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Craft-in-the-Woods craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the camp, 31401 Durand Ave., Burlington. Info: 262661-4018.

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6 Tree Lighting and Santa Reception – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Square in Elkhorn. Santa will light the town’s own Christmas tree, then all attendees are invited to Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., for crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and music.

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6-7 Trees on Parade and Holiday Shopping, St. John’s Community Center, 701 N. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Crafters, vendors tree decorating contest, gingerbread house contest and Kids Korner. Info: www.twinlakeschamber. com.

7 Waterford’s Wonderland Parade and Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., Main Street. Tree lighting a library follows parade. Kids can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the library.

7 East Troy Railroad’s Santa Parade Train. The train departs from Mukwonago’s Midnight Magic celebration and makes its way to downtown East Troy for the Santa on the Square festivities on the Village Square. Info: easttroy.org.

7 Midnight Magic, 10 a.m. to midnight. Old-fashioned Christmas celebration with a village-wide festival featuring pictures with Santa, an indoor crafter marketplace, shopping, parade, fireworks, holiday entertainment, horse drawn carriage rides and more. Info: www. mukwonagochamber.org.

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Sunset Park, Elkhorn, 9 a.m. to noon.

Info: elkhornchamber.com 7 Annual Christmas Card Town Parade – 1:30 p.m., downtown Elkhorn. Christmasdecorated floats, novelty acts, music, animals, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: elkhornchamber.com 7 Annual Holiday Cookie Sale, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 76 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. Stock up on an assortment of holiday cookies at the annual sale, which opens at 10 a.m. and goes until sold out. Call 262-723-3246.

7 Union Grove’s Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union Grove Elementary School, 1845 Main St. Crafts, art, gifts, potted plants, wreaths, live entertainment, kids activities, pictures with Santa and more. 262-891-3477 7-8 Walworth County Historical Society Christmas Walk, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Info: 262-903-9373.

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Gift cards don’t have to be used only for what their name implies. Buy them for your own use from stores where you later plan to holiday shop. By spending a little at a time, the expense of the season won’t sting as much.

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The holidays are fast approaching, making now the time to consider some wise strategies to get the most out of the season, without wreaking havoc on your personal finances.

Americans are projected to spend between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent more this holiday season over 2018, according to the National Retail Federation. Plugging in the 2018 estimate of $1007.24 spent per person, this year’s spending average could rise to $1,049.54 – in many cases, money that families don’t currently have.

Nearly 60 percent of Americans don’t have $500 in savings, according to CNN.com and the average credit card debt per household (as of May 2019) is $8,402, according to The Balance.

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Consider instituting family-wide spending limits on gifts, or suggest a “Secret Santa” gift exchange. This can relieve both financial and social pressure associated with being the biggest spender.

Spending limits can actually be more fun than they sound, encouraging gift-givers to get creative, artistic and resourceful.

Don’t forget that the meaning of the season is not to rack up costly debt. Using new strategies and innovative tools, you can budget for a joyful holiday season and enter the new year on solid financial footing.

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t’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements.

Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping malls.

Every time consumers visit local coffee shops to grab a latte, pick up a dress at a nearby boutique or patronize a farmer’s market down the street, they are supporting a small business. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are some of the busiest shopping days of the season, and they also can be some of the friendliest to small businesses.

Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland. It may have been born in the Golden State, but the movement soon spread across the country. Plaid Friday is an alternative to big box stores’ Black Friday bonanzas. It is designed to promote both local and independentlyowned businesses during the holiday season. The name Plaid Friday was used to help people visualize the various threads of small businesses coming together to create a strong community fabric that was diverse and creative.

Shoppers can continue their small business patronage with Small Business Saturday. This, too, is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The first event was created by American Express in conjunction with the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since its inception, many small business groups, merchants and politicians have touted the event and the Shop Small mantra. The idea is that when small businesses thrive, communities and individuals thrive along with them.

The Small Business Administration says that, since 1995, small businesses have generated 66 percent of all new jobs in the United States. There are a number of big reasons to shop small. One can start around the holidays and then continue all year long.

• Shopping small businesses helps give back to the community directly. According to Civic Economics, a strategic planning business, on average 48 percent of each purchase made at independent businesses is recirculated locally through tax money and other support.

