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Thursday, December 6, 2018 Gift Guide The Baytown Sun Section B Chambers County Weekly Great gifts for sports fans Sports fans are on their shopping lists. The apparel. Holiday shoppers the globe, and many game and skill level. In way to stoke loved ones’ passionate about their following sports-related can soften the blow of do not live within the such instances, shoppers passions for their favorite favorite sports and favorite gifts might be just the thing attending a game with the television markets of their can simply buy gift cards teams. teams. Perhaps nowhere is such loved ones are hoping family by purchasing the favorite teams. That can to retailers that cater to that passion more evident to find under the tree this tickets. make it difficult, but not athletes who participate in than in how much sports holiday season. • Apparel: Watch a impossible, for sports fans specific sports. fans are spending to attend • Tickets: For diehard ballgame on television to watch their favorite Gifting sports fans and sporting events. sports fans, few things can and it might seem as if teams. Streaming services athletes can be fun. Sports- A 2017 study from rival the thrill of seeing a every fan in the stands is such as MLB.TV and NFL related presents are a great CreditCards.com found favorite team in person. decked out in the home Sunday Ticket.TV (also that American consumers But sports tickets don’t team’s colors. That’s not an available through DirecTV spent $56 billion to attend come cheap, especially for illusion, as a 2018 survey as NFL Sunday Ticket) sporting events over the fans who want to take their from Statista found that enable fans to watch their year prior to the study being families to the game. Data more than 13 percent of favorite teams regardless conducted. But sports fans from TeamMarking.com sports fans spent $500 or of where they live. weren’t just paying to see indicates that the average more on sports apparel in • Gear: For the sports their favorite sports, but cost for a family of four to 2017. Jerseys, hats, scarves, fan who’s more than to participate in them as attend a National Football and outerwear are sure to just a spectator but a well. In the 12-month span League game in 2016 was please sports fans who participant as well, gear covered by the study, sports $502.84, while the same want to showcase the love such as golf clubs, mitts, lovers spent $33 billion on family spent roughly $220 they have for their favorite bats, or whatever else is athletic equipment. that year to attend a Major teams. necessary to participate in Holiday shoppers no League Baseball game. • Streaming service/ his or her favorite sport is doubt have one or two Those costs include food, television packages: sure to please this holiday sports fans and/or athletes beverages, parking, and Sports fans live all over season. Some sports, such as golf and rock climbing, may require an intimate Gifting those with knowledge of a loved one’s special needs Cryer Pools & Spas The holiday season is such as Amazon Echo and Children and adults an exciting time of year. 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Artist’s Name: ______Artist’s Name: ______Age: ____ What I want for Christmas most: ______Age: ____ What I want for Christmas most: ______Mailing Address: ______Mailing Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______City / State / Zip: ______Thursday, December 6, 2018 Gift Guide The Baytown Sun 3B Great gifts for beloved seniors By the time they reach Assistance gifts without the need for a bulky senior status, many adults Seniors want to remain as canister or upright vacuum. have amassed a ton of stuff independent as possible. By Consider an easy-to-use along with their irreplaceable giving items that help them tablet, pre-loaded with handy knowledge. Come their do just that, you can bring applications. Grandparents golden years, grandparents smiles to their faces. can use video chatting to keep and other aging loved ones One idea is motion-sensing in touch with grandchildren probably don’t need much light switches and fixtures. living across the country. in the way of material If and when nature calls Easily refill prescription possessions, which can make in the middle of the night, medication with a pharmacy it challenging to find them hallways or bathrooms can app just a click away. Stream holiday gifts. be illuminated effortlessly. favorite movies or channels Finding great gifts for Shower and bathroom through video streaming seniors may take a little more grab bars are another idea. sites, like Netflix or Amazon effort, but with these ideas These provide extra security Prime. Tablets tend to be at the ready, it’s likely gift- and stability when getting lightweight, portable and givers can make this holiday in and out of the shower or user-friendly. merry for everyone on their when using the toilet. shopping lists. For seniors who just need Personal care a little extra reach, a grab tool Even