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Family Promise helping homeless By Tom Crosby

amily Promise of Shenandoah County has kept its word. Since helping its first homeless family in February, the church-based program has provided support and assistance to 11 families with 23 children who had no permanent living facility.

Over 700 volunteers have helped, mostly parishioners from three-dozen area churches - providing more than 1,600 nights of lodging and more than 3,270 meals.

The first Family Promise Week was held recently with two churches holding fundraisers and small colored cardboard collection boxes distributed in churches and businesses. A volunteer appreciation day was held with more than 30 attending.

The financial results will be tallied and distributed sometime in November, said Sherry Arey, executive director of Family Promise

Rich Cooley/Daily â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a real need to help the Sherry Arey, executive director of Family Promise of Shenandoah County, displays an array of paper houses inside Family Promise's homeless in Shenandoah County,â&#x20AC;? Day Center in Woodstock. The paper houses were distributed to area church parishioners to put their pocket change in recently. The said Arey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs challenging but the proceeds went to benefit Family Promise. churches have been so giving and the network is really working.â&#x20AC;? Tyler is studying to get his GED and down on their luck before,â&#x20AC;? said She is now living in her own apartment with a steady white collar job. Becky Leland, congregational coordiafter paying pending traffic fines, and So far the 11 families helped by nator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some think our guests should plans to take a Commercial Driving Family Promise include 23 children She spent a month with her daughter be grateful and overjoyed with every License course from Lord Fairfax and 14 adults, including one disabled in the program, an organization that little thing.â&#x20AC;? Community College because â&#x20AC;&#x153;They vet and his family, and two babies now includes nearly three dozen of guarantee job placement,â&#x20AC;? he said. born while families were in the prothe countyĘźs approximately 120 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not our place to judge them or gram, helping earn an appraisal of churches helping homeless families worry about their past,â&#x20AC;? said Leland. Heather and Tyler lost everything â&#x20AC;&#x153;very goodâ&#x20AC;? from a spokesman for the piece their lives back together while â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all have made mistakes in our when they were evicted, being national Family Promise organization. providing food, shelter and transporta- live and we try to move on. I say it is allowed to only take some clothes tion. an awesome opportunity to put our For one mother and her daughter, it and family pictures. They spent severfaith into action,â&#x20AC;? she said. all began when she found out some They recently helped Tyler, 22, get a al months living in a tent in the woods disturbing things about her now exsteady job in a fast food restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is easy to write check,â&#x20AC;? she added. before entering Family Promise. boyfriend last December and a heat- His family of four has been with â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs different being face to face with ed argument ensued, he shoved her Family Promise for several weeks, people who need help. These families And while some of their family critihard, she fell down and lost conrotating among churches to sleep at have to go to a different church each cized them for going to Family sciousness. When she came to, she Promise, derisively calling it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;group night and before getting his job, week, while seeking a place to live. called the police. home,â&#x20AC;? Tyler said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itĘźs good not to undergoing counseling and work ItĘźs a stressful situation for them and searches by day at the Family have family and friends visit us. It some of our volunteers donĘźt take that â&#x20AC;&#x153;They found me in my car,â&#x20AC;? the 28Promise center at 781 Spring would be more of a temptation to do into account, I think.â&#x20AC;? year-old said and she immediately Parkway in Woodstock. something wrong.â&#x20AC;? took her 5-year-old daughter out of Tyler, Heather, and their two boys, school, packed everything in the used But at times, Family PromiseĘźs efforts aged 8 and 5, have only praise for â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have hope now and feel secure car she quickly bought and left, plan- - despite the good intentions - has their volunteers. because, itĘźs like someone backing ning to go somewhere where she been challenging. The younger one calls it the â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendly you up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our whole lifestyle couldnĘźt be found. Some volunteers have dropped out, house,Ęźâ&#x20AC;? said Heather, but when they is changing, we used to just sit Before ending up with Family Promise creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;a struggle in some cases,â&#x20AC;? first met Arey they thought committing around and watch TV all day. Now we of Shenandoah County, she spent two said Arey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reality is a little different to Family Promise â&#x20AC;&#x153;would be terribleâ&#x20AC;? go for walks a lot.â&#x20AC;? months in Radford. Then a message because volunteer expectations before learning â&#x20AC;&#x153;the volunteers are The Rev. George Bowers spearheadon her phone from the ex-boyfriend, sometimes are hard to overcome nice and go the extra mile for you.â&#x20AC;? ed the effort to bring Family Promise who had been visiting her former when they meet the families. to Shenandoah County and is pastor â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as you donĘźt take advantage home in Washington, D.C., and Everyone brings their own thoughts of Antioch Church of the Brethren in of them,â&#x20AC;? added Tyler. Facebooking her, showed he might and ideas to a situation.â&#x20AC;? Woodstock. know where she was. Tyler and Heather come from backThat often means accepting that a Another hasty fleeing ended up briefly lifestyle wrapped around poverty cre- grounds where drug and alcohol â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs absolutely a success,â&#x20AC;? he said. in Winchester, and then she relocated ates a different mentality for someone abuse was prevalent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been some learning to Woodstock where she and her homeless than someone who comes curves we are working on. We are tryâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not had good people in my daughter were living in her car until from a middle-class background who life, a lot of them were junkies,â&#x20AC;? said ing to develop leadership folks to she learned about Family Promise. has not had a major financial setback Heather, who along with Tyler is test- serve in a volunteer capacity. It is â&#x20AC;&#x153;I prayed a lot and the first day I went due to divorce, tragedy or other crip- ed frequently while in Family Promise challenge for every non-profit to raise funds to develop. There are needs for to live with Family Promise, I went to pling occurrence. because any drug use would mean an interview and got a job working for â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my experience, the people who folks getting trained and providing immediate expulsion from the proa sanitation company,â&#x20AC;? she said. leadership.â&#x20AC;? gram. show up to volunteer havenĘźt been

