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RG, T— “- Page4 Dec. 16 & 17, 1998 Stocking stuffers your kids will love | (NAPS)—As the holiday season draws near, the search for the per- fect stocking stuffers begins. The holiday stocking is a great place for small-sized surprises before the paper-ripping frenzy of gift-open- ing begins. Here are a few ideas for stocking stuffers that are sure to entice a few happy squeals: * A video of your kids’ favorite movie is a safe bet for all ages. Kids love watching movies at home anytime, and it’s a wonder- ful way to entertain them occa- sionally for an hour or two on a rainy day. * An educational and fun stock- ing stuffer is a book or magazine. For younger kids, a book with many colorful pictures will grab their interest and encourage read- ing. Older kids will enjoy a maga- zine for their age group; a sub- scription to their favorite makes a gift that lasts all year. ® Girls will love hair acces- sories; jeweled barrettes are espe- cially well-liked. e Why not give a practical-yet- fun gift? Fruity-scented L'Oréal Kids Shampoo keeps hair clean and tangle-free, and the fish- shaped bottles float in the tub, making bath time fun. * Bean-bag toys are extremely popular, and appeal to all ages (even adults!). e Giving the gift of music en- courages creativity—kids can sing, dance, or be inspired to take up an instrument. An audio tape or CD is always a great idea. * An addition to a kid’s collec- tion makes a nice stocking stuffer —a different version of a toy car for their race track, a sports collec- tor’s card, a limited-edition doll, or a computer or video game will be welcomed. e To combine a wonderful gift with an opportunity to spend time together, give them tickets to a play, show, or event in your area. 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Hwy. below Dixie Village 90 Days same as cash + Visa, Mastercard & Discover * Easy Credit Terms Belmont Banner Mount Holly News ¢ Bessemer City Record ® Cherryville Eagle ® Kings Mountain Herald © Cleveland Times - SEASONAL ARRANGEMENTS—Marie Gantt, manager of Holly Florist and Gifts in downtown Mount Holly, is surrounded by colorful Christmas wreaths and other holiday decorations. Wreaths and oth- er Christmas items have already been marked down and Mrs. Gantt says holiday flower arrangements can be ordered at the downtown shop and go "anywhere in the world." : Last Winate Gift Guide Lighting Up The Holidays (NAPS)—Too time pressed to pick out that special gift? Then you will appreciate the ease, conve- nience and magic of a Perfumes Isabell gift. Created by master flo- ral designer and celebrity event planner Robert Isabell, Perfumes Isabell offers a complete line of fra- grant giftables for the body, bath and home—each alive with the scent of fresh flowers to transform every day into a magical experi- ence. By simply calling Perfumes Isabell, in just two business days, your gifts will be delivered to any destination in a beautiful shipping box, featuring striking images of delicate red anemone flowers...eliminating the need for gift wrap entirely! * Add drama to holiday festivi- ties, with fragrant Holiday Lights votives ($22 for four and $35 for nine) infused with the warm and inviting scent of plum blossoms, spice and fresh jasmine. * Excellent as a stocking stuff- er, and nicely priced for the office grab bag, the Holiday Blossoms ($15) fragrant candle is an afford- able, elegant gift that everyone will cherish. * A great gift for those who love to entertain, Dinner Lights votives emit the subtle scent of fresh garden herbs to complement food beautifully—never competing with the meal ($22 for a set of four). Managing your green to stay (NAPS)—More green and less red can mean more enjoyment for fami- lies during the holiday season. This does not only refer to the decorations, but also to spending wisely. Thanks to a new pamphlet that provides hol- iday spending tips, many families can avoid much of the stress and strain of seasonal expenses. The pamphlet, Managing Your Holiday Spending is now available free from the American Financial Services Association’s Educational Foundation (AFSAEF). Among the helpful items con- tained in the pamphlet is a holiday spending budget to assist con- sumers in identifying how much they have to spend for each gift recipient on their shopping list, as well as for miscellaneous seasonal expenses such as decorations, wrapping paper, cards and candles. The budget guide then encourages consumers to estimate how much each holiday item will actually cost, compare it with the budgeted amount and make adjustments to their spending plans as necessary. * Also included in the pamphlet are money management tips to maxi- mize funds available for covering holiday expenses. “People tend to overspend dur- ing the holidays because they don’t ments, Spice up your holiday with fragrant, live plants and other holiday gifts from the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Gift Shop! NY Dwarf Alberta spruce, eucalyptus, rosemary, Christmas orna- gardening books, magic stones, gazing balls, bird feeders, toys, puppets, children’s books, suncatchers, everlasting wreaths, candles, jewelry, garden- ing supplies, wind chimes, weather sticks, butterfly houses, greeting cards Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4490 out of the red budget sufficient funds, succumb to impulse buying or wait until the last minute to do their gift shop- ping,” said AFSAEF President M. Susie Irvine. “They may also try to meet too many gift giving expecta- tions, especially those of children wanting toys that carry high price tags.” Consumers may receive one free copy of the pamphlet by send- ing a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the AFSA Education Foundation, 919 18th Street, NW, Dept. C, Washington, D.C. 20006- 5503. For bulk rates call the Foundation at 202-296-5544. Founded in 1990, AFSAEF develops consumer education mate- rials and sponsors research on con- sumer finance issues.
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