechargeable batteries. according to energy Quest, 40 percent of all batteries are purchased during the holiday season. to power those many gifts and devices, use rechargeable batteries which can be used again and again. •Change your cooking practices. smaller appliances use less energy. Put those toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric fryers to good use. Only use the oven if you are cooking a large meal. •Wait until the dishwasher is full. Pack in the dishes from holiday meals, and only run the dishwasher when it is full. •Reuse items whenever possible. many items around the house can be put to good use as decorations, holiday servers or gifts. take inventory of what you have before you go out and purchase new decorations.
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