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oliday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving and extends all the way to Christmas Eve. While thatʼs 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 benefit by sticking to certain strategies so they can find the perfect gifts without breaking the bank. 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.

morning or late at night, or schedule a midweek afternoon shopping trip so you arenʼt spending what little time you have left waiting on lines or hunting for parking.

Give something less traditional. Holiday gifts Shop local. National chains and big box retailers need not come from are renowned for rolling out great deals during the stores. Rather than holiday season, but such stores may have very limspending their time ited or unimpressive inventory left by the time lastshopping for gifts for minute shoppers begin shopping. Local retailers loved ones who seemare often incapable of slashing prices as signifiingly have it all, last-minute shoppers can give the cantly as their larger competitors, and that may gift of a donation in their loved oneʼs name. Lastmean they have more extensive inventories availminute shoppers who want to give something more able throughout the holiday shopping season. In tangible can create a homemade gift thatʼs both addition, shoppers who stick with local retailers unique and heartfelt. If your DIY skills are lacking, wonʼt have to pay shipping costs to ensure items give a loved one the gift of a night out on the town arrive on time. Shop during off-peak hours. Shopping during off- at your expense. Shoppers who wait until the end of the holiday peak hours can help last-minute shoppers make shopping season to begin their searches for holiday efficient use of the limited time they have to buy gifts can still find great gifts without going broke. gifts for their loved ones. Visit stores early in the

Smart ways to budget for holiday gifting

clear picture of how you spent your money last year, those few dollars here and there can really add up. you can start building a budget for this year. Holiday shopping can be expensive if shoppers let Set limits on spending. You may want to be gener- things get out of hand. However, by establishing a ous with everyone and go above and beyond, but budget based on prior purchases, and keeping track overspending is impractical and can have some of spending, itʼs much easier to stay afloat this holigrave consequences. Many financial planners recday season. ommend shoppers spend no more than 1.5 percent Many holiday shoppers worry about whether or not of annual income on holiday expenses, so establish they will have enough money for gifts, while others anticipate using credit cards or other financing meth- realistic spending limits that wonʼt break the bank. ods to stretch their abilities to spend even further. Make lists of high-priority gifts. Select the gifts This can make the holiday season more stressful that have the most importance or those you want to than it needs to be while affecting finances into the buy the most, and budget with them in mind. Resist First 3 Weekends of December new year. the temptation to buy extra items in an effort to Fri. & Sat. 10am-4pm • Sun. Noon-4pm make gifts look more impressive. Budgeting for the holidays is a great way to keep hoppers across the country routinely make the holiday season one of the biggest spending periods of the year. American Research Group, Inc., said that in 2015 the average predicted expenditure on gifts equaled $882, which was up from $861 the previous year.

