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Family Promise Program to aid homeless families with kids By Tom Crosby
said Bowers, of the Antioch Church of the Brethren in Woodstock.
wenty-five churches of different faiths and sizes have banded together to provide promise and hope to Shenandoah County homeless families with children beginning in January. And they are doing so in a big way.
The first week of January, one of the 13 participating churches will begin a rotation. Churches will provide shelter, food and moral support once every three months to help homeless families get back on their feet financially with employment and a place of their own to live, and Family Promise will provide transportation.
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Unprecedented support was shown when 180 people showed up at the first organizational community two years ago outlining the national program known as Family Promise. There are 162 affiliates in 41 states operating Family Promise programs but none - even those in huge urban areas - had as many attendees show up to help address the wrenching heartbreak of homeless families with children, according to Claas Ehlers, director of affiliates for Family Promise, headquartered in Summit, New Jersey.
Volunteers from 12 other church congregations will also provide support helping children with their homework, engage in games, whatever is needed, said Bowers. Pastor J.D. Cutlip, of Lebanon Lutheran Church, is on the ninemember board of directors and has been a supporter during the two years it has taken to get the necessary program commitments.
“No church is too small to help,” he said. “We are a Christian organization, brothers and sisters in Christ, “They had the largest number ever,” working for the common good of he said. “They have overcome a lot these families.” of obstacles and I think they are And despite differences in religious going to be very successful.” doctrine and practices, Bowers And while the number of homeless noted, “This is something we can is hard to quantify, 49 children all get behind and it is great bridge were identified as homeless by builder across denominational lines Shenandoah County public schools doing something none of us can do in the 2014-2015 school year and ourselves. by year’s end, 29 were still homeWith input from a newly hired less, said the Rev. George Bowers, executive director, the county’s who has spearheaded the effort to school system and social services get Family Promise on its feet. will select up to five families total-
Loweʼs employees Liz Morgan, left, a sales specialist, April Cook, center, administrator of custom service, and Chris Goolsby, right, live nursery specialist, volunteer their time recently to landscape the front of the future Family Promise Family Day Center on Indian Springs Road in Woodstock. Loweʼs donated $2,500 in materials for the project and volunteer labor. Valspar Paint is also donating $1,000 for the project. Rich Cooley/Daily
background check. Located at 781 Spring Parkway in Woodstock, next to the Valley Health Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and formerly a free health clinic, the nine-room Family Center will be an anchor for the families and office for the executive director.
ing no more than 14 people. Some It will be the home address for may be a single parent with a child. those applying for employment with computers for job searches Families must be free from alcohol and research, and where partici“Children are generally at the great- or illegal drug use, have no severe pants can receive counseling for job est risk among homeless families,” mental health issues and undergo a procurement and budgeting, plus connect with existing service agen• Family Promise participating churches: Antioch Church of the cies for advice and aid. The Center Brethren, Valley Pike Church of the Brethren, Saumsville Christian will also be used for laundry and Church, Wakemanʼs Grove Church of the Brethren, St. Johnʼs United showers. The program’s focus is keeping the family together through the recovery process.
Methodist Church, Strasburg Christian Church, St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Lebanon Lutheran Church, All Souls Anglican Church, Restoration Fellowship, Emanuel Lutheran Church/Caroline Furnace Camp, Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church and Strasburg/Narrow Passage Assembly of God.
• Supporting congregations: Christ Church UCC, Community Mission Church of the Brethren, Hawkinstown United Methodist Church, Mt. Clifton United Methodist Church, Otterbein Chapel United Methodist Church, Reformation Lutheran Church, St. Johnʼs UCCTomʼs Brook, Manor Memorial United Methodist Church, Walkerʼs Chapel Church of the Brethren, Wesley Chapel UMC, Zion Lutheran Church, St. Jacobʼs Lutheran Church and Mt. Calvary UCC
Among the many who have donated services and finances, employees of Lowe’s Woodstock store landscaped the center with shrubs and bushes and will help renovate the interior with painting and carpeting on their own time. Employees voted to support the program and Tim McKee, the store manager, said support is personal for him.
