PAGE 4B Spirit of Christmas WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012

from your Marlin

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HOLIDAY needs!435 Live Oak • Marlin, Tx

(254) 803-5501

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Season’s GreetingsWe’re counting on the best Christmas for each of our customers.

May the Spirit of the season carry over and enrich your lives every day of the coming year. Th ank you for letting us serve you.

HOLIDAY HOURSWe will close at noon on Christmas Eve and remain closed on

Christmas Day. Regular hours will be observed on December 31st with the bank closed all day on January 1st.

From the Directors, Offi cers and Employees of

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from

PAUL’S AUTO SALES1002 N. Hwy. 6 • Marlin, Texas

(254) 883-3955

Season’s GreetingsHappyHolidays

Blessings At Yuletide

Merry Christmas

Feliz Navidad

No matter how you say it, we hope it’s grand!

Thank you for your generous support all year long.

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Joyous Noel

Merry Christmas from

GLOVER FORD1204 N. Bus Hwy 6, Marlin(254) 883-5583

May God bless you and yours at this joyous time of the year. We wish everyone all good things for the holidays and beyond. Thanks so much foryour support and continued patronage!

Liz & Rufus MartinezTHE MANE PLACE326 Chambers • Marlin • 254-883-6711

(Family Features) From family and friends to teachers and coaches, find-ing the perfect present for everyone on your list can be a daunting task.

But with a little cre-ativity, you can find a great gift without breaking your budget.

Choosing the perfect gift

The key to finding the perfect present? Taking time to consider what your loved one most cherishes.

Do they favor a spe-cific hobby? How do they spend their free time?

If you’re picking a gift for someone you might not know well, such as your child’s teacher or school nurse, consider giving them something to help them unwind and relax.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

For teachers, school nurses and coaches

The role models in your child’s life are often the people that would ben-efit most from a pamper-ing present.

Help them indulge in some relaxation by pack-aging up a basket of spa-inspired items.

Moisturizing beauty products with seasonal scents – such as the Soft-soap Wintermint Won-derland and Enchanting Sugar Plum body washes – will keep skin smooth and glowing throughout the season’s festivities and conjure up images of fa-vorite winter memories.

Bundle with a lush loofah, mini manicure and pedicure kit, facial mask

and lotion for a basket filled with items that will give them the opportunity to treat themselves to a little “me” time.

Homemade treats and photo collages are also great gift options.

For cooking and baking enthusiasts

For your favorite foodie, consider giving some fun and affordable kitchen tools, such as nin-ja gingerbread cookie cut-ters.

If your loved one is known for their savory cuisine, consider purchas-ing an assortment of spic-es to add to their favorite dishes.

Likewise, a new cook-book will help inspire cre-ativity in the kitchen and add a dash of excitement to their regular recipe rou-tine.

For travel lovers

For those on your list who love to hit the road and explore new territo-ries, consider gifts that will make their travel

more enjoyable.Passport covers, cam-

era accessories, travel journals, or a mini alarm clock are all great options that won’t break the bank. You can also give them items that will remind them of their explorations.

Put together a gift basket of exotic choco-lates and shelf-safe foods to remind them of their fa-vorite flavors from abroad.

Or you can remind them of one of the best parts of travel – the feel-ing of relaxation and get-ting away.

Body washes with a refreshing scent, such as the new moisturizing Soft-soap Citrus Splash & Ber-ry Fusion, will transport recipients to warm days and exotic locales.

Combine with a selec-tion of personal care prod-ucts, such as facial masks and moisturizers to help them transform their bath-room into a mini-vacation abroad.

For the kiddos

When purchasing gifts for very young chil-

dren, look for brightly colored toys that play mu-sic or offer an interactive element. Stuffed animals, baby blankets and clothing are great options as well.

For adolescents, teens and in-be-tweens

It’s hard to stay on top of the trends most pre-teens and teenagers are in tune with.

Instead, opt for some-thing you know they’ll en-joy.

Consider giving a gift certificate to a movie the-ater or popular store where they can purchase elec-tronics, clothing or sport-ing equipment.

If you have your heart set on a tangible present, remember to request a gift receipt, just in case.

Choosing the perfect gift