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It’s that time of year again … the most wonderful time of the year.

So, make your list, check it twice, unpack the Christmas ornaments and get out the seasonal decorations. And once you’ve had your fill of turkey and stuffing, put on your walking shoes and hit the local stores for the best deals of the season. From toys for kids to gifts for your girlfriends, this year’s Gifts for the Holidays has a sleighful of gift ideas for just about everyone on your shopping list.

Here’s hoping you have a merry and joyous holiday season.

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Great gifts for chefs

If you’re cooking up gift ideas for a five-star chef,a kitchen queen or a grilling guru,then you must check out these products to give you a head start.From measuring and chopping to grilling and baking,we have the culinary arts covered.

The Mr. Bar-B-Q Platinum 18-piece stainless steel grill set, available at select Target stores for $49.99, is the perfect gift for any novice or expert grill master.

It includes a handy aluminum carrying case and features items such as tongs, a basting brush, skewers, knives and more. Target, www.target.com.

Made in Tennessee by Lodge Logic, these preseasoned cast-iron products can be found at Davis Cookware & Cutlery Shop. Shown here: a 14inch pizza pan ($52.98), a 10-inch skillet ($25.98) and a double-sided griddle ($43.98). These and other products are available at Davis Cookware & Cutlery Shop, 1717 21st Ave. S., Nashville, 298-4728.

Available at select Williams-Sonoma stores, these colorful space-saving measuring cups collapse for easy storage and pop quickly into shape.

Priced at $19.95, the set also comes with measuring spoons. All items are microwave and dishwasher safe. Visit WilliamsSonoma locations in Green Hills and Cool Springs or online at www.williams-sonoma.com.

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Is there a foodie on your gift list? Well, you don’t have to travel to New York or San Francisco to find that special gift. Nashville is full of food purveyors and artisan food companies with something for everyone.

Artisan chocolate is a special treat. Fortunately for Nashvillians, chocolatiers Olive & Sinclair Chocolate have set up shop in East Nashville offering decadent, delicious goodies. Whether you choose a gift basket for $34.95 or individual bars of chocolate (perfect stocking stuffers), your food lover will be in chocolate heaven. At Olive & Sinclair Chocolate, www.nashvilleartisans.com and many local shops.

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If your food lover’s house is full of hungry males, this new cookbook, Mad Hungry, is the perfect gift. Feeding men and boys is different — they eat more and more often. Author and food guru Lucinda Scala Quinn offers more than 150 mouthwatering ways to keep your “guy friendly” pantry stocked. Priced at $27.95 at Davis Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Drive, 385-2645, www.daviskidd.com.

Help expand your food lover’s cooking repertoire with cooking classes at Whole Foods Market’s Salud! Cooking School.

Classes range from $15-$65 and cover a variety of cuisines. Contact Whole Foods Market, 4039 Hillsboro Pike, 440-5100, www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

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When it comes to the perfect gift for a tween or teen, knowing what’s“in”and what’s“so over”can be tricky. But the good news is there are many fun and unique gifts for this group of young people. Here are a few suggestions to get you going in the right direction.

Perfect for going to the movies, this adorable coin purse is made from sustainable materials. Priced at $12, it’s part of a collection that includes wallets, purses and totes. A bevy of designs in this material can be found at Francesca’s Collections, 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, 783-0960, www.francescascollections.com.

Your young style maven will love this hip and comfy monogrammed bath wrap.

Choose this adorable wrap or other styles at Swoozies.

Made of cotton velour, you can choose a monogram, first name or initials as well as thread color and font for $39. Swoozie’s, 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, 298-3411 or online at www.swoozies.com.

These light boxes will light up any teen room and add that extra rock star touch.

Pick one or all three to add flair to that special teen nook. At $39 each, it’s a great way to make your tween or teen feel special. Available at Pottery Barn Teen or www.potterybarnteen.com.

Z Gallerie has the perfect home entertainment gift for tweens and teens. This lightweight dartboard has magnetic dart tips to prevent damage to walls or doors. Priced at $11.95, you can afford to buy more than one. Pick them up at Z Gallerie, The Mall at Green Hills, 385-5613, www.zgallerie.com.

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Great gifts for kids (ages 10 and under)

Available at select Toys R Us stores for $54.99, the Imaginext Dragon World Fortress from Fisher-Price allows kids to open gates, make lightning crackle and unleash a powerful dragon.

Medieval-themed action figures activate the castle’s secret abilities, including a launching cannon to ward off intruders. For ages 3 to 8 years. Available at Toys R Us stores or online at www.toysrus.com.

