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Shopping is a big part ofthe holiday season, whenfamilies and friends

gather to reconnect and exchangegifts. While the popularity ofshopping online has grown, suchpractices are not always eco-friendly or timely, as gifts boughtonline must be packaged andshipped, wasting valuable re-sources and time that last-minuteshoppers may not have.

The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the chance to re-duce your carbon footprint. The followingare a few ways that shopping locally thisholiday season can directly benefit yourcommunity and the people who call it home.

Local economyWhen consumers shop locally, they are

putting money back into their local com-munities. Local small businesses may beowned by your neighbors, and it can becomforting to know that your holidayshopping dollars are going to support aneighbor. Local businesses also employ

your neighbors, so shopping local canstrengthen the local economy by creatingjobs that may not exist if you and mem-bers of your community fail to supportlocal small businesses.

Community identityLocal small businesses go a long way

toward creating a neighborhood identity,and that identity can create a strongersense of community among you and yourneighbors. In addition, a unique commu-nity identity can make your town moreattractive to outsiders, and that appealcan improve the value of local real estatewhile also attracting more people to localbusinesses in your neighborhood.

Uniqueness of giftsThe gifts you buy when shopping lo-

cally also can benefit your community.Gifts purchased from small local busi-nesses tend to be more unique, as smallerretailers tend to sell more homemadeitems. Recipients of such items may findsuch gifts more thoughtful than massproduced items, and the uniqueness ofhomemade gifts may encourage the gifts’recipients to visit your community and dosome shopping, further benefitting yourlocal economy.

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Toy-buying is fun as long as you canget your hands on the season’s mostsought-after playthings. Some of

this holiday’s must-have items are movie-based toys that show that Hollywood’s hitshave a deep influence on what kids will beplaying with in 2015. Here are a few sure-to-be top sellers:

Disney “Frozen” Snow Glow Elsa Doll Jakks Pacificwalmart.com$34.99Toy-buyers won’t be letting go this holi -

day season as they reach for Snow Glow Elsafrom Disney’s “Frozen.” With a touch of hermagical snowflake necklace, Elsa speaks andsings her signature song (featuring the voiceof Idina Menzel) and her dress becomes aflurry of lights. The perfect gift for yourfavor ite toddler, who can sing along with her

or re-enact “Frozen” tales.

Lego Fusion Town MasterLegotoyrus.com$34.99The fun of building goes virtual with

Lego’s new Fusion, which is aimed at kids 7-12 and available in three sets: Town Master,Battle Towers and Room Designer. In TownMaster kids can build stores, fire stations,pizza places and more, then use a phone ortablet to take a digital picture, import it intothe companion game and watch it come tolife. Then they’ll need to keep building tokeep residents of the town happy, completemis sions and play mini-games as they popup around the town.

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Parents often find themselves waiting in longlines to snag the hottest toys for children’s holi-day gifts. Shoppers arrive at retail stores indroves to grab the newest video game consoles ormust-have dolls or action figures.

From Cabbage Patch Dolls of the 1980s to theElmo craze of the 1990s, every generation seemsto have its own “must-have” holiday gift. Thisyear, holiday shoppers may want to start shop-ping early if they hope to land any of the follow-ing items that figure to be this year’s hot toys.

• “Frozen”-themed toys: Mega-retailer Wal-mart predicts that toys inspired by the smash hitfilm “Frozen” will continue to be hot commoditiesthis holiday season. To meet demand, the retaileralready is stocking up on the popular charactersand other products banking on the popularity ofthe film. If the special girl in your life is still en-amored with all things “Frozen,” it’s a smart betto start your holiday buying early this year.

• “Hunger Games” athletic items: Fans ofthe “Hunger Games” trilogy, be it the books,movies or both, are familiar with lead characterKatniss’ prowess with a bow and arrow. Bows in-spired by the movie are in demand and will ap-peal to both girls and boys testing their archeryskills.

• Beats by Dr. Dre: Music-lovers still con-sider these headphones must-have items. They’reespecially prevalent among the teen market.Available in a variety of colors, users can coordi-nate their Beats headphones with their clothingor accessories.

