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is the season to shop, celebrate, eat and enjoy family and friends. But it’s also the season where many people make rash decisions about how to spend their money and some even become victims of credit card fraud or identity theft. There are ways to avoid unwise spending and safeguarding yourself against thieves when you’re out ﬁnding that perfect present. But wouldn’t it ruin the season if you had to go searching for all those safe shopping tips yourself? That’s where Snippetz comes in, of course! We’ve compiled some great ways to shop smart, save money and protect yourself this holiday season.

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This works especially well if you have a teenager or two in your life. Why run the risk of disappointing them when you can offer them the chance to buy exactly what they wanted? And it gives you the perfect excuse to enjoy an afternoon of quality time with them. It’s really a win-win.

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Making a list isn’t just for Santa Claus. It’s a great way to stay focused when you’re out shopping, especially if you plan to hit up any big sale days. Some of the deals are very enticing but if you don’t have a plan of who you’re buying for and how much you can afford to spend, you might end up walking away having spent more for gifts that you can’t necessarily use.

SAVE TIME, BUY ONLINE This option is becoming more and more viable as people learn how frustrating it can be to fight through those holiday crowds at the mall or your favorite retail store. Instead, stay warm and cozy in your pajamas and buy things online when feasible. Many retailers offer free shipping if you purchase a certain amount from them and they can often ship directly to the person you’re buying it for. The exception of course, is when buying from local merchants. You can avoid the large retail stores, and get that personal touch we remember from days gone by. Still warm, still cozy!

FIND GOOD DEALS BEFORE LEAVING HOME Use the internet to find the deals you can truly take advantage of before you go shopping. Not only can you save yourself a sizeable chunk of change by getting a great deal, but you can save yourself a lot of time, energy and gas if you only have to make one stop to get that perfect gift.

Online shopping can be especially tricky, though. This is the most common place for identity theft to occur. To ensure your online shopping safety, there are a few things to keep in mind: 1. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it very likely is. Unless you’ve

WHEN IN DOUBT, BUY A GIFT CARD There’s always that one person that you just can’t figure out what to get. Either they have everything they could possibly want or they are so particular, you know you’ll never get the right present . . . ever. Sometimes it’s better just to get them a gift card. That way, they can go get what they want and you don’t have to stress about whether or not they’ve already got what you planned to buy.

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and discounts you can use to save big at the register.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK Sometimes retailers will program their registers to discount an item the night before the advertised discount day. If you shop after 6:00 p.m. the night before, you might just get lucky on this one. Don’t be too shy to ask about upcoming discounts either. Some stores will let you know ahead of time what their deals will be so you can plan ahead to get there in time. Shopping local retail stores rather than larger retail chains is a great way to take advantage of discounts that aren’t too widely known. Sometimes all you have to do is ask. Maybe the store offers a discount to senior citizens but doesn’t advertise that they do. Sometimes you can even get a small discount off a great item by asking the sales associate if there’s “anything they can do to work with you on the price.” Haggling is popular in many countries around the world and while most Americans don’t engage in that practice, plenty of retailers are willing to offer you a little something back for shopping locally.

PAY WITH CASH As arcane as this practice may seem, it’s a great way to protect your personal information and stick to a budget. It’s pretty hard to break your budget if you only have a certain amount of money in your wallet. Some retailers, especially local ones, offer discounts for people who pay with cash because they don’t have to pay the merchant fees required on a credit or debit card transaction.

STRESS-SHOPPING IS A BIG NO-NO It’s been shown that stress affects our rational approach to spending and makes us more likely to spend our money recklessly. It can trick us into thinking that saving a little money on one item means we can spend more money on another unnecessary item. That money didn’t magically appear in your bank account so if you didn’t budget for it and don’t truly need it, don’t buy it.

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Some great ways to avoid this type of stressed-out shopping is to shop online, shop early in the year and during extended shopping hours when fewer people are around. Research has shown that the hours of 10 a.m. and noon, Monday through Thursday are the best, least crowded times to shop.

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It may be tempting to guess what your friends and family may want this year, but it’s much easier to do some subtle recognizance to find out at what stores they personally like to shop. If you know they like a certain local home goods store, go there with them in mind and you’ll probably have more success than digging through a huge superstore’s selection of home goods items.