Loweʼs employee Ron Happ rakes the front lawn of the new Family Promise Day Center, which is scheduled to open in January. Rich Cooley/Daily
“I love my family more than anything,” said McKee. “If I were ever in their situation, I would want to know there are people out there who want to help. No one wants to see anyone homeless, especially children.” Woodstock’s First Baptist Church donated a van for transportation and the Family Center was provided by Valley Health’s Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.
rations and individuals and demonstrate a high rate of success. Nationally, Family Promise had a 77 percent success rate last year, according to Ehlers, with success defined as the family living in a place “they control, not with a friend or relative.” They ask affiliates to include 1.5 percent of their local annual budget to help the national affiliate’s outreach.
Bowers said he is hopeful the pro- Bowers noted, “Its miniscule when gram will continue to receive finan- you think of the services and expecial and moral support from corpo- rience they provide.”
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oliday shopping can be both fun and hectic. While it’s fun to scour stores looking for can’t-miss gifts for your loved ones, shopping amongst the crowds also can prove hectic. While online shopping has made department stores somewhat less crowded come the holiday season, the National Retail Federation notes that online shopping during the 2014 holiday season accounted for just one-sixth of all holiday shopping. The opportunity to see and feel potential gifts in person compels many people to do the majority of their holiday shopping in-store, and there are ways for such shoppers to avoid the holiday shopping rush as they begin their quests for the perfect gifts.
Did you know? Many people begin their holiday shopping around the end of summer, when retailers first begin to roll out new clothing lines and mark down existing items to make way for new inventory. Beginning holiday shopping near the end of summer or the beginning of fall may seem a little early, but early shoppers often find that starting earlier affords them more time to find the right gifts at the right prices. Early shoppers can comparison shop without the specter of the fastapproaching holiday hanging over their heads, and comparison shopping helps consumers feel more confident that they are getting the best deals possible. Starting early with regard to holiday shopping also allows shoppers avoid the financial crunch that shoppers who wait until the holiday season begins often feel. Spreading out spending over several months as opposed to the handful of weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a great way for shoppers to avoid buying too many gifts on credit, which can make for a penny-pinching start to the new year when bills come due in early- to mid-January.
Shop during off-peak hours. Weekends and weeknight evenings tend to be the busiest times to go holiday shopping. Professionals who have weekends off may put off their shopping during the week, choosing to do so on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when they have extra time to browse and comparison shop. Shopping off-peak hours, such as during weekday mornings or even early mornings on weekends, is a great way to avoid crowds. Parents of young children might want to take a morning or even a full day off of work to get their holiday shopping done so they can avoid shopping with their kids in tow. You can probably move around more quickly if you choose to shop while the kids are in school, and this also affords you time to find gifts for the kids. Make a list. Knowing what you want to buy online can decrease the amount of time you spend wandering around malls and stores. The longer you linger without an idea of what to buy, the greater the chance you will be joined by fellow shoppers. If possible, call stores before you leave the house to confirm if they have certain items in stock, or buy items online from retailers who offer an in-store pickup option. Checkout lines for in-store pickup items are often separated from more traditional checkout lines, further reducing your risk of waiting in long lines. Shop local businesses. Small local businesses may not boast the inventory of larger retailers you’re liable to encounter at the mall, but local small businesses tend to deal with thinner crowds than national stores during the holiday season. Items in such businesses may be more unique than items sold at nationwide retailers, and when you shop at smaller businesses, you likely won’t be forced to hunt for parking spots or wait on long checkout lines. Start shopping early. Crowds only grow bigger and more impatient between Black Friday and the final days before Christmas, so shoppers who can find the time to shop before the height of the shopping season might find parking lots and checkout lines more to their liking. In addition, shopping early affords shoppers more time to find the best deals. The holiday shopping rush hits full swing in the weeks before Christmas Day, but there are many ways shoppers can get their shopping done and avoid the crowds at the same time.
