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Making your list and checking it twice? Coming up with unique items for all your family and friends in a short pe-riod of time is not always a simple feat.

Luckily, there are many easy ways to make everyone on your list feel special.

Customized BooksWhile literature always makes a great

gift, a personalized book will make reading time extra appealing, and a cherished present that will never be forgotten.

Personalized book companies let you make your gift recipient the hero of a unique story, complete with the person’s name and photo.

Personalized CandlesTurn the gift of a treasured candle

into something even more personalized by incorporating photos and messages on the candle label. Make a statement by picking a fragrance with your recip-ient in mind, tied to special memories you share.

To create made-to-order combina-tions for your friends and family, con-sider Yankee Candle, which offers sev-eral customization options that allow you to personalize everything from the label design to embellishments in the wrapping. Their lineup of fragrances in-cludes Buttercream, Lilac Blossoms, and Sparkling Cinnamon, conjuring fond memories of everything from a walk through flowery fields to a favorite hol-iday dessert.

Personalized candles, which are easy to design, also make thoughtful hostess

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While the big ticket items are always a thrill to bestow and receive during the hol-idays, sometimes smaller stocking stuffers are the most needed and appreci-ated.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Tech AccessoriesGifting new tech devices?

Be sure you also equip re-cipients with all the accesso-ries they will need to enjoy their gifts on-the-go. From hard shell cases that offer protection from slips and drops, (as these incidents are bound to occur) to app store gift cards for quick downloading of the software needed to make the most of these items.

Batteries Included!Nothing kills the thrill of

receiving a new device quite like the phrase “batter-ies not included.” From re-mote-controlled cars to dig-ital cameras, gift recipients won’t want to just look at their new toys, they’ll want to use them right away! Avoid disappointment by providing juice for all those battery-operated goodies.

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Holiday gift trends come and go, but books are a perennial classic. And the volumes that make the best gifts feature stun-ning visuals and well-designed content that educates while it entertains.

Here are six titles for every-one on your list:

Nature LoversFor a journey through scenic

and rich animal habitats, give “Wildlife of the World.” Portrait-style photography brings you “face-to-face” with individual animals, from the shaggy musk ox foraging in the Canadian high arctic, to the rock-climb-ing gelada monkey of Ethiopia. Engrossing profiles narrate how they interact with their environ-ments, mate, survive, and even play. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institu-tion, the book also features an 80-page illustrated reference

section on the animal kingdom

Theater-GoersGift the complete history of

the musical with “Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story.” This behind-the-scenes tour of the best-loved musicals uses rich photography, memorabilia, and behind-the-scenes gossip to tell the story of more than 140 no-table stage and film productions and their creators.

Star Wars EnthusiastsWacky trivia await readers

of “Star Wars: Absolutely Ev-erything You Need to Know,” from who cleans the floors of the Death Stars and what takes 1,000 years to digest its victims. From movie-making trivia to quirky facts you never knew, this guide will excite new and old fans alike of Star Wars Reb-els, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the Star Wars movies I-VI.

Super Hero Fans

For the most comprehensive single volume published on the subject, “Marvel’s The Avengers Encyclopedia,” details the gene-sis of the team and explores the powers of more than 250 char-acters and 40 teams and line-ups, including fan-favorites such as Captain America and Black Widow. Packed with fan-tastic comic book art, this title is a must-have guide to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

Budding CreatorsUnlock the secrets of LEGO

building in this all-new book based off the popular LEGO Ideas series. “LEGO Awesome Ideas” shows fans how to cre-ate their own world with LEGO bricks by providing step-by-step visual breakdowns of new models and offering alternative ways to build them, brick by

brick. With unqiue model ideas and expert tips and techniques, “LEGO Awesome Ideas” will in-spire anyone, from beginners to accomplished builders.

Award-winning artist David Macaulay introduces readers to Sloth and his sidekick Sengi as they try to find their way out of the zoo with the help of ma-chines. Their efforts are brought to life in “How Machines Work: Zoo Break!” Through mod-els and illustrations, as well as novelty elements including pop-ups, pull-outs, and lift-the-flaps, readers can explore how and why machines work.

For a classic gift that will never go out of fashion, con-sider giving an interesting and engaging book this holiday sea-son. New beautifully-designed titles are available for everyone on your list.

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The holiday season is the perfect time to ensure the handy guys and gals in your life are well-equipped for all their planned projects in the coming year — whether that is building shelves, making home improvements or fix-ing up the car.

Every DIY-er needs an up-to-date, comprehensive tool-box, as damaged or dull gear can pose a safety hazard, and the wrong implement for the job can slow down work and even be danger-ous to the user and anyone nearby.

