Holiday Gift Guide by The Times-Herald

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE NOVEMBER 2010

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2B — Holiday Gift Guide — November, 2010

Take the Stress Out of Holiday Home Decor

Keep This in Mind When Making Gift Returns Many of the gifts bought this holiday season will end up becoming returns. But not all of those returns or exchanges will be easy. Stores have return policies to protect themselves from fraud and financial loss. The wise consumer knows what to expect. Shorter Deadlines Many of the items in stores have finite “expiration” dates. Clothing styles are always evolving and technological advancements can make one product the latest and greatest one day and obsolete the next. That means stores have to be stringent on their return deadlines to ensure they’re not restocking “old” merchandise no one else will buy. Some stores will allow 2 to 3 weeks for returns. Retailers may count purchases made during the holiday season as if they took place on December 24. That means the clock starts ticking from Christmas onward for returns.

reating the most festive home for the holidays is every hostess’s goal - with red bows and twinkling lights, the aroma of cinnamon or evergreen and the classic sounds of Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby playing in the background. “A warm, welcoming environment can stimulate our senses and evoke memories as we gather with our family and friends,” says Heidi Thompson, co-owner of Scentsy, a home fragrance company. “Some simple, advanced planning can help ease the stress of this hectic time. Every hostess should enjoy the season rather than fret over mismatched centerpieces or placement of home decor.” A festive and safe holiday atmosphere is just moments away with these helpful hints: ■

Picking the perfect evergreen: When selecting a live Christmas tree or evergreens, inspec-

tion is key to ensure it is truly fresh cut. Touch the branches to test for moistness of the needles and inspect the tree trunk. Many trees are painted to look fresher, and this can be discovered by inspecting the tree trunk. Once at home, position the evergreens away from heat sources and keep the tree stand filled with water to prevent it from drying out. ■

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A sweet-smelling atmosphere: Aromas of cinnamon, spiced grapefruit and peppermint bring a warm, inviting environment to any holiday party or family night together at home. Creating a fragrant home environment is simple with scented candles, which also add holiday decor accents to your home. Brightening the home: Whether white, multi-colored or twinkling, it’s important to examine

Christmas lights when decorating indoors or outdoors. Check each strand for fraying wires and replace any burnt-out bulbs. Also, be careful when using ladders to hang lights and remember not to overload extension cords with too many strands. ■

Storing for next year: To simplify next year’s transformation, organize decorations and clearly label each box. Give each box a number so you know where to start the decorating process. To avoid the inevitable ball of tangled lights, wrap each strand around a rolled up magazine. This will prevent any damage to the strands.

Advance preparation when transforming a home for the holidays can help make the season less stressful and more enjoyable. After all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

is lower than the purchaser paid a few weeks earlier. Having the receipt handy means the greatest dollar value can be given on the returned item.

dividuals who are frequent returners may find more difficulty returning items, especially those without a receipt.

Mail-Back Only Some retailers that operate both online and with brick-andmortar stores will allow items bought via the Internet to be returned at a physical store. Others will not. Be sure to know the return policy of online merchants to facilitate the process. Remember, oftentimes returning items through the mail requires that postage be paid by the person doing the returning.

Return Database A consumer’s return history could be tracked at particular stores. Retailers often have a computerized system that tracks returns made, frequency and whether a receipt was used. In-

Restocking Fees Stores may charge a restocking fee of anywhere from 10 to 20 percent to take back items that have been opened. This is particularly true with electronics or appliances. Whenever possible, if the item received will not be used, do not open the packaging. Opened items that are truly inoperable should be returnable without a restocking fee. Exchange or Store Credit Keep those gift receipts in a safe place. Gone are the days when stores will take back just about anything. Today, many retailers want to see the receipt, even if the tags are in place. If a receipt is not available, the item may be exchanged for store credit, and that credit will usually reflect the current “sale” price of the item. Generally this price