• Lego Minecraft: It was only a matter oftime before Lego got in on the action of one of the

hottest games to sweep the Internet and videogame console world. Minecraft is a digital build-ing game that has enthralled gamers of all ages.Now Minecraft enthusiasts can recreate on-screen worlds in tangible Lego versions.

• Xeno: Xeno is a “friend-toy” that is neitherrobot nor doll, but an interactive pet. Made fromnontoxic elastic material and including eight sen-sors, the creature is a moving, reacting compan-ion. Xeno even can dance to music. And parentswill love that Xeno does not need to be taken forwalks.

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: On theheels of summer blockbuster inspired by thesegifted turtles, fans of the weapon-swingingshelled warriors will certainly want to surroundthemselves with all things turtle, so expect to seeplenty of movie-inspired gifts on store shelvesthis season.

The holiday season is on the horizon, and it’snever too early to begin shopping for the toys andgames experts predict will be this year’s must-have items.

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Disney’s Infinity Marvel Super Heroes 2.0 Starter PackDisneyamazon.com$74.96The Marvel-themed sequel to Disney Infinity includes three action figures from

“Guardians of the Galaxy” and other popular Marvel Comics films, and a car toony-style video game that’s aimed at younger players. Place the chip-enabled action figureon a special base attached to a gaming console and the character becomes part of theon-screen action. Played alone or with a friend in the same room, it also supportsfour-player online play with short, combat adventures. Be prepared to buy add-onsets for future play.

H107L X4 Mini RTF RC QuadcopterHubsanamazon.com$39.88This ready-to-fly drone is for the bigger kids or the fun-loving adults on your list.

Be ready to be awed by its performance ability. It’s fast, nimble and goes really high.The X4 features a durable one-piece mainframe body, precision six-axle gyro, a fourchannel 2.4-ghz remote control and LED lights for night flying. Just be sure to fly re-sponsibly!

Doc McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile Clinic Just Playwalmart.com$44.99Encouraging imaginative play and cre ative storytelling for ages 3 and up, the Doc

McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile Cart gives kids everything they need to provideon-the-go care. Kids can let friends know they’re in a hurry with the motion-activatedsiren that lights up and plays the Doc Mobile song. The cart is equipped with a work-ing ladder to help toys wherever they are. Future doctors can use the light and soundEKG, otoscope and thermometer to give on-site checkups and fix boo-boos with theban dage sticker dispenser. They can call in their diagnosis using the working CB andthen secure their patients for rolling rescue using the gurney and patient seat.

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BOOKS

1“So, Anyway …” byJohn Cleese

In this rollicking mem-oir, Cleese takes readers ona grand tour of his ascentin the entertainmentworld, from his humble be-ginnings in a sleepy Eng-lish town and his earlycomedic days at Cam-bridge Univer sity (with fu-ture “Monty Python”partner Graham Chap-man), to the founding ofthe landmark comedytroupe that would propelhim to worldwide renown.Available Nov. 4.

2 “Lila” by Marilynne Robinson

In this new Americanclassic from the PulitzerPrize–winning author of“Gilead” and “Housekeep-

ing,” one of the greatestnovelists of our time re-turns to the town of Gileadin an unforgettable story ofa girl hood lived on thefringes of society in fear,awe and wonder. Revisit-ing the beloved charactersand setting of “Home,”“Lila” is a moving expres-sion of the mysteries of ex-istence that is destined tobecome an American clas-sic, and is already a Na-tional Book Award finalist.Available now.

3 “Mrs. Bradshaw’sHandbook” byTerry Pratchett

Subtitled “to travellingupon the Ankh-Morpork &Sto Plains Hygienic Rail-way,” this beautifully pro-duced gift-sized hard coverwith black and white illus-trations is Pratchett’sguide to the railways of his40th Discworld novel,

“Raising Steam.” Autho -rized by Mr. Lipwig of theAnkh-Morpork and StoPlains Hygienic Railwayhimself, Mrs. GeorginaBradshaw’s invaluableguide to the destinationsand diversions of the rail -way deserves a place in theluggage of any traveler, orindeed armchair traveler,upon the Disc. AvailableNov. 25.

4 “The Strange Library” byHaruki Murakami

A fantastical illustratedshort novel in which alonely boy, a mysteriousgirl and a tormented sheepman plot their escape fromthe nightmarish library ofthis inter nationally ac-claimed, best-selling au-thor’s wild imagination.Available Dec. 2.

