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Stocking stuffers for athletes and sports enthusiasts Gifts comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the best gifts are those that come in small packages. Though some people pore over their holiday shopping lists for weeks, it’s not uncommon for even the most devoted holiday shopper to overlook stocking stuffers, which can be just as difficult to find as larger gifts. When shopping for stocking stuffers, consider the recipient’s interests. For example, athletes and sports enthusiasts would undoubtedly love a gift that reflects their loyalty to a favorite team or their devotion to a particular sport. Holiday shoppers who have a sports-crazed superfan or accomplished athlete on their shopping lists may want to consider the following items when looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season.
Today just about any item comes emblazoned with sports team names. If you can’t find a particular item, it may be possible to order it directly from a team or retailer or have it customized.
Sports Equipment
Athletes may benefit from updated equipment. Determine if the athletes on your gift list have any gear that needs replacing. Parents, coaches or even teammates may offer recommendations regarding which equipment your loved one needs. If you don’t know a catcher’s mitt from a tennis racket, stuff the stocking with a gift card to a sporting goods store.
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Magazine Subscriptions
Game Tickets
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Sports fans often enjoy reading up on their favorite players and keeping abreast of team or industry news. Magazine subscriptions are generally inexpensive and new subscriptions often come with free gifts as well.
Give sports fans a chance to cheer on their favorite teams in person. Find a home game that will not require the recipient to travel too far, or if you want to splurge, include transportation with the tickets to an away game. Secondary market ticket-seller StubHub is a reliable resource that guarantees tickets sold on its site are
Fan Gear
Winner’s Trophy
Sports fans can never have enough gear to show off their team pride. Everything from mugs to hats to authentic team jerseys makes for great stocking stuffers. In addition, look for pennants or t-shirts that feature team names or logos.
For the sports fan who has missed out on getting his or her own trophy, have one made up as a stocking stuffer gag gift. It is certain to bring a laugh and hold a prime spot on the shelf with other sports memorabilia.
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Sports Memorabilia Sports fanatics sometimes double as collectors who are always on the lookout for new memorabilia to display. Such collectibles may include bobbleheads, cards, ticket stubs and signed photographs or equipment. Rare memorabilia may be beyond many gift-givers’ means, but there are still plenty of impressive items that can fit into any holiday gifting budget.
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Vintage T-Shirts Gain New Life as Unique Holiday Gifts
That sports jersey from sophomore year of high school has seen better days, but you can’t seem to part with it even now. What about that hair band concert Tshirt you’re too embarrassed to admit is still tucked in the back of your closet? Are the kids making fun of your college alma mater tee that has holes under the arms? T-shirts hold special places in the hearts of many people. Now quirky, athletic and downright memorable tees can be turned into customized gifts for everyone on a holiday shopping list. T-shirts tell a lot about a person - interests, political views, favorite sports teams - and more. The average person has a collection of T-shirts acquired through the years taking up space in closets and drawers, all because it can be difficult to throw out shirts that have so many memories. Clever gift-givers can use these T-shirt collections to create unique and
thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated throughout the years. Here are some ideas for gifting. Cut up T-shirts to make a scrapbook of certain times in a person’s life. Include funny anecdotes, photographs and artwork to customize the book for the recipient. Head to the local craft store and pick up an empty shadowbox frame. Fold a friend or loved one’s prized T-shirt and place it on display in the shadowbox (the depth of the box makes it easier to accommodate the bulk entire shirt). The “artwork� can then be displayed in a bedroom or den. Turn T-shirts into a decorative or cuddly quilt for adults and children. Some specialty stores craft one-of-a-kind, handmade compositions from your own special T-shirt collections -- for any occasion. Some storesww will produce quilts that fit twin- to king-size beds, crib quilts and pillowcases and shop-
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pers can customize the color, size and layout of each project. Talented sewers can turn vintage T-shirts into new works of fashionable attire. For example, a graphic tee can be sewn to an elastic-waisted skirt to create a pull-on dress perfect for a budding fashionista. Downsize favorite T-shirts so they can be worn by children. Make holiday decorating easy for individuals who love to “do up� their homes in holiday decor, top to bottom. Gather ugly, quirky, and seasonal holiday T-shirts and sweatshirts and have a specialty store create a holiday-inspired quilt perfect for tossing over a recliner or sofa. Every year the quilt can be part of holiday decorating tradition. Take out those T-shirts hidden in drawers and closets and show off tee pride with custom gifts sure to bring a smile to the faces of friends and family this season.
