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BY CATIE CUNDIFF

What comes to mind when you hear theterm Black Friday? Everyone has their ownagendas on how they will spend the day afterThanksgiving. Some might be anxious to getout early for the one day specials, others mayhave the unfortunate pleasure of working inretail that day and some may stay away frommadness and simply stay at home. No matterhow you spend the day after Thanksgiving,follow these tips on how to survive Black Fri-day.

Shop on the internet: No crowds, no lines,no waking up early. The internet is the perfectsolution to getting that one sweet deal that youwant without all the hassle.

Shopping is not for everyone: Waking upearly to hit up all the retail stores is not some-thing that everyone loves to do. If you don’tthink that you can handle the Friday morningmadness, then stay home. It’s okay to do noth-ing that day.

Be prepared: If you decided to do BlackFriday, you have to do it right! For the seriousBlack Friday shoppers it’s not a game. Morethan anything, it’s a time for strategizing.

Be a confident shopper: Sometimes peoplethink that they are getting a better deal thenthey really are. Make sure you read the fineprint before you make that one big impulsebuy. Be knowledgeable about your spendinghabits because retailers are out to get the best

of the customers on Black Friday. Get your thoughts together: It can be help-

ful if you make a list of items you are out toget. Also, bringing the ads with you can helpyou make decisions throughout the day.

Get Organized and plan: If you are one ofthose people that will be shopping from morn-ing until night, you better have it all plannedout. Its going to be a long and tiring day so beready! Make sure you are in comfortableclothes and comfy shoes…you are going to bedoing a lot of walking.

Make friends in the process: Makingfriends on Black Friday along the way will bethe key to some of your success. Someonemay have extra information on sales items orthey might have extra coupons that they will-ing to lend you. If anything, it’s someone totalk to in the long lines.

Shopping buddies: Don’t drag peoplealong with you that are uncertain about theshopping day. You don’t want someone com-plaining all day. This is a once a year extrava-gant shopping day and you don’t want some-one to ruin that for you.

Know your limits: People with a seriousretail problem can go crazy on Black Friday. Itis important to distinguish between a want anda need.

Have Fun: Most importantly, have fun onBlack Friday! It can be a very exciting experi-ence. Whether you are working or shoppingremember ‘tis the season!

How to: SURVIVEBLACKFRIDAY

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1) “White Christmas” 2) “The Christmas Song” 3) “Its Beginning to look a lot like Christmas”4) “This Christmas Cannon”5) “Wonderful Christmas Time”6) “Feliz Navidad”7) “Home for the Holidays”8) “The Nutcracker Suite”9) “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!”10) “The Christmas Waltz”11) “All I Want for Christmas is you”12) “Home for the Holidays”13) “Silent Night”

14) “Away in a Manger”15) “The Little Drummer Boy”16) “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”17) “The First Noel”18) “Hark the Harold Angels Sing”19) “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”20) “Carol of the Bells”21) “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer”22) “Grown up Christmas List”23) “Oh, Christmas Tree”24) “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”25) “Hey Santa

Update your holiday playlist

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Jennifer Hunt

As every guy knows it is almost time to start Christmasshopping. Although it is only November, that means you onlyhave a little over a month to find the perfect gift for everyoneon your list. If you’re like most guys you would much ratherwatch your favorite team play on t.v. or play video games, thanwalk around a mall trying to find something that your girl-friend, mom, brother, grandma, etc. will like. Christmas shop-ping can be a difficult task for the most accelerated shopper butit can be especially devastating to those who lack enthusiasmfor it… which is most guys. To help all of the ‘I hate shopping’guys out there here is a few ways to make your shopping daysgo a little smoother.

BY JILLIAN ROGERS

Tis the season for holiday cheer, fullbellies and empty wallets. Winter break is ap-proaching fast and now is the time to startmaking your shopping list. As college stu-dents, we have a difficult time deciding whoto give gifts to and how much to spend onthem. Fortunately, there is an easy way togive everyone on your list a present withoutbreaking the bank.

Making your own gifts is not onlyinexpensive, it is fun and relaxing as well.Stores like Michael’s, Hobby Lobby and Gar-

den Ridge are filled with craft materials andproject ideas.

Decorating ornaments is a great home-made gift. It not only reflects the holiday sea-son, it can also appeal to a wide range of peo-ple. For guys, you can decorate an ornamentwith their favorite college or professionalteam. For girls, you can pretty much go crazywith paint, beads, ribbon, etc. Many collegestudents are putting up their own Christmastree for the first time so don’t let their tree benaked; give them a decorated ornament.

Another gift that can appeal to everyone is

a bag of homemade cookies. Who doesn’tlike baked goods this holiday season? Even ifthey are ‘break and bake’ cookies, people willstill enjoy them and appreciate the gift. Youcan even go as far as decorating them withsprinkles and icing. This is a good way topersonalize them. Don’t forget to be creativewith the wrapping. Grocery and dollar storessell holiday bags and boxes for you to spruceup your gift.