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Keep track of spending. Be sure to keep receipts and maintain a log of all your holiday spending. You will not know if you are sticking to your budget if you do not keep a running tab of all your spending. Look at spending from last year. The first step to establishing a budget is to review spending from last Those receipts and spending records also will be handy to keep for next year when you have to year. See how much you allotted to each person establish a new budget. and how much you actually ended up spending on Correct mistakes promptly. If you spend a little more those people. Did you go over or under? Think about the other ways you spent money, including on than intended on one gift, make the proper adjustments the next time you go out shopping. Otherwise, decorations, entertaining, etc. Once you have a

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Make holiday shopping excursions special two factors that are seldom conducive to successful shopping. Having an end goal to meet friends or family at a nearby restaurant — even a dining location right within the mall — can inspire intrepid shoppers to get their work done promptly. Reward yourself for a job well done over a tasty meal and maybe a cocktail. Just be sure to indulge responsibly.

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highly coveted among employers. STEM toys may include robot-building kits, toys that help young learners test the boundaries of physics, apps that help kids learn computer programing, and even scientific experiment kits that illustrate cause and effect.

Sensory toys: Young children can benefit from toys that stimulate the senses. Items While some shoppers may want to get kids to consider include water toys, sands the flashiest toy, others may prefer gifts that (including the newer kinetic varieties), playdoughs, musical instruments, and bubbles. are both fun and mentally stimulating. Developmental toys and educational games Even food-related toys, such as those that encourage baking or cooking, will appeal to for kids make for popular gifts. Toy and various senses and can help kids learn game manufacturers continue to develop valuable skills. products that integrate logic, reasoning, language stimulation, and motor skill develop- Imaginative play toys: Imaginative play is ment. Shoppers looking for fun, educational an effective way to stimulate creative thinking and may help children become better toys and games for the kids on their shoplearners. The Creativity Institute, specializping lists have a host of items to choose ing in toys for creative play, says playing is from. important to children and the way they pracBuilding blocks: Blocks that enable chiltice growing up. According to an article by dren to design and construct are popular Dr. Scott Kaufman that appeared in among youngsters of various ages. Blocks Psychology Today, “Systematic research come in many different forms, from early has increasingly demonstrated a series of education wooden blocks that fill nursery clear benefits of childrenʼs engagement in floors to the more intricate, interlocking pretend games from the ages of about two building sets that are coveted by older chil- and one half through ages six or seven.” dren. Dress-up toys, puppets, dolls, action figures, and toys that mimic real-life activities STEM toys: Some of the latest trends in childrenʼs toys veer away from regular video are all examples of products that promote imaginative play. games and apps and cater to the rising interest in STEM. STEM is an acronym for Educational toys can be included on holiday science, technology and math. Early introgifting lists. Not only will they encourage duction to STEM-related skills can pay divi- children to play and have fun, but theyʼll dends later in life, considering students who serve as building blocks to a lifetime of have an emphasis on STEM knowledge are learning as well.

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How to manage holiday shopping trips with tots

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Claus. While this might require parents to spend more time at the mall or shopping center than they initially hoped, it can help keep kids engaged while giving them something fun to do at the same time. Parents who must take their kids along on holiday shopping excursions can take steps to make such trips fun for all involved.

