with work SUPPLEMENT TO McBENEY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 14 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1»H ay is never done Little she can use Along with aH the excite ment of the Christmas sea son, parents know all too well their biggest task is keeping youngsters out from under foot and busy in con structive activity. White kids can certainly share in decorating the tree, hanging-the wreath and wrapping gifts, the arrival-- and end--of Christmas Day itself may be a letdown, leav ing children to fend for them selves. Obviously, the Christmas gifts children receive play a large part in keeping them busily occupied in fun, play activity. The new "Beaver Work Bench" from Kusan al lows the preschooler to safely play at "building" and "making" just about any thing a young imagination can dream up. T h e " B e a v e r W o r k Bench" stands 15 inches high make excellent toys all by themselves for children ages two to seven. The newest member of Kusan's Zoodleland line of animal character play sets, the Beaver Work Bench al lows preschoolers to im prove physical dexterity as they perform the important, early childhood activity of building. THE LOVABLE, TOOTHY Beaver Work Bench from Kusan is sttre to get lots of hugs and kisses this Christ mas. The work bench features soft plastic tools housed in the lap of the beaver character and provides hours of safe, fan-filled play for any "busy heaver/* and looks like the' new Zoodleland beaver charac ter, a friendly stylized ani mal. The Beaver's arms hold out a complete Work bench containing soft, safe plastic tools for hours of pretend hammering, sawing, drilling and measuring.- Each unit comes complete with a working Beaver drill and three removable bits, a removable vise, saw, ham mer, marking crayon and a folding ruler. The beaver's stomach serves as a storage chest for the tools when not in use. Three interchangeable drill bits actually rotate when the drill handle is depressed. The safe, soft drill bits come in different colors and sizes, and easily snap in and out. The tools contained in the work bench set are also available separately, and HAPPY HOLIDAY'S . . . For Your Party Needs We rent:* • Extra Tables and Chairs • Dinnerware • Flatware if Coffee Urns if Glassware if Punch Bowls IOOCUP • Chafing Dishes Plus Other Party Helpers To Make It Easier For Entertaining Large Groups We Kent Hum Hiiut £u&u|tkutgl jTml 385-3232 904 N. FRONT ST. , Keeping Christmas secrets! . Sometimes the lettering on gift boxes will show through the wrapping paper, giving away your Christmas sur prise. When you're shopping for Christmas gift wrap, stfek Up on tissue wrap. A few layers of it under the out side wrappings will keep your Christmas , secret safe until it's opened! »**• The man who tries to work all day, and night, too, isn't always the fel low who gets the most work done. Looking for some extra de lights to put under the {pee for mom? Here are some ideas for eafra little presents she's sure to appreciate! A purse size cosmetic case is always a welcome gift. Buy one that's roomy enough to hold all her daily cosmetics, jyet-compact enough to fit (into her bag with room to spare. Some cosmetic cases are made in fine leathers and suedes, some come in dura ble, wipe 'n clean vinyl in pretty colors and designs. Women Cap never have enough pantyhose or stock ings. Check her style and color preference and size, then give her a dozen pair wrapped up lit a pretty box. If any of the ladies on your list have pierced ears, you can purchase an earring tree that holds all of her favorite loops and ear studs in order. There are a number of handy hicite cosmetic trays on the market that will keep a woman's make up and odds *n ends neat and orderly. Sachets are a lovely gift idea. She can place them in all of haf bureau drawers for >retty accents with a pretty, TRAVEL by t REINDEER? No, Not ReaHy CERTIFICATE FOR CHRISTMAS! . Perfect for those hard to buy for loved ones on your list. Applied toward any cruise, tour, Airline, AMTRAK. A Trip will be cherished ana remembered for-ever. BUT A TRAVEL GIFT v; 3405 W. Etm St McHenty ATA emertcan cental association McHENRY, ILL. SUffl4¥-A-'F04- --- --J' * • Rolls where needed now-- can be built-in later • 2 Cycle wash selection-- ^Fower Scrub*, Normal Soil f • Push-to-start Control Knob-- easy to see and use • powerful 3-level wash action • Sound-insulated • Tuff Tub* interior • Rinse Aid Dispenser Model GSC 445 9 Dual Detergent Dispenser Don't Miss Extra Values - Scratch & Dent Sales Service m i L G i m s u . . . -- --