If decorating little gifts is too time con-suming or you just don’t have the creativegene, then giving out holiday cards is another

inexpensive alternative. With so many peopleyou know from class, work and other activi-ties, it’s hard to know where you draw the lineof good friends and people you encounter on aregular basis. Giving them holiday cards willlet them know that you are thinking of themthis season. You can also throw in a candycane to add a little something extra.

Hopefully now you are thinking of differ-ent inexpensive ways you can give gifts thisyear. These ideas are just some of many. Getcreative and just remember it’s not what yougive it’s the thought that counts.

Being Generous Without Going Broke

A Guy’s Guide to Christmas Shopping

Shop online. Why drive to the mall and

stand in line when you can buythe same things online and neverhave to leave the house…or evenput on pants. The majority ofstores have online ordering so thatyou can shop around and pur-chase the right gifts for your list. Pay attention.

Does your mom really wantthat keychain? I can’t tell youwhat she wants, but I bet it’s notwhat you got her last year too.Try to think of things that peoplehave talked about or that youknow they need. These thingsdon’t have to be big. If you no-ticed that your girlfriend was eye-ing a scarf at Target, surprise herand get it. Just pay attention andtry not to get caught up with thesame old gifts you always get.Think outside the box.

If you can’t think of thingsto get someone check out the in-

ternet. A simple Google searchfor creative gift ideas can giveyou great guidance. Don’t procrastinate.

Don’t wait until ChristmasEve to go shopping. You will bein a frantic rush and will almostdefinitely forget something.Items may be sold out or thecrowds may be too large for youto handle. So don’t wait…getyour shopping done early. Stores will wrap.

Most malls and shoppingcenters offer free gift-wrappingstations during the holidays. So ifyour not exactly great with a pairof scissors try this out. It will real-ly make the present more appeal-ing and save you time and thehassle.

If you still have problemswith Christmas shopping, don’tworry…. it’s probably just in yourDNA. Maybe with these tips andsome hard work you will impressjust the right person this year!

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BY MADISON GRIFFIN

Holiday gift exchange games are an enter-taining way to exchange gifts during the hol-iday season with friends and family. Try oneof the following games this year to spice up

your usual gift-giving routine.

Secret SantaWrite the participant’s names on pieces of paper and put

them in a hat, box, etc. Mix the names up.Each participant then picks a name, but does not reveal the

name they have to anyone else.The participants purchase a gift for the person whose name

they drew from the hat. Most people set a price limit.When wrapping the gifts, put the recipient’s name on the

label, not who the gift is from.Place the gifts in a general area.Try to guess who bought the gift with your name on it. If

the identity is never revealed, the Secret Santa reveals them-selves.

Dirty SantaGuests should decide on a price range and purchase a gift.At the party, place the gifts in a pile.Participants draw numbers or play a game to determine

who will pick their gift first. The winner chooses which gift they want, they open the

gift then show everyone at the party.Participants draw numbers or play a game to determine

who will go next.This winner has two choices. They can choose another gift

from the pile or they can take the gift the first person. If theytake the gift from another guest, that guest has to choose anoth-er gift.

The process continues until all of the participants havegifts.

Left/RightAll participants bring a gift to the party.The participants form a circle.One of the guests reads a story like the one below. Every

time the words “left” or “right” are read, the participants passthe gift in that direction. The gift the participant has at the endof the story is theirs to keep.

“Christmas was almost here and Mother Right was finish-ing the Christmas baking. Father Right, Sue Right and BillyRight returned from their last-minute Christmas errands.“There’s not much left to be done,” said Father Right as hecame into the kitchen.

“Did you leave the basket of food at the church?” askedMother Right. “I left it right where you told me to,” said FatherRight. “I’m glad my shopping is done,” said Billy right. “Idon’t have any money left.”

The hall telephone rang, and Susan Right left to answer it.She rushed right back and told the family, “Aunt Tillie Rightleft a package for us right on Grandma Right’s front porch. I’llgo over there right now and get it,” she said as she left in arush. Father Right left the kitchen and brought in the Christmastree.

By the time Susan Right returned, Mother Right, FatherRight, and Billy Right had begun trimming the tree. The entireRight family sang carols as they finished decorating. Then theyleft all the presents arranged under the tree and went to bed,hoping they had selected the right gifts for their family. Now Ihope you have the right present for yourself, because that’s allthat’s left of our story, except to wish you a merry Christmas.Isn’t that right?

Holiday Trivia Gift ExchangeGather Christmas Trivia questions with the correct answers.

(Gather more questions than guests.)Place gifts in a general area.Ask a trivia question.The guest who gives correct answer gets to choose the gift

they want.

