| Christmas gift shopping is an event that has to be | | | | you know the size of the person you are buying |
| planned meticulously; otherwise, there's a chance | | | | for, a blouse, shirt or sweater is always nice. Stick |
| that on Christmas eve you will find yourself | | | | with basic colors, unless the person on your list |
| scurrying from shop to shop, jostling with the | | | | has diverse tastes. Then, you might want to |
| crowd, buying the first thing you see without | | | | indulge them in bolder, more colorful attire. For the |
| giving it any thought. | | | | men on your list, ties, wallets, briefcases, mp3 |
| If you are in a last minute crunch, there are some | | | | players, and organizers are sure to please. For the |
| "safe" gift options that will save the day-- not to | | | | ladies, jewelry, scarves, cosmetic kits, watches |
| mention face. A box of chocolates is always a | | | | and gift certificates are popular gifts. Teens love |
| safe bet, assuming the receiver has a fondness | | | | receiving money or gift certificates so they can |
| for chocolates. Similarly, an assortment of cookies | | | | buy what they want, and children love toys and |
| is sure to please the guy or gal with a sweet | | | | books. Shopping for Christmas gifts is really an |
| tooth on your list. Colognes and perfumes are also | | | | art, and given the time constraints we all seem to |
| a popular gift if you're having trouble deciding | | | | face and the number of family and friends that |
| what someone might like. Just keep the scent | | | | we have to buy for; making a list and a budget |
| subtle and buy what's "in" in the way of scents. If | | | | should make for a Merry Christmas for all. |