42 days till Xmas. On the topic of presents, gifts and festive spending. A couple of tips:

1. Save gas – buy local
2. Save time with wrapping by obtaining gift certificates from local merchants – a detailing from Oliver Car & Truck, a tanning at Beyond Bliss, a year’s supply of cones from Eastside Grocery, a counselling session with Sandra Cragg, a yard of concrete from Oliver Ready Mix, food hamper from Super Valu, a new camera from OK Photo Labs, new flooring from Underfoot, paint from Alberto’s, a cleaning certificate from Maika.

Or, a gift certificate from Country Wines, Oliver Bakery, Sears, Oliver Curling Club, I-Tech Electrical, a membership in the SO Chamber, material from Wine Country Quilters, Remedy Rx, gloves and other items from Sunkeya, and hardware at Tru-Valu.

Support the sponsors of ODN and make it a great Christmas by spending your dollars at home.