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enthusiast in your family, try to take inventory of his or her tool chest before beginning your search. Make note of any tools that look new, checking those off your shopping list, and any that look like they need replacing. Use your phone to photograph any unfamiliar tools that you might want to replace so you know what to look for when visiting the hardware store.

shop or simply donʼt know what he or she might want, ask a local contractor for gift recommendations. For example, a carpenter might know just what will elicit a smile from woodworking enthusiasts, while landscapers might Think outside the (tool)box. While be able to suggest items for gardening new tools might make a handymanʼs or lawn care enthusiasts. day, they are not the only items that Advancements are always being made make great DIY gifts. Consider in the home improvement industry, and enrolling your loved one in an those people who make their living in Think of what your relative likes to advanced class so he or she can learn that industry might be great resources do most. The family handyman may more about a favorite hobby. Or gift a as you try to find the go-to gift for your have a particular area of home magazine subscription so he or she Though thereʼs always an element of loved one. improvement expertise or something can stay abreast of the latest DIY risk when shopping for gifts for loved Finding a gift for the family handyman he or she is especially passionate trends and topics. Such gifts are great ones, the following hints might help might be difficult for shoppers with no about. Does your loved one prefer to options for shoppers hesitant to purshoppers with no knowledge of home DIY experience of their own. But a little work in the garden? Is he into woodchase potentially costly tools that may forethought and perhaps some profesimprovement projects find gifts that will working and making decorative items please their favorite handyman. for the house? Think of what he or she or may not be hits with their relatives. sional assistance can be just what Speak with a professional. If you Take inventory of his or her existing likes to do most and then look for shoppers need to find gifts their loved ones will cherish for years to come. tools. When shopping for the DIY canʼt access your loved oneʼs worksomething that will make that hobby

or those people who donʼt know a box cutter from a box saw, shopping for men and women who like to get their hands dirty around the house can be a difficult task. Home improvement projects are complex undertakings that often involve the use of complex tools, and novices may be lost in the proverbial woods as they look for gifts for their loved ones who canʼt wait to swing hammers around the house.

more enjoyable. While multipurpose tools might make for welcome gifts, something more specific to his or her particular passion may make an even better gift.

Great gifts for seniors

very holiday shopper ends up with at least one loved one on their shopping list who they canʼt seem to find anything for. Some people seem to have it all, while others may be less than forthcoming with regard to items they may need or want.

Many seniors tend to fall into the latter category. Shopping for holiday gifts for seniors can be difficult if shoppers donʼt know what seniors want. But the following are a handful of gift ideas that might make this holiday season that much more special for seniors. Books A 2015 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 69 percent of adults age 65 and over acknowledged reading at least one book in the previous 12 months. That makes books a good bet for shoppers who donʼt know what to get their 65-and-over loved ones this holiday season. But shoppers might want to opt for more traditional print books rather than e-books, as the survey found that only 15 percent of readers age 65 and over had read an e-book in the previous 12 months. Gym membership According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, more than 80 percent of adults do not meet the guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. That can be especially troubling for seniors, who are at greater risk for osteoporosis, a medical condition in which age-related tissue loss contributes to brittle, fragile bones. Physical activity, including muscle-strengthening activities like weight training, can help combat osteoporosis. Family members stuck on what to get aging loved ones may want to consider gifting a membership to a local gym. Many gyms offer heavily discounted memberships to seniors, and such gyms may even offer senior fitness classes at no additional cost. Travel gifts Many retirees love to travel, but not every senior has the means to take off for parts unknown. A 2013 survey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® found that 25 percent of retirees admitted they wished they would have saved more for retirement travel. Holiday shoppers can light up seniorsʼ smiles by gifting travel gifts this holiday season. One idea is to transfer airline miles to an elderly loved one so he or she can get a free or discounted flight. If thatʼs not a possibility, some new luggage or a Global Hotel CardTM sponsored by Orbitz®, a gift card that can be redeemed at 70,000 hotels across the globe, is sure to please. Family time Shoppers who are especially stuck on what to get seniors for Christmas can just resolve to spend more time with their elderly loved ones. Many seniors genuinely have everything they need, and such men and women may only want to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. Make a New Yearʼs resolution to spend more time with the special seniors in your life if the perfect gift is eluding you.

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Let video game ratings help guide holiday gift purchases

ome the holiday season, millions of people will be flocking to stores or browsing online retailers to shop for gifts for their friends and loved ones. Video games have long been some of the most popular holiday gifts to give, and this year figures to be no different than years past.

have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.

