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Re-Find Living
1558 Lincoln Way, Auburn
530.745.4102

Silver Store
111 Sacramento Ave., Auburn
530.823.0573

Auburn Old Town Gallery
218 Washington St., Auburn
530.887.9150

Totally Cool
218 Washington St., Auburn
530.888.6573

Before You Donate to a Charity
Americans are in the mood to give back! Charitable donations saw the biggest increase since the Great Recession, and December is the most popular month to give to charities, with nearly 20% of all donations coming this month. Financial expert Jeff Bangerter from Bangerter Financial Group is here with more on what to consider before making that donation.

Claiming a Donation
1. Pay by check
2. Get a receipt
3. Consider maximum contributions

Ways to help
1. Stock or property
2. Clothes & items
3. Volunteer

www.bangerterfinancial.com

Home Depot Holiday Shopping
The holidays are a time for cheer, not chaos! Keep your stress level down by paying a visit to your local Home Depot for the best gifts this holiday season!! No matter what type of person you're shopping for, the Home Depot has something for everyone on your list!!

Gifts for your Guy
Gifts for the Techie
Gifts under $25

homedepot.com

Holiday Hacks for Busy Moms
Holiday Hacks for Busy Moms!! The holidays are supposed to be about family and fun, but for too many busy women, they're about never-ending to-do lists and crazy expectations. Some of the most cited causes of stress are gift wrapping, the Elf on the Shelf, cleaning the house, decorating and entertaining. The author of Mogul, Mom and Maid shares her holiday hacks to help you tackle those chores so you can relax and enjoy the season!!

www.helloladies.com
www.mogulmommaid.com

Don't Forget the Stockings
Carefully hung by the chimney with care, stockings often hold the most wonderful surprises on Christmas morning! Style expert Keri Parker shares some her favorite holiday stocking-stuffer ideas for everyone in the family. From beauty baubles to gadgets and trinkets, she'll show off a variety of tiny treasures that fit every budget.

Tile: www.thetileapp.com
Mark Hill Magic Drops Rescue & Repair Serum: www.walgreens.com
Cookie Lee Tween Jewelry: www.cookielee.com
Stitch Fix Gift Card: www.stitchfix.com

Bacchus Bistro Nutcracker Collection
Bacchus House Wine, Bar & Bistro
1004 East Bidwell Street Suite 100
Folsom
916.984.7500

www.bacchushousebistro.com

Rescue Dog Updates
We are checking back in with the rescue dogs from the sac county animals shelter, who are getting trained up and in shape for adoption - hopefully just in time for the holidays!

THE LOCAL BARK
3201 Fitzgerald Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 638-3880
www.localbark.com

The Gift of Hearing
Today we're live as 12 deserving people get the gift of hearing! For the first time ever, they are fitting a husband and wife! She was his ears for many years and now she herself is struggling with hearing. He was in a car accident and she has gone through four bouts of breast cancer. Also we are fitting a young woman who hasn't ever heard her 6-month-old child cry.
www.avalonhearing.com

Manly Minute
Here's some good advice from nutritionists and fitness trainers on how to stay fit during the holidays. Follow these 5 tips to help keep yourself from gaining too much weight during the holidays. It's easier than you think.
5 Rules For Holiday Fitness

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