weekender saturday decembers 197 pi 5 catalogues are perfect place to start shopping jharing presents 3 with family and gj friends is one of the true joys of christ mas but with todays busy schedules time for gift shopping can be at a minimum take heart shoppers with a little advance planning you can make the most of your time take note one of the keys to easy shopping is keep ing notes throughout the year whenever you think of the perfect item for someone take the time to jot it down that way when its time to begin your shopping you already have a list started writing down infor mation such as clothes sizes color schemes favorite authors or musical preferences can also cut down on shopping time the catalogue connection many department stores or mail order houses send out christ mas catalogues early in the season check to see if tele phone shopping and home delivery are offered and take advan tage of these services you can also use cat alogues to determine selections before you even set foot in a store and seeing pictures of products can actually help you remember gift requests mentioned throughout the year its never too early shop in advance purchase exotic gifts while on vacation or scour summer sidewalk sales even boxing day sales can yield some thing special for next year hobby hints hobbies can provide a wealth of gift ideas so focus on peoples pastimes to help you make choices for- instance if someone is an artist visit an art store and stock up on supplies itll be one gift theyll really appreciate go one step further by pre senting the gifts in a decorative basket if in doubt of what to buy choose a gift certificate for their favorite hobby store read all about it check newspapers for craft fair and ware house sales they offer a multi- are filled with advertisements tion to plan an itinerary so you tude of gift selections that specify locations times and can visit several locations in a near christmas newspapers dates of sales use this informa- short time m4 treasures historic unionville the 0hs o day sale were better than the big guys saving wed sun dec 10 14 all fashions seagull pewter bears hand- sweater christm items and more brandname fragrances at discount prices nbju nbaj talian leather fashion purses and accessories everything on sale on above days only some exceptions 159 main st p rjuvw open 7 days a week unionville lfw 9054774077 vv christmas wish list a i js diningroom suites curio cabinets coffee tables bedroom suites rocking chairs childrens rockers unique gameboards seasonal centrepieces wing chairs recliners consoles mirrors lamps prints quilt stands afghans sr v ps all are on sale just in time for christmas m m visit our beautifully decorated showroom 4747 hwy no7 east east of kennedy road unionville ontario 9054775524 enjoy hot cider and christmas goodies while you browse hours are mon wed 106 thurs fri 109 saturday 105 for the undecided we have gift certificates