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(PRWEB) November 25, 2009

Online garden centre Dobbies.com is helping consumers add some extra sparkle to their homes this festive season with the release of its Christmas Lights Buying Guide, taking the hassle out of choosing Christmas lights for both inside and outside the home.

One of the potential headaches for consumers in the run-up to Christmas is pulling the lights out of storage and discovering that they are not in full working order or that they no longer have the appeal they had in years gone by. Alternatively, some households like to change their Christmas lights every year to make each festive season unique.

In any of these scenarios, the Dobbies.com guide will be invaluable as it takes the consumer through the process of choosing, buying and hanging Christmas lights.

Among the information in the Christmas Lights Buying Guide is step-by-step advice on creating a plan for Christmas lighting, including choosing a theme, creating a schedule and mapping out a diagram.

The different style of lights are described in the guide, such as curtain lights, fairy lights, net lights, icicle lights, rope lights, candle lights and fibre optic lights as well as wreaths and garlands. Also discussed are the advantages of buying LED Christmas lights, plus making use of old Christmas lights as an alternative to just throwing them away.

When it comes to buying new Christmas lights, there’s no better place than Dobbies.com, as there is a wide variety of quality lighting to choose from and purchase online. The collections available include indoor and outdoor lights, LED lights and fibre optics, all in a vast array of colours and effects to suit the style of any home or garden.

For more information on the Dobbies.com Christmas Lights Buying Guide, see http://www.dobbies.co.uk/blog/christmas-lights-buying-guide

For more information on the range of Christmas lights available from Dobbies.com, see http://www.dobbies.co.uk/acatalog/Christmas-Department.html

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You’ve all seen the lines to get through airport security.  It’s become more and more congested. Passengers haven’t taken the time to read the rules and that slows everyone down and makes the boarding process more frustrating.

First and foremost, make sure your carry on bag is the correct size.  Many airlines have different regulations; so always check with the airline before packing.  As a rule of thumb, most airlines allow two items to be carried on.  One is a personal bag, such as a briefcase, laptop, camera bag, or purse.  The other is a 45″ length, height and width total dimensions of the bag to fit in the overhead.   Some of the airlines also have a weight restriction on your carryon bag.  If your bag cannot be carried on, keep in mind that the only lock you are permitted to use is the TSA lock.

Next, be sure you are not packing any prohibited items in your bag.  Sharp objects or weapons are just common sense.  However, many of the airlines are now allowing scissors with blades less than 4″ long, screwdrivers less than 7″ long, tools less than 7″ long, including wrenches and pliers, knitting needles, tweezers and nail clippers.  You can obtain the complete list from your airline or from their website.  

You have to remember that you will personally have to walk through a metal detector.  Keep that in mind when you are getting dressed for your trip.  You will have to remove belts if they have a metal buckle.  Also your watch, and most other jewelry except rings and/or small earrings will need to be removed before going through the metal detector.  Additionally, most shoes have some sort of metal reinforcement and they will also have to be removed. With the exception of your shoes, it’s easiest to put all of these items in your carry bag, and put them on after going through security.  Always be sure to bring medical proof along with you if you have had any type of surgery that would use metal pins or parts.  This is imperative because you would have no other way of proving why the machine keeps identifying metal on your person.

The easiest way to approach going through airport security is to be organized.  Security will occasionally do random searches, and overstuffing your bag makes it harder for them to look through your bag.  It also makes it more difficult for you to close the bag and continue on your way.  Many experienced traveler’s pack in special packing cubes so that all of their underwear, socks and sleepwear are together. There are also plastic lined cases to keep your toiletries separate.   Security personnel may also ask to see an item that showed up on the x-ray machine.  If your bag is organized, you’ll find the item they have asked to look at much faster and easier.

You’ll notice that more and more passengers are carrying on bags.  Because the overhead compartments of the plane become so full, it’s important to put identification tags on both handles of your cases.  It’s easy for someone to mistake your bag for his or her own because your bag will not always be able to fit in the compartment over your own seat.  There is a new line of luggage called Mosaic.  It has a monogram plate for initials on the bottom of the case.  This is a great idea since the bag is clearly identified from the back end and that is what you see first in an overhead compartment.

