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Keep Focused On the Spirit Of the Holiday Suffering from burnout weeks before before the holidays arrive? Sick of the crowds, confusion and commercialism commercialism long before December 25? This year, give yourself and your family the gift of a happier, more relaxed holiday. The following tips will help you rediscover the Christmas spirit. Simplify shopping. Make a gift list and stick to it as closely as possible. possible. Try to think of personalized gifts with long-lasting appeal. Group gift selections by store and head for a shopping mall or department store where you can make most purchases. Set aside one to two days for shopping, shopping, arrive early, and avoid distractions. distractions. For example, consider giving an instant camera to family and friends. They don't have to be photography photography experts to enjoy instant pic- ture-taking. Wrap as you buy. Don't gift wrap on Christmas Eve - that's the time you'll want to put your feet up before the busy day. Before you wrap, take an instant picture of each gift, date it, and note who it's for. Having pictures pictures on hand will help you avoid duplicate duplicate gifts next year, and trigger creative ideas for future presents. Wrap the children's gifts first to keep them safe from prying eyes and invite invite them to help wrap other family presents. Even young children can do creative, creative, personalized packaging. Display the decorated packages to add to the festive atmosphere. Consider using an instant picture as the package tag or card, or as a hint to what's in the box. Find pleasure in giving. Thoughtful Thoughtful attention to your gift selections pays off in the heartfelt pleasure and enthusiasm of the recipient. Let the children in your household decide on the "perfect" gift for Mom, Dad or grandparents. Involving the children helps them experience the special pleasure in giving a gift. What better way to capture the holiday spirit? Take time for fun. Schedule Christmas dinner to allow for sit- down time with family and friends. Set aside time to let the children demonstrate demonstrate their new toys. Enjoy a look at the gift book or sing a carol around the piano. An instant camera will add to the fun of the moment and provide a lasting record of the day's events. Let the children join in on the fun by taking their own pictures to show off. Yuletide The Canadian Statesman Christmas Gift Guide, Wednesday, November 23,1994 29 Apples, Cranberries and Pear Compote In 10 cup (2.5 L) microwaveable baking dish, mix together 2 each peeled, cored Ontario Apples and Pears cut into 8 wedges, 1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Cranberries, 3/4 cup (175 mL) apple juice, 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar, 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon rind and 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) grated grated nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving vent. Microwave on High 14 min. Let stand 5 min. Serves 6 to 8. Parsnip Muffins Make oatmeal muffin mix (using enough for 12 muffins) according to package directions. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) grates Ontario Parsnip (about 1 medium), 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped walnuts and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon. Spoon into paper-lined muffin cups and bake according to package directions. Makes 10 to 12 medium muffins. Poached Orange and Ginger Pears In 10 cup (2.5 L) microwaveable baking dish, arrange 4 peeled, cored and halved Ontario Pears, cut side down. Mix together 1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice, 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar, 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped crystallized ginger and pinch dry ginger. Pour over pears. Cover pears with plastic wrap, leaving leaving vent. Microwave on High 9 min. Let stand 5 min. before serving. x it : --"-A \\ ! \ ' \ sQJ 7 7 /f It's that time of year again. A time to get together with family and friends and enjoy delicious holiday dinners. That's why we're working even harder to make sure you're getting the best and freshest foods for this special season. Our shelves are stocked with the finest ingredients to make sure . ->"1 IW Y~" ■ 410 I til lo-iil your holiday food store ï H ... v Now you're ready for the main course. Select a turkey or ham for your dinner table. A variety of the finest name-brand meats to choose from. If you need cooking instructions or have any other questions ask our friendly staff. They're always happy to help. your holiday meals will be enjoyed and remembered by all. Start the celebration with some delicious appetizers from our deli and produce departments. Delicious meat trays, cheese trays, fruit and vegetable trays, assorted dips and salads, and more for you to choose from. 77 (| 71 D !\ Tn.lpx H ; IT V xM DllMdJ DAlu 1 No dinner would be complete without dessert. Our bakery department is working hard to produce . decorated cakes, delicious fruit pies, holiday cookies, fruitcakes, and more for you every day. We also offer a variety of popular fruit, candy, and nut baskets you can send to friends and family members who can't be with you this holiday season. |»V PIT kP) 11 11 VlJAtij Ipi ji I 1 i' . JLiJU To ensure everything is perfect for your holiday dinner, we offer our customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with a food item, simply return that item to our service desk and receive a full refund. Graham's IGA 225 King Street East 623-4161 Bowmanville AY:. £5$