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ew things can be as embarrassing as opening a gift only to find that what is nestled beneath the tissue paper and wrapping is an item you know isn’t new. Even more embarrassing are those times when the gift you just opened is something you actually gave the gift giver in months or years past. Regifting can be a touchy subject. Some people are completely against the practice, while others feel that passing on items they have little use for is a creative way to recycle and reduce waste. No matter its reputation, regifting is pretty common. A 2012 Holiday Regifting Survey from online classifieds site Bookoo found a whopping 92 percent of respondents believe it’s completely acceptable to regift items, and more than 87 percent believe they have been on the receiving end of a regifted item. Other research also sheds light on the popularity of regifting. According to a 2014 American Express Spending & Saving Tracker survey, 76 percent of participants feel regifting is acceptable. No matter which side you support in the great regifting debate, recognize there is a right and a wrong way to regift.
Consider whether the gift has use for someone else. It is one thing to regift an item just to get it out of your home, and another to do so because you think it would be a better fit for someone else. Perhaps you received a set of crochet hooks and blanket patterns because you mentioned in passing that you may want to take up the hobby, but realized it’s simply not your thing. It’s fine to gift those hooks and books with some new yarn to someone who is an avid fan of crochet. But passing on a garden gnome to a friend who lives in an apartment is not a good idea. Before regifting, try to find the right match for the gift. If you can’t, donate the item instead.
packaging — better yet, don’t open the box — and offer it in like-new condition. If the item has been gathering dust or smells musty from being in a basement, it may not be fit for gifting.
Keep a gift list file. The first rule of regifting is not to regift an item to the person who originally gave it to you. It can be difficult to keep track of who gave what from Be sure the gift is in good condition. A regifted item should be in working order, clean and not noticeably used. memory, so keep a running list in a notebook or on a file If you suspect you will regift an item, keep the original on your computer. Try to regift between different social
circles, too. This way you can avoid any potentially embarrassing situations. Embrace regifting. Take regifting out of the shadows by making the process a centerpiece of your holiday celebrations. Participate in a grab bag of regifted items. You never know what you might pull out of the bag, and it may add some lighthearted joy to holiday gatherings. Regifting no long carries the stigma it once did. When done right, regifting can be a cost-effective and earth-conscious way to share joy with others.
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Overreliance on credit cards to make holiday purchases can prove crippling once the calendar turns to January. According to an analysis of statistics from the Federal Reserve, the average household consumer debt in the United States was more than $15,700 as of June of 2015. That’s roughly one-tenth the average mortgage debt, suggesting that many consumers are relying too heavily on credit cards when making their purchases. This holiday season, consumers concerned about
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Resist retailer cards. When making in-store purchases, chances are the cashier will invite you to sign up for a retailer credit card, even offering an immediate discount if you do so at the registers. While this discount may seem too tempting to ignore, keep in mind that many retailer credit cards come with considerably higher interest fees on balances that are not paid off in full. So that discount at the register may end up costing you more money if you get to January and can’t pay the balance in its entirety. Try not to juggle cards. Many shoppers juggle multiple cards to avoid building up too big a balance on one particular card during the holiday season. But that’s an easy way to lose track of how much you have spent. Rather than juggling cards, use only the one with the lowest interest rate. Monitor your balances. Swiping a credit card is easy and hassle-free, and many retailers both big and small now accept various types of cards. Keep a close eye on your balances, checking them online after each shopping trip. This can help you control your spending and also can alert you to any fraudulent activity. Shoppers who must use their credit cards this holiday season can employ several strategies to ensure they don’t dig themselves into a financial hole by the end of December.
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Create a limited gift exchange. Speak with other family members who also may be feeling the pinch of holiday spending to establish a gift exchange system. Rather than purchasing a gift for everyone in the family, split the list accordingly. Maybe everyone will only be expected to purchase gifts for the children, instead of buying for kids and adults. Propose that you only exchange gifts with immediate family members and not your extended family, such as your cousins, aunts and uncles. Develop a system that works for everyone so no one feels like they need to break the bank this holiday season.
is more fitting for a particular person.
to spend if every gift should be around $30.
contribute as much as they can afford.