The holiday season is a big deal for kids,many of whom will be expecting a colossal delivery from parents,family and friends.To help jump-start your shopping list,check it twice with some of these toys for kids,many of which encourage both play and learning.

The classic book Where the Wild Things Are is always a favorite among children.

Priced at $17.95 (hardback) or $8.95 (paperback), the book has spawned all kinds of fun toys, including the puppets shown here (starting at $24.99). Fairytales Bookstore & More, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville, 9151960, www.fairytalesbookstore.com.

Celebrate the holidays and the 50th anniversary of Barbie with the 2009 Holiday Barbie Collector Doll, available at select Wal-Mart stores for $39.88. Features a glittery pink gown with multiple layers and delicate details. For ages 6 and up. Visit your area Wal-Mart store or www.walmart.com.

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A fun strategy/memory game for children 5 and up, Gobblet Gobblers is available at Phillips Toy Mart for $19.99. Similar to tic-tac-toe, the game is a winner of the Dr. Toy’s “10 best games” award, which recognizes toys that stimulate learning and the imagination.

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Gifts for book lovers Whether it’s the latest tome on world issues,a look at history or an escape into the world of fiction,book publishers have a slew of titles to interest even the most discriminating bookworms this season.We consulted local booksellers for their recommendations on titles and gift ideas.Here are their suggestions.

In 1905, President Teddy Roosevelt dispatched Secretary of War William Howard Taft on the largest U.S. diplomatic mission in history to Hawaii, Japan, China and Korea. A century later, author James Bradley, traveled in the steps of Roosevelt’s mission to write about what transpired in those meetings.

Imperial Cruise, $29.99, Little Brown and Company. Find it at Nashville area bookstores, including Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, 385-2645 or visit www.daviskidd.com.

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For the reader on the go, the Sony Reader Touch Edition can carry thousands of book titles. The thin, lightweight, highly portable design offers a paperlike display for easy reading. Provides two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge. Compatible with PC and Mac, it’s priced at $299.99 and available at Borders, 2501 West End Ave., Nashville, 327-9656 or visit www.borders.com.

Ideal for carrying their book of the moment and any other daily essentials, the Quotable Tote Bag could be the ideal choice for the book lover on your list.

Priced at $24 and available at DavisKidd, these bags feature a zip-top, three interior pockets (including one that zips) and a removable flat-bottom insert. A variety of quotes are available.

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Penned by former vice president Al Gore, Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis looks at the most effective solutions available to solve the climate crisis and puts a focus on individual action. $26.99, Rodale Press.

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Gifts for her This season,lavish your lady with all of her favorite things.Fragrances,chocolates,jewelry and clothes are always a good place to start.Check out some of the latest and greatest gift ideas that are sure to make her swoon.

Featuring a modern design with vintage flair, this long-strand pearl necklace is priced at $310. Its designer, John Wind, has been featured in magazines including Oprah, Style and Brides. Available at HeyDay, 334 Main St., Franklin, 4721816, www.heydayfranklin.com.

Indulge her sweet tooth with chocolates from Hillsboro Chocolate Company, a locally owned and operated store.

They offer gift sets of homemade truffles, chocolate bark, popcorn balls, and dipped pretzel rods and twists, all starting at $5. Shown here: a six-piece chocolate variety gift set priced at $12.50 and a 12-piece set priced at $20. Hillsboro Chocolate Company, 1210 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, 6737893, www.hillsborochocolate.com.

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Scarves from the 2010 Mekong Blue collection have been woven from 100-percent natural silk and hand-dyed in brilliant shades.

Priced from $45 to $60, all proceeds from sales benefit the Stung Treng Women’s Development Center in Cambodia.

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You can’t go wrong with a gift basket from Bath & Body Works’ Signature Collection, available at select stores.

Priced at $40, each basket comes with shower gel, body lotion, fragrance mist, body butter, a Wallflowers starter set (home fragrance) and gauze sponge.

Multiple scents available. Visit your area Bath & Body Works store or online at www.bathandbodyworks.com.

What woman doesn’t need a little black dress? This strapless satin dress is $168 and perfect for an occasion, including holiday parties. Check availability at select White House | Black Market stores or visit online at www.whitehouseblackmarket.com.

Help your lady melt the stress away with a gift certificate to a local spa, such as Escape Day Spa & Salon. Escape offers more than a dozen packages, from basic back, neck and shoulder massages ($50 for 30 minutes) to luxurious warm stone massages ($90 for 60 minutes). Escape Day Spa & Salon, 6000 Highway 100, Nashville, 352-3545, www.escapespaces.com.

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Shop smart, save money

Red tag sales, early/late bird specials, clearance racks — this holiday season, everyone is looking for a bargain.

“With the economy being the way it is, everyone is conscious of every penny they have,” says Jeremy Murrin, general manager of Prime Outlets in Lebanon. “And they want to make sure they are getting the most bang for their buck.”

To help make your holiday shopping experience a success, check out these helpful hints.

Subscribe to an e-mail list

Be the first to find out about the hottest deals by joining the e-mail list of your local mall or favorite store. By adding yourself to these lists, you may be alerted to upcoming sales or even receive special coupons or invitations to shopping events or promotions.

For example, Prime Outlets has dozens of specials and coupons for its stores as part of the “Prime My Closet” program, which is available online at www.primeoutlets.com/locations/lebanon.aspx for consumers who would like to register.

Blandon Prowse, executive team leader of human resources at the Charlotte Pike Target in Nashville, says Target also features weekly specials with all kinds of discounts and coupons. These are all available online when consumers sign up for regular e-mail alerts through www.target.com.

Buy early and late

As a way to create excitement and draw crowds, many stores host tremendous early morning or late night sales close to the holidays. By being on the e-mail list of your favorite store or mall, you will likely be alerted to such upcoming events.

Prowse says Target will have a massive “Two-Day Sale” event featuring deep discounts. The event will take place on the two days after Thanksgiving, 5 a.m. to noon both days (stores will be open regular hours). Prime Outlets is also planning a Christmas extravaganza sale that will be announced closer to the holidays.

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Murrin and Prowse say both of their companies offer numerous deals through newspaper advertisements.

To find more coupons and deals, Murrin suggests that before you start shopping that you visit your mall’s guest services center, where they may have gift bags and coupons from various stores.

Comparison shop

Murrin says that being organized is crucial to developing a successful shopping strategy. Prowse states that it’s helpful to start a list of items you need to purchase beforehand and watch for ads in the newspaper and in your mall e-mail alerts as early as possible. Then make your purchases wherever you find the best deals or most compelling promotions.

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Plan trips in advance

To save time and gas money, Prowse says to plan out shopping treks in advance, making trips to stores that are all in the same area. Murrin explains that one of the best ways to save time is to immediately obtain a mall/store map when you arrive.

This makes it easier to plan out which shops you want to visit and to create a plan of action.

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Gifts for outdoor enthusiasts From camping and hiking to fishing and hunting,there are a number of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. And just as there are many types of outdoor enthusiasts, there are also many gift items to please these people in their outdoor pursuits.Here’s a look at some gift ideas from around town.

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Priced at $24.50, it’s an affordable gift for the outdoors person on the go. REI, 261 Franklin Road, Brentwood, 376-4248, www.rei.com.

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For the fishing enthusiast on your list, consider “The Strike,” a video fishing game. Available in Wii and X-Box bundles ($49.99 and $79.99, respectively) or just the software ($39.99), it accommodates one to four players who can fish 10 different lakes and catch 11 different species of fish.

Available at Bass Pro Shop, 323 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, 5145200 or visit online at www.basspro.com.

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For the true earth spirit on your shopping list, allow them to experience the freedom of going barefoot while actually wearing shoes.

FiveFingers footwear from Vibram liberates the wearer to move in a more natural, healthy way. Ideal for running, fitness training, travel, water sports and more. Priced at $85, see the KSO model (shown here) at Cumberland Transit, 2807 West End Ave., 321-4069. Visit www.cumberlandtransit.com for more gift ideas.

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Gifts for music lovers As an international music center full of professional musicians,Nashville has numerous specialty shops for purchasing instruments and gear.Many gift options exist for the budding or hobbyist musician as well.Tickets,tunes and related home décor will delight the music lover on your list.

Artisan Guitars in Franklin is the place to purchase a one-of-a kind custommade guitar, like the Collings OM1 artisan guitar shown here. This locally owned shop features some of the world’s finest acoustic guitar builders of this century. A $100 gift certificate includes a Long Hollow leather pick pocket, an Artisan Guitars twill cap and postage (if purchased online).

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What is the absolute must-have item for the gift-giving season? It’s the iPod nano, available in a variety of colors.

The latest version of this portable device includes a builtin video camera with full sound capabilities. Buy an 8GB nano for $149 or a 16GB nano for $179. Find them at the Apple Store, The Mall at Green Hills, 385-2189 or online at www.apple.com.

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A poster from the venerable Hatch Show Print will delight anyone with a passion for music. One of the oldest working letterpress print shops in America, Hatch has been making posters like this one ($12) for more than 100 years. Prices range from $10 to $25. Find this and other prints at Hatch Show Print or the Country Music Hall of Fame. Hatch Show Print, 316 Broadway, Nashville, 256-2805 or online at www.hatchshowprint.com.

