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How The Price Of Your Holiday Gift Idea Does Not Matter

2011-10-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

I hope this article help as you begin to think about gift buying for Christmas 2011.

How The Price Of Your Holiday Gift Idea Does Not Matter

If you were to ever go out and ask what someone's biggest concern was when choosing their next holiday gift idea, you would find that the overall perception is one that price matters. That is to say, most everyone feels that the more something cost, the higher it's value to not only the person purchasing the one who had the holiday gift idea, but also to the person who is to receive it. This perception could never be more further from the truth.

First off, when thinking of your next holiday gift idea, you must understand that money in and of itself is worthless. That is correct - the money you have to spend on a gift is worthless. Now, at first blow this might hit you as a bizarre statement that is hard to grasp, but stay with me. Think of this: If you were to go to another place where your currency was not accepted by the country you were visiting, what would you do?

Now I know what you are thinking: But I am not traveling to another country that does not accept money for items to purchase. This statement does not pertain to me. I am here to tell you that yes indeed it does, and here's why: Even if you decide to give cash as the holiday gift idea to the recipient, is this -really- the gift in and of itself? No! The money is being given so that the recipient may buy something they really want. This is why gift cards have become such a hot commodity in our culture now more than ever before. It does not truly matter if it is $10, $25, $100 or even more - the fact of the matter is the reasoning and feelings behind it.

I do not know of one person who has ever opened their gift to find a gift card inside complain that it was only good for $10. Unless the person is truly shallow, the reaction I have seen towards this holiday gift idea is that of joy and surprise. To them, this is free money to one of their favorite places. And even if it won't buy the expensive item they really want, it brings them closer to achieving that result.

However, let us not forget the physical holiday gift ideas as well. One thing I was taught by my own mother was that those who are wise know where to shop for deep discounts, but at the same time know when to keep quiet as to the price. Allow me to explain this statement a bit more. What my mother was saying is if you can find the item the person is wanting at a discount, don't feel bad about it - just buy it. When you give the item away, it doesn't matter how much it cost you. All that counts is the joy the item brings to the person receiving the holiday gift idea.

Some places that have become popular for buying your holiday gift ideas on-line at discount include the Amazon bookstore, Overstock warehouse and New Egg computer store. These options help buyers purchase holiday gift items at a great deal - sometimes quite a lot less that purchasing at retail prices. Yet the biggest secret of them all when coming up with holiday gift ideas are dollar stores.

Dollar stores have increased in popularity, and are always sprouting up almost as much as a new convenience store or fast food restaurant. What many people don't realize is that your holiday gift ideas can quite often be found residing in these stores for ridiculous prices way below their original price. There are those who don't yet have these types of stores, so one last option exists for them: outlet malls.

An outlet mall is a great way to say on your holiday gift ideas. Whether it is name brand shoes, clothes, and even accessories such as watches, purses or perfume, you are sure to find some fabulous deals at these locations. But not only clothing is available - Electronic goods, books, and even children toys will be found awaiting the smart shopper. So remember, it's not the price that counts with your holiday gift ideas, it is the meaning behind them.

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Paducah Santa's 2011 Schedule

2011-10-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

Paducah Santa's 2011 Schedule*
November 3, Sear's Portrait Studio, Kentucky Oaks Mall, Paducah, KY., 3pm-7pm**
November 3, Hope for Life Banquet, Paducah, KY., Mrs. Claus

November 5, Wal Mart Photo Studio, Union City, TN., 1 pm-5pm **731-884--191

November 6, Wal Mart Photo Studio, Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, KY, 11am-3pm**

November 6, Christmas Open House, Downtown Coffee Bar and Art Shop, 426 Broadway, Paducah, KY., Mrs. Claus 12 noon-6pm, Santa 3pm-6pm

November 10, Sear's Portrait Studio, Kentucky Oaks Mall, Paducah, KY., 3pm-7pm**

November 12, Wal Mart Photo Studio, Union City, TN., 1pm-5pm**731-884-0191

November 12, Lions Club Telethon, Carson Center, 10pm-12am

November 13, Wal Mart Photo Studio, Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, KY., 11am-3pm**

November 15, Wal Mart Photo Studio, Union City, TN., 1pm-5pm**731-884-0191

November 16, Wal Mart Photo Studio, Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, KY., 11am-3pm**

November 17, Ladies Night Out, Downtown Coffee Bar and Art Shop, 426 Broadway, Paducah, KY., 16 vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, 5pm-8pm, Adults Only Please
November 24, HAPPY THANKSGIVING
December 3, Private Party 10am-12noon, Paducah, KY.
December 3, 5:30 City of Paducah Christmas Parade
December 10, Fort Campbell KY., Private Party for our Troops and their Families, HHC, 5th Special Forces Group
December 10, Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Home for Christmas, Carson Center, Paducah, KY.
December 16, Fort Campbell KY., Private Party for our Troops and their Families,
GSB/5th Special Forces Group(A)
December 25, MERRY CHRISTMAS

* Please check back often. Schedule is subject to change.

**You must reserve your time. Please call your local Studio for reservations.

Saturdays Are Super With Santa

2011-06-01T23:30:00.000-07:00

Press Release

For Immediate release

June 2, 2011

Saturdays are Super with Santa

Santa Claus Live on BlogTalkRadio.com Internet radio.

Kids and parents worldwide can listen to and call in and talk to Santa Claus live

every Saturday on http://BlogTalkRadio.com/SantaClaus at 10:00 am CST. Santa’s live

radio talk show is a mix of upbeat, positive and sometimes funny music, Santa talking to the kids and Story Time.

Santa talks with the kids about how their week has been and encourages them to call in

and talk to him (of course with their parents permission). The call in number is

914-338-0558 and is only on during the show time. Story Time is a very important

part of every show. Stories vary from the classics to modern day futuristic.

Special days and celebrations call for special theme shows. Coming up in the near

future is the “Christmas in July Celebration”, with special guests and prizes.

Often Santa Claus encourages the kids to start and keep

a journal or a diary of their daily life adventures. He also emphasizes the importance

of reading and shares with them ways to get interested in reading.

Santa Claus also has developed a parental aide iphone app. It is in the Apple App

Store, named Santa Speaks. The app provides a way for the parent to be assisted

by Santa Claus in rewarding their child for a job well done in several areas of their life.

There are also areas where Santa can assist the parent with positive reinforcement for

a particular behavioral problem. All this is available year round.

For more information contact:

Santa Jim Pollard

Santa’s Country Home

9312SR 131

Hickory, KY 42051

Santa1@bellsouth.net

270-851-7699

Sleigh phone 270-493-0281

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