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Easy Ways to Extend Your Holiday Budget The holiday season can prove an exercise in financial flexibility for many families. While the spirit of the season centers around faith and family, it’s easy for families to overdo it when it comes to holiday shopping. Parents can easily find themselves expanding their budgets to ensure their kids get everything on their wish list, while fellow shoppers may easily get lost in finding the perfect gift for family and friends. While overspending might be a holiday tradition in many families, it’s no doubt the most costly as well. Credit cards often allow shoppers to overspend on holiday shopping, making January a cringe-worthy month for shoppers who put too much on plastic during the holidays and get the bills the next month. It’s always best to avoid overspending, but there are ways shoppers can extend their budget during the holiday seasons. ■

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Look for “no interest” deals. “No interest” deals are not necessarily hard to find, but they might be a bit of a misnomer. Larger retailers sometimes offer no interest financing for 12 or 18 months on items that cost above a certain dollar amount. But these deals are only “interest free” for the designated time frame. This means no interest will be charged if the balance is paid in full (there’s often a minimum monthly payment) before the 12 or 18 months is up. However, if the balance is not paid in full, shoppers will be responsible for all interest that accrued over that 12- or 18-month period. These “no interest” deals are a great way to extend a holiday budget, but shoppers should make certain they pay the balance off before the grace period is up. Comparison shop. As sensible as it seems, many shoppers find little time to comparison shop during the often hectic holiday season. Shoppers looking to extend their budgets, however,

should find the time to comparison shop. Significant savings could be had simply by scanning the different flyers in the Sunday newspaper. Such efforts only take minutes but could save shoppers hundreds of dollars during the holiday season.

holiday shoppers who start early might be able to afford a holiday budget of $600 to $700. Shopping early gives shoppers the opportunity to spread out their spending, which can also allow for a little more budgetary leeway as a result. ■

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Shop early. Shopping early not only gives shoppers access to more and sometimes better deals, but it also allows shoppers to spread out their spending over a period of several months instead of a few weeks. For example, instead of spending $500 in the weeks leading up to Chanukah or Christmas,

Go in on gifts with a friend or relative. When holiday shopping, it’s perfectly reasonable to share the cost of a gift with a friend or relative. The recipient won’t mind if the gift is from one, two, three, or four people, and each gifter will come away satisfied that their loved one got a gift he or she loves and no one’s budget was busted.

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Five Simple Tricks to Make Your Home a Holiday Hotspot

ou may enjoy a rousing rendition of “Deck the Halls” when the carolers come a calling. But many timestarved hosts struggle to get the house decked out for the holidays while still having money left over for gifts. Those boughs of holly aren’t as cheap as they used to be, but decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t need to break the bank. These five simple design tricks from the decorating experts at Country Door, an online and catalog retailer offering affordable, contemporary country decor for all seasons, can help you take your home from modest manger to holiday hotspot in no time.

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2. Get crafty If you give gifts for the holidays, you likely have a box of wrapping paper and ribbon set aside for the occasion. Make that ribbon do double duty - create simple bows and sprinkle them in key locations in your living space. Ribbon also makes a wonderful Christmas tree garland and can be reused year after year. Smart shoppers know ribbon goes on sale the day after Christmas. Stock up and save big at the register and you won’t regret it when the next holiday season arrives.

rymaking that pre-dated Christmas. In 18th century England, a young lady standing underneath the mistletoe could not refuse to be kissed. Once kissed, the kiss would signify deep romance or eternal friendship. History also suggests that mistletoe was a symbol of peace. In Scandinavia, mistletoe was thought of as a plant of peace. When standing underneath the mistletoe, enemies could declare the end of a conflict and spouses could end any marital turmoil with a kiss.

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1. Seasonal swap-outs Minor, near-effortless seasonal decor changes can usher in a fresh new look for any room in minutes. “Look for items that are reversible, such as quilts or throws - they can do double duty in the bedroom as well as the living room,” suggests Ann Bush, president of Country Door. “Centerpieces and other tabletop tableaus are also easy to reinvent for the holidays and can make a big impact when you get creative with your arrangements. Items for display can be collected throughout the year.”

