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AUTOMOTIVE STOCKING STUFFERS
If finding stocking-sized or low-priced Christmas gifts poses an annual problem for you, maybe this is the year to think automotive. With car prices going up --and with more and more families practicing do-it-yourself maintenance-- a gift for the family car or the driveway mechanic in your family should be especially welcome.
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Camping out with the kids in Europe
If you're a family of campers, the U.S. and Canada don't have to be the limits of your vacation trips. These days, camping is a European phenomenon as well. What's more, camping can be a thrifty way to take the kids along on a tour of the Continent and at the same time get to know more about the "real" Europe and its people than most other travelers do.
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HOW TO ORDER MATERIAL FROM THE MAGAZINE
Creche Puzzle: Create a handmade heirloom that will be treasured for years to come. It's easy to make from our woodworking pattern. You'll receive a full-size pattern, a materials list, and step-by-step instructions for the 11x13-inch puzzle. No. 50330 Creche Puzzle Pattern.
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Pages: 22, 24
Teen-age travel abroad: What's the best way to go?
Knapsack or notebook? Curfewed or carefree? Group or go-it-alone?
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Pages: 26, 36, 38
Christmas Mailing Tips
Even if you don't get your Christmas packages and other greetings on their way before the holiday rush, all is not lost. There are still ways to get them to their destinations on time, with a little bit of luck. But remember, the earlier you act, the better your chances and the less you'll have to spend on last-minute services.
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A Christmas To Enjoy with Wonderfully Simple Things
Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without its frantic moments. But too much holiday hassle can also detract from the warmth and beauty of our celebrations. Christmas is, after all, to enjoy. That's the whole idea behind this Christmas issue.
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... TIPS
With the convivial holiday ... at hand, it's a good ... to check your stock of .. and sharpen your ... technique.
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GOOD NEWS
Just in time for Christmas, here are several great choices for around-the-house gifts. They're all things every home should have, and they're available almost everywhere in the country. By shopping carefully (and with the help of special in-store seasonal discounts), you should be able to beat the approximate retail prices we've quoted for these practical products.
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Better Homes Shopping editor's choice
Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence. If not delighted, each company will happily refund your money.
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The Man Next Door
My children, products of the age of sprawling shopping centers, don't believe me when I tell them I can remember when a single Santa Claus could handle the whole town.
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