• Small business owners often strive to provide personalized, hands-on customer service. Repeat business is key to their survival, so they want to ensure shoppers are happy.

• Small businesses, since they are not beholden to corporate oversight in terms of what they sell, have greater flexibility. That allows them to offer a diverse product selection.

• Small business owners often live nearby, and they’re the people you see in town, schools and elsewhere in the local community. Many consumers are comforted to know they’re supporting their neighbors, especially during the holiday season.

Supporting local businesses is easy. And shoppers who like what they see can share the good news with others on social media.

Holiday gifts for four-legged family members Holiday shoppers who are busy making lists and checking them twice should make sure they don’t overlook the family pet.

Christmas has gone to the cats and dogs, as a greater number of people include their companion animals when selecting gifts each year.

A study by OnePoll conducted by Rover. com, the nation’s largest network of dog sitters and walkers, found that 95 percent of pet owners have bought holiday gifts for their pets. Gifts can range from everyday needs, like food and treats, to more lavish extravagances like spa treatments.

Pet owners who plan to get their pets gifts this year may want to consider some of the emerging pet trends as they browse wares and services. The Balance, a business, career and industry information site, says pet industry trends point toward these segments seeing growth.

Natural pet products

Just as people are interested in protecting the health of the planet and their own personal health, so, too, are they extending this concern to companion animals. Natural pet products, which can include natural flea and tick remedies, holistic foods, organic items, and all-natural grooming products, can make great gifts.

Specialty pet services

The American Pet Products Association says the demand for high-end pet grooming and other services is substantial. In addition, personalized training, behavioral consulting, portrait photography, dog sitting, and upscale spa treatments like pet Reiki and massage are booming.

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Mobile pet grooming has become the norm in many areas. Mobile pet grooming can reduce the potential stress on animals, and tends to be very convenient for customers, particularly seniors and others who have mobility issues.

Beyond these growing trends, pet owners

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have a bevy of other ideas from which to choose. Here are just a few different suggestions: • Tests to detect pets’ DNA and trace breed and ancestry; • Interactive puzzles to keep pets engaged and banish boredom; • Stylish storage baskets for pet toys; • Hidden cat litter or dog crate items that

camouflage commonly used pet items; • Heated pet bed for cozy nights and mornings; and • Signature vests, coats and sweaters to look good and remain comfortable.

Pet gifts are popular this time of year, ensuring all members of the family have a treat to open.

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14 Holton Band Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Elkhorn Area High School, 482 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn. This annual concert by the local community band is offered free but tickets are required and will be available beginning Nov. 4 at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce. Call

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25 Christmas Day Free Community Meal, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 E. Walworth St. Info: www. elkhornchamber.com.

The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including area chambers of commerce and the visitors bureaus, and contains events available as of press time.

Events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you verify event times, dates and locations prior to making travel plans.

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During this period, wassailing had nothing to do with Christmas, but that began to change in Victorian England, when Christmas became more commercialized and popular. It was during this time when publishers began circulating carols, forever linking the tradition of wassailing with Christmas.

Christmas caroling as Victorian Englanders knew it might have fallen by the wayside. But while carolers may no longer go door-to-door singing Christmas songs and wishing their neighbors good fortune, those intent on seeing the modern manifestation of this tradition that dates back more than a millenium may be able to find some carolers at their local mall or church.

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The festive nature of the holiday season makes it an ideal time to sing, especially in groups. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that caroling, a tradition that dates back many centuries, ultimately collided with Christmas.

Caroling and Christmas caroling are two different things. According to History.org, the origins of modern Christmas caroling can be traced to wassailing, a term that has evolved for more than a millenium. What started as a simple greeting gradually became part of a toast made during ritualized drinking. Time magazine notes

that the word “wassail,” which appeared in English literature as early as the eighth century, eventually came to mean the wishing of good fortune on one’s neighbors, though no one can say for certain when this particular development occurred.

During medieval times, farmers in certain parts of Britain would drink a beverage to toast the health of their crops and encourage the fertility of their animals. By 1600, farmers in some parts of Britain were still engaging in this ritual, and some were by now taking a wassail bowl filled with a toasting beverage around the streets. These wassailers would stop by neighboring homes and offer a warm drink, all the while wishing good fortune on their neighbors.

