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Holiday gifting's made easy when it's family style Section Three The Canadian Statesman, December 22,1962 11 HOLIDAY GIVING is iimde easier and more fun when the whole family pitches in. Have you ever had a dream about the start of the holiday gifting season? Close your eyes, and picture the front door of your favorite store. Outside that closed portal, the flaming hordes await thousands thousands upon thousands of people people -- you among them -- the opening of the store. The doors open ... the shoppers tense . . . Ready, Set. . - Go! And the crowd leaps into action as one body (sort of like the start of the Boston Marathon) all trying to squeeze through that one door toward the one and only sales cleric. You panic. "How can I possibly possibly do my work at the office, take care of Jim and the kids and fight those crowds to get all my Christmas shopping done?" You wake up with a start and vow, "This year, I'm going to do it differently. " While the holidays may be wonderful fun, there's no doubt that, for the 24-hour woman, it's difficult to slot all that shopping into your already busy schedule. But, there is a way to make the Christmas season more fun this year, and less hectic. First, work out a detailed battle battle plan, and stick to it. Second, change your approach approach to holiday gifting." Don't try to do it all yourself. yourself. The Christmas season is traditionally a time to share joy. But, this year, how about sharing some of the responsibilities responsibilities with your family. As an Enjoli woman- wife, mother and working woman'--there's no reason for you to carry the whole burden burden yourself. After all, you're already pushing a 25-hour day now! Coupled with sharing responsibilities, responsibilities, precise, detailed detailed advance planning will help you to organize, shield you from last minute panic, help you save money and ensure ensure the success of your Christmas gift choices. Here's the way to go about it: 1. Hold a family planning conference -- Start with a large pad, and list all the friends and family to whom you want to give gifts. Star the names of all out of town fam- ily and friends .slated to receive receive cifts, and slot in a mailing mailing date. Assign each family member a group of names and responsibilities responsibilities according to their capabilities. For instance, Dad's just as capable of finding finding a gift for Aunt Wilma in Wyoming as you are, and Junior's Junior's at the age where he can g^WïwewiieïaïsxïseiÉtoïSBtïRKito^ïsKisstiyasïsssBstBssïssig Warm wishes for a fine old- fashioned Christmas! from the Management and Staff of Erv Brooks BP | 195 King St. E. Bowmanville g Telephone 623-5679 g From All of Us at shorney*s opticians 30 King St. W. Telephone 623-4477 purchase the gift paper and trimmings, and do the wrapping wrapping and tying. With everyone pitching in, the pressure's off you, and there's fun for the whole family. family. 2. Plan to shop early to get the most for your money -- Suggest that family members shop as far in advance of the season as possible. Last minute minute panic shopping in crowded stores, with over-burdened sales people, can be frustrating frustrating and time-consuming . . . and more expensive. Values you might have gotten earlier on may have disappeared from the shelves late in the season. I Perfume is always a surefire surefire winner as a holiday gift. 3. Plan your shopping to make the most of your time -- To save time, urge your family family to indicate, next to each gift listing, in which store they expect to make their purchase, and then suggest that they make as many purchases as possible at one stop. To maximize your own time, ask your boss if you can take one day to have an early lunch hour, say from 11 to 12, when stores are less crowded. You'll pack less waiting time As we gather together with friends and relatives , let us remember the real meaning of Christmas, God's love for us! FRED OWEN - ROY OWEN and STAFF Authorized Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Dealer Hwy. No. 2 at Courtice Road Telephone 728-6206 and more shopping time into your hour off, and get more accomplished with less frustration. frustration. If you're planning to shop on a Saturday, arrange to do your chores after your Christmas Christmas shopping. Be the first one into your store in the morning, and you'll be the one to claim the full attention of a fresh- faced and eager sales clerk. Prepare ahead of time for those days when you can't get to the store. Get on the mailing list of the best catalogs available, available, and keep them stored in a folder. Then when the time comes, you can whip them out, make your selection, and mail order your choices. 4. Hold family meetings -- Once gift assignments have been made, and the shopping season is underway, make a weekly date with your family to discuss progress, and solve any problems that arise. That way, you won't get hit with unexpected, last minute shopping. shopping. Then, when the day arrives for the annual family Christmas Christmas party, you'll be cool as a cucumber and pleased as punch . . . you'll have handled handled the gifting without a hassle. hassle.