Saturday, December 14, 1991 @ Practical Every holiday season, most of us need help matching the right gift to the right person. We may even develop a bit of anxiety over gift-giving. Will they like my gift? Will they use it, or will the item collect dust in a closet? Did I spend too much? Did I spend too little? Well, believe it or not , often the perfect gift is the most practical one. This holiday, give gifts that are useful, not wasteful. In the °90s, we have returned to the basics — home, family and v glue. And this applies to how we choose our gifts. For example, whether a do- it-yourselfer or not, every homeowner or renter needs a basic set of tools to handle even minor repairs. A quick inventory would produce stan- = dard items such as hammers, screwdrivers, nuts and bolts, even a lightweight drill. How- gift for hobbyists Glue guns are one of the most useful tools for everyone from hobbyists to professionals, and make great holiday gifts. ever, most kits are missing a glue gun, one of the most use- ful tools you can have. A glue gun for a gift, you might ask? A glue gun as an essential household or office must-have you question? Actually, a glue gun is one of the most versatile, helpful items for repair and recre- ation, at home or in the office, according to David Nicholson, product specialist for Stanley fAstening Systems, a pioneer in the innovation of glue guns. An indispensable tool for crafts enthusiasts a glue gun can be used by everyone from hobbyists and causal do-it- yourselfers to professionals. The applications for sealing, craft uses, model building and repairs are endless. The multitude of uses for repair, just to list a few, in- clude: stripped screws, rebind- ing of books, securing wallpa- per and carpet, loose ceramic and vinyl tiles, flower boxes and lattice work. And anyone with school-age children will appreciate the aid of a glue gun for the next science fair or scouting project. In addition, a glue.gun can be helpful to the working peo- ple on your list. Architects and engineers use glue guns to cre- ate design models. Teaching your child is a lifetime gift Are you looking for a perfect gift for your child during this holiday season that he or she will cherish forever? The best gift that you can give is to start teaching your child at home to enable him or her to master the “basics“ and suc- ceed in school. Veltisezar B. Bautista, au- thor of the new book How to Teach Your Child: A guide to Helping Kids Get A’s, gives the following tips to success- fully help your child master the basics of every major sub- ject. ¢ Know the subject areas taught in whatever grade your child is in. Talk with his or her teacher-about them or learn them from teaching aids or manuals. Review the basics of these subject areas and share your knowledge with your child. * Allocate a definite time each day during which you teach your child. Besides im- parting knowledge, one-on- one teaching also builds a good parent-child relationship. In How to Teach Your Child, Bautista reveals what and how to teach the child to help enhance his or her skills in all of these — phonics, read- ing, grammar, _ writing, spelling, math, science, and more, all in a single volume. * Use images and word keys in remembering dates, formulas and other important numbers. * Use an eight-step study system: previewing, speculat- ing, scanning, coding, memo- rizing, decoding, reviewing and topping. © When reading, do “idea- culling“, the process by which one picks up key ideas from every sentence or paragraph. HEATING UPGRADE YOUR FIREPLACE WITH HOMEFLAME POWER! 14, 1991 GIFT GUIDE Just Arrived! Exciting New Line Chip & Pepper Great looking skin for the holidays * Don't let complexion prob- lems keep you from looking your best during the holidays. At this time of year, many of us eat the wrong foods, stay up too late and are a little more stressed — and this can play havoc with the clearest com- plexion. But even if the holidays are hectic,-you can prevent com- plexion disasters and keep your skin smooth and clear with these new tips from Conair. * Smoothing out puffy eye- lids — Swollen lower eyelids result from lack of sleep or flu- id retention. Everyone has a favorite cure, but here’s one Bring a special holiday glow to dull, sallow sin. The best anti- dote is a gentle facial massage. Clothing 4-6X & 7-16 Gift Suggestions Fuzzy Wuzzys — From North Vancouver — For the Entire Family Cotton Tights — Now in Bright Colors! Cotton Tights for Mom too! Gloves * Waterproof Mitts Gift Certificates Free Gift Wrapping Tract BOUTIQUE s ‘644 Baker St., Nelson, B.C. 352-6811 9 ¢ 5:30 ‘ . that may work for you: Slice a raw potato in half moons, and place in a bow! of cold water. * Reviving stressed out skin — If you’ve been Christ- mas shopping rushing in and out of overheated stores, you skin may feel dirty and grimy, but you can't take the time to remove your makeup and wash your face. 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