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Cut the bottom of the tree trunk before bringing it home to facilitate the uptake of fresh water daily. Trees can absorb as much as a gallon of water in a day, so make sure the tree gets fresh water every day.

Keep trees away from as many heat sources as possible and away from direct sunlight to prolong longevity.

According to Karabin Farms in Connecticut, to make a Christmas tree last longer, boil a gallon of water and then dissolve one cup of sugar in the water. Allow to cool. After freshly cutting the trunk, pour in the warm sugar water. Continue to add fresh, cool, plain water to the tree stand afterward.

Once needles begin to fall off with frequency, the tree is reaching its prime. Remove it so it does not become a fire hazard.

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Even though it is tempting to buy a real tree as early as possible, their shelf life is limited even with the best care. Dural Christmas Tree Farm advises that, under the best conditions, a real tree should last up to four weeks before drying out.

Consider the needles when looking for a real tree. Pull your hand toward your body along the branches. If many needles fall off, the tree is past its peak.

Think about the room in which the tree will be located. Leave at least 6 inches between the tip of the tree and the ceiling, accounting for the height of the tree stand as well.

If needle retention is a goal, the Scotch pine variety has the best needle retention and a high survival rate, lending to its popularity, offers Precision Tree and Landscape. Douglas fir and balsam fir are other durable trees.

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Christmas trees are an iconic symbol of the holiday season. Whether they are personal trees nestled in the corner of a living room for families to enjoy or towering evergreens serving as the focal point of a town square, Christmas trees are a wonder to behold.

Many people have fond memories of time spent around the Christmas tree sharing gifts and family traditions. Live trees and their pinelike aroma can be especially nostalgic trees to include in holiday plans. The National Christmas Tree Association says that approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year. North American trees hail from all 50 states and areas of Canada.

While freshly cut trees can be particularly beautiful and aromatic additions to the season, they require a bit more work than artificial trees in order to remain beautiful and thrive throughout the holiday season. Maintenance can help keep Christmas trees as perfect as possible.

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Holiday gift ideas for the sports fans in your life Holiday shopping for a sports enthusiast or two? If you’ve gifted some of the standard items in the past – t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies – you may be looking for some clever new ways to show your love.

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Stub log Help nostalgic fans preserve valued memorabilia with a ticket stub diary. This gift will allow them to migrate the growing, disorganized pile of ticket stubs in the desk drawer to a log designed for this purpose, as well as give them an opportunity to share a few thoughts about each game they attend.

A good catch Whether shooting hoops or organizing a game of two-hand touch, now your favorite athletes can play their favorite games with a customized ball designed by you. Brands like PhotoBall allow gift-givers to upload photos and logos to its site, that the company then prints on the sports ball of their choice.

This holiday season, check out the latest and greatest gift ideas that will give the sports fans in your life a new way to show off their love of the game.

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The experience of live theater is unlike any other. Watching actors perform live on stage can be a wonder to behold, and many people even vividly recall the first play or musical they attended.

According to a survey conducted by Nielsen Scarborough in spring of 2016, more than 47 million Americans had attended a live theatre event within the past month. No matter if one is a lover of the arts or simply enjoys a night out on the town, live theater can make for the perfect holiday gift. Here’s how to make the gift of live theater happen this season.

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Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights.

In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses. Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th century Germany. The fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” helped solidify the popularity of gingerbread, which became part of Christmas traditions.

Even though gingerbread houses can be fun to make, there’s no denying it can be exacting work — especially for those who strive for perfection. Prepackaged kits attempt to take some of the guesswork out of the equation, but those who are crafting from scratch can employ these tips as they build their gingerbread houses.

• Go for form and not flavor. Few gingerbread houses ever get eaten, so focus on finding a dough that will bake up rock hard as opposed to one that tastes good.

• Get the right icing texture. Pastry artist Catherine Beddall says royal icing is the preferred “glue” to adhere gingerbread pieces.

Beddall says icing should be thick like peanut butter and not runny.

• Mind the dough. Do not roll out the gingerbread dough too thin or it may become brittle after being cooked. Always cut out shapes before the gingerbread is baked. Let the baked pieces sit overnight to cool completely before using them to build.

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• Patience is key. Allow the icing to dry for at least a couple of hours after adhering each piece and before moving and handling the house, says Beddall. Work in stages so that individual items can be decorated and allowed to dry. Then the walls can be put together, followed by the roof pieces.