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Music lovers know the Ryman Auditorium is one of the best places to hear music, so why not surprise them with tickets to an upcoming performance? Presenting everything from rock to bluegrass, the Ryman has played host to some of the biggest names in show business.

Prices vary by show but start at around $20. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville, 889-3060, www.ryman.com.

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Gifts for techies

If there’s a water lover on your list, they’ll love this gadget from SkyMall. Priced at $99.95, the Digital Camera Swim Mask made by Liquid Image has a built-in 5-megapixel camera that can operate in water depths up to 15 feet.

Includes software and cables to download and edit the material on a PC or Mac. Visit online at www.skymall.com.

If you’re shopping for a friend or family member who craves the latest techy toy or newfangled gadget,check out some of these ideas for the tech lover in your life.

Available at Brookstone for $149.95, these iDesign Digital Video Glasses allow them to watch movies from their iPod or iPhone — but it’s like viewing them on a 50-inch theater screen. The glasses are slim, lightweight, last up to eight hours on a single charge and come with high-quality earbuds. Brookstone, The Mall at Green Hills, Nashville, 383-4144, www.brookstone.com.

Available from Sharper Image, this handy 1.5-inch LCD color screen digital photo keychain is priced at just $29.99. This handy item allows tech lovers to download up to 60 photos.

Ultra slim and bright, the product includes a rechargeable battery and USB cable to use with a PC or Mac. Available in black, pink and purple. Visit online at www.sharperimage.com.

One of the hottest new cell phones on the market, the HTC Pure (for AT&T) has a Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, 3G network, an HTML browser, Bluetooth 2.0, mobile e-mail, a 5-megapixel camera, MP3 player and much more. After a mail-in rebate and contract agreement, the cost is $149.99. Visit a local AT&T store or online at www.wireless.att.com.

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Gifts for guys Guys can be a tad difficult to buy for.But whether your guy is GQ savvy or more comfortable in the great outdoors,there are a variety of interesting gifts available at local stores.From sporting goods to clothing,you’re sure to find just the right gift for that fella on your list.

Make travel organization easy with this beautiful Italian leather valet tray by Bosca. Priced at $60, it’s available in black or brown and is perfect for keeping electronics and pocket items organized on the road.

The corners fold down for easy packing in a carry-on bag. Find it at Nashville Trunk & Bag, 4009 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, 385-4000.

Dress up your man with a gorgeous pair of sterling silver cuff links by Scott Kay. These beauties will make any shirt look fabulous. Priced at $249, find these and other great gifts at Levy’s Clothier for Men & Women, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, 383-2800, www.levysclothes.com.

A perfect gift for the wine connoisseur on your list, this clever rubberized, hinged bottle offers everything he needs to serve prized vintage wine. This five-piece sommelier set gives him a corkscrew, wine pour, wine stopper, foil cutter and wine ring. Priced at $19.99, you can find it at Z Gallerie, The Mall at Green Hills, 385-5613, www.zgallerie.com.

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Pamper the metro sexual on your list with an old-fashioned steam shave from Trim Classic Barber. He’ll love the hot towel treatment for $45. Add a haircut for $40, and he’s perfectly groomed. Trim Classic Barber, 2315 12th Ave. S., Nashville, 269-8029, www.trimclassicbarber.com.

Golfers will head for the links immediately with this top-notch Scotty Cameron putter

by Titleist. Putters may be purchased in the pro shop at Gaylord Springs Golf Links. Prices in this line start at $299. Gaylord Springs Golf Links, 18 Springhouse Lane, Nashville, 458-1730, www.gaylordhotels.com.

Baby it’s cold outside! But he’ll stay nice and warm with this handsome coat made by Barbour. Styles like this one begin at $399 and are extremely durable. Pick one up at The Oxford Shop, 3830 Bedford Ave., Nashville, 383-4442, www.theoxfordshop.com.

Keep his home fires burning with this good-looking wood carrier from Restoration Hardware. Beautifully crafted of solid steel and accented with hammered steel rivets, it’s priced at $279. Find it at Restoration Hardware, The Mall at Green Hills, 279-9002, www.restorationhardware.com.

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For a personal-yet-useful gift, consider custom stationery such as this line from Rock Paper Scissors. Called “The Duchess,” these note cards and matching envelopes come in four complementary colors and start at $44 for a set of 20. Many other styles and colors are available. Rock Paper Scissors, 317 Main St., Franklin, 791-0150, www.rockpaperscissor.com.