3.Interactive elements inform about interactive aspects of a product, including the usersʼ ability to interact; the sharing of usersʼ locations with others; the sharing of personal information with third parties; the completion of in-app purchases The assortment of video of digital goods; and/or games is so diverse that level of restriction of interconsumers may not know net access. where to begin their This rating system was shopping excursions. derived in 1994 after variGaining a greater under- ous child development standing of the video and academic experts game rating system can were consulted. Other ensure shoppers they rating systems also were find age-appropriate considered, and the games for the youngsters ESRB consulted with paron their holiday shopping ents nationwide as well. There are currently seven lists. different ESRB ratings for Video games are rated games and apps. They by the Entertainment are as follows: and up. These games Software Rating Board. C: Early childhood games may contain violence, The ESRB is an indesuggestive themes, crude feature content that is pendent, self-regulatory humor, minimal blood, organization that assigns intended for young chilsimulated gambling, and age and content ratings, dren. some strong language. enforces industry-adopt- E: Games rated as ed advertising guidelines Everyone feature content M: Games deemed as and ensures responsible that is generally suitable Mature are generally suitonline privacy principles able for gamers ages 17 for all ages. There may for computer and video be minimal cartoon, fan- and up. In such games, games in the United there is a high propensity tasy or mild violence. States, Mexico and near- Mild language may be for intense violence, ly all of Canada. The rat- infrequent. blood and gore, sexual ings provided are concise E 10+: Content in games content, and strong language. and help shoppers make rated Everyone 10+ is informed decisions based appropriate for gamers A: Adults-only games on the content in video have content suitable for ages 10 and up. The games. According to the games may contain car- adults ages 18 and up. ESRB, the ratings have toon, fantasy or mild vio- Graphic sexual content, three parts: prolonged scenes of lence. Mild language 1.Rating categories sug- and/or minimally sugges- intense violence, and gest age appropriatetive themes also may be gambling with real currency may be depicted or ness. present. available in these games. 2.Content descriptors T: Teen games are generRP: Games that are indicate content that may ally suitable for ages 13

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Avoid theft during the season of giving

he holiday season is a special time of year to give thanks and spend time with loved ones. While the holidays are an inherently happy time, that joyful mood can be marred by the crooks who like to take advantage of peopleʼs generosity, as well as their propensity to pay less attention to their surroundings as they do during less hectic times of year.

full wallet at home so it does not fall into the wrong hands or end up being stolen. Keep important credit card numbers in a safe place at home.

Instances of certain crimes, particularly theft and identity theft, increase around the holiday season. Allstate Insurance advises that break-ins in residential areas may increase during the holiday season as well. Thatʼs because thieves know that many homes are empty or cars are full of high-priced presents.

Always leave lights on at home and do not forget to lock doors and windows when leaving the house. Empty houses are prime targets for burglars. Always give the impression that someone is home.

Park in well-lit areas while shopping. Aim for a spot under a street lamp or as close to the front door of the store as possible.

belongings. This will prove handy if you are a victim of theft and have to file an insurance claim.

Exercise caution around strangers. While you want to be friendly this time of year, this is a time when thieves may use various tactics to distract or disarm potential targets.

Donʼt advertise purchases. Keep mum about that big-screen TV or gaming sysTo put the focus back on good cheer, deli- tem you purchased. Do not leave packcious food, celebrations and gifting, indi- ages or boxes lying around outside your viduals can heed the following tips to pro- home. Instead, discard them only on the tect themselves and their property this morning of garbage pickup. holiday season. Keep an inventory of purchases and

Routinely put packages in the car so they do not become too cumbersome and bog you down. Some thieves prey on people who cannot defend themselves because their hands are full of packages. Place gifts in the trunk of the car. Make sure they are covered up and out of sight if you do not have a trunk. Take your packages straight home after each shopping trip. Do not carry excess cash or credit cards you donʼt plan to use. Leave the

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he blissful image of a young child or a significant other receiving a pet as a holiday gift compels many shoppers to give pets as gifts come Christmastime. But pets are unlike any other holiday gift, as pets are living things that require food, shelter and attention. Because pets are unlike video games, diamond pendants and other popular holiday gifts, shoppers must consider a host of factors before deciding whether or not to give pets as gifts this holiday season.

