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    Nov 26, 2012 |Story| Daily American

  1. Think Twice Before Giving Pets As Holiday Gifts

    Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their popularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift.  Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more consideration before giving a gift that is such a considerable responsibility. A puppy at Christmas or a bunny at Easter may be given with good intentions, but that well-meaning sentiment can easily backfire, ending with the pet being given up for adoption when recipients don't feel up to the task of raising a pet. In such instances, the companion animal pays the steepest price.  According to the Humane Society of the United States, most puppies and kittens born in the United States never reach their second birthdays. They die from being hit by cars, are euthanized by their owners, succumb to starvation, or suffer fatal injuries in fights with other animals.  Though it often is, buying a pet should not be an impulse purchase. You see sad eyes looking back at you from behind a cage door and want to give that animal a new home. However, introducing an animal into a family is not a decision to take lightly. You must factor how well the pet will fit in with the family dynamic. Do schedules allow for quality time spent with the animal? Is it a financially good time to care for an animal that will cost money? Are you aware of how long the pet will live? Making those big decisions for a person on the receiving end of your well-intentioned gift may be crossing a line. Would you want to have such a life-changing decision made for you? Furthermore, the holiday season is not one ideally suited for making careful decisions. People are often swept up in emotions and even stress, and shoppers may not be thinking rationally. The hectic nature of the holiday season can be a difficult time for a pet to grow acclimated to its new environment. He or she may be frightened to assimilate or take longer to settle down. Pets often need several weeks of quiet and constant care to become comfortable in their new environments. Here are some other reasons why the holidays are not a good time for new pets. * Holiday visitors may frighten the new pet and he or she may become weary of strangers at the outset. * The activities in the household may pose safety hazards for the young animal. An abundance of rich foods and various decorations could be ingested, potentially causing illness. * New pets should be carefully supervised around children to see how they behave. A child may not be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the animal. Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child. Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interacting with the new pet. * Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children may be disillusioned with the new responsibility that has fallen into their hands. They may not like the responsibility that comes with being a good pet owner. Reputable pet breeders and animal shelters often discourage individuals from adopting or purchasing pets as holiday gifts. Many organizations and animal businesses require a careful vetting of potential pet parents to ensure the animal will be placed with a family and in a home that is suitable. Animal welfare groups warn that an estimated 50 percent of pets adopted during the holidays end up right back at shelters. This can scar the pet. Avoid the temptation of giving a companion animal as a present. If it is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work together and make the right decision for all parties involved, including the pet.  HL12C740  ------- PETS HOLIDAYS-WINTER GIFTS/COLLECTIBLES CONSUMER TIPS HOLIDAYLIFESTYLEMICROSITE
    Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their popularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift.  Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more...

    Tags: Humane Society of the United States, Pets, Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Services and Shopping, Animals

    2. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Tips to shop smart when buying gift cards this holiday season

    With the holiday season in full swing, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options. Many of those shoppers opt for gift cards but The Better Business Bureau warns buyers to be aware of what they're buying.
    WDBJ7 Reporter/Anchor
    With the holiday season in full swing, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options. Many of those shoppers opt for gift cards but The Better Business Bureau warns buyers to be aware of what they're buying. "It's a great way to give people...

    Tags: Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Sales, Target, Services and Shopping, Business

    3. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  3. Prairie Fare: Try holiday strategies to save money

    FARGO, N.D. - "What does this advertisement mean, anyway? It says 'the more you buy, the more you save,'" my college roommate remarked. She liked to read the Sunday newspaper ads to me. She was from South America and spoke Portugese and Spanish as her...

    Tags: Groceries, Foods and Beverages, Holidays, Credit and Debt, Turkey (animal)

    4. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| Daily American

  4. Great Gifts For Men And Women Hoping To Get Healthier

    The holidays are synonymous with many things, including get-togethers with family and friends, shopping and, at the tail end of the season, resolutions. One of the more common New Year's resolutions is a commitment to getting healthier. This year, holiday...

    Tags: American Heart Association, Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease, Customs and Tradition, Books and Magazines

    5. Dec 21, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  5. An Aberdeen Christmas story

    There are a lot of heartwarming stories going on in Aberdeen this Christmas, but here is one that touched me. Wal-Mart and Pepsi each donated $500 in Wal-Mart gift cards ($1,000 total) to be used to buy presents for low-income families. Presentation...

    Tags: Religious Festivals, eBay Inc., Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Fiction, Walmart

    6. Dec 20, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Holiday procrastination: 17 million Americans will shop Christmas Eve

    The swamped malls, crowded parking lots and frantic delivery companies say it all: Christmas crunch time is here for the two-thirds of Americans who still haven’t finished their holiday shopping.
    The swamped malls, crowded parking lots and frantic delivery companies say it all: Christmas crunch time is here for the two-thirds of Americans who still haven’t finished their holiday shopping. That’s 132 million people trying to figure...

    Tags: Consumers, Trips and Vacations, Religious Festivals, Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Travel

    7. Dec 27, 2012 |Story| KY3-TV

  7. Gift card guidelines could help consumers keep more of their money, longer

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Christmas is over.  Howver, there’s not much of a post-holiday break in store for reatilers.
    mlandis@ky3.com
    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Christmas is over.  Howver, there’s not much of a post-holiday break in store for reatilers. Some stores are seeing long lines for returns.  Others are seeing folks coming in to spend holiday cash and gifts cards. "We had a...

    Tags: Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Services and Shopping, Holidays

    8. Dec 20, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  8. Discounts abound as stores try to salvage season

    NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to fat holiday discounts, better late than never.
    NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to fat holiday discounts, better late than never. This holiday shopping season, many stores haven't been offering the same blockbuster deals as they did last year. Instead, they've dangled offers of free shipping...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, Oak Park, Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), American Eagle Outfitters Incorporated, Macy's

    9. Dec 20, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  9. Christ Child Society members play Santa to 202 local children

    Santa Claus has 63 helpers this year in the form of members of the Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan. This Christmas, the organization's volunteer shoppers bought gifts for 202 children from 78 local families who are in need.
    Santa Claus has 63 helpers this year in the form of members of the Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan. This Christmas, the organization's volunteer shoppers bought gifts for 202 children from 78 local families who are in need. The society's annual...

    Tags: Justin Bieber, Jesus Christ, Religious Festivals, Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Santa Claus (fictional character)

    10. Nov 21, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  10. Holiday activities in South Walton

    Postcards from Florida
    South Walton, on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, is offering an array of events to take advantage of mild weather and the stunning white sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Here's a partial list of the family-oriented holiday events:...
    11. Jul 8, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Shopping: Beach-town boutiques from Venice to Laguna

    With summer in full swing, it's time to hit the beach — for sunning, yes, but also for shopping.
    Los Angeles Times Fashion Critic
    With summer in full swing, it's time to hit the beach — for sunning, yes, but also for shopping. There's a new level of sophistication in shopping along the coast. Locally owned boutiques with a curated point of view are changing the flavor of...

    Tags: La Perla, Vivienne Westwood, Tory Burch, Band of Outsiders, Common

    12. Sep 6, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Fashion's Night Out events planned for Towson, Harbor East

    Tonight is Fashion's Night Out, and not only in New York City.
    Tonight is Fashion's Night Out, and not only in New York City. Baltimore area shopping destinations are getting in on the fashion world's "shopping extravaganza," a single night that started in New York in 2009 to highlight fashion, restore consumer...

    Tags: Inner Harbor, Entertainment Events, Harbor East, Fashion Trends, Fashion Shows

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