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FALL 2019 | WEBSTER HOME

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EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY For the foodie in your life

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GIFTS THAT SPARK JOY Evoke that ring-ting-tingling feeling

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MAN OH MAN The ultimate guy gifts

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LET THE PAMPERING BEGIN Give the gift of a little me-time

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GIFTS TO WRITE HOME ABOUT Plus...Tips for Tree Decorating

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DREAMING OF A LOCAL HOLIDAY Unique gifts with shop small charm

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DECOR IDEA

Holiday Scents 8

'TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE A few ideas on ways to spread cheer

Who is Jane?

Jane Harrison, GVPS co-founder, entrepreneur and innovator, led the way in showcasing local goods in our pages. She remains our inspiration for Gifts According to Jane as we bring you a variety of local products this holiday season!

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$3.00 OFF

1 lb. Bag of Sponge Candy

Sticky Lips Holiday Gift Basket

Give the gift of BBQ! Sticky Lips BBQ sauce, bumper sticker, hat & t-shirt. Add a Sticky Lips gift card too!

*One per customer. Exp. 12/31/19.

Oliver's Candies 1.800.924.3879 211 W. Main St., Batavia www.oliverscandies.com Sweet Life Country Store 100 S. Main St., Elba | 585.312.1200 fb/sweetlifecountrystore

and

FREE $5 GIFT CARD

with a $25 Gift Card Purchase *Must use free $5 gift card in January, February or March 2020. Exp. 12/31/19.

Main St. Pizza Company 206 E. Main Street, Batavia 585.343.0007 www.mainstpizzacompany.com

Sticky Lips BBQ 830 Jefferson Road, Henrietta 585.292.5544 | www.stickylipsbbq.com

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Arrive with a holiday floral arrangement to make spirits bright! Hegedorn's does it all for the holidays. Catering, flowers, local eats, baked goods, gifts and more!

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Hegedorn's Market 964 Ridge Rd., Webster 585.671.4450 | www.hegedornsmarket.com 2. Give the Gift of Wings & Pizza!

Purchase a gift card of $25 or more and receive a FREE $5 Gift Certificate! Committed to serving fresh homemade food, beginning with fresh dough made daily.

Batavia's Original 500 E. Main St., Batavia 585.343.3303 | www.bataviasoriginal.com 3. Eli Fish 3-Pack Craft Brew • $30

The Perfect Holiday Gift for Craft Beer Fans.

32 oz./crowler.

Eli Fish Brewing 109 Main Street, Batavia 585.343.0008 | www.elifishbrewing.com

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$5.00 OFF

Any $25 Purchase *Exp. 12/31/19.

Black Buggy Bulk Foods 3649 Route 5 & 20, Canandaigua 585.905.3591 • www.blackbuggybulkfoods.com

$2.00 OFF

Any 750ml or Larger Check Facebook for our Holiday Hours!

West Main Wine & Spirits 341 West Main St., Batavia 585.344.2717 www.westmainwineandspirits.com

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for the

FOODI E,

WINE CONNOISSEU R,

or

DESSERT LOVER

in your life

RECEIVE A $20.00 GIFT VOUCHER with the purchase of a $50 Gift Certificate! *Exp. 12/20/19.

The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant 6492 E. Main St., (Rt. 5) Stafford 585.343.6972 | www.redosier.com Sip on Something Wonderful This Holiday Season!

Our experienced staff can help you select the best options for everyone on your list! Try these favorites: Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey $27.99 Five Farms Irish Cream $29.99

Marketview Liquor 1100 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta 585.427.2480 | www.marketviewliquor.com

SHOP LOCAL SPEND THE DAY WANDERING IN AND OUT OF SHOPS ON

Main Streets

IN WESTERN NEW YORK. Grab a delicious cup of coffee or craft brew & treat yourself to the amazing customer service of local shops!

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Tips for Mastering Holiday Cookies Cookies and other baked treats are everywhere come the holiday season. It’s not uncommon to give cookies as gifts or arrive at holiday gatherings with cakes and other decadent desserts.