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COOKIE TIPS Secrets to Making Perfect Holiday Cookies

he holidays are fast-approaching and chances are you’ll soon be receiving invitations to a cookie exchange or other requests for baked goods. While some people jump at the opportunity to bake, others are stymied by memories of previous unsuccessful attempts. Passing off the grocery store bakery cookies as your own again is always an option, but first, consider these simple tips for making homemade cookies you’ll be proud to share.

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Get organized

“Before anything else, read the recipe thoroughly so there are no unpleasant surprises when baking,” says Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginny’s catalog. Gather your ingredients before even turning on the stove to make sure that you haven’t forgotten anything that would require a trip to the store. ■

Keep it simple

This is not the time to break out your grandmother’s famous cookie recipe with 27 ingredients. Bean recommends starting with this good, basic dough recipe and adding different ingredients to customize the taste and texture to personal preferences:

COOKIE DOUGH INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda

ents such as flour and sugar. When measuring flour, stir it in the canister to lighten it and then gently spoon into a dry measuring cup and level the top with the straight edge of a knife. Glass or plastic cups with spouts are meant only for liquids. If you use a liquid measuring cup for flour, you’re likely to get an extra tablespoon or more of flour per cup, enough to make cookies dry.

Keep in mind that cookies will continue to cook from the heat of the cookie sheet after you remove them from the oven. ■

Chill dough properly

The chilling time given in a recipe is the optimum time for easy rolling and shaping. If you need to speed up chilling, wrap the dough and place it in the freezer. Twenty minutes of chilling in the freezer is equal to about one hour in the refrigerator. ■

Use a powerful mixer

An electric stand mixer is the best way to mix heavy cookie dough. With a handheld mixer, you’ll probably end up needing to stir in flour by hand, which can be a nightmare.

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Directions: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well mixed. In separate bowl, whisk flour and baking soda together, then add slowly to creamed mixture, beating until combined. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. “There’s almost no end to what you can do to this dough,” says Bean. “Get creative and experiment with different mix-ins like lemon peel, pumpkin pie spice, even instant coffee, or substitute toffee or peppermint chips for traditional chocolate and butterscotch.” ■

Use the right fat

Some cookie recipes only achieve their best flavor and texture with butter. Hopefully, those recipes will specify “butter only; no substitutes.” Recipes calling for butter or margarine will produce good results with either, as long as you use a margarine that contains at least 80 percent vegetable oil. ■

Check the nutrition label

The margarine should have 100 calories per tablespoon. Margarines with less than 80 percent vegetable oil have high water content and can result in tough cookies that spread excessively, stick to the pan, or don’t brown well. ■

Measure accurately

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Look for shiny, heavy-gauge cookie sheets with very low or no sides. Dark cookie sheets can cause cookie bottoms to overbrown, and cookies won’t bake evenly in a pan with an edge. Insulated cookie sheets tend to yield pale cookies with soft centers. If you use them, don’t bake cookies long enough to brown on the bottom because the rest of the cookie may get too dry. Nonstick cookie sheets let you skip the greasing step. But the dough may not spread as much, resulting in thicker, less crisp cookies. Unless specified otherwise, a light greasing with shortening or quick spray with nonstick spray coating is adequate for most recipes. ■

Know your oven

Experiment with the temperature of your oven. If your oven typically cooks items faster than the recipe calls for, adjust accordingly. Don’t bake cookies for too long. They should be light brown around the edges and look a little underdone when they come out of the oven. Keep in mind that cookies will continue to cook from the heat of the cookie sheet after you remove them from the oven. Cool the cookies on the cookie sheet initially and then transfer them to a wire rack once they can be lifted with a spatula without breaking them. Once they are cooled completely, you can decorate them or store directly in an airtight container.