5 “Revival” byStephen King

A dark and electrifyingnovel about addic tion, fa-naticism and what mightexist on the other side oflife. In a small New Eng-land town, over half a cen-tury ago, a shadow fallsover a small boy playingwith his toy soldiers. JamieMorton looks up to see astriking man, the newminister. Charles Jacobs,along with his beautifulwife, will transform thelocal church. The men andboys are all a bit in lovewith Mrs. Jacobs; thewomen and girls feel thesame about Rever end Ja-cobs – including Jamie’smother and beloved sister,Claire. When tragedystrikes the Jacobs family,this charismatic preachercurses God, mocks all reli-gious belief and is ban-ished from the shockedtown. Available Nov. 11.

MUSIC

1“1989” by TaylorSwift

The seven-time Gram-my winner contin ues herrise to pop stardom withthe her fifth album, “1989,”which she calls her mostson ically cohesive collec-tion. The debut single,“Shake It Off,” was an im-mediate success, reaching

No. 1 on the Billboard Hot100. After being releasedOct. 27, “1989” is sure to bea hit with Swift’s manyfans.

2 “Sonic Highways”by The Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters’eighth album featureseight songs that wererecorded in some of Amer-ica’s most iconic studios asthe band traveled acrossthe United States. Guestperformers include JoanJett, Rami Jaffee and RickNielsen. The making of thealbum, due Nov. 10, will beaccompanied by an as-yetuntitled HBO seriesdocument ing the eight-cityodyssey during which therecord was created.

3 “Alpha Mike Fox-trot” and “What’sYour 20” by Wilco

Nonesuch Records willrelease two new Wilco col-lections Nov. 17 in conjunc-tion with the influentialChicago band’s 20th an-niversary. The first, “AlphaMike Fox trot,” is a four-CD/four-LP digital box setof rare studio and liverecordings collected fromthe band’s extensive audioarchives. The second,“What’s Your 20,” is a two-CD digital compilation ofessential tracks culledfrom the band’s previouslyreleased studio recordings.

4 “Christmas atDownton Abbey”

The hit television seriesis making a play for themusic charts with a 45-track double CD featuringa festive version of theshow’s theme song in addi-tion to traditional hymnsand carols. Artists featuredinclude “Down ton” actorsElizabeth McGovern, JimCarter and Julian Oven-den, who sings five songs.Available Nov. 10.

5 “Bruce Spring-steen: The AlbumCol lection Vol. 1

1973-1984” by BruceSpringsteen

A boxed set comprisedof remastered editions ofthe first seven albumsrecorded and released bySpringsteen for ColumbiaRecords between 1973 and1984. All of the albums arenewly remastered (five forthe first time ever on CD),and all seven are makingtheir remastered debut onvinyl. The seven albumsare in re-creations of theiroriginal packaging, andthe set is accompanied bya 60-page book featuringrarely-seen photos, memo-rabilia and origi nal pressclippings from Spring-steen’s first decade as arecording artist.

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The good word new books & music

By Melissa EricksonMore Content Now

The weeks before the Decem-ber holidays are filled withmusic and book releases sure

to please culture lovers of all vari-eties. Here are a few of the most an-ticipated titles and their descriptionscourtesy of Amazon.com.

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The holidays are a foodie’s fa-vorite. It’s the time of year to in-dulge in delicious foods –

some filled with nostalgia andtradition and others just sorich and over-the-top youmust try them.

Since most people love agift they can eat, here are afew delectable edibles:

Holiday Star CelebrationEdible Arrangementsediblearrangements.comThree sizes starting at $63

A beautiful winter fruit bouquet that’ssure to be the star of your holiday party.The Holiday Star Celebration featuresstar-shaped pineapple dipped in semi-sweet chocolate, and is filled with a vari-ety of fresh fruit favorites. Plus, half theincluded strawberries are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate.