These tips should get you on your way quickly and efficiently.  Have a great travel experience.

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Scotts Valley, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2005

Find the perfect gifts this holiday season without stepping foot in a mall. Pangaya, a leading online retailer of eco-chic clothing, home accessories, and skin care products, continues to prove that you can be stylish and socially responsible when shopping.

The holiday season is upon us and it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of consumerism, racing out to the nearest mall in search of the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. “We are often so frenzied in our quest for holiday gifts that we lose site of what the holidays are all about”, says Susan Bartlett, co-founder of Pangaya (http://www.pangaya.com). “By shopping at Pangaya, you can feel comfortable knowing that you are getting great style and quality, as well as the added benefits of supporting organic farming and companies who employ fair labor practices.” Holiday gifts from Pangaya are a great way to introduce your friends and family to the new wave of earth-friendly, stylish and chic apparel, home and beauty products.

Below are just a few of the chic offerings from Pangaya that are sure to please the friends and loved ones on your list this year.

•Cashmere Chunky Crochet Cardigan by Stewart+Brown: Luxurious, hand-knitted sweater designed using cashmere purchased and crafted in Mongolia.

•Theodora Blazer by ecoganik: The must-have piece for the fall and winter seasons features unique details such as frayed edging at the collar and cuffs.

•Montauk Capri by Loyale: 100% organic cotton yoga pants to help her start the New Year out at the gym and in style.

•Sooth Kit by Juice Beauty: Packed with organic skin care products this kit is the perfect stocking stuffer.

•Seaglass Tableware by Riverside Designs: Handcrafted from recycled glass by renowned artisans, this collection is sure to add style to even the hippest lofts and homes.

•Accent Pillows by Luckystone Design: Individually crafted using the finest organic and sustainable materials available.

•Girly Coat by Laurenceleste: This beautiful button-up jacket with beautiful floral appliqué feels like a cross between cashmere and chenille, but is made from Ecospun fleece.

Pangaya is offering free ground shipping on all purchases made through the end of the year.

About Pangaya

Pangaya offers fashionable women’s and children’s clothing, bedding, bath, skin care and home accessories derived from the finest natural, organic and environmentally-friendly sources. Pangaya is committed to making a difference in people’s lives, donating at least one percent of annual sales to social and environmental causes.

Contact Information:

Susan Bartlett

Pangaya

P. 800-872-6618 x705

F. 408-516-9432

http://www.pangaya.com

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Allentown, PA (PRWEB) December 12, 2006

A recent poll at OrganizedChristmas.com shows that gift-buying is the ‘biggest organization challenge” people have during the holidays. DayTimers Time management expert, Maria Woytek, notes that as of the beginning of the day today, there are one hundred ninety-two hours (and counting) remaining to shop.

Shopping Online Saves Time

“Shopping online is a simple time management technique you can use this holiday season,” Woytek commented. “Online stores, like DayTimers, are open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. That

means people can shop on their schedule and not have to be tied to the hours when stores are opened. In fact, you can shop at DayTimers up until December 20th and still receive your purchases before Christmas.”

Shop at Sites That Offer Easy Comparisons

Many sites are organized in a way that allow you to make quick comparisons or allow you to view a large number of products in a few seconds. At http://www.daytimer.com, you can click on “gift giving” and immediately view hundreds of products, organized by type and by cost.

Under $ 30 gift: “Mom is often the one to keep everyone’s schedule. She is the family’s productivity and time management center,” noted Ms. Woytek. “The Tri-Fold Organization Center simplifies the most complicated family scheduling tasks for the year to come.” The top panel holds a tabbed 12-month calendar with writing space to fit hectic schedules. A slide and hide filing system is tucked into the right side allowing Mom to keep the year’s schedule for every ballerina, football player and track star in the family.