An EntertainingExchange

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By Mary Muller

The holidays are suppose to be cherishedtimes to spend with family and friends. Theyare also a time to eat and be merry. Food isan essential part of any holiday party. Hereare some recipes that are sure to make yourholiday plans unforgettable. Puppy Chow

Ingredients:1/2 cup Peanut Butter

1/4 cup Butter1 cup Chocolate Chips

1/2 tsp. Vanilla9 cups Crispix cereal (any flavor) 1-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions:1. Combine peanut butter, butter and

chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.Microwave for one minute then stir to blendall ingredients thoroughly.

2. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Stir well. 3. Place the 9 cups of Crispix cereal in a

very large bowl. Pour the peanut butter-chocolate mixture over the cereal and tossevenly, making sure all the cereal gets a goodcovering.

4.Coat with powdered sugar, sprinklingevenly over the cereal and tossing as yousprinkle to completely cover each piece.Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients: 8 ounces of cream cheese1 1/2 pounds of smooth peanut butter3 pounds of chocolate wafers for melting,

either dark or milk chocolate OR 3 pounds ofWilbur’s chocolate wafers

2 1/2 pounds of powdered sugar2 tsp of vanilla extract1 1/4 pounds of margarineInstructions: 1. Margarine and cream cheese need to be

at room temperature. Mix together and addpeanut butter, then add vanilla.

2.Add sugar in small amounts. Chill mix-

ture then form into egg shape. Re-chill.

3. Melt chocolate over low heator on low setting in microwave.

4.Dip chilled eggs or balls inmelted chocolate and cool on wax

paper. (Suggestion: Melt 1 lb. of chocolate

at a time - use fork for dipping)No Bake Cookies

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups white sugar1/2 cup milk1/2 cup butter4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter3 cups quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructions: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar,

milk, butter and cocoa. 2. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2

minutes. 3. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut

butter, oats and vanilla. 4. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto wax

paper. Let cool until hardened.

Jennifer Hunt

It is once again time to bundle up inwarm sweaters and visit family and friendsfor holiday gatherings. From Thanksgiv-ing dinners to the beloved Super Bowlgathering, there will be an abundance offood and festivities. That means that, ifyou’re like me, the aspirations of your newyear’s resolutions are long gone and youare just thinking about doing better. WithThanksgiving and Christmas soon arrivingmany people will begin their holiday diet-ing. But as we all know, the smell ofturkey roasting in the oven and the pump-kin pie for dessert are hard temptations toignore.

For many people holidays tend tobring out the oh-so-confident, “I’m stick-ing to my resolutions this year!” attitudewhen the New Year rises, along with thenumber on the scale. The fact that food isconstantly present at any party, get-togeth-er or event during the holidays, inevitablyleads to overeating which can causeweight gain. The holidays often bringalong extra stress which can also lead toweight gain. However, this year you canwork on keeping your resolution by notgaining weight throughout the holiday sea-son. To help you avoid gaining weight dur-ing the holidays here is a list of six thingsthat you can do to keep the numbers on thescale where they should be (or relativelyclose anyway).

Don’t Graze. While at a party withfriends or family do not hold a conversa-tion over the bowl of M&M’s. As soon assomeone else pops one in their mouth, youwill be impelled to do the same and beforeyou know it, you have eaten an entire bowl

of M&M’s. It happens to the best of us, sojust avoid it.

Drink Low-Cal. You know that youcannot resist your mom’s pie, so instead ofmaking it your goal not to eat the pie andthen failing miserably, try drinking fewercalories. Instead of drinking the soda ortea, choose water or other low-caloriedrink. These calories you will not be wast-ing on liquids can be used for real suste-nance, like an extra scoop of whippedcream on your pie.

Bring your own healthy food. If youare really trying to eat healthy during theholidays, bring your own healthy dish to aparty. A fruit or veggie tray is usually pop-ular and then you know that you have ahealthy option in case no one else is quiteas health conscious.

Slow Down. Eating slowly can helpyou feel fuller faster. While eating at atable with party guests try to speak in be-tween bites (after chewing of course) sothat you keep a steady conversation goingand you will eat less.

Smaller Portions. Just becauseChristmas only comes once a yeardoesn’t mean that you have to eat half ofthe turkey. Pay attention to portion sizes.Also listen to your body, it will tell youwhen it is getting full and try not to stuffyourself.

Rest and Exercise. While it is easy totake it easy on the holidays and relax, besure that you are still getting regular exer-cise. A few laps around the mall can notonly help you find that perfect outfit, it canalso help you burn off a few of those calo-ries from all the pie and gingerbread. Sleepis also important to help restore your bodyand help your metabolism.

Holiday recipes Avoiding holidayweight gain