Holiday Shopping
Ideas for the "Challenges" on Your Holiday Gift List
Giving gifts is a holiday tradition, but sometimes friends and family who maintain, renovate and build can pose special gifting challenges. To find gifts for these folks and others on your gift list, check out the Woodcraft suggestions below.» Read More
Tablet computer shopping tips
Tablets are the must-have portable computing device of the moment, making them a top holiday gift. In just a few short years, the number of people with tablets has increased dramatically.» Read More
Take the hassle out of gift returns
The magic of the holiday season is hard to replicate. Gatherings with friends and family members can put smiles on many people's faces, especially for those people who only see their loved ones once a year.» Read More
Keep kids engaged and occupied during holiday shopping trips
Holiday shopping with kids can be fun. Kids enjoy giving gifts, and bringing them along on shopping excursions to offer their input can make the season that much more special for youngsters.» Read More
Did you know?
During the season of giving, some people may be doing their share of taking as well -- and not always where you might think. Shoplifting is not merely a problem for electronics and clothing retailers. Supermarkets also are targets for those with sticky fingers.» Read More
Great gifts for new homeowners
Buying a home can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a person's life. It also can be one of the most stressful.
New homeowners are faced with many expenses after buying a home, and the holiday season is a great time to help them out with a thoughtful gift for the place they now call home. The following are some great gift ideas for the new homeowner on your holiday shopping list.
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Create your own gift wrapping station
Santa's workshop likely devotes an entire floor to gift wrap, ribbon, bows and bags. Intricately wrapped presents sustain the suspense of the treasure beneath the paper. In addition, there's something special for recipients when a gift is adorned in ribbon and bows. However, the average gift giver cannot recreate Santa's wrapping room when the time comes to wrap gifts. But a person may be able to fashion a compact wrapping station in a seldom-used corner. » Read More
Think twice before giving pets as holiday gifts
Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their popularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift.
Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more consideration before giving a gift that is such a considerable responsibility. A puppy at Christmas or a bunny at Easter may be given with good intentions, but that well-meaning sentiment can easily backfire, ending with the pet being given up for adoption when recipients don't feel up to the task of raising a pet. In such instances, the companion animal pays the steepest price.
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