Set a price limit. Decide in advance that gifts should not exceed a certain price. This way if you are budgeting for the holidays you will have a better understanding of what you can expect
Pool your resources. Rather than giving many little gifts, pool your resources with some relatives and give a single big-ticket gift. Each person can contribute the same amount, or family members can
Give an experience. Sometimes the gift of an experience, such as tickets to a sporting event or a night at the theater, can make a thoughtful and impressive gift. Again, other family members can
contribute, and collectively you can enjoy a night on the town or another adventure. Having a large family can be expensive come the holiday season. However, there are ways to curtail your spending without taking any joy out of the holidays.
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baby’s life is filled with milestones. First smiles, first steps and first words are just a few of the moments parents will treasure.
A baby’s first holiday season is another special time to cherish. Shoppers seeking gifts to make a baby’s first holiday special have many clever, cute and functional items to choose from. Several of these gifts can become keepsakes to be tucked into memory boxes for growing kids to look at later in life. Christmas pajamas: What better way to await for the arrival of Christmas than in a pair of snuggly pajamas? Send pajamas ahead of Christmas Day so that new parents will have plenty of adorable photo opportunities as their baby boy or girl tears open the gifts. Stores stock several different fun and festive prints, or look into pajamas that can be personalized. Photo print package: Photography packages can involve the entire expanding family and will catalog special moments in time. Purchase studio or on-location time with a private photographer, or use one of the popular photography chains found in malls and department stores. Personalized framed print: Commemorate the first holiday season with your child by getting a print made with his or her name and age. Leave a space on the print so that the child’s parents can customize it even further with their son or daughter’s footprints. Include a matted frame and child-safe ink or paint to complete the gift. Keepsake ornament: Some families embrace the tradition of adding a new ornament to their Christmas trees each year. Purchase an ornament for the new baby with the year so he or she can join in the tradition. Crochet or knit blanket: Crafty individuals can make a blanket that the newest addition to the family can enjoy during the chilly days of winter. These blankets often become treasured keepsakes that may be passed down throughout the family or kept tucked away for kids so they can give them to their own children once they start their own families. Rocking horse: Babies don’t wait long before they start to run around and climb. A classic rocking horse makes for a fun baby gift, and rocking horses come in many different styles. If you are the family carpenter, you can even purchase some unfinished wood from a craft store and then make this into a homemade gift your favorite little guy or gal will always cherish.
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Piggy bank: Foster good saving habits by gifting a personalized piggy bank. Get kids off on the right foot by depositing a few dollars into the bank before giving the gift. A new baby brings many changes and fun experiences. Gift-givers can make a baby’s first holiday season one filled with joy and whimsy with creative gift ideas.
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ood plays a big role come the holiday season, when friends and family tend to gather around the dinner table to share good meals and catch up on the year’s happenings. But while food plays an integral role at holiday gatherings, food also makes a great gift for that friend or family member on your holiday list who loves to savor a good meal no matter the time of year.
make the perfect homemade loaf of bread. Cooking kit options are vast so find a food your loved one can’t go without and purchase the appropriate kit.
Gardening tools: While the holiday season might not seem like the ideal time to buy your favorite foodie some gardening tools, such items make the perfect gift for your loved one who wants to grow his or her own fruits and vegetables. Locally grown produce has become increasingly Thanks in part to celebrity chefs and tele- popular among foodies focused on ecoconscious cooking practices, and it does vision shows that teach viewers how to make gourmet meals at home, it’s now eas- not get much more local than home cooks’ own backyards. ier than ever before for food lovers to expand their culinary horizons. Gifting Cutlery set: Though it’s easy to overlook, such food fanatics can be fun and may cutlery goes a long way toward making even inspire a love of unique cuisine in home cooks’ jobs easier. The right cutlery holiday shoppers, especially those who set, which may include one or two chef’s consider the following gift ideas. knives, a vegetable knife, a santoku knife, Cooking kit: Ingredients and other essen- a bread knife, and other knives home cooks will appreciate, can make preparing tial elements of good meals were once a meal easier and more efficient than taken for granted. But more and more cooking without a set. High-end cutlery foodies are now creating their own foods sets can cost several hundred dollars, but from scratch. Bacon fans may fall in love with a kit that helps them cure and smoke shoppers on more limited budgets can still find quality cutlery sets for less money. their own bacon, while those who love
barbecue may appreciate a trip to one of the country’s more notable barbecue spots, such as Memphis, Kansas City, North Carolina or Texas. Food-themed gifts make the perfect holiday present for food fanatics, and shoppers have an endless array of options to satisfy their favorite foodies’ appetites.