Cookies are a classic holiday treat, and some families even

Slow down the eggs

build entire traditions around baking Christmas cookies.

Add eggs one at a time to make sure each will emulsify prop-

Novice bakers making cookies for the first time may be a little overwhelmed when perusing recipes. Baking is a science, and sometimes it takes practice to get the results just right.

erly with the fat in the butter. Adding eggs en masse may cause the emulsification to fail.

However, there are some tips that can help yield better, but-

Chill out

tery bounties.

Follow recipes that call for chilling cookie dough carefully.

Handle butter with care Butter can make or break a cookie recipe, as butter is often the glue that holds the cookie together. Therefore, it is key to

This process is important for making sliced and shaped cookies. By chilling, the dough becomes more malleable for rolling and even slicing.

follow the directions carefully regarding how to handle butter.

Use a bottom rack

Smithsonian.com says to leave butter at room temperature

Too much heat may compromise cookie integrity. The food

for 30 to 60 minutes to properly soften it. This takes patience, but fiddling with butter too much can damage its delectable integrity. While purists may say butter is best, margarine may be acceptable if it has a high fat content; otherwise, cookies may spread out and flatten.

When it comes time to cream the butter with sugar, be sure to do so thoroughly to incorporate air into the butter and remove the grainy texture of the sugar.

Measure flour properly Measuring flour the right way can ensure cookies come out right. The Cooking Channel says to spoon the flour lightly into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a knife. Do not dip the measuring cup into the flour or tap the knife against the cup. This will pack too much flour into the measuring cup and result in dry, tough cookies.

experts at Delish say to try moving cookies onto a lower rack in the oven if they aren’t retaining their shape when baked.

Put an empty cookie sheet on the top rack. That will block the cookies from the most intense heat that rises to the top of the oven.

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gifts that

SPARKsureJOY to

evoke that

R I N G -T I N G -T I N G LING

feeling!

10% OFF

Your Purchase Unique selection of antiques, gifts & handmade items!

Cheshire Union 4244 State Route 21 South, Canandaigua 585.394.5530 • www.cheshireunion.com

Family Owned and Operated Since 1951

Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with great selection and value, as well as the benefits of our many years of professional experience.

Valle Jewelers 21 Jackson St., Batavia | 585.343.3372 www.vallejewelersbatavia.com

$2.00 OFF 12 Month Photo Calendar Exp. 12/31/19

The UPS Store Victor: Cobblestone Court Plaza 585.223.7010 Henrietta: 300 Hylan Drive 585.427.8080 www.theupsstore.com

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1. Give the Gift of Memories

Make Your Own Centerpiece and/or Wreath Decorating Classes $40 per class | Sat., Dec. 7th 3 & 5PM • Sun., Dec. 8th 1 & 3PM Call our store for more details and reserve your spot! Save $10 when you sign up for both classes! Enjoy special in-store discounts.

Arjuna Florist & Gift Shoppe 78 Main St., Brockport 585.637.3105 | www.arjunaflorist.com 2. Stained Glass Classes, Custom Work & Repair Support small business instead of big box stores with beautiful and unique stained glass art.

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Elegant Touch Stained Glass 8 W. Main St., Shortsville | 585.330.0800 3. Holiday Gift Baskets filled with Unique Gifts

A wonderfully unique, artistic gift store with a price range to suit every budget. Whimsical items - some vintage, some new!

True Lily 83 South Main St., Canandaigua 585.919.6629 | www.truelilyshop.com

4. Ovals Are Trending This Season!

Pop the question with this 14k white gold oval halo diamond engagement ring.

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Lambert's Design Jewelers 375 W. Main St., Batavia 585.344.0074 | www.lambertsjewelers.com

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Holiday ARO M A S

Holiday decor is as much about the sights and sounds as it is about the scents of the season. Few things evoke the holiday spirit as much as the aroma of fresh evergreen or spicy cinnamon and cloves. Incorporating inviting aromas into holiday decor can make homes feel even more special.

Filling a home with fragrant decor takes a little ingenuity and planning. Here are some ideas to incorporate the scents of the holiday season into your decor.

