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What do they want? What do they need? Will it fit? Do they already have one? These are the common thoughts running through our minds when trying to find the perfect gift.
The gift of really listening with no interrupting, no daydreaming and no planning your response is exactly what people want when they have something important to say.
The gift of affection with appropriate hugs, kisses and pats on the back can demonstrate your love for family and friends better than words.
The gift of laughter by sharing cartoons and funny stories will say "I love to laugh with you."
The gift of a simple written note shows sincerity and real heartfelt sentiment that may be remembered for a lifetime and could even change a life.
The gift of a sincere compliment supports a person's need to be accepted and appreciated. "You look great in that color", "That was outstanding" or "I really enjoyed that" can make someone's day.
The gift of random kindness or good deeds like holding a door or allowing someone to move ahead of you in a checkout lane shows respect for others.
Your smile, however, may be your most rewarding gift. Invariably, the person receiving the smile will in turn, smile back. The gift you gave will now be given back to you. It will be the right size and you can always use one more.
You don't have to be Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz to feel like there's no place like home.
Home is a place to call your own. It's a place to raise your family and share with your friends. It's a place to create memories. A home is a place to feel safe and secure.
Inspect all of your decorations and electrical lighting before using them. While you're enjoying the holidays this year, it's important to pay attention to some of the things that may affect your safety.
Here's hoping your time at home is special during this holiday season. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Consumers are vigilant about buying opportunities like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday along with sales, coupons and rebates. Some cautious buyers will even risk shopping early to find exactly what they want to waiting until the last moment for potentially lower prices.
In retail, the hype is more obvious and the signs may be easier to read than that of the home market. Certainly, volumes have been written about the record low mortgage rates and that home prices have adjusted considerably lower in the last four years.
A more subtle indication of a home buying bargain is that statistics indicate that year-after-year, the average home prices fall in the fourth quarter. The holidays beginning with Thanksgiving, winter weather and the distractions of gift purchases certainly contribute to lower home sales.
Regardless of what is causing the reduced volume, the smart buyer can take advantage of the end of the year to get their best possible deal on a home purchase. The buyers willing to buck the trend could easily benefit from lower prices and less competition from other buyers.
You are invited to stop by the Kapolei Safeway on Friday, December 9 between 2pm to 4pm to contribute to the Salvation Army. My son, Ryan, and I will be ringing the Salvation Army bell.
Ever since I was a young child I remember the Salvation Army ringing the bell before Christmas to raise funds to give to the needy. But it’s not just at Christmas that the Salvation Army helps. Whenever there is a natural disaster, a fire in a home or some other catastrophic that event takes place, the Salvation Army immediately responds to help provide clothing, shelter, food and counseling.
At this time of year when we give thanks for all of our blessings and our good fortune, let’s not forget those in need. I urge everyone to give to the Salvation Army. If you are unable to stop by on Friday, send a donation to the Salvation Army.
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf