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Protect Your ID This Holiday Season

leigh bells ring, lights twinkle, snow gently blankets the landscape and the aroma of baking fills the air - it’s easy to get caught up in the warm feelings of the holidays. But if you let your guard down while holiday shopping, Santa might not be the only one uttering “Ho, ho, ho” this season. Identity thieves are looking for opportunities to make their season especially bright. “As we have seen year after year, the holidays always yield a higher rate of identity theft and related frauds,” says Linda Foley, founder of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). “At times like these, it is important to protect yourself from the many individuals looking to take advantage of vulnerable targets -- both out in public and online.” Among the tech-savvy 18- to 24-year-olds, 76 percent expect to do their holiday shopping in a store, rather than online, according to a 2009 survey. And 87 percent of all respondents in a survey by the ITRC reported some level of concern about the safety of their personal identifying and financial information when shopping, paying bills or banking online.

In the 2009 survey, 74 percent of people 55 to 64 said they felt instore shopping is safer than buying online. Yet experts agree that most identity theft occurs in more traditional ways, such as going through a person’s mail or trash, or even peeping over someone’s shoulder to snag a PIN number at the ATM. Fortunately, you can do a lot to stop identity theft - both the highand low-tech kinds -- this holiday season. Here are some important tips to help you protect yourself, both online and in a store this holiday season: ■ Beware of shoulder surfers when shopping in a store. Identity thieves may stand close behind you when you pay at a checkout counter or use an ATM. Protect your credit cards, driver’s license and checkbook from wandering eyes. ■ Be aware of your surroundings. Pickpocketing increases noticeably during the holidays. Keep a close eye on your belongings in crowded malls and stores.

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credit card when you hand it over to pay. Unscrupulous store clerks may use a “skimming” device that downloads your information. Make sure your card gets swiped only once, through one machine and the swipe takes place in front of you. If a clerk turns his or her back on you and conceals your view of the swipe in any way, ask for your card back immediately. ■ Minimize what you carry in your purse or wallet when shopping in a store. Carry only what you will need - your ID and one major credit card, or the card for the specific store you’re shopping in. And never leave your purse,

backpack or handbag unzipped, which makes it easy for thieves to slip a hand in and lift your wallet out. When shopping online, keep printouts and receipts for your Web purchases. Use a credit card instead of a debit card, and make sure the site you’re buying from is on a secure server. Look for familiar insignia, like the closed lock, that indicates a site has security measures in place.

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Who says you have to miss out on all the holiday season has to offer to stay healthy? The key to maintaining good health is not depriving yourself of the season’s delights, but rather finding a reasonable balance of your mental, emotional and physical well-being. Follow these few steps and enjoy a fulfilling holiday season.

Choose wisely A multitude of party invites, an array of chocolate-covered offerings and little time to hit the gym in between can take a toll. Choose wisely, and enjoy your time at the events you are able to attend. Browse the buffet line for healthy options, such as veggies or fruit, shrimp cocktail or chicken skewers. You don’t have to forsake dessert - instead, share a nibble with someone else. If you’re worried about will power, it’s a good idea to eat 1.5 ounces of protein before an event, such as four whole grain crackers with 1 ounce of string cheese or 1 ounce of deli turkey, or a cup of black bean soup.

Don’t deny yourself Food is connected to family, culture, tradition and celebration, and should be a source of enjoyment. “I teach my students to think about small meals during the day that center around fiber and flavor,” says Debbie Swanson, registered dietician and nutrition and healthy cooking tips instructor at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado. Another golden rule is to avoid creating a “can’t have” list when it comes to tempting foods, Swanson says, as it only makes you want them more. She suggests eating smaller portions instead, such as a bite of pie instead of the whole piece. “My friend makes the best apple pie. I always have two bites,” Swanson says.