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Coffee is a much-loved staple at every office, so why not give your coworker a trendy new mug from which to sip their morning joe? Available at select Pier 1 stores for only $5 each, these tastefully designed mugs are dishwasher/microwave safe and come in multiple retro styles. Visit your area Pier 1 store or www.pier1.com.

This personalized crystal glassware is a classic gift. The pricing for a set of four glasses ranges from $30 to $45; engraving is included in the price. There are approximately 12 glass styles to choose from and various fonts are available. Mori Luggage & Gifts, The Mall at Green Hills, 269-5377, www.moriluggage.com.

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Gifts for the hostess

Your mother always told you it was proper to take your hostess a small token of your appreciation for her hospitality,but finding a gift that hasn’t been overdone can be a challenge.Fortunately,these lovely gifts from area merchants are available to delight the hostess (or host) at your next holiday soiree.

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Local purveyor Nashville Toffee offers a great selection of affordable yet delicious gifts that anyone would enjoy devouring. Prices range from $13.95 for 8 ounces of handmade almond toffee to a Supreme Chocolate Lover’s Package that retails for $79.95. Nashville Toffee Company, 232-2410 or visit www.nashvilletoffeecompany.com for a list of local retailers.

Delight your hostess with stunning bottle stoppers from Pottery Barn. Priced at just $12, snap up a myriad of them and have several gifts on hand. These and other styles are available at Pottery Barn, The Mall at Green Hills, 292-8598, ww.potterybarn.com.

Your host or hostess will receive lots of compliments on this festive holiday wine bag by Mark Roberts.

Priced at $44.95, find this merry gentleman and other styles at Pear Tree Avenue, 237 Franklin Road, Brentwood, 221-1010, www.peartreeavenue.net.

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A box of elegantly monogrammed soaps is always a welcome hostess gift. Create a set of six or 12 4.5ounce bars of pure vegetable soap.

Triple milled and infused with an aqua-mineral scent and vine or circle monogram, these soaps are priced from $48 to $86. Find them at Williams-Sonoma, The Mall at Green Hills, 292-5066, www.williams-sonoma.com.

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Handle with care: Shipping holiday gifts Planning on shipping gifts for the holidays? In order to save time, money and possibly headaches, check out these tips.

• Plan ahead. Every shipping carrier is slammed around the holidays. In order to save yourself a few bucks, it’s best to mail your presents with plenty of time to spare.

“Consumers can save time and money this year by planning ahead and shipping early,” says Sonya Thorpe, senior communications specialist with FedEx Office. “Customers who ship by Dec. 17, 2009, can use FedEx Ground and Home Delivery Services for the most cost-effective delivery.”

Most carriers, including the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx, have important dates listed on their Web sites about holiday shipping. Visit usps.com or fedex.com for more information.

• Choose the right materials. By its very nature, mail will undergo its fair share of bumps, nicks and thumps, so it’s important to use the right materi-

als when packing your items. For starters, usps.com recommends using a new, sturdy cardboard box that will hold up to mild wear and tear. And don’t forget to review the box’s weight limit.

In addition, Thorpe advises shippers to put an address label both inside and outside the box. (In the event that the outer label is ripped off, most carriers will open the box and look for a second address label.)

She says you should never wrap the exterior of the shipping box, as this might cause it to get caught on conveyor belts. The postal service also recommends putting a return address on the package, in the event that it cannot be delivered for some reason.

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retrieves every gift you shipped in the box (and doesn’t accidentally throw one away with the packing materials), enclose a list noting each item in the box and try to wrap each gift in bright or conspicuous paper.

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Gifts for pet lovers

There’s no doubt about it — people are crazy about their pets.

If you know someone who is fond of felines, fanatical for fish or delighted over dogs,then you might be interested in the latest and greatest gifts for pets and the people who love them.

Available at The Cat Shoppe, these charming, classic cat wall clocks are only $49.99 each and come in a variety of colors and styles. The Kit-Cat Klock features mesmerizing eyes and a tail that moves with every tick. The Cat Shoppe, 2824 Bransford Ave., Nashville, 297-7877, www.catshoppedogstore.com.

Made by House of Dog and available at Miss Kitty’s Bed & Bath, this one-size bag retails for $289 and is embellished with 627 hand-set crystals. It’s made with a faux crocodile exterior and is designed with off-white accents. The zipper pulls feature festive paw-shaped crystals. Miss Kitty’s Bed & Bath, 4308 Kenilwood Drive, Nashville, 292-1900, www.misskittys.com.

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This 14-gallon tank set comes with everything you need to start your own salt- or freshwater aquarium — just add live rock or fish. The Oceanic Bio-Cube by Oceanic Systems is available at Emerald Bay Fish & Reptile for $184.79.