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If you’re fearful, success equals faith. If you’re nasty, success equals nice. If you’re uneducated, success equals knowledge. If you’re sad, success equals joy. If you’re a parent, success equals great kids. If you’re a kid, success equals growing up. If you’re always in a hurry, success equals patience. If you’re weary, success equals vitality. If you’re abrasive, success equals gentleness. If you’re prideful, success equals humility. If you’re callous, success equals compassion. If you’re undisciplined, success equals self-control. If you’re on the outside, success equals inclusion. And on and on I could go. Whatever your need right now, success for you is having that need met. Never mind your vision for future fame or your dream of great wealth, what you need this very moment is what attracts your attention, expends your energy, picks your pocket, takes all your time, and ultimately determines your future. Because you’re something special, you can ﬁnd the answers you seek and get the help you need to make the changes you must make to succeed. If you would like a FREE compilation of this series of Dr. Ross’ columns please send him an email requesting the “You’re Something Special Compilation” and a PDF Ebook ﬁle will be emailed to you. Email: Dr.Ross@RonRossToday.com. Read more by Dr. Ross at RonRossToday.com. ©2013 Dr. Ronald D. Ross

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n mankind’s exceptional history, there have been some classic rivalries between people who would, at first sight, appear to be allies. In a fictional world, superheroes like Batman and Superman simply don’t get along; yet both supposedly stand for the same form of justice and integrity. What gives? Sometimes, two close entities are forced to become rivals, as nothing more than victims of circumstance. This is much more understandable. For example, when brothers’ John and Jim Harbaugh were opponents at last years Super Bowl, it had more to with chance and luck than anything else. This kind of unlikely competition is usually healthy. Which brings us to Waterville, Maine. A couple of weeks ago, towns and cities all over America voted on issues facing their communities. While not nearly the spectacle of presidential elections, local elections are important to take part in. It does after all, directly affect the locals. Often times in such small elections, blank spots are found on the ballot. Such was the case in the small town of Waterville. There was no one willing to run for Warden. Good thing there happened to be two brave citizens willing to stand up for what they believe in. One a democrat, the other a republican. Nothing too unusual, right? Other than the fact that the two candidates were husband and wife. “It really started as this kind of ha-ha thing between the two of us, and then the local reporter commented it, and

then it got picked up,” Jennifer Johnson said in a statement to TODAY.com. It was never meant to be any huge deal, she says, “It started out as kind of a joke”. But serious it was – when no one else in the community stood a chance. In fact both Jessica and her husband Dave were the only members of their ward to show up at the caucus. So they ran; pulling out literally none of the stops. They didn’t even run smear campaigns against one another, despite having every ounce of dirt on the opposing candidate! No, instead, Jessica and Dave Johnson did the unthinkable. They allowed the voters to decide who they thought would make a better Warden for the community. Imagine that. As it turned out, Jessica won the battle by a final tally of 127-76 votes. She now has the imperative responsibility to assist poll workers on Election Day. She also must work a minimum of one, and maximum of two, days a year! Talk about a commitment to serve. As worthless as it all seems, Jennifer had some sound advice in her neverending TODAY.com quote, “Whether you’re talking about a Republican or Democrat, it shouldn’t be hard to listen and say I don’t agree with what you’re saying, but I don’t think you’re coming from a place of stupidity or hatred”. She finished with a nice antidote, “Nobody is all bad or all good”. True that, Jessica Johnson. However this news story is perhaps the most dreadful of the year. This was reported on major networks! ‘Then why are you reporting it in Nick Snips?’ you ask. Well, you didn’t know just how dreadful a story it was until now. And as the people of Waterville, Maine could surely tell you – you have to stay informed folks.

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Since the oven often is needed for side dishes, the big bird may have to take an alternate route to the table, according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “No matter what route you chose, always ensure whole turkeys reach 165 degrees F as measured in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast,” said Duitsman. Here are some things to keep in mind with various turkey cooking methods: Electric Roaster Oven: Use on the countertop as an “extra oven” for a whole turkey. The cooking time and oven temperature should be identical to a conventional oven. Preheat to at least 325 F, and place the turkey on a meat rack. Keep the lid on throughout cooking. Cooking bags may be used, as long as the bag does not touch the oven surface on any side. Grilling: This popular method allows a completely thawed bird to cook over indirect heat in an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Keep the grill covered, and place a pan of water beneath the grilling surface to catch drippings. Do not stuff the turkey -- the indirect heat might not allow the stuffing to get hot enough to kill bacteria. Smoking: Smokers vary widely, and use either electricity, gas or charcoal for heat. Ensure the smoker reaches an internal temperature of 225 F to 300 F before introducing the completely thawed, unstuffed turkey. If using watersoaked wood, do not use softwood like pine, fir, cedar or spruce. These woods will give the food a turpentine flavor and coat the meat with black pitch.

