Holiday Tab 2015:Holiday 11/25/15 10:28 AM Page 11 SHOP LOCAL | GIFT IDEAS LOCAL GIFT CARDS REMEMBER TO SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON A gift card to a massive box store? We think you can do better than that. A gift card to a local exotic pet store? Now we’re talking! G ift cards are becoming the go-to holiday present for shoppers everywhere. The National Retail Federation says nearly $30 billion will be shelled out for Christ- mas presents this year. Gift cards are simple, easily available and allow your recipient to buy something they actually want. They can also be extremely thoughtful if you put some energy into buying one. Know Your Recipient If you’re considering buying some gift cards as Christmas presents this year, it’s important to know the tastes of who you’re buying for. Does your recipient have a favorite local music shop or furniture store? Then this will be easy! If you’re not sure where he or she likes to shop locally, consider their hobbies and interests. Golf shops, restaurants, pet stores, gun smiths – there are numerous locally owned businesses to help you find the perfect gift card for any kind of person on your list. C h ild ren ’s H olid ay C elebration D ate: Satu rd ay, D ecem ber 12, 2015 Tim e: 1-3pm L ocation : Seasid e C ivic and C onvention C enter, 415 1st A venu e in Seasid e C ost: $2 at the d oor (u nd er 3 is free) or 2 cans of food for the Sou th C ou nty Food B ank In fo: T his holid ay favorite featu res short perform ances from tw o of ou r local d ance stu d ios, E ncore D ance and M ad d ox D ance Stu d io. T here w ill be crafts, cookies, and a very special visit from Santa C lau s and “P apa E lf”! Perfect for Decorations Maybe you’re considering buying some decorative pieces for your friend’s home or office, but you’re not quite sure if they’ll like what you have in mind. Get them a gift card! Match It with Other Gifts Versatility is one of the signature advantages of going with a gift card for your friends and family members. Let’s say you have an ani- mal-lover in your family and are thinking of buying him a fish tank. You can purchase the tank from your local pet shop and add on a gift card for your recipient to pick out his own fish. The same concept can apply for any coffee fanatics. Select a new coffeemaker from your local coffee store and load a gift card with $20 for your friend to buy her favorite kinds. Recipients love this because it feels like the gift that keeps on giv- ing. Small business owners love it because it’s like two transactions and it brings more traffic back into their store. U g ly Sw eater 5k Fu n ru n /w alk D ate: Satu rd ay, D ecem ber 12, 2015 Tim e: R egistration opens at 8:30am . R ace starts at 9:00am L ocation : R ace w ill start and finish at the Seasid e C ivic and C onvention C enter C ost: $20 and inclu d es a com m em orative U gly Sw eater T -shirt (w hile su pplies last) P rizes for the U gliest Sw eater w ill be aw ard ed at the finish of the race. Free hot chocolate for all! 5 0 3 -7 3 8-3 3 11 • w w w .su n setem p i re.co m BLACK FRIDAY SALES START AT 8 AM - 6 PM YOUR LOCALLY OWNED AND FAMILY OPERATED HOME ELECTRONICS STORE! 1219 S. Roosevelt Dr. in Seaside • 503-738-8836 Home for the Holidays 2015 • www.dailyastorian.com • 11