Work it off The best practice is to engage in a continuous exercise routine. If weather is an obstacle where you live, or if you know you won’t have time to work out that day, park further away from the office or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Research shows that individuals typically gain one to three pounds during the holidays. “The problem is that we don’t lose the weight,” Swanson says. Rather than adding

weight that you have to work off later, maintain a workout regimen, or find other ways to burn the calories throughout the busy day.

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People have firm beliefs on what’s better for the holidays: a natural tree from the nearby tree farm or an artificial tree purchased at the store. Proponents for both sides have their share of opinions regarding which is more environmentally friendly or fiscally responsible. Christmas celebrants who want to veer away from the argument completely can select a live tree (with roots intact) for their tree of choice this year. Christmas trees that can be planted afterward are easily found at lawn and garden retailers or from the very same tree farms from which trees can be hewn. Chances are the tree is already packaged in a large pot, to make transport a little easier. A homeowner who is considering a live tree will have to decide where the tree will be planted afterward and

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Setting the Perfect Table This Season says Angela Giannapolos, event designer for STUDIO 3 Group, a New York event design and planning firm. “While it’s nice to bring traditional items back year after year, adding new hints of style to your table can go a long way to refreshing your look each season.” Rather than setting a uniform table this year, consider these entertaining tips to add flair to your holiday look:

on autopilot by using the same plates, stemware and napkins from years before. This season, strive to update your look by dedicating your decorating time to the area where guests gather to eat. A wellappointed tabletop can elevate an

everyday meal to an elegant and sophisticated soiree. “Table settings are the backdrop for every meal, yet many hosts often overlook the importance of making that backdrop as appealing and functional as possible,”

If you’re using a bread plate, position it above and to the left of the main plate, and lay the small butter knife diagonally across it.

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The perfect tabletop pieces

Beverage holders such as water goblets, wine glasses and cups, go above and to the right of the plate.

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When decorating the table, keep in mind that your dinnerware is the star of the show. Consider your personal style when choosing a plate pattern and be sure it’s versatile for many holidays to come. When dinner is over, be sure you have the perfect toasting flutes on hand to celebrate the year in review.

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items such as vintage Christmas ornaments and pictures from past seasons. Not only will your table look festive, it will also be a fun way to spark holiday conversation.

Linens and cloth napkins bring a rich feel to the table. Adding these accents in vibrant colors can make your dinnerware pop and bring a fresh yet festive air to your meal. A simple way to do this is to choose your favorite color and build a theme around it. Blue, green, silver and gold are on-trend holiday colors that can be used in monochromatic variations to make your decor shine. Personalizing your table is another accessory tip that will go a long way with guests. Add reminiscent decor to your setting with

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Safety Doesn’t Take a Holiday The holiday season is a great time to gather with family and friends in your home to celebrate the season. In the rush of decorating the home and shopping for gifts, many people overlook simple safety precautions. Remember these smart decorating and shopping tips to help ensure everyone has a safe holiday season:

Deck your halls: indoor safety tips ■ Inspect holiday light strings each year and discard any with frayed cords, cracked lamp holders or loose connections. ■ Never tack or staple lighting strings or extension cords to any surface. ■ Never run electrical cords through doorways or under carpets and rugs. ■ Always turn off holiday lights when you leave the house unattended or when going to bed.

holiday lights around your home, as they are more energy-efficient and longer lasting than traditional lights. Ensure your home includes certified working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on each level of your home.

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All is bright: outdoor lighting tips Before working with outdoor wiring, turn off the electricity to the supply outlet and unplug the connection.

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When hanging lights outdoors, keep electrical connectors above ground, out of puddles or snow and away from metal gutters.

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Use insulated fasteners such as tape or plastic clips rather than nails or tacks to hold lights in place.

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Remove lights promptly after the holidays to avoid damage caused by extended exposure to harsh weather conditions.

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Do not use open flames or candles on or near flammable materials such as wreaths, trees or paper decorations. ■

Use a certified timer to switch lights on and off.

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Consider using solar lighting for illuminating your walkway or outside space to be more conscious of the environment while improving your outdoor safety.

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