12 pounds or less can be successfully cooked in a short amount of time. Follow manufacturer directions, and ensure the oil covers the turkey by 1-2 inches. Select a safe location for your fryer, and heat oil to 350 F. Slowly and carefully lower the turkey in the hot oil. Monitor the temperature, and never leave unattended. Pressure Cooker: Use turkey parts such as breasts, legs and thighs. Follow the manufacturer instructions for a quick-cooking (about 1/3 or less of conventional time) product. Slow-Cooker: Use cut-up parts of the turkey like legs, thighs, breasts, wings or quarters. Begin heating on “High” for an hour or more before turning to “Low” (or, just continue cooking on “High”). A minimum heating temperature between 170 F and 200 F should be maintained. Do not remove the cover while cooking. Microwaving: This can work successfully with either a whole unstuffed turkey, or using parts of the turkey in a covered dish. Limit the size of your bird to around 12-14 pounds, and allow 3 inches oven clearance on top and 2-3 inches of space around the bird. Because microwaves can heat unevenly, a cooking bag will aid heat distribution. Conventional Oven: If you decide to go with your regular conventional oven, set your oven temperature no lower than 325 F. Place your turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. For food safety, it’s best to cook stuffing outside of the cavity -- in a casserole dish. Cook the turkey immediately and use a food thermometer to check that the center of the stuffing and the internal meat have both reached 165 F. More questions? If you have more questions about cooking a turkey call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving Day. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Offering furniture, home accessories, wall art, rugs, lamps, jewelry, gifts and more. Fabulous selection of Christmas décor. Design consultation as well as party & small event planning available.

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351 Hwy. 105

Across from McDonalds

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Grooming with TLC since 1983 • Scissoring, Big Dogs, Cats

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Cheryl Rogers - Owner/Operator (719) 488-9474

with minimum $20 Purchase

79 4th Street (4th & Washington) Monument

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Thank You To Our Customers For

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Our 15th Year In Beautiful Historic Monument

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15% Off On Any Framing Order Thru January 31, 2014

Limit one per visit / Expires 01/02/14.

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ECLECTIC GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING 183 WASHINGTON (CORNER OF 2ND & WASHINGINGTON) MONUMENT, CO 80132 www.bellaartandframe.com

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HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10 - 6pm Saturday-10 - 4pm

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REALISTIC COUPONING

television series followed shoppers to see how they saved huge amounts of money at the grocery store by using coupons. In many cases, shoppers were able to get hundreds of dollars in items for only a few cents. However, if you looked carefully at the cart, they were often walking out with dozens of the same product. Yes, it was technically a savings if, for example, they were able to get 20 bottles of shampoo for a dime each, or less. On the practical side, if that’s done with multiple items, storage becomes a problem. If it’s a food item, expiration dates come into play. The trick to couponing is to stay realistic. At least in the beginning, you’ll want to concentrate on items that your family actually uses. Yes, there are many items you can acquire cheaply that you can use for barter, but unless you have time to set up a network of friends and family to swap with, stick to what your family needs right now. If you have a computer, generate a

throwaway email account that you don’t use for anything personal and sign up on a few coupon websites. Be prepared for a blast of junk email, but that’s the point of having a throwaway name. Time can be of the essence with these online coupon sites. Delay by a day and you could be out of luck in the manufacturer has set a limit on how many can be printed. Find out when each site uploads its new coupons, and be among the first to the site to see if there’s anything you need. Get the Sunday paper and go through all the coupons. On Wednesday, when grocery stores often have sales on some of those very items, make your purchases. You save even more by using the coupons. While you’re in the checkout line, flip through a few magazines to see if there are any manufacturer coupons worth having. Once you get out of the store, look at the back of your receipt to see if it contains any coupons.

LIVING GOD’S GIFTS bringing Christ into your financial life

INVESTING FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE Honoring God with Your Financial Blessings CHUCK MAHER CFP PO Box 39 Monument, CO 80132

Phone: 719-481-0549 Cell: 303-748-6352 Toll Free: 800-873-9705

chuck@chuckmahercfp.com www.chuckmahercfp.com Securities oﬀered through and supervised by Wilbanks Securities, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC 4334 NW Expressway, Suite 222 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-842-0202 Fee Based Wilbanks Securities Advisory

If you don’t mind giving out your personal information (misspell your name and don’t give your street address), sign up for the store’s frequent shopper card, and use your throwaway email address. While you’re there, ask whether they accept coupons that have been printed off the Internet. Some stores don’t. And check the junk mail at home. Best bet for successful couponing: Start small. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Lisa Welch Stevens Attorney at Law, P.C.

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In Loving Memory

Mona Marie Sullivan March 10, 1963 - November 9, 2013 OUR ANGEL IS IN PARADISE We are thankful for your presence in our lives. The joy and love you gave to so many. Your strength and courage unwavering. Your beauty shone through until the end. We will always love you, and await the day we are once again reunited.

Wake:

Funeral Service:

Graveside Service:

Tuesday, November 19 5 pm - 8 pm

Wednesday, November 20 11 am - 12:30 pm

Wednesday, November 20 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Cappadona Funeral Home 1020 E. Fillmore St (just East of Nevada) Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Monument Cemetery Beacon Lite Rd. (just North of 105) Monument, CO 80132