Celebration Gift basketiGourmetigourmet.com$59

Specialty food store iGourmet pro-duces incredible gift baskets filled withartisanal delicacies from around theglobe. The Celebration Gift Basket in-

cludes Amaretti di Saronno, the Italianalmond cookies; Vanilla Buttercream

Pecans; a sampling of Ecrin premiumFrench chocolate, ganache and

praline; Petits Tresors, choco-late-dipped butter short-bread cookies with fruit andspices from France; tradi-tional Swiss Tiger Fondue,which blends Emmental,Gruyere, white wine, Kirsch

brandy and special spices;Grissini con Olio d’Olivia Ital-

ian breadsticks; and Rieme’sSparkling French Limonade. All is as-

sembled in an Earth-friendly woven bas-ket with ribbon.

Oh Christmas Tree Whoopie PiesDean & DeLucadeandeluca.com$72

Nothing evokes the holiday spirit likea Christmas tree, and nothing evokes anappetite like a rich, chocolatey Dean &DeLuca whoopie pie with a sweet,creamy filling. For extra holiday sparkleand crunch, a packet of crushed pepper -mint candy comes packed inside each box

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Delectable edibles

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Vintage-Inspired Elf Salt andPepper Shaker SetUrban Outfittersurbanoutfitters.com$16

With their oversized ears andcheeky facial expressions, thesecharming red and green salt andpepper shakers will be a delightfuladdition to the holiday table. Com-plete with a decorative gift box,they’re ready to add to your fa-vorite’s stocking.

Fitting Tassels Soft Starsoftstarshoes.comStarting at $35

Developed by leathercrafterswith over 30 years of experience,Fitting tassels are made at SoftStar Shoes in Oregon. Each tasselis handcrafted from full grainleather and fitted with fine hard-ware for an orna ment that is bothrefined and practical. The finishedtassel clips easily onto keys, purses,belt loops and all forms of jewelry.

Digital Luci Dog Print SocksTopShopus.topshop.com$6

This pup is ready for the party.Fun and practical, these anklesocks are adorned with a digital

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Bottle Opener Key chainResource Revivalresourcerevival.com$9

A mini edition of Resource Re-vival’s best-selling Bike Chain Bot-tle Opener – with one sweet extra:it’s a keychain. The recycled bikechain handle’s movable joints keephands amused. The 3-inch-long keychains are handmade in Oregonand available in six color options.

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of 12 gourmet whoopie pies with whichyou can adorn your tree.

Almost as Good as Grandma’s Gift BasketZingerman’sZingermans.comTwo sizes starting at $75

One of Zingerman’s most popular bas-kets, Almost as Good as Grandma’s in-cludes a selection of some of the bestbaked goods made by Zingerman’s Bake-house, presented in a wooden box embla-zoned with the Zingerman’s name. The$75 deluxe size includes Cinnamon RaisinBread, Zingerman’s Magic Brownie andBlack Magic Brownie, Dried Cur rantScone and Lemon Scone, Funky ChunkyChocolate Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie,Triple Chocolate Cookie, Ginger Jump-UpCookie, Italian Honey and English Pre-serves.

Jack Stack BBQGoldbelyGoldbely.comPackages start at $69.95

Goldbely sources delicious, regionalfood from local providers, and ships it

across the country. For example, you canorder Chicago-style deep dish pizza fromLou Malnati’s or cheesesteak sandwichesfrom Jim’s Steak in Philadelphia. For ataste of legendary barbecue, pick theBurnt End Combo from Jack Stack BBQof Kansas City, Missouri, for premiumbrisket and pork shoulder, double smokedin hickory-fired ovens and cross-cut intobite-sized pieces. Includes a pint each ofreal Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy CornBake.

EDIBLESGift ideas for everyone on your listH oliday shopping season has hit full swing, and shoppers everywhere are

searching far and wide for the perfect gifts for their family and friends.Veteran holiday shoppers know that no two people on their shopping lists

are the same, which can complicate their quests for the perfect presents. But a care-ful consideration of your loved one’s personality and passions can help you find agift that’s sure to elicit a smile this holiday season.

Joe CoolFor the cool, calm and collected type on your shopping list, California-based sun-

glass brand Kaenon Polarized (www.kaenon.com) introduces a new Limited EditionFrost collection available this holiday season. The limited-run collection featuresperformance and active lifestyle designs for both men and women, treated with aunique frosted-crystal frame finish to offer an icy-cool winter look.