• USE A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE. An easy way to create a pine-like scent indoors is to select a real Christmas tree. Ask the tree farm which varieties are the most fragrant. If a fresh tree is not possible, fill a decorative basket with pine cones and evergreen boughs for that woodsy appeal.

• CREATE A SEASONAL SIMMER. Take to the stove to make a homemade air infusion from ingredients in and around the house. Simmer pine branches, citrus peels, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and whatever else can be placed in a pot or slow cooker with water. The scents will permeate the house for hours if enough water is added to the mixture.

• EXPERIMENT WITH CANDLES. Scented candles can be found at various stores during the holiday season. Select among popular holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, apples, and Christmas cookie varieties.

• UTILIZE ESSENTIAL OILS. Natural food stores and other retailers may sell essential oils, which can be diluted and sprayed on surfaces or into the air. Exercise caution around upholstery, or test for staining before use.

• MAKE BEESWAX ORNAMENTS. Add scented oils to melted beeswax and pour into molds. Hang these creations as ornaments on trees or in other areas of the home.

• CRAFT GINGERBREAD ORNAMENTS. A mixture of cinnamon, applesauce and glue can be used to make ornaments or gift tags that resemble gingerbread cookies, and these ornaments have more staying power than actual cookies.

Spend more time in the kitchen. Add delicious scents to the home by way of freshly baked goods or holiday meals. Nothing beats the smell of cookies right out of the oven, and the scents can linger for hours.

• DESIGN A PRETTY POMANDER. Stud an orange with cloves. Cut off the top of the orange and hollow out a place for a small tea light. The warmth of the flame will produce more scent.

Rich and inviting aromas can fill a home with the holiday spirit.

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Menorah – Free • Android/IOS This iPhone & Android Menorah will show you how many candles to light for each day of the Jewish Holiday Chanukah (Hanukkah). It has a cute animation that shows you which way to light, in accordance with the Ashkenazi customs. It also has the Chanukah prayers in Hebrew, English and Transliterated.

Plus, we have the prayers professionally and beautifully sung

by Mo Kiss. We hope you enjoy this free iPhone & Android app during Chanukah! It is RustyBrick's present to you!

A Call From Santa! – Free Android & IOS If your kids are tech-savvy, they’ll love this app!

You can call Santa, get video messages, record a wish list, chat with Santa and hear what Santa is doing. You can also request a call from the North Pole, and you can let your children record a message. Although the app is free, just pay a little extra for some personalization.

The Christmas List – $3 • IOS

MUST-HAVE PHONE APPS

this season!

Elfster – Free • Android & IOS Elfster will make it easy for you to organize your next Secret Santa Gift Exchange into a HUGE success and will make it easy for you and everyone in your group to have a great gift exchange!

ElfYourself – Free • Android & IOS Whats the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit? Become an elf, of course! Download this app and replace the elf faces with the faces of up to five people. Once the faces are set, select a dance theme & the app creates a funny video of it! You can share it on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Have a ton of shopping to do? The Christmas List can help! Make a list of everyone you need to buy gifts for, and then you can set a budget for each person and track gifts for them. Track gifts by to do, purchased, shipping, received, and wrapped.

There are so many more features to this app but it’s a great way to keep track of all your Christmas presents

RoundUp – Free • IOS ‘Tis better to give than to receive — and RoundUp makes the giving part easy. Whenever you make a purchase with the card linked to your RoundUp account, the app will literally round that purchase up to the nearest dollar; then, at the end of the month, Roundup will automatically donate all that extra spare change to the nonprofit of your choice. Doesn’t that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?

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Man Oh Man... we've cracked the code to the

ULTIM ATE GUY GIFTS !

1. Weber Spirit E-310.

Available in Red, Black, Ivory or Sapphire. $499, Assembly $25. Step up your grilling game!

Smith Lumber 5833 Big Tree Road, Lakeville 585.346.5705 | www.smithlumber.doitbest.com 2. All I Want for Christmas...is an Oil Change!

