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December 18, 2012

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COMING Holiday Gifts On a Budget FAMILY FEATURES December Ϯϭ Ϯϭ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ WĞŶƐĂĐŽůĂ /ĐĞ &ů &ŝƌĞ ƚ ǀƐ WĞŶƐĂĐŽůĂ /ĐĞ &ůLJĞƌƐ ů ů ϮϮ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ WĞŶƐĂĐŽůĂ /ĐĞ &ůLJĞƌƐ 29.............. FireAntz vs. Augusta RiverHawks ϯϭ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ ŽůƵŵďƵƐ ŽƩŽŶŵŽƵƚŚƐ January From family and friends to teachers and coaches, finding the perfect present for everyone on your list can be a daunting task. But with a little creativity, you can find a great gift without breaking your budget. Choosing the Perfect Gift The key to finding the perfect present? Taking time to consider what your loved one most cherishes. Do they favor a specific hobby? How do they spend their free time? If you're picking a gift for someone you might not know well, such as your child's teacher or school nurse, consider giving them something to help them unwind and relax. Here are some ideas to get you started: For teachers and coaches The role models in your child's life are often the people that would benefit most from a pampering present. Help them indulge in some relaxation by packaging up a basket of spa-inspired items. Moisturizing beauty products with seasonal scents will keep skin smooth and glowing throughout the season's festivities and conjure up images of favorite winter memories. Bundle with a lush loofah, mini manicure and pedicure kit, facial mask and lotion for a basket filled with items that will give them the opportunity to treat themselves to a little "me" time. For coaches and others who work with your children, consider turning closer to home for a great present. Homemade treats and photo collages from the past season's games are also great gift options. For cooking and baking enthusiasts For your favorite foodie, consider giving some fun and affordable kitchen tools, such as ninja gingerbread cookie cutters. If your loved one is known for their savory cuisine, consider purchasing an assortment of spices to WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM add to their favorite dishes. Likewise, a new cookbook will help inspire creativity in the kitchen and add a dash of excitement to their regular recipe routine. For travel lovers For those on your list who love to hit the road and explore new territories, consider gifts that will make their travel more enjoyable. Passport covers, camera accessories, travel journals or a mini alarm clock are all great options that won't break the bank. You can also give them items that will remind them of their explorations. Put together a gift basket of exotic chocolates and shelf-safe foods to remind them of their favorite flavors from abroad. Or you can remind them of one of the best parts of travel — the feeling of relaxation and getting away. Body washes with a refreshing scent will transport recipients to warm days and exotic locales. Combine with a selection of personal care products, such as facial masks and moisturizers to help them transform their bathroom into a minivacation abroad. February ϭ ϭ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ <ŶŽdžǀŝůůĞ /ĐĞ ĞĂƌƐ &ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ <ŶŽdžǀŝůů /ĐĞ ĞĂƌƐ ŝƌ <ŶŽdžǀŝůůĞ ŝůůĞ ĞĂƌƐ ϮͲϯ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘'ƵŶ Θ <ŶŝĨĞ ^ŚŽǁ ϳ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘tŝŶƚĞƌ :Ăŵ ϮϬϭϯ ĨĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ dŽďLJDĂĐ͕ ZĞĚ͕ DĂƩŚĞǁ tĞƐƚ͕ :ĂŵŝĞ 'ƌĂĐĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ^ŝĚĞǁĂůŬ WƌŽƉŚĞƚƐ͕ ZŽLJĂů dĂLJůŽƌ͕ :ĂƐŽŶ ĂƐƚƌŽ͕ K͕ ĂƉŝƚĂů <ŝŶŐƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌ Nick Hall ϴ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ ŽůƵŵďƵƐ ŽƩŽŶŵŽƵƚŚƐ ϵ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘ŝƐŶĞLJ͛Ɛ ĞĂƵƚLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĞĂƐƚ ϭϬ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ <ŶŽdžǀŝůůĞ /ĐĞ ĞĂƌƐ 15............Fireantz vs. Augusta RiverHawks ϮϮ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ DŝƐƐŝƐƐŝƉƉŝ ZŝǀĞƌ<ŝŶŐƐ Ϯϯ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ DŝƐƐŝƐƐŝƉƉŝ ZŝǀĞƌ<ŝŶŐƐ Ϯϯ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘<ŽŽů Θ ƚŚĞ 'ĂŶŐ ;ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŽŶĐĞƌƚƐͿ Ϯϴ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘ZŝŶŐůŝŶŐ ƌŽƐ͘ Θ ĂƌŶƵŵ Θ ĂŝůĞLJ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ &ƵůůLJ ŚĂƌŐĞĚ ;ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ DĂƌ͘ ϯͿ 1960 COLISEUM DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306 910.438.4100 ϵϭϬ͘ϰϯϲ͘d/^d/E'^͕ d/ŽƵŝƐŝĂŶĂ /ĐĞ 'ĂƚŽƌƐ ϭϵ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘&ŝƌĞ Ŷƚnj ǀƐ͘ >ŽƵŝƐŝĂŶĂ /ĐĞ 'ĂƚŽƌƐ 19............ Styx (part of Community Concerts) Ϯϭ͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘DĂƌƟŶ >ƵƚŚĞƌ <ŝŶŐ :ƌ͘ WƌĂLJĞƌ ƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ 25-26....... Monster X Tour Monster Trucks 29............ FireAntz vs. Augusta RiverHawks 3 ƚǁŝƩ ƚǁŝƩ ƚǁŝƩĞƌ͘ĐŽŵͬĐƌŽǁŶĐĞŶƚĞƌŶĐ For the kiddos When purchasing gifts for very young children, look for brightly colored toys that play music or offer an interactive element. Stuffed animals, baby blankets and clothing are great options as well. For adolescents, teens and in-betweens It's hard to stay on top of the trends most pre-teens and teenagers are in tune with. Instead, opt for something you know they'll enjoy. Consider giving a gift certificate to a movie theater or popular store where they can purchase electronics, clothing or sporting equipment. If you have your heart set on a tangible present, remember to request a gift receipt, just in case. DECEMBER 19-25, 2012 UCW 9

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