When doing your gift shopping, consider opting for a few high quality tools. It can be tempting to try to save a few dollars when holiday budgets are tight, as well as add heft to a gift basket with more items, but you will be doing your gift recipient a bigger favor by investing in fewer tools that will out-perform and out-last their flimsier alter-natives.

With this top of mind, here are a few gift ideas to consider:

• A durable, strong set of screwdrivers will be de-signed to handle the rigors of everyday use. Consider a 10-piece set from CHAN-NELLOCK, which recently introduced their American-made professional screw-drivers. Round out the gift with the brand’s six-in-one multi-bit screwdriver. Each is designed with a four-sided acetate handle that delivers great torque and is impact-resistant, and its blasted tips can be used in electronic ap-plications.

• Give the gift of versa-tility with an adjustable wrench. Look for one with slim jaws for extra reach and maximum accessibility, but

great jaw capacity to sup-port larger nuts and bolts.

• Every home and garage needs a high-quality straight jaw tongue and groove plier. For one that will last long enough to pass down to the kids, consider CHANNEL-LOCK’s, which can be pur-chased solo or as part of a two-piece gift set that also includes a diagonal cutting plier. Treated to grip better, last longer and prevent rust, these tools will prove useful for years to come.

• For those whose handy projects take them places or if they spend a lot of time on different home projects in-doors and outside, consider a transportable toolbox that is lightweight in structure but durable, waterproof, and lockable.

Don’t know what ’s needed? Get a gift card to a hardware retailer so your gift recipient can make the right purchase. High-quality items and sets are available at such retailers as Home Depot, Lowes, Do It Best, True Value, Ace and at www.Channellock.com, a family-

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Practical and useful tools make excellent gifts that keep on giving. With extra attention paid to making quality purchases, you can ensure they last for many years.


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Most parents expect their chil-dren to one day ask to use their cool, expensive tech devices. But adult tech for kids is now more accessible than ever, so parents don’t need to hand over their pricey tablets, smartwatches and smartphones.

Just remember that when in-vesting in technology for kids, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Fun GadgetsThe number of products de-

signed specifically for children is growing, particularly when it comes to wearable tech. And these items are not only more affordable than their grown-up counterparts, but more durable as well.

One cool gadget to consider is the Kidizoom Smartwatch DX, by VTech, the next genera-tion of its popular camera watch for kids with a tough, splash-

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Another fun option for tech-savvy, active kids is the VTech Kidizoom Action Cam, which features a robust, durable de-sign and comes complete with mounts for attaching to a bike, skateboard or scooter, plus a wa-terproof case that allows kids to take videos and pictures up to six feet underwater.

Good Tech HabitsGreat technology can unfortu-

nately lead to some not so great habits. Parents can create a few simple rules for kids (and them-selves!) to combat this issue. For example, it’s tempting to respond to one’s phone during meal time;

however, dinnertime will bene-fit by being gadget-free. Not only will it better protect your tech-nology from spills and greasy fingers, it will also foster better family conversation and engage-ment.

Likewise, parents can set a good example for kids by putting down their phone while driving. Kids will learn by example that there are certain tasks that need two hands and one’s full atten-tion.

There’s no need to deny kids the benefits of tech gear until they reach a certain age. Inno-vations in the market are making gadgets a viable option for kids, so they don’t need to be jealous of their parents’ technology any-more – and in fact, parents may envy the rich features and con-tent available in their children’s gadgets!


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One of the best ways to motivate kids to learn is by making it fun, and the holi-day season is the perfect op-portunity to equip the kids in your life with gifts that are equal parts entertain-ing and educational.

For some great gift ideas that turn what could be a chore into a good time, consider the following:

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Luckily, kids are totally on board, with 72 million reporting they want smart toys, according to recent re-search conducted by Inter-pret.

Robots may be the wave of the future, but toys hit-ting shelves now are al-ready taking their inspi-ration from technological advances and trends. Here

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Interactive DollsThese are not the baby

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For example, the more little ones talk to the Baby Amaze Learn to Talk & Read Baby Doll by VTech, the more words and phrases the doll will learn and repeat. Parents and children can also read from the three included books featuring more than 70 words to help ex-

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Technology gifts con-tinue to dominate holi-day wish lists. Before pur-chasing the latest gad-get, remember that one size doesn’t fit all. Just as you wouldn’t buy the same sweater for everyone, differ-ent recipients have different needs when it comes to tech gifts.

