GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE ❑ GIFT GUIDE 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 Plus, a collector's book with unpublished photos and a song-by-song commentary by Barbra.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. ❑ disk Mfr. List $7998 Mfr. List $5998 A deluxe box set containing 4 Compact Discs or 4 Cassettes. On Columbia. Mail Order • Charge by Phone If you can't find it at Sam's Jams . . . you didn't look hard enough! Nauru Inumx FASHIONABLE LIVELY • FERNDALE LIVONIA 9 Mile Rd. W. of Woodward Plymouth Rd. W. of Middlebelt 547-SANS PHONE 522-DISC GIFTS FOR BUSINESS MADE EASY! Everybody loves popcorn, so what better way is there to re- member your friends, business associates, clients and employees? 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