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country. Men and women whose spouses love food can plan a food-themed getaway weekend to a locale that specializes in a type of food their significant others enjoy or have always wanted to try. For example, fresh, homemade bread may appreciate a Food getaway: Many foodies love to travel men and women who love lobster may enjoy a trip to Maine’s annual Lobster bread-making kit that includes flour, a pan, so they can experience cuisines popular Festival, while those who can’t get enough some recipes, and other items necessary to overseas or in different regions of the
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get in shape, and it can help men and women feel more flexible. That increased flexibility can help men and women looking to lose weight, making a yoga mat and DVD an ideal holiday gift. Such gifts are even better for men and women who may feel intimidated by exercising after a long layoff, as they can dust off the cobwebs from the comforts of their own homes. Resolving to lose weight is one of the more popular resolutions men and women Offer to come over and show them some make each year. But you don’t need to wait basic moves and help them in their first until the calendar turns to January to start few sessions if you’re already familiar with Healthy cookbook: Effective, long-term helping a loved one achieve his or her goal yoga. Swimming lessons: Many people learn to weight loss requires both diet and exercise. of losing weight in the new year. If a A cookbook full of healthy recipes can swim as children, but a refresher course friend or family member has expressed a prove an invaluable resource for men and can help loved ones who have not dipped desire to slim down in the new year, the women who recognize the role healthy their toes in any water in recent years. following items can make great holiday Such lessons also may ignite (or reignite) a foods play in losing weight and keeping gifts that help your loved ones get a head passion for swimming, which is a wonder- the weight off. Many adults cite a lack of start on their weight loss goals. time as the primary reason they eat ful exercise that can promote weight loss Yoga mat and DVD: Yoga has grown unhealthy foods, so look for a cookbook and cardiovascular health while helping increasingly popular in recent years. that offers healthy recipes that can be men and women develop toned muscles. According to a survey from the National cooked up quick. Find a local swim club or gym that offers Institutes of Health, nearly 10 percent of lessons, and go along for the first few lesFitness tracker: Fitness trackers come in adults in the United States participated in sons to help calm any nerves your loved many shapes and sizes, but many allow yoga in 2012, up from 5 percent in 2002. one might have. users to count their steps and track the disYoga is a great way to relieve stress and aking New Year’s resolutions is a popular tradition once the holiday season has come and gone. Such resolutions often serve as catalysts for something positive, whether it’s saving more money in the year ahead or spending more time with family.
tances they travel in a typical day. More advanced models may even help men and women track the amount of calories they’ve consumed, both on a daily basis and over time. Such devices can prove motivational to men and women looking to lose weight, providing detailed daily information they can use to track and see their progress. Holiday gifts that aim to help men and women looking to lose weight can pay dividends long after the holiday season has come and gone.
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any people love to travel, but some take their wanderlust to another level. Men and women who seem perpetually on-the-go may not stop to discuss items on their holiday wish lists, but holiday shoppers can find the right gifts for those loved ones who never seem to stop for long before moving on to the next place.
Whether the wanderer on your holiday shopping list prefers to travel domestically or overseas, he or she can’t hit the road without certain gear. Camping afficionados might appreciate a new mini-stove or grill so they can eat like kings no matter how far they retreat into their favorite forests. For the international jetsetter on your list, perhaps a new set of luggage might make the perfect holiday gift. If your budget is a more tight, consider a traveler’s kit with luxury shampoo, conditioner and body wash and lotion.
