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Barbra
Streisand
Just for the record . . .
Men And Women Differ
On Shopping Habits
Do you always go over your
holiday gift budget? Do you
procrastinate and then do all
your shopping at the last
minute, or are you an organiz-
ed, methodical shopper? Liz
Claiborne Cosmetics set out
to find out about these and
other quirks by asking people
across the country about their
shopping habits and
preferences. Here's how 100
men and 100 women, ages 20
to 50, responded:
• How many? Women buy
twice as many gifts as men.
Most women surveyed said
they buy 11 to 20 gifts, while
men buy only one to 10.
While women enjoyed holiday
shopping, many men admit-
ted to letting their wives,
girlfriends and mothers do
the shopping for them.
Time and money were the
ruling factors in deciding how
many people to purchase gifts
for. Twenty percent of those
surveyed said they have fami-
ly agreements to limit the
number and extravagance of
gifts.
• What? Fragrance, fashion
and housewares topped the
list, with books, records and
invitation to share three decades
of Barbra's music and
memories. Neither a compilation
nor a greatest hits album, this
collection is a retrospective of the
most remarkable music and
events of Barbra's career... Live,
as they happened... When they
happened... Where they
happened. Including never-
before-heard songs. Plus studio,
demo, and live recordings —
over 60 previously unreleased
performances. Plus, a collector's
book with unpublished photos
and a song-by-song
commentary by Barbra.
toys trailing behind. The
price of the gift in relation to
the value received was the
main reason for purchasing
these gifts. The wish to com-
municate a special sentiment
was the second most popular
response.
• When? If you wait until
the last minute to do yOur
shopping, you're not alone.
Thirty-two percent of the men
and 11 percent of the women
surveyed don't start shopping
until the last minute. Men
are admitted procrastinators,
and many women said they
need to feel in the holiday
spirit.
• Where? Most men shop in
specialty stores because they
like the in-depth selection of
a specific type of gift. They
find them easier than de-
partment stores, where the
choices are so broad. Oddly
enough women prefer depart-
ment stores for the same
reasons. They like being able
to get everything in one place.
Their reasons for shopping
where they do, in order, are:
selection, price, service,
convenient hours. ❑
Ask These Questions
When Buying For Kids
Parents want kids to have
fun, but more and more they
also want gifts that foster a
love of learning. Here are five
questions to ask before mak-
ing your gift selection for that
special child. Following sim-
ple guidelines can help make
the gift you choose more
meaningful.
1. Will it keep a child's at-
tention after the holiday
season? No one wants to give
a gift that will end up in the
back of a closet. So why buy
an "in" gift when it will fade
"out" in a month? One fad
gift in a holiday season is cer-
tainly enough for any child.
Make sure your gift is prac-
tical and useful. Test the
product yourself. Does it keep
your interest? If not, it pro-
bably won't hold a child's at-
tention either.
2. Is the gift well-made? By
investing in a good quality
product you can prevent spen-
ding money on replacement
or repairs. Check with friends
or relatives about their
satisfaction with a product's
quality and durability.
3. Is it a good value? Shop-
ping around helps. Remember
to check the quality of each
item. The lowest price is not
necessarily worth it, so com-
A spectacular musical autobiography
told in 90 songs and a 92-page booklet.
'Just for the record..." is your
pare carefully with similar
products.
4. Is it appropriate for the
child's age and interests? Look
for a fun gift that will
stimulate interest and
creativity. Make sure the
item is not designed for a
younger child, or is not too
advanced.
5. Will it help your child
learn? Expanding a child's
knowledge can be a great
benefit in gift giving. Educa-
tional toys and books promote
learning and creativity and
are entertaining. Before buy-
ing, look to product reviewers
for advice. ❑
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For Chanukah shopping,
browse through some new
local stores or some establish-
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Some of the new stores in-
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Sew Biz at Applegate; Under
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