miercuri, 21 aprilie 2010
luni, 19 aprilie 2010
Host and Hostess gifts made easy
by: NC |
| (NC)�As the holidays draw near, many people will be receiving invitations from family, friends and neighbours to get together for some holiday cheer. Proper etiquette is to bring a little something for the host or hostess. The holiday gift team at Canadian Tire has a few suggestions on how to pick a special something for the gracious host. � Often people bring a bottle of wine. Why not complement it with wine charms, festive swizzle sticks or a wine topper? All are decorative and functional. � Figure out how your host or hostess likes to spend their time. For example, if they entertain often, get something they can use when preparing or serving food and drinks. Canadian Tire carries a line-up of stainless steel bar accessories like bottle openers, drink shakers and ice buckets, as well as serving dishes and platters. � Find out your host's favourite scent and pick up a candle, candle centrepiece, or scented oil in their favourite scent. � Bring along a decorative picture frame, photo album or photo box for the host to store holiday season memories. � Think about your host's hobbies when shopping and stop by a store like Canadian Tire that has pre-wrapped gift baskets and themed gifts for the cook, do-it-yourselfer, automotive, golf or hockey enthusiast. - News Canada About the author: News Canada Circulated by Article Emporium |
luni, 12 aprilie 2010
How To Save Money On Your Holiday Gift Shopping
With the rising costs of gasoline and heating oil, as well as rising interest rate charges, saving money is at the top of everyone's wish list this holiday season. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your gift shopping dollars this holiday season.
1. Set a budget. This seems like a simple step, but many people fail to do this before starting their holiday shopping. Figure the total amount you can afford to spend on gifts and then divide that number by the total number of people on your list. This gives you the average amount that you should spend on each person. Try and stay within this limit for each person on your list.
2. Compare Prices. With the internet, it is easy to compare prices on most products. Some websites even offer customer comments which can give you valuable information on quality, ease of use, customer service, and overall ratings for many products. Some of the best websites for this are nextag.com, epinions.com, pricegrabber.com, and shopping.com.
3. Go to websites that give major discounts. These websites offer products at discounts of 50% or more. Selection and quantity may be limited but, if they have what you are looking for, you can save a lot of money. Some of the best websites for this are www.overstock.com and www.incrediblediscountgifts.com.
4. Shop at Thrift stores or Consignment Shops like the Salvation Army stores. You can find unique items at bargain prices, but be sure to check the quality of all merchandise. Remember, all items are sold "as is" and there are no returns.
5. Make your own gifts. Family members and friends will appreciate the time and thought that you put in to the gift, especially if it's personalized just for them. Some ideas are photo collages, scrapbooks, and framed photos or personalized gift baskets filled with the recipients favorite coffees, teas, candies, jams, and baked goods.
6. Watch for Sales, Coupons, and Discounts in your local paper and online. On the internet just type in "Coupon Code", "Sale", or "Discount" into search engines like Google or Yahoo.
7. If you must shop with Credit cards, use only credit cards with low interest rates. Shop around for the lowest rate cards and stay away from high interest department store cards.
About the author:
Robert Landis is a freelance writer based in York PA, specializing in Personal Finance topics. All articles are free and may be reprinted without permission.
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1. Set a budget. This seems like a simple step, but many people fail to do this before starting their holiday shopping. Figure the total amount you can afford to spend on gifts and then divide that number by the total number of people on your list. This gives you the average amount that you should spend on each person. Try and stay within this limit for each person on your list.
2. Compare Prices. With the internet, it is easy to compare prices on most products. Some websites even offer customer comments which can give you valuable information on quality, ease of use, customer service, and overall ratings for many products. Some of the best websites for this are nextag.com, epinions.com, pricegrabber.com, and shopping.com.
3. Go to websites that give major discounts. These websites offer products at discounts of 50% or more. Selection and quantity may be limited but, if they have what you are looking for, you can save a lot of money. Some of the best websites for this are www.overstock.com and www.incrediblediscountgifts.com.
4. Shop at Thrift stores or Consignment Shops like the Salvation Army stores. You can find unique items at bargain prices, but be sure to check the quality of all merchandise. Remember, all items are sold "as is" and there are no returns.
5. Make your own gifts. Family members and friends will appreciate the time and thought that you put in to the gift, especially if it's personalized just for them. Some ideas are photo collages, scrapbooks, and framed photos or personalized gift baskets filled with the recipients favorite coffees, teas, candies, jams, and baked goods.
6. Watch for Sales, Coupons, and Discounts in your local paper and online. On the internet just type in "Coupon Code", "Sale", or "Discount" into search engines like Google or Yahoo.
7. If you must shop with Credit cards, use only credit cards with low interest rates. Shop around for the lowest rate cards and stay away from high interest department store cards.
About the author:
Robert Landis is a freelance writer based in York PA, specializing in Personal Finance topics. All articles are free and may be reprinted without permission.
Circulated by Article Emporium
luni, 5 aprilie 2010
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