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    Dec 8, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. 365 S.H.O.P. helps families hit by hard times

    More than 150 single mothers, working couples and a few single fathers, all of whom have been hit by hard times, were on a Christmas toy-shopping trip Saturday morning at the 365 Church on 365 Mid Atlantic Parkway.
    richardb@herald-mail.com
    More than 150 single mothers, working couples and a few single fathers, all of whom have been hit by hard times, were on a Christmas toy-shopping trip Saturday morning at the 365 Church on 365 Mid Atlantic Parkway. Called 365 S.H.O.P. (Saving and Helping...

    Tags: Gifts, Kim Shafer, Separation of Church and State, Holidays, Religious Festivals

    2. Nov 23, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Small Business Saturday bridges gap between Black Friday and Cyber Monday for downtown

    Big crowds, long lines and Black Friday sales at many big-box stores throughout the area have welcomed the holiday shopping season, but many locally owned businesses are hoping shoppers will think small this weekend.
    cj.lovelace@herald-mail.com
    Big crowds, long lines and Black Friday sales at many big-box stores throughout the area have welcomed the holiday shopping season, but many locally owned businesses are hoping shoppers will think small this weekend. Small Business Saturday, an...

    Tags: Small Business Saturday, Holidays, Black Friday (shopping), Computing and Information Technology Industry, Gifts

    3. Dec 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. More people are giving cars as Christmas gifts

    While shoppers cram local stores to find that perfect Christmas present, one type of gift is gaining in popularity. But you won't find it at the shopping mall and it certainly won't fit under a Christmas tree. In today's Hometown Dollars and Sense, we're talking about used cars.
    Reporter
    While shoppers cram local stores to find that perfect Christmas present, one type of gift is gaining in popularity. But you won't find it at the shopping mall and it certainly won't fit under a Christmas tree. In today's Hometown Dollars and Sense, we'...

    Tags: Gifts, Vehicles, Holidays, Passenger Cars, Religious Festivals

    4. Dec 6, 2012 |Column| South Bend Tribune

  4. Text is a gift card scam

    The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday shopping season. Shoppers across the country are receiving spam text messages, called smishing, saying they won pricey gift cards.
    The gift card text message scam is back with a vengeance this holiday shopping season. Shoppers across the country are receiving spam text messages, called smishing, saying they won pricey gift cards. Here's how the scam works. You receive a text...

    Tags: Gifts, Target, Walmart, Services and Shopping, Diabetes

    5. Nov 23, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. In Ontario, parents shop Black Friday sales for children's gifts

    Jimmy Martinez of Moreno Valley huddled in the electronic section of the Toys"R"Us store in Ontario on Friday, looking for a MobiGo for his 4-year-old son. The handheld game console, loaded with educational games, cost $30 -- half off the usual price....

    Tags: Gifts, Electronics, Science and Technology, Walmart, Services and Shopping

    6. Dec 24, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Shoppers grab final gifts, supplies on Christmas Eve

    When snowflakes began falling Monday afternoon, the commotion near Mondawmin Mall slowed. Children pointed to the sky. Shoppers, their shoulders previously hunched against the cold, stood to take in the scene.
    When snowflakes began falling Monday afternoon, the commotion near Mondawmin Mall slowed. Children pointed to the sky. Shoppers, their shoulders previously hunched against the cold, stood to take in the scene. Inside, shoppers buzzed through stores...

    Tags: Gaming Industry, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Hasbro Inc., Kevin Lewis, Holidays

    7. Jan 14, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  7. Don't let gift cards go unspent

    Kids & Money
    Gift cards once again were among the most popular presents for teens and other young consumers this past holiday season. And that means that once again millions of dollars' worth of gift cards will go unspent, like so many lumps of coal. According to the...

    Tags: Gifts, Charity, Services and Shopping, National Retail Federation

    8. Dec 23, 2012 |Column| Hartford Courant

  8. Options When There Are '0 Shopping Days Until Christmas'

    The Hartford Courant
    You'd think, considering what I do for a living, my holiday shopping would be done by August, my presents neatly wrapped by Thanksgiving and come Christmas Eve, I'd be sipping eggnog and watching "It's A Wonderful Life." You'd be wrong. Instead, I...