independent seniors Family photo memories can easily snag packages from may benefit from a little Many seniors love to talk a top shelf or pick up items extra companionship and about their life histories. that may have dropped to the assistance when family What better way to be the floor, eliminating bending or members are not able to catalyst for conversation than straining. make frequent visits. Hiring to create a photo album that a visiting care worker, who chronicles their lives? Photos Practical technology can do everything from can be included alongside Seniors may not be as organizing pills to making historical documents, such as immersed in technology dinner to tackling some old school projects, military as young people, but they laundry, can provide the help discharge papers, awards, purchase their share of seniors need with their daily and even genealogical gadgets and increasingly errands. information. Photo puzzles, rely on tech to get through Seniors are a thriving and photo calendars and any the day. To free up more growing demographic. It may home decor with a photo time for rest and relaxation, seem challenging to purchase printed on it are variations invest in an iRobot Roomba gifts for older loved ones, but on this theme. Robot Vacuum. This simple with a little know-how, it’s device will clean floors easily, easy to find the right present. moving from room to room Most downloaded holiday songs Music is integral to many celebrations during the holiday season. Whether you’re planning 10. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — Andy Williams an office party, hosting friends and family at home or simply looking to get in the holiday spirit, 11. Hallelujah — Pentatonix you might want to explore this list of the most downloaded Christmas/holiday songs on iTunes. 12. Wizards in Winter (Instrumental) — Trans-Siberian Orchestra 1. All I Want For Christmas Is You — Mariah Carey 13. Winter Song — Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson 2. Mary, Did You Know? — Pentatonix 14. Hallelujah — Lindsey Stirling 3. Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental) — Trans-Siberian Orchestra 15. Last Christmas — Taylor Swift 4. Mistletoe — Justin Bieber 16. Feliz Navidad — José Feliciano 5. Christmas Canon — Trans-Siberian Orchestra 17. Santa Tell Me — Ariana Grande 6. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree — Brenda Lee 18. A Holly Jolly Christmas — Burl Ives 7. Believe — Josh Groban 19. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) — Nat “King” Cole 8. Last Christmas (Single Version) — Wham! 20. Hard Candy Christmas — Dolly Parton 9. Jingle Bell Rock — Bobby Helms Four holiday party must-haves Parties are highly anticipated events come And don’t forget that staple of the holiday the holiday season. Office parties, gatherings beverage menu: eggnog. Eggnog can be made with friends and family celebrations are just with and/or without alcohol so everyone can some examples of the many soirees that dot enjoy this beloved holiday beverage. the social schedules of millions of people between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. 2. Decorations Office parties might be governed by Decking the halls is a holiday tradition, and certain organizational protocols, but parties hosts should make an effort to string some with friends and families come with no such holiday decorations before welcoming guests rules. That said, holiday hosts might want into their homes. A Christmas tree might be 3. Music prevent them from overindulging in alcohol to keep their guests’ expectations in mind the most ubiquitous decorative item come Christmas music can go a long way toward at a time of year when the National Highway when planning their get-togethers. While the holidays, so hosts can make their tree getting everyone in the holiday spirit. Utilize Traffic and Safety Administration says drunk there’s always room to try something new, the centerpiece of their decor. Hang some iTunes or music streaming services such as driving incidents are at their highest. Games the following are some must-have items when mistletoe around the house, which also can Amazon Prime Music or Pandora to ensure in which participants can win holiday-themed hosting holiday parties. be adorned with season-specific plants like that the holiday hits keep coming throughout prizes might be especially enjoyable for holly and poinsettias. If kids are attending the party. players. 