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.

Living situation: Shoppers who plan to give a pet to someone they donĘźt live with, whether that person is a niece or nephew or a girlfriend or boyfriend, should first consider and/or confirm the recipientsĘź living situation. Landlords may forbid apartment dwellers from having pets, so itĘźs best to confirm with your loved one whether his or her lease allows pets before adopting or buying the animal. If you donĘźt want to spoil the surprise or you cannot confirm if a loved oneĘźs living situation is pet-friendly, donĘźt adopt or buy the animal.

Finances: Pets can be expensive, especially in the first year. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the first-year cost of owning a dog is nearly $1,300, while the first-year cost of cat ownership exceeds $1,000. These estimates include the cost of food, shelter and medical exams, among other things. Before giving a pet to a child, consult the childĘźs parents to determine if the family can afford adding a pet to the family. If parents need some financial help to afford the pet, include supplies like bowls, leashes and toys in your holiday gift.

Allergies: 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 dog allergy before adopting or purchasing the animal. The AAFA also warns against looking

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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Help holiday gifts arrive on time

he end of December is prime shopping and shipping time for holiday gifts. Shipping giant UPS calls this time of the year its peak season, and FedEx and the United States Postal Service also cite the weeks between Thanksgiving and New YearĘźs Day as some of their busiest weeks. Jingling bells and Christmas carols once were the foremost sounds of the season, but now those noises have been replaced by the sounds of conveyor belts, trucks and airplanes rushing to get packages to their destinations.

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According to research firm Forrester, online sales now account for 10 percent of all shopping and 15 percent of holiday shopping. USPS expects to deliver roughly 15 billion letters, cards and packages during the holiday season. While the postal service and the major pack-and-ship companies are incredibly reliable, shoppers can take the following steps to further ensure their gifts arrive on time.

Shop well in advance. Shopping early is the best way to ensure gifts arrive on time. Shopping early also gives shoppers time to make exchanges in the event an item is not up to par or is damaged.

Shop in-store. Choose off-peak hours, such as early morning and late evening, to visit brick-and-mortar stores. The crowds will not be too large, and you will have the added peace of mind knowing that you donĘźt

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How to navigate return policies

he holiday season is rife with merriment and gift-giving. Shoppers flock to stores in an effort to find the ideal gifts for everyone on their lists. While shoppers hope the presents they select will be well-liked, many know that not every gift will be the perfect fit.

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It始s in shoppers始 best interests to familiarize themselves with store return policies to avoid being stuck with unwanted purchases or losing money on exchanges. Knowledge of store policies also is useful information to pass on to gift recipients, so that they will be able to realize the full benefit of their gifts should something need to be replaced.

Bean; Bed, Bath & Beyond; JC Penney; and Costco have the most generous return policies. Returns and exchanges are a part of holiday giving. Consumers who Shop at retailers with notoriously good return educate themselves on stores始 return policies can policies. Money magamake the holiday season zine and easier for themselves GOBankingRates say and their loved ones. that Nordstrom; L.L.

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Shoppers who anticipate a loved one returning their gift would be wise to always include a gift receipt with gifts. Some stores offer only store credit to people who return gifts without receipts, while others may not allow nonreceipt returns at all. In addition, some retailers only offer non-receipt refunds that are equivalent to the lowest recent sale price.

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How to organize office gift exchanges

lose-knit groups of employees commonly exchange gifts with one another come the holiday season. Friendly coworkers enjoy bringing smiles to the faces of their friends and fellow employees, and these informal gift exchanges can benefit company morale and establish a familial atmosphere at the office.

Consider the overall office climate. Is yours a relaxed working environment, or is it ultra-formal? Allow the corporate culture to play a part in your gifting decisions. A gift that may be appropriate for a smaller, casual company may not be fitting for a large, rules-heavy corporation. Always let common sense prevail.

gadgets for entertaining, items that can be used around the office or food-related gift baskets make great holiday gifts. Remember to take into account othersʼ religions and traditions when shopping.

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