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Rachael Severino is an incoming high school senior at Sachem North High School in Sachem School District. This aspiring writer has a knack for the written word. She has penned short stories, poetry and is developing an impressive body of work. |
| With the hustle and bustle involved at the end of the year, there is always the gifter who forgets to actually buy the gifts. No need to fret, as you can always find a present to buy for every person on your list. For the glamourous soul on your list, turn to Amazon to get luxury eyeshadow, highlighter, and bronzer palettes. Amazon is a great place to find high end makeup for a cheap price. And, if you are off schedule for gift shopping, Prime will deliver your items within two days. Speaking of Amazon, abuse Prime if you happen to have it. Amazon has just about every present you can think of and can have your order within a two-day time frame. This will allow you to get that fantastic gift you thought of months ago, even if you are in a time crunch. For whoever needs to unwind and relax on your list, spoil them with a lovely fragrance set from Bath&Body Works. The holiday season is the best time to get great deals on sets, or the same fragrance body spray, body wash, and body lotion. Vanilla Bean Noel, Spiced Gingerbread Swirl, and Walking in a Winter Wonderland are the biggest hits this season. Bath&Body Works is also an excellent place to shop for candles; filling someone’s home with a warm and comforting scent is a fantastic idea for anyone! For the beloved techy on your list, consider purchasing a small helicopter. Easily found and paid for in Brookstone or Target, remote controlled helicopters, specifically the Hercules Unbreakable, will be a fabulous present. For your starry-eyed friend, consider a constellation projector. These projectors put full star maps, often with planets and moons, onto the ceiling; you can shop these at Amazon or Barnes&Noble. A lovely companion present to go with this projector would be an astronomy or astrology book. If you are looking for someone interested in space, an astronomy book– introductory level for someone younger– is a good way to go. Astrology guide books are terrific for those interested in the stars, what they mean, and how they may affect our lives. A wonderful idea to consider is a monthly box. Because this idea was originally such a smash, hundreds more variations popped up. This is splendid as now, you can find a monthly box suited to everyone’s taste. There is a box for the makeup lovers, foodies, and pop-culture connoisseurs. Another universal present is the gift card. If you are completely out of ideas, a card to someone’s favorite shop, be it clothing, cosmetic, or technological, is always exciting. The freedom to buy whatever you want is always appreciated. No matter how short you are on time, you can always get gifts that will thrill everyone on your list. Remember to shop smartly and effectively, and of course, have a lovely holiday! |
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20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000. 