    Tags: Apple iTunes, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Travel, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Restaurants

    9. Dec 3, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Keeping healthy over the holidays takes some advance planning

    The holidays are in full swing and for most people that means lots of opportunities to eat delicious, high-calorie foods that they normally don't eat during the rest of the year.
    The holidays are in full swing and for most people that means lots of opportunities to eat delicious, high-calorie foods that they normally don't eat during the rest of the year. According to the Calorie Control Council, during Thanksgiving alone,...

    Tags: Gifts, Family, Carl Powell, Physical Fitness and Exercise, National Institutes of Health

    10. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| Daily American

  10. 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.  According to the Humane Society of the United States, most puppies and kittens born in the United States never reach their second birthdays. They die from being hit by cars, are euthanized by their owners, succumb to starvation, or suffer fatal injuries in fights with other animals.  Though it often is, buying a pet should not be an impulse purchase. You see sad eyes looking back at you from behind a cage door and want to give that animal a new home. However, introducing an animal into a family is not a decision to take lightly. You must factor how well the pet will fit in with the family dynamic. Do schedules allow for quality time spent with the animal? Is it a financially good time to care for an animal that will cost money? Are you aware of how long the pet will live? Making those big decisions for a person on the receiving end of your well-intentioned gift may be crossing a line. Would you want to have such a life-changing decision made for you? Furthermore, the holiday season is not one ideally suited for making careful decisions. People are often swept up in emotions and even stress, and shoppers may not be thinking rationally. The hectic nature of the holiday season can be a difficult time for a pet to grow acclimated to its new environment. He or she may be frightened to assimilate or take longer to settle down. Pets often need several weeks of quiet and constant care to become comfortable in their new environments. Here are some other reasons why the holidays are not a good time for new pets. * Holiday visitors may frighten the new pet and he or she may become weary of strangers at the outset. * The activities in the household may pose safety hazards for the young animal. An abundance of rich foods and various decorations could be ingested, potentially causing illness. * New pets should be carefully supervised around children to see how they behave. A child may not be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the animal. Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child. Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interacting with the new pet. * Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children may be disillusioned with the new responsibility that has fallen into their hands. They may not like the responsibility that comes with being a good pet owner. Reputable pet breeders and animal shelters often discourage individuals from adopting or purchasing pets as holiday gifts. Many organizations and animal businesses require a careful vetting of potential pet parents to ensure the animal will be placed with a family and in a home that is suitable. Animal welfare groups warn that an estimated 50 percent of pets adopted during the holidays end up right back at shelters. This can scar the pet. Avoid the temptation of giving a companion animal as a present. If it is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work together and make the right decision for all parties involved, including the pet.  HL12C740  ------- PETS HOLIDAYS-WINTER GIFTS/COLLECTIBLES CONSUMER TIPS HOLIDAYLIFESTYLEMICROSITE
    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...

    Tags: Gifts, Humane Society of the United States, Pet Shops, Services, and Supplies, Holidays, Pets

    11. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Tips to shop smart when buying gift cards this holiday season

    With the holiday season in full swing, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options. Many of those shoppers opt for gift cards but The Better Business Bureau warns buyers to be aware of what they're buying.
    WDBJ7 Reporter/Anchor
    With the holiday season in full swing, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options. Many of those shoppers opt for gift cards but The Better Business Bureau warns buyers to be aware of what they're buying. "It's a great way to give people...

    Tags: Gifts, Target, Sales, Holidays, Business

    12. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  12. Prairie Fare: Try holiday strategies to save money

    FARGO, N.D. - "What does this advertisement mean, anyway? It says 'the more you buy, the more you save,'" my college roommate remarked. She liked to read the Sunday newspaper ads to me. She was from South America and spoke Portugese and Spanish as her...

    Tags: Foods and Beverages, Tortillas, Recipes, Credit and Debt, Holidays

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