Shop the catalogs online The holidays are upon
us. Any idea what you'll get crabby Aunt Gabby or your finicky friend Phil?
Instead of spending a lot of time in line spend a little online. There are
hundreds of catalogs on the Internet just waiting to help you with your
shopping needs. Not sure your line's secure? Don't panic - pick out the items
you're interested in and phone in the order. http://www.landsend.com. Just like the printed
catalog you know and love - the Lands' End Web catalog features the same great
clothes, but with a twist. The Cyber version also offers all kinds of
additional information - like care and feeding of feathers and down, how to tie
a tie, the kindest cut swimwear guide and even packing tips from other Lands'
End Customers. http://www.bitsandpieces.com. Boxgame
lovers and puzzle people will love the Bits & Pieces cyber catalog. In addition
to the super shopping you can do, there are brain bogglers, mind benders and
puzzle notes you can send to a friend. http://www.ross-simons.com. Choose
Ross-Simons for the most elegant gifts. Where else can you find a sterling
silver ice cream fork ($69.95), a Lladro dove tree topper ($150) or a
jewel-encrusted corsage ring ($1,495.) Now that's a jingle bell rock!
http://www.paragongifts.com. From the
sublime to the affordable. Most traditional catalog shoppers are familiar with
the pages of the Paragon. Let this gift-giving guru meet your needs. From spicy
salsa to sassy sundials, you'll find something for everyone. http://hammacher.com. For more than a century and
a half, the store with the funny name, Hammacher Schlemmer, has been selling a
wide variety of quality merchandise. Looking for a bubbler night light, a
remote-controlled robotic dinosaur or an authentic Chinese rickshaw? Here you
go. And a Christmas morning bonus - anything that requires batteries - comes
with them already included. http://travelsmith.com. Looking for batik from
Bali or or a hat made of hemp? Visit the TravelSmith outfitting guide and
catalog. Once you get your wardrobe picked out, search the travel section of
the site for some great adventures. http://fao.com. If you've ever visited an FAO Schwartz
store you'll be relieved to know their Web site is just as packed with
wonderful treasures for tykes of all ages. And if you've never visited one -
boy, do you have a treat ahead of you. Briefcase train sets, stuffed Steiffs,
Madame Alexander dolls and Lego kits that touch the sky. Jan Perry is a
Kentucky based freelance writer who has already done part of her gift getting
online. Send your questions or site suggestions to her at SiteSeer2K@aol.com.
Publication date: 11-26-99
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