| Are you always stumped about what to give | | | | so hurry. There's dinner to be prepared or a |
| people who have everything? You're not alone. | | | | bike to be fixed, all waiting at home. |
| Millions out there have this gift-giving | | | | |
| puzzler. Here are some gift ideas that won't | | | | Shopping Savvy |
| let you down. | | | | |
| | | | If you don't have the time to shop during the |
| What and What Not To Give | | | | day, hop to the computer after work. You'll |
| | | | find several online gift shops that offer a |
| When presented with an occasion for gift | | | | variety of affordable items. |
| giving, there's the mind-numbing sensation | | | | |
| that goes with it. What to give and what not | | | | You'll get details about quality products |
| to give, is always the million dollar | | | | like Cross pens, pocket watches, mugs, and |
| question. Why? You don't want to cringe when | | | | personalized liquor flasks. Take a closer |
| the recipient opens your gift. | | | | look at the Cross pens. There are striking |
| | | | designs for different personalities. There is |
| Whether it's for the holidays or just simply | | | | the Verve line for your macho mates, and the |
| a thank you token, you need not worry about | | | | Scandinavian motifs for your |
| what to give relatives, friends, co-workers, | | | | fashion-conscious girlfriends. |
| and the boss. You can give them beautiful | | | | |
| Cross pens, personalized items, and gift | | | | When giving Cross pens, have these engraved |
| checks just to be on the safe side and still | | | | with a special message and give a box of |
| give them something they'll rave about. | | | | refills. That's a nice thought. Your boss or |
| | | | your best friend will be using these pens |
| You know very well that gift shopping is not | | | | until the last refill, and they'll have you |
| simply dashing off to the nearest mall and | | | | to thank for the convenience. |
| grabbing the first thing that you see. | | | | |
| Careful thought should go into the selection | | | | If you are giving away lighters as |
| of the item you intend to present with a | | | | groomsmen's gifts, check out who the |
| flourish. | | | | non-smokers are and give them engraved card |
| | | | holders or money clips instead. That's the |
| How Not to Shop for Gifts | | | | safest bet. You won't mollify them with |
| | | | tokens they have no use for, and you can |
| People know when the gifts they get have not | | | | breathe easy when they start opening their |
| been selected with care. It would be a bummer | | | | gifts. |
| to give the boss a lighter when he does not | | | | |
| smoke, or your dad an air rifle when can no | | | | If the budget allows, add accessories to your |
| longer go hunting. | | | | choice of gifts that would show your esteem |
| | | | for the person. The 18-karat gold model from |
| One way to commit this unforgivable faux pas | | | | the classic line of Cross pens for your boss |
| is to have somebody get the gifts for you. | | | | will handsomely match a personalized notepad. |
| Just list the names of the people and let | | | | |
| your secretary or son shop for the items. | | | | Your Dad will appreciate a personalized money |
| Less headache, right? Give the stress to | | | | clip with a few dollars in it to start his |
| them. | | | | luck. |
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| How about shopping when you are bone-tired? | | | | Shopping for your friends and relatives and |
| After long day at the office, walk to the | | | | the boss is a matter of knowing what they do |
| mall and point at anything that is within | | | | best and what they like to do, so add that |
| peripheral vision. You have to get home fast, | | | | personal touch to your gifts. |