Camera Part of the joy of traveling is documenting a trip with a great camera. Cameras come in a wide range of styles, and good cameras can range from a couple hundred dollars to more expensive models that cost upwards of a thousand dollars. If your budget does not allow for a more expensive camera, give your loved one some cash toward buying a new camera for his or her next adventure. If money is no object, do your homework, researching cameras based on your loved one’s interests. More adventurous travelers might want cameras that can withstand the wear and tear of outdoor sports, while travelers who focus more on sightseeing might not benefit from cameras
designed for more daring photographers. Research cameras online, and ask employees at local electronics retailers which type of camera is best suited to the traveler on your list.
Airline miles Many airlines allow customers to transfer their airline miles to whomever they choose. Some airlines, such as Delta, allow miles to be transferred to a maximum of four people, and such transfers incur both a fee per mile transferred and a transaction fee. In addition, airlines may limit how many miles you can transfer or only allow members of their mileage programs to transfer their miles to other members. Airline miles can be a great gift for travel enthusiasts, saving them substantial amounts of money. Learn the ins and outs of your mileage program before giving miles as a gift.
ple, travelers headed to London may appreciate a tour of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Men and women visiting New York City for the first time might appreciate a boat tour to the Statue of Liberty or a nighttime boat ride along the Hudson and East Rivers that allows them to take in Manhattan’s famed skyline under the stars. Such experiences can make trips that much more memorable.
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Experiences If you know a loved one will be traveling to a particular locale in the near future, look into his or her destination and book a unique experience for him or her. For exam-
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any movie buffs can instantly rattle off extensive lists of their favorite films, sharing information such as when the movies were released, who directed them and, of course, who played the leads. Holiday shoppers on the hunt for the perfect gift for the film buffs in their lives might be a little intimidated by their loved ones’ encyclopedic knowledge of movies. Such knowledge can make it difficult to find gifts that friends or family members will truly appreciate, but the following are a handful of ideas to consider gifting to the movie lover in your life.
liking, consider making your own by buying several individual DVD’s and wrapping them together.
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Streaming membership: Streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime are growing more popular by the day, and film fans would no doubt appreciate having instant access to the hundreds of films available to subscribers of these services. A 12-month subscription to Netflix or Amazon Prime, which offers additional benefits when shopping on Amazon.com, won’t break shoppers’ budgets but will provide lots of bang for smile this season. Surround sound systems give movie their gift-giving buck. watchers at home an experiGift certificate: Gift cerence similar to that enjoyed Box set: Box sets make tificates to the movie theby moviegoers in the thegreat gifts for film fans, ater are another great gift ater. Such systems can vary whether those fans prefer a for the old school film fan considerably with regard to particular genre of film or who still prefers seeing all price, with smaller systems appreciate the work of a the new releases in the the- costing far less than larger, certain director. Fans of horater. Movie tickets can more advanced systems that ror movies may appreciate stretch film fans’ budgets, can cost several thousand the “Horror Classics 50 especially for those film dollars. If you think a sound Movie Pack Collection,” a lovers who need to see system is all your loved one comprehensive collection of every big-budget blockneeds to make the most of classic horror films that buster or Oscar® candidate his or her movie watching includes the likes of “The in the theater. A gift certifi- experience, speak to him or Indestructible Man,” starcate may be just what your her before buying the sysring Lon Chaney, Sr., and tem, footing the full bill if “Night of the Living Dead,” favorite film fan wants to see in his or her stocking you can or offering to constarring Judith O’Dea. Fans this holiday season. tribute a certain amount of of director Quentin dollars toward the sound Sound system: For those Tarantino may enjoy the system of his or her dreams. holiday shoppers working “Tarantino XX 8-Film Film fans can be fun to shop Collection,” which includes with big budgets, a sound for come the holiday season, some of the director’s most system that enhances the and shoppers have a host of experience of watching beloved films, including options at their disposal to “Reservoir Dogs” and “Pulp movies at home might be make their favorite film Fiction.” If you can’t find a just the thing to light up buffs happy. your favorite film fan’s box set to your loved one’s
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enamored with the convenience and portability of having an entire library saved on a digital device. E-readers come in different sizes and offerings from various manufacturers. The Kindle® from Amazon and Nook® from Barnes & Noble are two of the more popular stand-alone reading tablets. E-reader apps also are available Reading is one interest or hobby that has never gone out of style. People who enjoy through Apple and Amazon to work on reading tend to devour book after book and various mobile devices. A tablet can be a welcome gift, especially for a reader who are always eager for the next installment appreciates on-demand reading material. from their favorite authors. Books and other reading materials can make perfect gifts for anyone with a love for literature.
