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— SPOKE, November
18,
Life
2002
Helpful hints for buying that speciai gift “Many men way that size small goes early, so those who know their girlfriends’ sizes should shop now before it’s have learned the hard
to certain store policies, the
(Due names of store clerks have
last
been withheld.) For those of you thinking about buying your girlfriend a shoe rack this year for Christmas, please
too
before
If
New
be a lar.
Here
is
a helpful guide on what
want and do not want
girls really
but
it is
is
set.
She
also popu-
a final sale, which
The Body Shop
may
woman are
for
of gifts that are appropriate to
buy a
fra-
a best seller. Irene,
who
something that never go out of
The Body Shop, has noticed the lack of males coming
Natavia said. Speaking of closets, a woman’s is
outfit in her closet.”
Jewelry is always a fabulous idea. It’s an obvious choice, but for obvious reasons.
“Diamonds, of course, are the best present, whether it’s a neck-
never
lace, a tennis bracelet, earrings or a
25 per cent off sale on
manager of Ben Natavia, Moss Jewelers, says that diamonds
pendant. Just
make
white gold so
sure to get
will
it
it
in
match every
full.
The Gap
is
already gear-
ing up for the season by having a all
sweaters.
Sales representative Lynne says the
time
is
now
to start
buying
is
works
Christmas.
style.
said that at this
gifts for
at
in so far though.
“Men
are definitely last-minute
shoppers. They
will
come
in
a
month from now and pick up something from the table that seems to be moving the quickest.”
Some
other
suggestions
for
a hamster, a kit-
it is
puppy, a pet
is
something
you can both love and care
for
together.
This
gift
should only be bought
if
either she has expressed a desire for it
or you are prepared to care for
she does not want
it.
abandoned each year ty wears off.
Many
it
if
pets are
after the novel-
who love the wild side of
For those
the Stag
things,
time of year their cranberry grance
These are some examples
for Christmas.
store
prepare
discourage some customers.
won’t put a hole in your wallet. She may tell you it is the thought probably lying.
and mitten
hat, scarf,
says that their jewelry
also one that
that counts, but rest assured, she is
size,
that
your way out of the doghouse. Le Chateau offers a snuggly alternative to a sweater. Salesperson Debbie says that a unique gift could
time of year for those with a loved one. You want to get her a gift that
means something, but
you buy the wrong
Whether
ten. or a
to dig
a stressful
is
pet.
Christmas rush.”
buying clothes for women should use extreme caution though.
Year’s Day.
Christmas season
touch with their loved ones. A fun and creative idea is to get a
Lynne. “Don’t wait
Men
Many wonderful gifts can be found within Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener that will not make your dump you
late,” said
until the
think before you spend.
girlfriend
males are watches, cellphones, and decorative cordless phones. These techno gadgets will not only please, but they help girls keep in
girlfriends.
DESCHAMPS
By KATHLEEN
Shop
also offers
Fun gifts two include massage oils, sexual games, and fuzzy love cuffs. Whether you buy a fuzzy pair of
some
toys for the holidays.
for
handcuffs or a fuzzy kitten for your partner, as long as you buy it with
your
you should be OK.
heart,
in mind, she probably won’t enjoy that catcher’s mitt you have been eyeing, so put it down, slowly back away and think before
Just
keep
you get
it
gift-wrapped
at
the mall.
Tips for the last-minute Christmas shopper By REBECCA LEARN
Many
people
know don’t their Christmas
whether to start shopping early or
late to get the
best bargains. For those who are undecided,
some employees from various stores have some advice. "Shop early when there’s no line up and a better deal,” said Sears employee Sheri Nagy, who has worked at the Fairview mall store for six years.
Nagy
perfume
sells
and
cologne, and she said the holiday
ping done earlier and men tend to do it at the last minute, Nagy
wait longer you can find better
admitted.
many
“They’ll buy anything, they’re desperate,” she said, adding, “That’s when you sell your most expensive sets.” A co-worker of Nagy’s said she knew a man who ended up shopping at the last minute for his wife
An employee
they want.
in
early
in
October.
She said the best time to buy is midand October between
November because
the Christmas
rush
the
starts
at
end
of
November.
Nagy
said the reason
you should
However, for those last-minute shoppers Sears is open until 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. She said they always get a lot of lastminute shoppers that night.
Women seem
to get their
shop-
Wilson recommends that you “look around and see what the
new
ideas are in every store.”
She said a woman came
start
and
she said, wait a little although, she doesn’t suggest waiting until Christmas Eve. longer,
Wilson said they get a fathers then
saying,
lot
LIFE
BALANCE
gosh! Gotta get one more gift.” Thriftys will be open on
Eve
Christmas
along
with
other stores in the mall for those who prefer to wait and power- shop.
many
IS...
the art of balancing the finite things like our time, our energ’/ and our thoughts with the infinite needs of our work, our families and our personal interests and obligations.
a
lot
earlier
...
the art of balancing our attitudes and approaches to life between the structured and the spontaneous; between fixed schedules and flexibility. ..
»
than
they used to,” Wilson said.
with ... the art of balancing achievements relationships; balancing things with people; balancing 'getting' with 'being'.
She said their Christmas rush about Nov. 1 and goes straight through until Boxing Day. She said she thinks that if you
starts
.
—
.
involves doing something about our priorities and asking Ourselves some hard questions about what is really iiriportant to us. ...
LIFE BALANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS not only in academics but also in fife.
Time management is about making things happen, rather than having them happen to you. Studying is important, but it's not your whole life, remember that your goalis to gain time. Since College work is a series of tasks, from short weekly assignments to long-term projects to periodic exams, scheduling time helps you spread out the work so it's more balanced. regular activities, you can be more about the study time you have available. Being orderly and organized helps combat anxiety and you can earn the right to guilt free non-study time.
Once you have scheduled your realistic
(Photo by Rebecca Learn)
Last-minute shoppers often find they can’t find the size they need or the selection they want.
of
“Oh my
FINDING LIFE BALANCE
the Fairview mall,
“They
in
bought a turtleneck already, then the person she bought it for decided she didn’t want it anymore. “You can save a lot of heartache coming back with returns” if you
at Thriftys, also in
that they can’t help you.”
come
many
items start to closer to Christmas.
hose.”
buy early is because when it gets busy “employees are so occupied
begin to
at
and had no idea what to get her. She said he finally decided to buy her a garden hose and “she told him where to put that garden
had some compelling arguments to do just the opposite. She advises to do your shopping later. Heather Wilson has worked at Thriftys for just five weeks, but she has already seen people returning gifts they bought early have recipients the because changed their minds about what
sets
deals
She said go on sale
stores.