Add a matching stand for $99.79. Larger tanks also are available. Emerald Bay Fish & Reptile, 7053 Highway 70 S., Nashville, 6468950, www.emeraldbayfish.com.

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If you’re looking for fun things to do during the holiday season,here’s a listing of some great events taking place over the next several weeks.For more entertainment and dining suggestions,visit nashville.metromix.com.

Saturday, Nov. 28 Breakfast with Santa Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) Botanic Hall. To register, call 615-353-6978. 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 1 What’s-In-Store’s Shopping Soiree Sol (403 Main St., Franklin).

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Lighting of the Green: Wolf Calls and Pig Tales Lipscomb University (3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville) 615-966-1000. Lipscomb’s children’s theater program will present this original play, a retelling of the Three Little Pigs nursery rhyme, in Collins Alumni Auditorium. 4 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 4 Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour Sommet Center (501 Broadway, Nashville) 615-770-7825. 7 p.m.

The Christmas Post Harpeth Heights Baptist (8063 Highway 100, Nashville) 615-646-5050. Musical comedy on discovering the true meaning of Christmas featuring the Harpeth Heights Baptist Church Choir. Performances through Dec. 6. Child care provided. For more information, visit online at www.harpethheights.org.

It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play Smyrna Assembly (14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna) 615-459-3421. A man who believes he has nothing to live for meets an angel who just wants to earn his wings. For more information, call 615-8528499. Performances through Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Harpeth High School (170 E. Kingston Springs Road, Kingston Springs). Cheatham County Community Theater brings to the stage the story of an unsuspecting mother enlisted to take on the job of directing six unruly siblings in the church pageant. For more information, visit online at

www.cheathamtheater.org or call 615-259-2001. Performances through Dec. 6; 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 & 5 and 5 p.m. on Dec. 6.

The Messiah Cumberland County Playhouse (221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville) 931-484-5000.

The Knoxville Choral Society brings 120 singers and 16 musicians to the stage for Handel’s powerful and unmatched work. 8 p.m.

Martinis and Mistletoe Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) 615-356-8000. Call 615353-6978 to register. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5 Cedar City Christmas Booths and crafts on the Lebanon Square. For more information, visit online at www.visitwilsoncounty.com.

Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade 2 p.m.

Santa Breakfast Davis-Kidd Booksellers (2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville) 615-3852645. 8:30 a.m.

Holiday Bazaar The Farm Community Center and Solar School (151 School House Road, Summertown). Shop unique, affordable handcrafted gifts, plants, books, tie-dyes and more from vendors throughout Middle Tennessee and

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For more information, call 931-964-2325 or email thefarmschool@gmail.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For directions visit www.thefarmcommunity.com.

homes, a church and the Oaklands Historic House Museum. The Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Murfreesboro Camp 33 will present living history demonstrations on the lawn of the mansion. 4-8 p.m.

Blair School of Music Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert

MTSU (1301 E. Main St. Murfreesboro) 615-8982300. Dinner and music

by MTSU Women’s Chorale singing holiday classics.

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Frist Center for the Visual Arts (919 Broadway, Nashville) 615-244-3340. Violin and cello students ages 5–13 perform traditional carols plus classical works

by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi.

Auditorium. 2 p.m.

Blair Suzuki Violin Performing Group and Blair Children’s Cello Choir Holiday Program Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music (2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville) Turner Recital Hall. For more information, call 615-3227651or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/blair/caleevents.inde x.html. 2:30 p.m.

Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes Set in the historic district of Murfreesboro, the tour will feature historic private

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(15354 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville). Landy and Joy Gardner and the Christ Church Choir perform.

7 p.m.

Sunday. Dec. 6 Christ Church Choir Christmas Concert Christ Church Nashville (15354 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville). Landy and Joy Gardner and the Christ

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Children’s Gingerbread Workshop Part of the 25th Annual Gingerbread World Holiday Celebration at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. This event brings together more than 200 children and young people, ages 2-18, to decorate their own gingerbread houses. 2-5 p.m. $75 per

gingerbread house. Special packages available. Proceeds benefit Centerstone’s mental health services for children and families. Call 463-6646 for tickets or more information.

Ravenwood Holiday Home Tour (Brentwood) Proceeds benefit the Ravenwood Class of 2011. To learn more, contact Pam

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Afterward, each child will have the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap and give him their Christmas wish list.

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Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville) 615-687-6400.

The Nashville Symphony presents carols and other seasonal favorites. Audience members are encouraged to sing along; lyrics will be provided. 7 p.m.