• Kids likely will need help. Children may not have the patience or steadiness to handle complete gingerbread construction. They can decorate the separate pieces of the house while

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• Utilize a template. Free-handing may not be easy. Cut out templates using cardboard or posterboard for various gingerbread pieces.

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schools or professional organizations. Groups offer perks like enrollment in entertainment plans that are affiliated with theaters across the country. Participation in these clubs can offset the cost of tickets.

Tap into a person’s interests Theater shows run the gamut from serious dramas to lighthearted musicals. Find a show that you think fits the recipient. Many new musicals are based on pop culture and can entertain just about anyone. For example, “The Cher Show,” “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful,” and “Rock of Ages” have tapped into popular music as the crux of the storyline and can appeal to anyone who grew up

listening to certain performers.

Look close to home While London’s West End and Broadway in New York City are the most renowned places for live theater, you don’t have to stray far from home to find quality performances. Many shows go on tours and visit various big cities. If you live close to a college campus or regional theater company, you can probably find great, budget-friendly performances nearby.

Make it a road trip If your mantra is “go big or go home,” then you can purchase tickets for a show having a run

on Broadway. Just be sure to include the travel arrangements and accommodations into the gift to make it worry-free for the recipient. Many Broadway tickets get discounted post-Christmas as a way to boost tourism during winter months.

Consider this as a cost-saving measure.

Throw in a bonus Ensure lasting memories of live theater by including an original cast recording soundtrack, script, book on which the show was based, posters, or another memento of the show.

Live theater is a holiday gift that keeps on giving long after the curtain has come down.

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Holiday gift ideas that keep on giving One of the best parts of the holiday season is watching loved ones open thoughtful gifts you’ve selected just for them. Now suppose your holiday gifts went even further than just bringing cheer to friends and family.

For long-lasting global impact, consider these cool gift ideas:

Water filter bottles with impact

Sustainable writing tools

Soaps supporting women

Unique soaps and votive candles are always a thoughtful gesture. Now, these gifts can do more than just pamper. When shopping with the Adventure Project, purchases of delightfulsmelling candles and soaps support efforts to provide women in Kenya and Tanzania with entrepreneurial skills, teaching them to make and sell clean cookstoves and solar lights. The program helps its beneficiaries earn a living and improves the health of their communities. To learn more, visit shop.theadventureproject.org.

Spread cheer at home and beyond with thoughtful holiday gifts that not only deliver delight to recipients, but at the same time, make the world a better place.

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Some of the best gifts are those that last.

Enter Sprout pencils. Not just ordinary writing and coloring tools, when the pencils become

too short to use, your gift recipient can plant them, and over time, watch flowers, herbs or vegetables grow. The process gives the gift a whole new life. This is a great option for doodlers, writers, artists and anyone who cares about the planet – as well as beauty enthusiasts – as the brand now makes plant-able makeup pencils too. Learn more at sproutworld.com.

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Whether for the adventurer, eco-conscious hiker, or to keep your friends and family safe in a disaster, LifeStraw’s innovative line of water filter straws, bottles and household filter pitchers provides access to safe, clean drinking water and ensures every purchase has positive social impact.

LifeStraw products protect against bacteria, parasites and microplastics, while reducing chlorine, organic chemical matter, bad taste and odor. Built for longevity and portability, the brand’s bottles are ideal for hiking, camping, international travel and emergencies. In addition, the LifeStraw Home household water filter pitcher removes lead, mercury, PFAS and other contaminants found in tap water.

The best part? Whether you select a kidfriendly or limited-edition bottle, water filter

pitcher or replacement accessories, your purchase has global impact because for every product purchased, a school child in need receives safe water for an entire school year.

LifeStraw’s Give Back program involves more than just dropping off water filters and extends beyond a one-for-one donation. With dedicated local teams residing in Kenya, Mexico and other locations around the world, the program ensures sustainability through comprehensive planning, training, education and quarterly follow-up visits.

To-date, the program has reached 1,870 schools worldwide, providing over 3.3 million students with one year of safe water.

“Clean drinking water is absolutely fundamental to human health,” says Tara Lundy, head of brand, LifeStraw. “We are therefore deeply committed to expanding our reach and making water safe to drink in communities not only here in the U.S. but around the world.”