This season, consider technology gifts that can improve your loved ones’ daily lives by matching de-vices to their personal in-terests. Here are some ideas for thoughtful holiday tech gifts for everyone on your list.

The Go-GetterPurchasing a gift for a

busy parent, a world trav-eler or a social butterfly? Wearable technology will definitely be at the top of their lists this season.

Fitness fanatics will love souped-up Bluetooth head-sets and activity trackers; while on-the-go moms will be grateful for the ease a smart watch provides them.

Do your homework to ensure whichever gift you pick is compatible with the

recipient’s existing technol-ogy. If your loved one is an Apple fanatic, you don’t want to get an Android smartwatch.

Add extra personaliza-tion by taking into account product design. For exam-

ple, several jewelry design-ers have introduced neck-laces and bracelets that cleverly house sports ac-tivity trackers inside the accessory.

The Home Office Worker

Entrepreneurism is on the rise and that means home offices are becom-ing a staple. The key to working from home is staying organized, max-imizing space and mini-mizing clutter. Many en-

trepreneurs and telecom-muters don’t realize that their phones can actually help them streamline their home office experience. These days, you can link your mobile phone calls to your home phone to maxi-mize efficiency. For exam-ple, with the Panasonic KX-TGF382M Link2Cell Digital Phone, you can link up to two smartphones to make and receive calls, as well as receive talking ID alerts so you never miss texts.

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The EntertainerGift lists always include

a friend or family mem-ber that loves to entertain guests.

Home chefs who like to throw dinner parties will surely appreciate a wireless Bluetooth cook-ing thermometer that syncs with a smartphone to alert them when their main dish is done, or a digital measuring cup, that enables cooks to pre-cisely measure liquids and easily convert measure-ment units.

Wine aficionados can also go high tech this season. New gifts include sonic decanters, smart chillers, and even spe-cial devices that allow you to pour wine without uncorking it to preserve freshness.


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Many children wish to ex-plore the world of music, but unfortunately, their schools may not offer the exact pro-grams they are looking for. You can nurture musical tal-ent and interest at holiday time, however. If your child is indecisive, consider a tem-

porary rental of his or her instrument of choice and a starter pack of just a few les-sons.

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available for those just be-ginning to explore every-thing from cells of plants to the cosmos. Telescopes and microscopes designed with kids in mind can help young ones develop the skills needed to succeed in science.


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This season, consider technology gifts that can improve your loved ones’ daily lives by matching devices to their personal interests.

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After stocking baskets with goodies customized to their tastes, adorn each one with unique garlands, ribbons and bows.

This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all the easy, customizable options available to make each gift thoughtful and unforget-table.


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Not everyone has the luxury of a reindeer pow-ered sleigh and a magical satchel to effortlessly trans-port gifts. Here are some foolproof packing tips.

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Avoid overstaying your-welcome at relatives by lodging at a home-like space of your own. An extended-stay style hotel with afford-able nightly rates means family fun instead of fam-ily feud. Unwind in a spa-cious guest room and en-joy upgraded amenities, in-cluding free in-room Wi-Fi to stay connected to those far away and flat-screen televisions with premium channels to watch holiday favorites.

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equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators provide the option to dine in or re-heat leftovers.

Bring us a Figgy Pudding

Don’t let being away from home limit you to store-bought dishes for holiday potlucks. If you’re staying at an extended-stay style ho-tel, take advantage of an in-room kitchen to whip up a savory course or no-bake sweet treats, like drop cook-ies, fudges and cereal bars.

Seasonal SavingsSanta enlists the support

of helpers to ensure his big travel day is stress-free. Hol-iday travelers should do the same. Consider the help of

rewards programs to relieve budget stress.

Many point-based loy-alty programs require sig-nificant time and investment before you see any bene-fit. For valuable savings, en-roll in one offering instant rewards, coupons and dis-counts at national retailers, rental car companies, res-taurants and more.

Avoid Cabin FeverBudget-friendly activities

keep holiday spirits high. Enjoy winter festivals, ice skating, caroling, a friendly game of your favorite sport, or a car ride through the ar-ea’s most festive neighbor-hoods.

‘Tis the Season for Giving

Spread a little charita-ble cheer to those less for-tunate. This time of year lends itself to many service opportunities, so identify an organization or give back on your own with a special project. Simple gestures to spread goodwill include anonymous gifts, over-tip-ping for services or packing stockings for the homeless.

More holiday travel tips and information can be found at ExtendedStay-America.com.


Tips to Ease Holiday Travel Stress

Don’t let holiday travel be a source of stress. With smart strategies, an affordable and joyous holiday travel experience is possible.

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