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First edition texts
Collectors very often are interested in the first edition or first printing of classic books. Publishers may offer only a limited number of books in a first edition or first printing, and such editions tend to be rare.
A first edition of a favorite book can make a cherished gift. These books often can be identified by a unique numbering system or even by the words “first edition” or “first printing” on the copyright page. Work with a reputable bookshop or dealer to find expensive and rare prints.
Help readers protect their tablets with protective cases. These run the gamut from the utilitarian to the decorative. Some tablet cases are designed to look like books themselves, with a soft interior cushion for the e-reader and a hard shell to keep it safe.
Book accessories
Readers need their own collections of accessories that cater to their love of the written word. Look for clocks made out of literary volumes, lamps that look like a stacked book collection or framed photos of favorite book covers. Some publishers offer printed works reissued in decorative covers to make the books an eye-catching Some book purists stand by their decisions addition to any home’s décor. to only read paper copies of their favorite Someone who lends out favorite works books, feeling there’s something special or may like a personalized library embosser, more enjoyable about holding a hardcover which will imprint a book page with the name of the person loaning out his or her or paperback in one’s hands and making collection of books. progress through paper pages. Others are
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Book tote Whether they are carrying books back to the library or traveling with an e-reader in tow, avid readers might appreciate a func-
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tional tote bag. Order pre-printed literary tote bags or customize a tote based on the tastes of the gift’s recipient. It even can feature photographs or the jacket of a favorite book.
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favorite sports on television rather than in person. Remarkable advancements in technology have made watching the game at home not much different than being there in person, and watching from home won’t require fans to pay for travel, parking or tickets. A new smart television that makes it possible for sports fans to stream out-oftown games or watch online highlights on big screens may be just the thing your Fortunately, shoppers don’t need to know a favorite fanatic is hoping for this season. lot about sports to find holiday gifts that will elicit cheers from their favorite sports fans. The following are just a handful of Some sports fans are not merely content to gifts that would make any sports fan happy watch their favorite sports; they also want this holiday season. to compete. Devoted fans of mixed martial arts might appreciate a membership to a local MMA gym, where they can mimic their favorite competitors’ moves all while Many sports fans dream of attending a championship game, whether that game is getting in shape and meeting like-minded men and women who share their passion the Super Bowl in the National Football League, the World Series in Major League for MMA. Offer to pay for the first several Baseball, an NBA Finals game, or whatever months of a loved one’s membership, or if your budget allows, buy a 12-month memsport most stokes a particular sports fan’s passion. Tickets have long been a go-to gift bership. If MMA is not your loved one’s thing, then pay his or her entry fees into a for sports fans, but holiday shoppers who want to go above and beyond may want to local sports league, such as a summer softball league or a competitive basketball purchase tickets to the championship of a league for adults. friend or loved one’s favorite sport. Super Bowl tickets tend to be the most expensive tickets in American sports, and such a costly gift might be more than your holiday The sports attire business is booming, and budget can handle. Championships in other no sports fan’s wardrobe is complete withsports tend to be expensive, but more reaout a handful of items that profess his or sonably priced than Super Bowl tickets. If her love for a favorite team. Visit a local possible, ask a friend or relative to split the sporting goods store to stock up on clothes cost of a pair of tickets. that help your favorite fan fit in when he or she attends a game or visits a nearby bar or restaurant to take in the game with felMany sports fans now prefer to watch their low fans. inding the perfect holiday gift for the family sports fan can be fun for shoppers who also can’t get enough of their favorite sports. But shoppers who don’t know the Super Bowl from the World Series might not have the first idea about what to get the person on their list who seemingly spends all of his or her free time following the home team.
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illions of people will travel this holiday season, and many of them will lay their heads to rest in the homes of family and friends. Hosting guests come the holiday season can make this time of year that much more special, but hosting also is a significant undertaking that asks a lot of the men and women who open their homes to loved ones. Guests who want to express their gratitude for their holiday hosts can do so in any number of ways, and the following are a handful of ideas that would surely please your hosts this holiday season.
