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