Granville Country Christmas Activities include a holiday family-style dinner at Sutton General Store, Christmas tree lighting, candlelight walking tour, shopping opportunities, pictures with Santa, ole time music hour (radio taping) and much more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit www.granvillemuseum.com for more information. Reservations required for dinner; call 931-653-4151.

City of Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade: Inside Santa’s Workshop For information, visit www.visitwilsoncounty.com.

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Tennessee Performing Arts Center (505 Deaderick St., Nashville) 615-782-4000.

Nashville Ballet brings new costumes, sets and choreography for this holiday classic performed in Jackson Hall.

For more information, visit www.nashvilleballet.com.

Performances through Dec. 20. 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sundays.

First Presbyterian Church (4815 Franklin Road, Nashville) 615-298-9517. FPC’s Sanctuary Choir and orchestra will present a Christmas concert including Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day, portions of Handel’s Messiah and a Christmas carol sing-a-long.

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Longview Recreation Center (2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill) 615-3020971. Children ages 10 and younger are invited to come dressed in their favorite pajamas to have cookies

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1100 Gray Fox Lane, Franklin).

Nashville Mormon Choir performance. For information, contact Christie Facer at 615-776-5678 or

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Monday, Dec. 14 Belmont Camerata Musicale: A Camerata Christmas Belmont Mansion (1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville) 615460-5459. This program will feature a Baroque Christmas classic, Kathy Chiavola and Tammy Roger King. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 Ginger’s Night Out Part of the 25th Annual Gingerbread World Holiday Celebration at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. A gathering for grown-up girlfriends complete with lively conversation, refreshments and appetizers. Attendees will create and take home a gingerbread house and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. 7-9 p.m. $100 per person; $200 for a patron reservation; $1,000 for a table of eight. Proceeds benefit Centerstone’s mental health services for children and families. Call 463-6646 for tickets.

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Lipscomb University (3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville) 615-966-1000. Amun Ra Theatre brings to the stage the story of the birth of Christ, celebrating the universal humanity found in the Christmas story from an African perspective. Shamblin Theatre. 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 and 19; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 20.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Ann and Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Happy Holidays/Winter Wonderland Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville) 615-687-6400.

Hear a mix of music from The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas, along with storytelling and

Holiday Concert: The Caroling Troubadours Frist Center for the Visual Arts (919 Broadway, Nashville) 615-244-3340. 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 Skaggs Family Christmas Ryman Auditorium (116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville) 615889-3060. 7:30 p.m.

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Christmas Belles Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre (8204 Highway 100, Nashville) 615-646-9977.

Elvis impersonators, pancake breakfast snafus and a Santa with kidney stones make for a less than silent night for the residents of Fayro, Texas. Performances continue through Dec. 31.

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It’s a Wonderful Life Cumberland County Playhouse (221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville) 931-484-5000.

Enjoy this musical version of Frank Capra’s holiday classic. Performances continue through Dec. 20.

Storytelling and Cookie Decorating Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) 615-356-8000.

Frist Learning Center. Saturdays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 19.

casting the most unruly bunch of siblings in town.

Performances continue through Dec. 6.

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) 615-356-8000.

Families are invited to participate in holiday art activities together. Frist Learning Center. Saturdays, 10 a.m.noon, through Dec. 26.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (505 Deaderick St., Nashville) 615-782-4000.

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his unflappable campaign to get a Red Ryder carbine-action, 200shot range-model air rifle for Christmas. Performances continue through Dec. 19 in the Johnson Theater.

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Performances continue through Dec. 20. All proceeds will benefit the FiftyForward Donelson Station’s Senior Center for the Arts.

The Last Night Ballyhoo Boiler Room Theatre (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) 615-794-7744. In this holiday romantic comedy set in 1939, Uncle Adolph brings his new, very eligible assistant home for dinner and romantic schemes begin.

Performances continue through Dec. 20.

A Sanders Family Christmas Murfreesboro/Rutherford

County Center for the Arts (110 W. College St., Murfreesboro) 615-9042787. The Sanders Family Singers put on a show before their son goes off to join the Marines. Performances continue through Dec. 20.

A Hard Boiled Christmas Boiler Room Theatre (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) 615794-7744. Christmas variety show. Performances continue through Dec. 23. www.boilerroomtheatre.com.

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Make a list and check it twice. Start your preparations by making a master list of everyone you need to shop for, what you got them last year and what you want to get them this year. By making and sticking to your list, you can more efficiently manage your budget and ensure you stay on target.

Find your inner early bird. By getting your holiday chores started earlier, you will have even more time to unwind with family and friends later on.