Night out on the town Holiday hosts have a lot on their plates. Before guests arrive, hosts clean their homes top to bottom and may even rearrange rooms in their homes to accommodate overnight guests. Once the guests arrive, hosts work to cater to their guests’ needs. Guests can show their hosts how much they appreciate them by paying for a night out on the town. Babysit hosts’ kids so mom and dad can enjoy a night out together, or take the whole family out and foot the bill. A night out can be enjoyable for all involved, and it gives hosts the night off from cooking dinner.
Cater a meal If your family is too big to take out or if the family simply prefers to stay in and enjoy one another’s company, pay for a catered meal to be delivered to your hosts’ home. This can be a great way to catch up, and hosts can join in the fun because they won’t be busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.
Wine rack Men and women who offer to host for the holidays likely don’t mind hosting at other times of the year as well. A brand new wine rack can make for a great gift for your friend or relative who loves to host dinner parties throughout the year. Stock the rack with a couple of bottles of wine and crack one open to celebrate your loved one’s new toy.
Linens If you want to give your holiday hosts something practical, then some linens they can use right away make great gifts. Quality bed sheets, some warm blankets and some soft, high-quality towels can help hosts replenish their linen closets, and they might appreciate using these new items once the holiday season has come and gone.
Cook breakfast Another great way to show your appreciation to your holiday hosts is to make breakfast for everyone each morning during your stay. Let your hosts relax with a cup of coffee while you prepare breakfast each morning for everyone staying at the house. Hosts will no doubt appreciate the hassle-free mornings, and a fresh, homecooked meal is a great way to express your own appreciation for their hospitality. Holiday hosts accept a lot of responsibility when welcoming guests into their homes. Guests can show their appreciation for this hospitality in numerous ways.
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The advantages of last-minute holiday shopping winds down, many shoppers have already completed their shopping. Fewer people tend to be in stores in the final days before Christmas, as they are readying their homes for company or making travel plans. This can be a prime time for shopBut men and women who simply can’t get ping and getting through malls or other a head start on their holiday shopping need retailers in less time. not fear, as waiting until the eleventh hour Discounted prices: Anxious to reduce to do the bulk of your shopping can have inventory and make the most of end-ofsome distinct advantages, too. the-year profits, stores may discount merchandise even further for fast sale. Consumer Reports’ 2012 Holiday Poll found 9 percent of shoppers — an estimat- Shoppers anxious to save a little bit more ed 17 million people — planned to shop in or come in under budget may find waiting to shop is to their financial advantage. stores on Christmas Eve in 2012. Many
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ackling tasks well in advance has many advantages, and often it is in one’s best interest to be ahead of the game, including when the game at hand is holiday shopping.
stores are still open on Christmas Eve, even if the doors are only unlocked for a limited number of hours. That gives shoppers one last chance to find the perfect presents. In addition to having more time to decide on gifts, here are some other benefits to shopping later in the season. Smaller crowds: As the holiday season
ers offer “doorbuster” sales at various times during the holiday shopping season. These sales may offer additional discounts or even free shipping. Just be sure to balance the benefits of the discount against the shipping price. If it means having to pay a premium for overnight shipping, it may not be worth the investment.
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Gift cards galore: Some people prefer to give gift cards, which are available all season long. Consumer Reports says 62 percent of last-minute shoppers grab gift Lower chance of discovery: One difficulcards. If you fall into that category, waiting ty of shopping early is keeping all of the to buy the cards won’t be an issue so long gifts hidden for the duration of the month. Waiting until later to shop means only hav- More time to plan: By the end of the hol- as you make it to the stores before they close. ing to camouflage gifts for a few days. iday season you may have a better idea of When you wait, curious kids are less likely what you need to purchase. You also may Last-minute shopping has its advantages. to find their gifts before the big day. have polled others regarding what they are If time is ticking away, there are still deals Last-minute specials: Some online retail- giving, reducing the chances of giving to be had.
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