Save Time by Utilizing the Quick Order Functions

Another way to save time is to go to the “quick order” tab at http://www.daytimer.com. By inserting the five digit product code found in your catalog, you are quickly ready for checkout. Discounts are immediately applied at that time. “For example, if he’s on the road all of the time, placing #21069 in the quick order space, will get you an AutoExec Express to give to the busy man on the road, Woytek said. “This gift ends car clutter and boosts productivity. There’s room for hanging file folders, space for his planner, maps and manuals and a compartment for his cell phone and PDA. If you don’t have a catalog handy, you can browse the catalogs cover to cover, enabling you to review hundreds of high fashion and high function products that can help everyone on your list to manage their time and organize their lives better.”

Easy to Find Bargains

“By shopping the clearance section of your favorite online store or overstocks, you are sure to find great bargains without needing to leave your home and hunt them down,” Woytek counsels. DayTimers has listed the Catalina Wallet planner cover for $ 19.99, reduced from $ 40. There is even a section for “Hot Deals” where you can order the pen of the future…Yoropen, which has an award-winning design that improves your handwriting and encourages better posture. By ordering two or more, you save 10%.

Give Twice With One Gift

Kintera research indicates that charitable gifts may be a popular trend in gift-giving this season. “DayTimers has an entire Pink Ribbon collection that not only gives the gift of order, it gives a second gift of a contribution to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.”

Something for Everyone In One Place

“Whether you have a poet or writer to buy for, or a sports enthusiast, there is something for everyone at the DayTimers site (http://www.daytimer.com),” Woytek encouraged. “An Italian Leather Contemporary Journal has a diagonal-cut cover and pen-loop closure that makes it stand out from the crowd. The journal-keeper can write to their hearts content and then slip the pen (included with the journal) into the pen loop to secure their entries.”

The health conscious will enjoy receiving a Talking Pedometer with a built-in FM radio with crystal clear reception. “This high tech gadget makes a fun stocking stuffer,” Woytek commented. With the push of a button it announces distances walked, steps taken and calories burned.

DayTimers, Inc, a subsidiary of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ABD), is the leading company in providing time management solutions and organization items. Established in 1947, DayTimers is the original company to offer organization and time-management tools that help simplify life’s demands. The DayTimer line of luxury leather planner covers, portfolios, pocketbooks and totes can be found at http://www.daytimer.com or by calling 1-800-225-5005. The DayTimer line of calendars can be found at http://www.daytimers.com as well as at Staples, Office Depot and other major office supply stores.

Subsidiary of ACCO Brands Corporation

Contact: Leesa Raab, LaMotta Strategic Communications, Inc. 845-358-6306(o).

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Gift Basket Holiday Gift Guide

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here. For some people, the holidays seem to come sooner and sooner each year. And for others, this is the most wonderful time of the year.

Besides wonderful–this is also the busiest time of the year.  With so much to do and so little time to do it,  people are looking for a simpler way to get their Christmas shopping done this holiday season.

If you still have holiday gifts to buy, don’t panic! Just follow this gift basket holiday gift guide for holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Baby’s First Christmas

Celebrate Christmas with baby’s first keepsake gifts.  This is a perfect time to send a holiday gift basket with a lock of hair keepsake inside it or baby’s first tooth box, first party or photo book.

Grab ‘n Go Gifts

Are you on a budget?  Grab premade holiday gifts and go. Desktop containers filled with chocolate candies, a gingerbread house all wrapped up or a chocolate reindeer, snowman or holiday cookies make great gifts to go.

Stocking stuffers

For those of you who don’t want to give a holiday gift basket, stuff those stockings with stuffed animals, picture frames, piggy bank gift sets, wall hangers and ornaments.

Adult Gifts

Heat Christmas up this year with a romantic holiday gift basket. Present the adult gift of bath and body, aromatherapy, lingerie, bachelor and bachelorette items to that special someone-a couple celebrating an anniversary or maybe as a wedding gift.

If you follow this gift basket holiday gift guide, your buying decision should be easy.

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