Buy a gift certificate for two oil changes and get a 3rd FREE. The perfect gift for every driver you know!

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M&R Automotive 4561 Morganview Road, Geneseo 585.243.1201 | www.mandrautomotive.com 3. Collectible Coins

Discover sparkling gifts for the coin collector in your life.

Old & new coins, foreign and U.S, rare collector's coins, proof sets and much more.

Smitty's Coins & Cards 80 South Main St., Canandaigua 585.394.3650 | www.smittyscoins.com

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TWO YEAR GOLF MEMBERSHIP UNLIMITED GOLF Monday - Friday $329.99* Monday - Sunday $429.00*

*Per Person. Specials include league fees if you choose to join one or more. Cart fees not included. Walking is permitted at all times. A service fee of $10 will apply.

Space is limited. Valid thru 2/1/20.

Farview Golf Course 2419 Avon Geneseo Rd., Avon 585.226.8210 • www.farviewgc.com

10% OFF All

Footwear & Belts *Regular priced merchandise.

Prior sales excluded. Exp. 12/31/19.

Batavia Bootery 210 E. Main St., Batavia 585.219.4581 • www.bataviabootery.com Cheers to the Season Cider Basket • $39.98

Our Hard Cider Sampler Gift Basket is the perfect gift for those cider lovers on your list. Other options available!

Mayer's Cider Mill www.mayercidermill.com 1593 Hamlin Parma TL Rd., Hilton | 585.392.5296 699 Five Mile Line Rd., Webster | 585.671.1955

Buy a $50.00 Restaurant or Golf Gift Card & Receive a

FREE $10.00 RESTAURANT GIFT CARD

*Limit 5 per person.

Gift card must be purchased by 12/31/19.

Terry Hills Golf Course & Restaurant 5122 Clinton St. Rd., Batavia (Rt. 33) 585.343-0642 • www.terryhills.com

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Let the Pampering Begin...

Just the Essentials

SPA PACKAGE • 60 min Therapeutic Massage • 50 min Custom Organic Facial • Herbal Detox Foot Soak

Available in Gift Certificates

10% OFF ALL CBD PRODUCTS

2.5 Hours $171.00

CBD Products Relieve: Pain, Anxiety & Stress

Body & Face by Kristin 58 Main Street, Geneseo 585.243.3350 • www.bodyandfacebykristin.com

Regime 106 Cobblestone Court, Victor 585.421.0438 • www.jointheregime.com Mary Kay® NourisShine Plus Lip Gloss & Mary Kay® Perfect Palette

Get brilliant shine & an instant boost of moisture with this gloss. Check our website for more perfect beauty gifts!

Judien M Cooper, Mary Kay Advanced Color & Product Consultant 585.582.2652 | www.MaryKay.com

Give the Gift of Pampering!

Are you looking for the best holiday gift to give? Choose a gift certificate from Hair Cave. Full service salon! Salon gift certificates work for guys, too.

Hair Cave Precision Haircuts 6562 4th Section Rd., Brockport | 585.637.0110

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Teeth Whitening

HOLIDAY SPECIAL In Chair Bleaching $299 w/an additional $50 Rebate

Family Dental Care, PC 4384 Lakeville Road, Geneseo 585.243.2320 • www.familydentalgeneseo.com

Gift Certificate

SPECIAL

Buy $50, Get $10 Gift Card FREE for yourself!

Buy $100, Get $20 Gift Card!

First Impression's Hair Design 4 South Main Street, Churchville 585.293.3444 • www.firstimpressionsfamily.com

Give them the GIFT of a

LITTLE ME-TIME.

Give the Gift of Relaxation!

Buy Two Gift Certificates and get a FREE massage add-on! Visit our Facebook page or website for details!

Marissa Wise LMT, Massage Therapy & Holistic Healing 28 Maple Ave., Cohocton | 585.704.1624 www.marissawiselmt.com

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Give the

GIFT OF GO

wrap up some magic for the traveler

FREE Personalized Luggage Tags

for any booking for travel during 2020!

We specialize in all types of travel and will create an unforgettable vacation just for you!

