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Thrifty, Give Wise

Want to show the people you love how much you care this holiday season, but don’t want to take a personal day and cash in your 401k to do it? Does the thought of long lines and crowded malls have you in a panic? The decorations are out, lists have been made and the time has come to hit the stores. But, do tight budgets and time constraints make finding the perfect gifts for the people on your list a little stressful?

Lifestyle expert Justine Santaniello is here to run through some clever strategies to help you get the gifts that are sure to please – and the best part, all you need is a lunch break and a reasonable budget to get it all done! From personalized to picture perfect, from practical to playful – let Justine help you complete your holiday list while she shows you how to make the most out of what precious little time you have!

Lifestyle Expert Justine Santaniello, has served as a correspondent for the Access Hollywood’s Stuff You Must Lounge event for the 2009 Golden Globe Awards as well as the launch of a new national chain of beauty stores. She has interviewed numerous celebrities including Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), Blair Underwood (Sex & the City), Taylor Lautner (Twilight Series), Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton), and Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars). Justine has recently appeared on morning television advising the every day consumer on what to buy and how to save. She is known for sharing budget friendly tips and secrets for a variety of topics including gift-giving, beauty, fashion, and more!


Buyer’s Rejoice!
-Find a place where you can get all of your shopping done quickly and easily

-Create a holiday list that includes who to shop for, your budget for that person, and gift ideas

-Plan for all expenses including wrapping paper, cards, bows, gift bags, and shipping

-Avoid crowds by shopping during stores’ early and late extended hours

-Don’t try to outdo others. Remember that giving gift is not a competition!

-Before buying a gift or placing an online order, find out the retailer's refund, return and exchange policy.





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