This Season Calls For Smarter Holiday Spenders

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re $ This Season Calls For Smarter Holiday Spenders | me Find unique gift for anyone on your list this holiday season. (NAPSA)—Savvy shoppers don’t need to stress over holiday shopping. They know how to get the most for their money while working within a budget and avoiding gimmicks, games and 5:00 a.m. shopping trips. This year, you too can discover a better way to shop for the holidays by finding all the unique gifts you need for less at off-price retailers like Marshalls and T.J.Maxx. They offer the same high-quality merchandise as department and mall stores, but for up to 60 percent less every day, allowing you to stretch your holiday dollar further. With gifts for any budget and more than 10,000 new pieces of merchandise delivered every week to each store, you will find the best value in brandname gifts, dcor and fashion throughout the holiday shopping season, right up to the last minute. Here are a few of this season’s most amazingfinds: For Her Help improve her home gym with a set of kettlebells or stylish workout gear. Pick up a pasta maker, DVDs and a luxe throw blanket for those snuggly nights by the fire. Shopping for the fashionista in yourlife? A statement necklace or cocktail ring can add sparkle to her holiday season. For Him The holidays are a perfect time to update his wardrobe with a luxurious cashmere sweater. Keep him warm through thecold winter months with a shearlinglined trapper hat and a new pair of Italian leather gloves. Or, why not surprise him with a sleek, new French press coffeemaker, fly-tying kit or the latest MP3 accessories? For the Kids Off-price retailers are stocked with the same toys found at traditional toy stores but for muchless, so parents can stock the tree with more gifts from Santa. Brandname items that are sure to please any tot include G.I. Joe, Bratz, Barbie, Transformers, and Thomas and Friends. Or, spark their imaginations with an oil- painting kit, beginner sewing machine, or a whole assortmentof educational toys and books. For a Happy Home Whether entertaining or being entertained, holiday shoppers can score festive home-decor items such as tablecloths, hand towels, wreaths and stockings. Planning to host a holiday party? Stock up on high-quality barware, flatware and cookware without paying department store prices. For Man’s Best Friend Reward your favorite furry family member with a new chew toy, pet bed or decorative food bowl. And don’t forget to keep your four-legged friend healthy with a variety of vitamins and grooming tools, all of which can be found for amazing values at offprice retailers Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. For more tips, visit www. marshallsonline.com or www. tymaxx.com.