The Go-GetterThe always on-the-run relative or friend on your holiday shopping list will no

doubt appreciate the Thompson Tee™ (www.thompsontee.com) –a specialized un-dershirt developed by the William Thompson Co., LLC, to protect shirts from sweatmarks. The innovatively designed sweat-proof undershirt expertly blends the com-pany’s proprietary Hydro-Shield™ sweat-proof technology and 100 percent ultra-soft premium lightweight cotton to produce a clinical-grade sweat-proof material

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Bath’s annual ‘Spirit of Christmas,’ hosted by The Central Steuben Chamber ofCommerce, kicks off Friday, Dec. 5 with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at ChemungCanal Bank in the West End from 3:30-5pm Santa and Mrs. Claus, ‘Olaf,’ and othercharacters from Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ arrive at Pulteney Park at 6pm to help light thecommunity Christmas tree.

The festivities continue up and down Liberty Street, in Pulteney Park and at othervillage locations. Children can talk to Santa in the Gazebo, visit merchants to paintcookies, create an ornament, build a gift from wood and have a gift wrapped. Cuddlingwith Olaf and hugging an elf is a must! In addition, there will be a live Nativity sceneat the First Presbyterian Church with scheduled performances. Vendors will line Lib-erty Street with festive Christmas booths and there’s dancing, music and free foodfor all in the park.

A Coloring Contest is open to children up to age 10, and the winners will be placedon the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce’s website for all to see.

For more information, to reserve a booth space, or volunteer your time and talents,please call the chamber office at 607-776 7122. For more information, visit www.centralsteubenchamber.com or https://www.facebook.com/BathVillageSpiritofChristmas.

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The holiday season is a time to sharehappy experiences with friends andfamily. But reconnecting with loved onescome the holidays is not always possi-ble, especially when family and friendsare spread out across the country, if notthe globe. Even though these peoplemay not be close geographically, they’restill close in our hearts and, therefore,still on our holiday shopping lists.

Some issues arise when sending giftsto faraway friends and family. Distancenecessitates shipping gifts or makingtravel arrangements. To make thatprocess less complicated, consider thesesuggestions.

• Package gifts wisely. When ship-ping gifts, exercise caution to ensure theitem arrives on time and in one piece.The holiday season is one of the busiesttimes of the year for the shipping indus-try, and packages may endure a fewbumps along the way. For fragile items,use extra packing peanuts, newspaperor other protective wrapping material.Choose the right size package so the giftdoes not move around much inside ofthe box. If the gift is expensive, insurethe package in the event it gets lost ordamaged. Also, you may want to spenda little more money to have the ship-ment tracked and a confirmation sentwhen the package is delivered. This canoffer some peace of mind during a hectictime of year.

• Take advantage of free shipping of-fers. Many retailers offer discounts on

shipping rates during the holiday sea-son. Shop at retailers that offer suchdiscounts, as shipping costs can be exor-bitant depending on the sizes of thepackages being sent. In addition, onlineretailers may allow you to ship the giftdirectly to its recipient, which can helpyou ensure the gift gets to its destina-tion on time.

• Give gift cards and certificates. Giftcards are an easy item to ship, and canbe sent within the regular mail for thecost of a stamp. Certain retailers mayhave digital gift cards or certificatesthat allow buyers to email a special codeto the gift recipient, who can then re-deem the code for a purchase credit.This is a convenient, fast and inexpen-sive way to send holiday wishes.

• Don’t forget about inspections andcustoms procedures. Items shipped outof the country may be delayed by cus-toms inspectors at their ultimate desti-nation. Assume that certain packagesmay be opened or detained, and shipsuch packages early so the gifts still ar-rive on time. Packages that look un-usual or like they’re hiding somethingmay be prone to inspection more so thanothers. Be honest about declarations ofvalue and what is contained in the pack-age. Also, realize certain items, likefruits, vegetables, plants, or seeds, maybe prohibited. Learn the internationalshipping rules for your gift’s destinationprior to sending anything.

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Comfort and joy

By Melissa Erickson • More Content Now

The holiday season is hectic and filled with stress. To help soothe the body and mind, why not give the gift

of relaxation?

