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Creative clothing gifts charm mother and child PAGE 7 - PLAINPEALER - TUESPAV. NOVEMBER 22. 1983 It's that magical time of year when wishes whis­ pered to department stort Santas have a way of mate­ rializing under the Christ­ mas tree. ' Doting grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends tepd to lavish gifts on all the special children in their lives. ° And mothers across the country secretly hope that some of those gifts will be practical items. . .new play clothes for constantly grow­ ing children, for example . . . rather than just toys. Clothing gifts may be practical, but everyone has probably experienced the following scenario: A small child eyes the gaily wrapped package expectantly, hur­ riedly rips off the bow and wrapping paper, then notes with barely disguised disap­ pointment, "Oh, it's only clothes." appreciate your extra "play­ fulness." This holiday season, the folks at Health-tex, experts in children's clothing for over 60 years, have a happy solution to the question of toys vs. clothes. They offer play wear that's so imagina­ tively designed, it's actually fun for a child to wear. Colorful appliques and motifs are designed to cap­ ture a child's sense of fan­ tasy, while the machine- washable fabrics and dur­ able quality construction will meet any mother's high standards. Gift-givers can make playwear even more fun to receive by including an in­ expensive toy, book or re­ cord that suggests a related play activity. For example, make her the star of the ballet by p a c k a g i n g h e r n e w m i n i skirt and legwarmers with a fairy wand and crown from the dime store. Coordinate an appliqut with a stuffed animaJ or hand puppet. Active boys might enjoy finding a truck, tools, or toy "hard hat" tucked in with some rugged playwear. The possibilities are vir­ tually unlimited, and your little recipients will surely Looking ForTho ft May W* Suggest TRAVEL SIFT CERTIFICATES ] \ Perfect for fhoto hard to buy for lovod j onos on your list. Appliod to any CRUISE, TOUR, AIRLINE or AMTRAK TICKET. A trip will bo chorishod and romomborod forovor. CHAIN-O-LAKES TRAVEL SERVICE 3405 W. ELM ST., McHENRY M5-7500 jftfrflVhlUfrfrjUMMr (Ml*'** JMfc 7TH BUY ONE...GET y2 OFF zz STOREWIDE! ANNIVERSARY FRI, SAT, AND SUN NOV. 25, 26, and 27 *FULL LINE OF QUALITY WESTERN WEAR *MANY FINE GIFT IDEAS FRIDAY 9-9 SATURDAY 9-5:30 SUNDAY NOON-4PM .ARIZONA SUN , ARIZONA AUTHENTIC WESTERN WEAR 3321 W. ELM ST., RT. 120 McHENRY, ILL. •OVER 1000 PAIR OF BOOTS*GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 385-1033 WIDE CARPET COMPANY offers ARPET for MRISTMAS ' ViYAV*-* mmmm -IN McHENRY- 3906 W. ELM SI (CORNER OF RT. 120 AND 311 M-TH 9-6, FRI. 9-9, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 41 -4 We've just made a major purchase of quality remnants and will pass the savings on to you! Turn your house into a cozy Christmas home this holiday season with brand name carpeting at drastic reductions. Consider it our early Chritmas gift to you, our valued customers. SAVE "% 'ft'% \s V FINANCING AVAILABLE 30%. & - ^ OVER 5,000 SO Vnc r CTn^°M CARpET for WALL •CUT PLUSHES •SAXONIES RANDOM PATTERNS EXAMPLE: 40 Vds of Carpeting ASL0WAS COMPLETELY SO A INSTALLED jjfjwiPE CARPET HOHft*v7oijp^ri | Padding and installation also available COUPON • GOOD • NOV 23 I THRU • DEC. 22 I I alr£advmar'ked"downreUmn°ants ! , 15.00 .SSI^^COfOUR 8 8 1 8 b b 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8