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Cruise Planners - Dody Paul 2499 Pole Bridge Road, Avon 585.226.6558 • www.travelmorecp.com

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1. The Perfect Stocking Stuffer

Give the gift of travel and relaxation - RTS is a great way to get just about anywhere. Ride passes come in single, packs and unlimited. Enjoy the ride!

Rochester-Genesee Regional Transit Authority | www.myrts.com 2. Missing that new car smell?

Leave it to the professionals at Castilone and give a gift that they will appreciate. Purchase your gift card today!

Castilone Chrysler Dodge Jeep 306 West Main Street, Batavia 585.343.1780 | www.castilone.net

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BAKING DAY Devote one day to making your favorite holiday treats. Christmas cookies, latkes or delicious sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts). Invite friends or family members over.

Distribute some treats to elderly neighbors.

ANNUAL MEMENTO Have the kids or adults make one new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones.

Make New

HOLIDAY CLASSIC Spend a night in and watch a classic holiday flick you've never seen before. Streaming movie services often put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season.

HOLIDAY MEMORIES

TRY A NEW GAME Learn how to play Dreidel, a Hanukkah favorite.

Holday-themed charades will also give your family fun night a fun and festive twist.

The holiday season means many different things to people across the globe.

HOLIDAY CONCERT

Although families likely have several

Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favorite tunes for an audience.

Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home.

different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some

new merrymakers into the festivities.

ADOPT A CHILD/FAMILY Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides or less fortunate families. Answer the desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists.

ICE SKATING What better way to feel the winter spirit than by ice skating? Show off your skills (or lack thereof) at a public rink near you!

SEE THE SIGHTS Pack the children into the family car to tour nearby areas and look at lights displays.

Bring along cookies and hot chocolate.

WILDERNESS WALK Enjoy the crisp air and snow and see a local park from a winter perspective.

ACTS OF KINDNESS Choose any act of kindness and make it happen this holiday season. It can include feeding the hungry or helping a disabled person shop for the season.

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$100 OFF

A $500 Purchase

Twin Mattress $185.00

Exp. 12/31/19

Double Sided Plush 10" 5 Year Warranty. Exp.12/31/19

Max Pies Furniture 400 Jackson St., Batavia 585.343.6420 | www.maxpiesfurniture.com

Wendy's Sleep Cheap 235 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Macedon | 315.538.8230 M,T, Th 10-7; W. Closed; F., Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-5

25% OFF American

Haynes Sectional

*

Made Furniture

Storewide | Special Orders & In-Stock * Discount off original price. See store for complete details. Exp. 12/22/19.

Gigglin' Pig 3403 Caledonia-Avon Rd., Caledonia 1.800.649.2830 | www.gigglinpig.com

Hosting for the holidays? We have the perfect sectional that has plenty of room for your family to snuggle on! Stop in and check out our selection!

Wortzman's Furniture 309 Ellicott St., Batavia 585.343.0754 | www.wortzmanfurnitureonline.com

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Give the gift of a Whirlpool® washer & electric dryer.

Makes a perfect gift for someone who enjoys the scent of fresh, clean laundry. Buy local, go to Conrad's! $499 each.

Conrad's 125 Main St., Geneseo 585.243.2711 | www.conradsgeneseo.com

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small business

Gift Yourself A Bathroom Makeover!

Tired of your outdated bathroom?

Guests coming for the holidays? Call us for your project!

Over 25 years experience. Quality service at reasonable rates.

Butler Home Improvements, LLC Remodeling & Repair Service | 585.204.4002

Step up your

TREE DECO RAT I NG

• Decorate with natural ingredients, such as berries and pinecones. Also, use homemade citrus ornaments or popcorn.

• To free up more space for presents, place a narrow tree stand inside of a waterproof planting container. Place the tree inside. This will provide a more streamlined look that’s neater than a tree skirt.

• The more lights the better, especially on dense trees.

• For a whimsical approach, sweeten up your decor with candy galore or a theme of your choice.

• Make handcrafted ornaments with the whole family.

• Hang the most delicate pieces toward the top where they won’t be disturbed.