A new holiday gettogether. Make gift wrapping and baking more fun, efficient and economical by getting together with friends and family. Hosting or attending a gift-wrapping or baking party will make the annual practices more enjoyable, but it can also help with the thoughtfulness of your presentation as you share ideas and recipes.

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Spice up your packages with some fresh ideas Tired of the same old gift-wrapping habits?

There are all sorts of creative ways to wrap your gifts this season, from festively adorned packages to utilizing colorful gift bags available at large retailers and specialty stores.

Even if you prefer a traditional package with holiday wrapping paper and a bow, you can add a little something extra to dress up your packages.

“Our events coordinator is really creative and has lots of (wrapping) ideas,” says Amy MacDonald, manager for Michaels Arts & Crafts in Cool Springs. “While we don’t wrap presents for customers, we are happy to give them suggestions.”

Arts and crafts stores stock special holiday tins, bags, paper, ribbon and decorative picks that can be used to decorate your packages. Placing gifts in tins, boxes and bags is ecofriendly because they are reusable. You can also use miniature ornaments, craft items, shells or other natural treasures to personalize your gift wrapping.

Gift bags stuffed with contrasting tissue paper and ribbons are another easy way to package a gift.

Simply add your gift, a bow and tag and the gift is ready to give. Here are some additional ideas

Be creative with holiday wrapping.

There are many ways to give your packages a fresh and festive look.

MacDonald offers to add a bit of creativity and imagination to your holiday gift packaging.

• Wrap wine bottles with dish towels • Secure gift bags with ponytail holders • Use a jump rope to tie presents for kids • Use newspaper and maps to wrap boxes; it’s a good way to recycle MacDonald recommends using a mailing tube to disguise long items such as a baseball bat or golf club.

(Tape two together for a longer item, like a fishing pole.) She also encourages shoppers to look at holiday window displays for ideas.

Many more ideas can be found at online craft sites.

If you want someone else to do the wrapping for you, many area stores

offer the service for a price. According to Lindy Mullen, spokesperson for CBL & Associates Properties, Wrap City will open in RiverGate Mall (between Auntie Ann’s and Deb) on Nov. 27.

This wrapping service will offer a variety of wrapping and package options priced according to size and the type of materials selected. Wrap City will remain open through Christmas Eve. Other businesses may offer free gift wrap with purchase or for a small fee. Check with area retailers to find out what they offer.

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Celebrate by giving back

’Tis the season of giving.

The holidays are traditionally a time for family and celebration, parties and presents, and festivities of all kinds.

While it is the season of giving, it’s also a time when area nonprofit agencies see an increase in requests for services. These organizations hope that consumers will remember to give back this holiday season.

Regardless of the size of the gift, there are many ways to help. Cash donations are always welcome, but nonprofit agencies also need and appreciate the donation of time, food and goods.

With the state of the economy, there are a record number of requests for help in the Metro area. United Way reports that year-todate calls for food assistance are up 75 percent, calls for utility assistance are up 36 percent, and calls for employment and education are up 36 percent.

According to Eric Dewey, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, there are many ways to give back to the community throughout the year, whether it’s a financial gift, advocating on behalf of a cause or volunteering your time to make a difference.

“What we’ve been hearing again and again during our campaign is that people want to help — despite how the economy may be affecting them personally,” says Dewey. “It’s important to remember that compassion has not become a casualty during these tough times.”

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executive director of the Room In the Inn program, suggests giving time or much-needed items. Room In the Inn provides services to the homeless, including literacy classes, job skills development, and food and shelter.

“It is our hope that people never get out of the habit of giving,” says Hester. “You can be as creative as you want; you can donate things like plastic grocery bags, which help people sort their belongings, travel toiletry items or warm clothing. Why not share a talent? You can come play music or sing for our guests. ” Hester suggests having a “sock it to ’em with love” gathering where guests bring new socks for the homeless. According to Hester, because homeless people are frequently exposed to inclement weather, their socks get wet and need to be replaced.

“It is important to see how someone else’s situation can be a positive in our own lives,” says Hester.

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“Hunger Helpers” is a program that allows children ages 7 and up to help sort food on Thursday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m. Adults are needed to sort perishable items, assist in the office, and help prepare and clean up in the First Harvest Café. Volunteers may also contribute by dining at First Harvest Café on Fridays, where the $12 cost goes back to Second Harvest.

Food donations are accepted at area grocery stores or at Second Harvest.

Don’t forget that fourlegged friends need assistance, too. The Community Pet Food Bank is in need of dry cat food and dog food, as well as flea and tick prevention items, pet shampoo and gift cards to area stores.

“We encourage everyone to advocate and volunteer, to live united. It’s the best way to effect lasting change,” says Dewey.

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