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A connoisseur is an esteemed expert, the chief go-to person, a true super-hero of expertise and good taste. We can think of no better word to describe Deborah Faurot, who writes evalu8.org's Gift Connoisseur columns.
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* Featured gift: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets (Christmas 2006 -- mid-range) *****
 For your special friend, client or family member, this keepsake basket-tray offers great value -- and shows how much you care. Five stars.
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* Featured gift: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets (Christmas 2006 -- modest budget) *****
Sometimes your generosity outstrips your means, so it's important to find the right gift -- and one that looks much more costly than it actually is.
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* Featured gift: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets (Christmas 2006 -- most popular) *****
 Among the best-selling baskets -- especially for corporate gift-giving to favoured clients -- are those in the $75 to $150 price-range. Here's our pick in this category.
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* Featured gift: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets (Christmas 2006 -- top of the line) *****
For that very special client or family member, go all-out with this deluxe holiday selection. We've found these baskets achieve the best value for the money. . .anywhere! Five stars.
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* Featured gift: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets (Christmas 2006 -- well-priced) *****
This festive collection is the perfect choice when you have multiple gift recipients and cannot go overboard on costs; you can always shop with confidence at Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets.
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* Convenient online shopping for Valentine’s Day at epicureal.com for Michel Cluizel chocolate *****
Bonus: Free shipping with $75 purchase to select Canadian cities or $15 shipping rebate. . .
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* Press release: evalu8.org announces 2008 Christmas Gift Guide deadlines *
This year's deadline -- no exceptions -- is October 10, 2008.
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Alaskan Cruise Gift Service -- local company is THE cruise gift specialist (Garber review) *****
Travel Agents worldwide can benefit from deals via Vancouver-based Alaska Cruise Gift Service -- top quality, too! This company is the recipient of evalu8.org's once-a-year Award of Distinction for 2006. (Five stars.)
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: Bargain Jewellery for a gift (Winners) *
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, a reader asks for something luxe yet affordable. Can we find it? Read on. . .
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Beatles Book Is Fab! (Keyes review) *****
John Keyes says: "If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas present, I can't think of a reader who wouldn't find The Beatles: The Biography interesting.
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Crafty gifts for artsy gals *
It may be too late for Christmas, but you just KNOW Valentine's Day is right around the corner. . .
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Deck the Walls, 2006 ****
Looking for a Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for loved one? Why not check out this group art show, Vancouver, BC, December 2nd to 23rd, 2006?
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Discount Candle dot com *
Discount candles from a family-run online source that has been making and selling candles since 1924.
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Featured gift: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets *****
Your family, office or circle of friends will be delighted by this fabulous assortment of gourmet goodies in one of Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets most popular containers.
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Flowers24Hours.co.uk *
An attractive, easy-to-navigate site with periodic offers and deals, and what appears to be an everyday reliable service.
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Food Stuff: Trays Elegant are trés élégants (Garber review) *****
Now you can shake hands with your boss, offer a business card to a client, wave hello to a friend, wipe the mustard off your sweetheart's lip, and still enjoy your glass of wine and a bite to eat. This new, locally made product wins a five-star rating.
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Gump's *
We used to think the name sounded funny . . . until receiving a gift in its signature gold-lid box, nestled under layers of hand-pleated tissue. Gump's rules!
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Ice dot com *
ICE.com is committed to providing its customers the best value, quality, service and selection of jewellery in the world.
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Last-minute, unique Christmas gifts *
As heard on CBC Radio today, from an interview with Anne Garber.
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Suzy Birstein's Xmas Sale, 2006 *
December 8 to 10, 2006, Vancouver, BC
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The Gift Connoisseur: Taking care when buying Gift Baskets *
As a new owner of a gift basket business, I have discovered a number of truths about shopping for this type of gift. I considered myself an informed shopper before, but believe me, the things I have discovered over the past year have all been a big revelation.
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Unique Alaska cruise gifts (orders from Canada) *
Buy direct (online or by phone or e-mail) and save between 25 - 40 per cent.
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Unique Alaska cruise gifts (orders from the U.S.) *
Buy direct (online or by phone or e-mail) and save between 25 - 40 per cent.
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VCC Annual Student Xmas Sale, 2006 *****
Monday thru Friday -- November 27 to December 1, 2006, 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. each day, Main Lobby -- Vancouver Community College, Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC
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Well Wishers International exposed for ripping off travel agents *
AAA Travel agents in the U.S. were unaware how they were being short-changed (and over-charged) by Tennessee-based Well Wishers International . . . until now.
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West Coast Christmas Show, 2008 *
Thursday November 28, 2008 - Sunday November 30, 2008, Tradex, Abbotsfrd, BC.
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What NOT to buy your dad for Father's Day *
Father's Day is approaching fast, and many of us are thinking of our poppas. But must dads always get short-changed?
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* Press release: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets celebrates five years. . . *
Thursday, October 18, 2007, Vancouver, BC.
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* Press release: evalu8.org announces 2007 Christmas Gift Guide deadlines *
Companies and individuals looking for free promotion for their products or services are urged to tender samples for review. But note 2007 deadlines to avoid disappointment.
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7th Annual Hills to Mills Woodworking & Craft Show ****
July 7-9, 2006, Deming, WA.
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Christmas Countdown 2007: evalu8.org's 2007 Christmas Gift Guide *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. Check frequently, as we continue to add items, right up until Christmas.
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Christmas Countdown 2007: evalu8.org's 2007 Five-star Reviews Round-up *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. This list offers FIFTY links to reviews of items that have won evalu8.org's coveted five-star rating!
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Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Every Shopper's Quickie Xmas Tune-up *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. Here's a condensed list of general pointers. . .
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Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Last-Minute, Super-Santa Solutions *
Here's your last-minute rescue: A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org, including Kommunity Karma and a bunch of freebies.
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Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Serious Shoppers' Chart & Checklist *
Here's a handy chart to print out -- to help you organize your Christmas shopping this year.
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Deborah Faurot: The Gift Connoisseur *
A connoisseur is an esteemed expert, the chief go-to person, a true super-hero of expertise and good taste. We can think of no better word to describe Deborah Faurot, who writes evalu8.org's Gift Connoisseur columns.
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Eastside Culture Crawl, 2006 ****
Vancouver, BC, November 24 - 26, 2006
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Engravable Gift Collection *
The Engravable Gift Collection features a sensational array of personalized and engravable gifts.
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firstSTREET Online *
firstSTREET features over 300 products that represent some of the ways today's innovations can make people's lives a little easier -- or at least a little more fun.
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Hottest Holiday Toys, 2007 *
We checked out the "Hot Dozen" list of Toy Wishes magazine, which showcases and reviews the latest toys. Here's where to find 'em -- at the best prices.
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Last-minute solutions: Get Dad what he really wants for Father's Day (Garber round-up) *
Father's Day is this Sunday, so, if you haven't got a gift or card yet, here are some bail-outs. . .
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Sarawak Black Pepper (Garber 'classic' food product review) *****
Sarawak black pepper comes from the north side of the island of Bornéo, in this province of Mayalsia. It is considered the best pepper in the world.
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The most popular Gift cards, 2007 *
Can the Gift Card be our shopping salvation?
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