• Step back and enjoy your handiwork, which will also give you a chance to find any blank spots that need filling in.

Tree trimming is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the holiday season, and there are no rules other than safety guidelines when it comes to decorating.

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I'M

Dreaming

OF A

LOCAL HOLIDAY!

50% OFF

20% OFF

Offer valid Wed.-Sat., 12/18-12/21 Check out our Open House Fri., Dec. 6th!

Expires 3/21/20 One-stop shop for antiques, furniture, Americana, folk art, collectibles, primitives & more!

Sweet Charity Resale Boutique & Shop 650 Whitney Road, Fairport 585.364.0317 | /SweetCharityFairport

Antiques & Rusty Relics 3570 Fancher Road, Holley 585.638.2077 • www.antiquesrustyrelics.com

Holiday Merchandise

Anything over $20

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1. Whose Ready to do some Shopping?

The Berry Vine Creations Primitive unique gift shop offers a wide variety of specialty gifts and treats ranging from signs and flags to garlands, gourmet foods & home decor.

Berry Vine Creations 16 Main St., Arkport 607.295.9900 | www.berryvinecreations.com

Diane Prince Furniture & Gifts

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2. Melissa & Doug Toys - Make It a Season of Wonder!

Come peruse our selection of toys, knick-knacks, and bicycles -- you're sure to find a present for everyone on your list!

Plus, 10% OFF all Melissa & Doug Toys until 12/31/19.

Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle 8 Center St., Batavia 585.343.0548 | www.adammillertoyandbicycle.com 3. Bringing the Magic of Christmas to Life Everyday!

This festive Santa filling his sleigh with presents is a perfect addition to anyone's Byers' Choice Caroler collection.

Diane Prince Furniture 92 South Main St., Fairport 585.388.0060 | www.dianeprincefurniture.com

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4. Build Your Own Holiday Centerpiece

Visit us to help build your holiday arrangement with this vintage pick up truck, lighted ornaments, & beautiful pine and berry branches.

Country Cottage Gift Shop & Gardens 10448 Harper Rd., Darien 585.547.9591 | /dariencenter

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'tis the season to

give

As the holiday season quickly approaches, we often find ourselves caught up in steadily growing shopping lists, and moments where we pause for self-reflection, both as to who and what we are thankful for as we exchange gifts. This season is the time of year to think of family and friends, and also those we don't know, those perhaps less fortunate. This year, as we snag that last gift or stocking-stuffer, we ought to consider just a few of the ways we can give back not only to one another, but our community.

Some of the smallest ways to make a difference are the simplest. Holding the door for someone behind you as you enter a store, a polite smile, or even some spare change in a tip jar as you pick up your morning coffee can go a long way. Run an errand for a friend or neighbor, or help clear a driveway or walk of snow.

Volunteering at a soup kitchen or shelter is a holiday staple, and encourages spreading holiday cheer to those less fortunate. A warm smile to pair with a warm meal can make a lasting impact.

We all have those clothes in the back of our closet we told ourselves we'd wear but never have. Clothing drives are a great way to sort through clothes, but also do a little good in providing for people who need them. (Be sure to not only keep an eye out for location collection bins, but lists as to what they are need of, and what they don't take!)

Adopt a family for the holidays. Often done through a local church or organization, this helps ease financial and emotional stress for families who can't afford them.

This can be done by providing assistance with paying bills, gifts for children, holiday events (including hospital visits for loved ones) or groceries. A great way to show our neighbors we care, this also serves to get our kids involved in the community.

The holidays can be difficult times for those in hospitals, and especially children. Whether it's through Toys for Tots or another local drive, collecting toys for children can bring them a little holiday cheer, just as sending holiday cards can!

Giving blood is something not always thought about during the holiday season, what with busy schedules and the weather. The need for donations is just as high as ever, and you can find your nearest donation center on the American Red Cross website.

While they may come with inclement weather, the holidays can also bring out the best in us. It's important to remember, too, that a great deal of community outreach can be done year-round, and we need not wait for the holiday season to get involved with helping one another.

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