FOR HOLIDAYS Enjoy The Season—And Get Your Shopping Done (NAPSA)—Manythink the holidays really can be the most wonderful time of the year—if you have timeto find all the gifts you want to give. Some say direct selling—the sale of products and services on a person-to-person basis at home, work or at themed parties—is one way consumers can shop while enjoying holiday fun with family and friends. eh @ ay It’s estimated that Americans boughtnearly $30 billion worth of goods and services through direct sales in the last year. According to the Direct Selling Association (DSA), the holidays present consumers with an op- portunity to explore the unique products and services available throughdirectselling. Today, shoppers can buy almost any gift from the comfort of their homes, including books, toys and games, travel packages, cosmetics, pet products and more. “We’ve found that people enjoy the personal touch that sales representatives offer their guests at homeparties,” said Amy Robinson, a spokeswomanfor DSA. To learn www.dsa.org. more, visit