Goodfoot Optimal Slippers Unkitaunkita.com$63

Made by Norwegians – who know slip-pers – the GoodFoot Optimal is a temper-ature-balancing slipper that ventilatesyour toes as you literally walk on air. TheVentisole is filled with air channels de-signed so each steps activates a flow of air,while the perforated insole has a ventilat-ing effect on your toes. The slipper alsohas an inner side venting area and thepossibility to open up the layer over yourtoes for added temperature control.

Gifts that will relieve anyone’s holiday stress

Moss Stitch Cotton CushionBodie and Foubodieandfou.com$74.24

A perfect gift for him or her, these soft, comfortablecushions are perfect to snuggle up on the sofa or canbe used on the bed to create a boutique hotel feel athome. Knitted from cotton with a loose stitch, Bodieand Fou’s new cushions are available in four mutedcolors to embrace a winter style at home.

Complete Acupressure Massage Comfort Set Zensufu amazon.com$36.99

Just a few minutes a day is all you need to feel the effects of the acupressuremat’s thousands of acupressure points. Target a specific area of the body such asthe back or neck or follow the suggested wellness regimen for total body relaxationand stress reduction. Carry bag included.

Wellness 365 CardsSpafinderspafinder.com Cost varies

Hot-stone massage or a sunrise yoga class? This is perfect for the hard-to-buy-forperson on your list. Opt for the Spafinder Wellness 365 gift cards, which are good atmore than 20,000 spa and wellness locations worldwide. The recipient can choosefrom a wide variety of services, from pampering, fitness and even alternative optionson a gift card that never expires. For the holidays Spafinder is also offering discountson special multi-packs of $50 and $100 cards, making it easy to shop for everyone onthe list.

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Bling that won’t break the bank

Crown Jewels Collar NecklaceNasty Galnastygal.com$35

Get your shine on in this black collarneck lace with blue and gray crystals aroundgreen box chain detailing and an adjust ablelobster clasp closure. Perfect with a silkblouse and skinnies.

Ruby RoundsMargaret Elizabethmargaretelizabeth.com$52

Add sophistication and glamour to theholiday with these bezel-set faceted rubyrounds. She’ll hardly know she’s wearingthese super lightweight drops. The perfectpop of color hanging from 24-karat goldfilled earwire. At about 1/2 inch in length,the earring is about the size of a dime

Multi-Jewel Swing EarringsASOSus.asos.com$11.37

Add some excitement to your ears with

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You can rarely go wrong with jewelry, butjust because you’re giving bling doesn’tmean you have to break the bank. Check

out these sparkly bargains:

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By Metro Creative

Come the holiday season, many peoplefind it’s not just family and friends ontheir shopping lists. Coworkers and ac-quaintances often land on such lists aswell, and it’s not always easy decidingwhat to get those people who aren’t closefriends or family members.

BossGifting the boss is a sensitive subject

and should be dictated by company pro-tocol. If you are the only employee to buyyour boss a gift, it may seem like you aretrying to curry favor. However, if every-one else is gifting and you fail to offer agift, you may be caught off guard.

Some business etiquette experts saythat it is customary for bosses to givegifts to employees but not the reverse.However, employees who are especiallyclose with their bosses or who workclosely with them each day may want tooffer a small token of appreciation.

When selecting gifts for bosses, do not

give anything too personal, such as cloth-ing, perfume or jewelry. Food or gift cardsare a safer bet. Experts say a gift in therange of $10 to $25 is adequate. Chippingin for a gift with other employees may bethe best course of action so you don’t in-spire resentment among coworkers.

Babysitter or nannyCaregivers play important roles in the

lives of children. Once you have found asitter or nanny who you trust, you wantto ensure you keep that person content.If you regularly use a nanny or sitter,money is always a great gift. For a full-time nanny, one week to one month’s payis adequate. For a regular sitter, considera gift equal to two nights’ pay.

Coach or club leaderChildren today are involved in many

different activities, and chances are par-ents’ schedules are filled with sportsgames and practices. A small gift of $10to $20 can show your appreciation to acoach or club leader.

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A true arm party, this large gem-stone cuff bracelet is perfect to wearalone or with other bracelets andbangles. The large iridescent glassbead changes colors depending uponwhat way the light hits it so itmatches with anything. Thesebracelets are available in limitedquantities, so an exclusive one-of-a-kind feel is guaranteed.

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