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Holiday Handmade Gifts
Clever gift-givers can turn a loved one’s old T-shirts into a unique gift that will withstand the test of time.
Christmas Decorating & Gifts
Toy Bags
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School Colors
Many School Design Teddy Bears Toy bags pre-made or your choice of fabric Quilts of many sizes Wall Table Runners, Placemats Hangings Wool fabric mittens/scarves (even lighted Doll clothing in 15� and 19� ones) Quilting Start to Finish or anywhere in-between!
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Last-minute holiday shopping tips
Holiday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving and extends all the way to Christmas Eve. While that’s a considerable amount of time for shoppers to find gifts for everyone on their shopping list, many people will still find themselves putting holiday shopping off until the last minute. In certain ways, last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever. Thanks to online retailers who can ship products overnight, men and women who delay their holiday shopping have more options at their disposal than they did before the arrival of the Internet. And unlike the days of yore when the best deals were largely exclusive to Black Friday, some shoppers find that competition between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar stores is so great that deals can be found regardless of when they begin shopping. But while waiting until the last minute to begin holiday shopping may not be as risky as it used to be, shoppers may still
Stay Within Your Budget Even last-minute shoppers have holiday shopping budgets. But it can be harder for last-minute shoppers to stick to their budgets because they have less time to comparison shop and hunt for deals. As the holiday shopping season winds down, resist the temptation to go over budget. If a gift you had in mind is available but more than you can spend, look for something else. Overspending on holiday shopping in December is a recipe for debt in January, and no shopper wants to begin the new year weighed down by consumer debt.
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Shop Local National chains and big box retailers are renowned for rolling out great deals during the holiday season, but such stores may have very limited or unimpressive inventory left by the time last-minute shoppers begin shopping. Local retailers are often incapable of slashing prices as
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benefit by sticking to certain strategies so they can find the
perfect gifts without breaking the bank.
significantly as their larger competitors, and that may mean they have more extensive inventories available throughout the holiday shopping season. In addition, shoppers who stick with local retailers won’t have to pay shipping costs to ensure items arrive on time.
Shop During Off-Peak Hours
Shopping during off-peak hours can help last-minute shoppers make efficient use of the limited time they have to buy gifts for their loved ones. Visit stores early in the morning or late at night, or schedule a midweek afternoon shopping trip so you aren’t spending what little time you have left waiting on lines or hunting for parking. Shoppers who wait until the end of the holiday shopping season to begin their searches for holiday gifts can still find great gifts without going broke.
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Bikes and Trikes and Ride-On Toys
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Things to consider before giving pets as gifts Living Situation
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Shoppers who plan to give a pet to someone they don’t live with, whether that person is a niece or nephew or a girlfriend or boyfriend, should first consider and/or confirm the recipients’ living situation. Landlords may forbid apartment dwellers from having pets, so it’s best to confirm with your loved one whether his or her lease allows pets before adopting or buying the animal. If you don’t want to spoil the surprise or you cannot confirm if a loved one’s living situation is petfriendly, don’t adopt or buy the animal.
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Allergies
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Some people, including many who profess to love pets, cannot have pets of their own because of allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as three in 10 people in the United States have pet allergies. Cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies, but gift givers who intend to give their loved ones a dog should still confirm if the recipient has a
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December 1, 2016 Events VISIT WITH SANTA
SANTA’S HELPERS SOUP SUPPER 5-8 p.m. (Mat’s Place) HOLIDAY VENDOR SHOW 5-7 p.m. (475 State St., next to Chamber) HOLIDAY CRAFT AND BAKE SALE 2:30-7 p.m. (at Stellar Industries) LIGHTED PARADE
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dog allergy before adopting or purchasing the animal. The AAFA also warns against looking for pets that are described as “hypoallergenic.� While some people are more sensitive to certain breeds of cats and dogs than others, there is no guarantee that a particular breed of cat or dog will not cause an allergic reaction.
Timing
There are good times to give pets as gifts, while other times can be tough. Pets need time and routine to acclimate to their new environments, so avoid giving a new pet to a family about to embark on a lengthy holiday vacation. Families staying home for the holidays and taking time off from school or work may be most capable of welcoming a furry new addition into their homes. If you want to give a loved one a pet for the holidays, delay giving the gift until things have returned to post-holiday normalcy. Pets can make for wonderful gifts. But such gifts should only be given after careful consideration of a host of factors.
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