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Holiday hosting in small spaces Gatherings of family and friends are a big part of the holiday season. Hosting such gatherings can be a great way to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and hosting also saves hosts the trouble of traveling during one of the most hectic travel seasons of the year.

When hosting a large crowd at home, space can be a difficult hurdle to clear.

However, a few helpful strategies can help space-starved hosts pull off a holiday soiree where everyone is comfortable.

Pare down the menu

Holiday feasts don’t have to resemble medieval banquets with excessive amounts of food and drink. Hosts with small kitchens and tiny dining quarters can pare down the menu, limiting offerings to just a single entree and a few simple side dishes, so everyone feels comfortable at the table and has ample room to eat. A small menu also gives hosts more time to spend with their loved ones during the festivities.

Don’t overdo it on drinks

When planning the drinks menu, avoid offering cocktails, which take time to prepare and often require guests to visit the kitchen for refrigerated ingredients. Limit drinks to wine, beer, water, and soft drinks, storing cold beverages in a cooler kept outside on a front or back porch or in an area outside the kitchen so cooks can work without interruption.

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Go small on decorations

If you know you’ll be hosting in advance of the holiday season, decorate with guests in mind. That might mean skipping a sixfoot Christmas tree in favor of one that takes up less space. Avoid leaving any fragile decorations out, as adults or overexcited kids may knock them over as they try to navigate a cramped space.

Holiday hosting can be fun, even in small spaces. A few simple tricks can make even the smallest spaces accommodating.

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If your main living space is small, consider moving some bulky furniture into a bedroom or office where guests won’t be spending time. Then make better use of the open living space by placing folding chairs or other accommodations to ensure there’s ample seating for everyone. A single recliner can only be enjoyed by one person, but removing it from a room may create enough space for as many as three folding chairs.

5 tips to keep your packages safe this holiday season According to the National Retail Federation, 41.4 million people shopped exclusively online from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday in 2018. As the holidays approach, online shopping will continue to grow in popularity, helping families spend more time celebrating the season and less time struggling through long disorganized lines, fighting massive crowds of frantic shoppers, and worrying about whether that must-have gift will still be on shelves at the mall.

While online shopping offers up a convenient way to purchase holiday gifts, many consumers are concerned about their delivered packages going missing. Ensuring your online holiday purchases are securely delivered can make your cyber shopping experience even more rewarding and stress free. Here are five tips that will keep your packages safe and your holidays happy:

Get deliveries straight to your garage Online retailers such as Amazon serve as a popular holiday shopping destination. This season you can get your Prime packages delivered safely and securely right in your garage with Key by Amazon in-garage delivery.

Amazon recently launched the new service to provide Prime members in 50 cities and surrounding areas with the option to select in-garage delivery at checkout. To provide peace of mind that your holiday purchases

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Give specific delivery instructions

Most delivery services allow customers to set instructions. Ask your mail carrier to knock or ring the doorbell so that you are immediately alerted when a package arrives at your door.

If snow, rain or any other weather issue is a concern, consider requesting that your mail carrier drop off packages in an out-of-sight dry spot. Get creative with these drop-off locations and use other delivery points such as back porches, patios and exterior basement stairs.

Sign up for delivery alerts

Major mail carriers and delivery services have systems for tracking packages. You can use tracking numbers to determine where an item is, and when it should be delivered. Check with your delivery provider to see if you can sign up for alerts via email or text message for when your package is shipped, out for delivery

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Team up with a neighbor

Work with a trustworthy neighbor to mutually look after each other’s packages. If a neighbor is home during an anticipated delivery, ask permission to have packages sent to their address or have them hold deliveries that come to your front door. Return the favor whenever possible, and bake a holiday treat or give a small thank-you gift to show your appreciation.

Request a signature

If you are ordering expensive items online, it is a smart idea to require a signature for delivery. By requesting a signature before a package is released, you can ensure that your online purchases are never left unattended.

If you are not home at the time of delivery, the mail carrier will typically leave a note with options for rescheduling the delivery for a more convenient time or picking the package up inperson.

Holiday shopping is already stressful. Give yourself the gift of peace by trying out some of these package delivery tips, and spend more time enjoying the moments that matter.

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