1. Holiday foods and beverages the party, a kid-friendly decoration station can It goes without saying that holiday hosts even be set up to ensure the youngsters have 4. Games Holiday parties are highly anticipated parts will be expected to provide food for their fun and stay busy during the festivities. Games can be a great way to keep guests of the holiday season. Hosts can take their guests. But certain foods, such as gingerbread occupied during the party. From a safety parties to the next level by incorporating cookies, can put everyone in the holiday spirit. perspective, games that engage guests might certain must-have items into the festivities. Pets and holiday gifting Furry, finned and feathered The American Pet DogTime.com says that gifts, cat owners have been spend more than anyone at a higher risk for surrender friends help make a house Products Association says pet presents are not a North closing that gap over the else ($70) on holiday gifts for to shelters by families who a home. These companions pet owners spend billions American phenomenon, years. Some pet parents even their pets. miscalculated the amount are more than just pets; of dollars on their pets each either. Pet owners in the offer Christmas cards or Gifting pets has become of time and money that’s they’re often cherished family year. United Kingdom are hang Christmas stockings for the norm, but various animal necessary to care for pets. members. So it should come The majority of pet expected to spend the their pets. welfare organizations advise Welcoming a pet into the as no surprise that, come owners plan to gift their equivalent of $46 per pet on According to data from that giving companion family is often a personal the holidays, people want to pets on holidays such as gifts. PricewaterhouseCoopers, animals as pets should be decision, and one that should lavish extra attention on their Valentine’s Day, Halloween While dog owners are shoppers between the ages avoided. be weighed carefully by all animals by way of presents. and Christmas. more likely to buy their pets of 17 and 21 are willing to Pets given as gifts may be members of the household. Thursday 4B The Baytown Sun Hotspots December 6, 2018 Sometimes you need Plan B HIBACHI The mad rush to filling all those GRILL & BUFFET Christmas lists have finally begun Adult Lunch - Mon-Fri - $8.99 Adult Dinner - Sun-Sat - $11.89 with the passing of Thanksgiving. Senior Lunch - Mon-Fri - $7.89 Senior Dinner - Sun-Sat - $9.89 For some, shopping is surgical. You know the items you need. You locate Kids (3-8) - $5.49 Kids (9-12) - $7.49 the items you need HAPPY HOUR!- $7.45 and you hurry home. Mon-Thurs • 2-5 pm For others, Christmas shopping takes on a 3703 Garth Road, Baytown • 281-838-8168 life of it’s own. Shopping in an ex- perience that can last throughout the day. It requires stamina, focus and dedication. MICHAEL It can also require a PINEDA lunch break, which makes this week’s Hot Spots strate- Baytown Sun photo by Michael Pineda Wings, gic in nature. Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Express is located just A fried chicken plate from Chicken Express is a hearty meal. Beer, Margaritas past the I-10 overpass on Garth & Much More! Road, close to numerous shopping It quickly dawned on my shopping comfort of my own home. As it turns locations. That makes it a great place during the holiday season has its out, my dog also likes French fries share of ups and downs. Sometimes, and I hate to disappoint her. to take a break among the hordes Starting At of holiday shoppers and regroup. you can’t find that special item. Just The chicken hit the spot. I needed BreakfastBr Chicken Express has a great repu- last year, I couldn’t find Call of Duty: the napkins but fried chicken is fried tation. I remember when a franchise World War II for my brother-in-law chicken. Sometimes, it requires be- $ 99 Plate was opened in Ardmore, Oklahoma. so I bought an engagement ring for ing a little messy. Bonne instead. The okra was a solid decision and I 4 It was so popular you would have thought they created fried chicken. Don’t ask how I got from Point A enjoyed the biscuit. I believe I would The iced tea is a staple at many bas- to Point B on that one. have enjoyed my French fries more ketball hospitality rooms throughout I rallied and decided to go with a had I not taken the food home. But southern Oklahoma. Plan B. But I remained on point as Bella dog didnt’ mind. far as food was concerned. As for the iced tea, it was gone be- I ventured into Chicken Express 200 N. Alexander Dr. Baytown, TX • 281-422-9111 looking forward to some tasty spicy I ordered a nice fried chicken plate fore I even got home. Mon-Wed: 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs: 5a.m. - 6p.m. chicken tenders. They are a magnifi- with an order of fried okra. I looked In looking back, the chicken was a Fri-Sat: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: Closed cent addition to the menu and proud- up and an idea popped into my head. nice option. But I will call ahead next ly advertised throughout the restau- Get some spicy wings to compensate time I’m hungry for spicy tenders. Cuban rant. And no sooner had I stepped to for the loss of spicy tenders. Turns Chicken Express is located at 7300 Sandwich the register to make my order, I was out the wings are as popular as the Garth Road in Baytown. It is open told they were out of the tenders. spicy tenders because there were from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday That is what we call a bad omen none to be found. through Saturday. leading up to an OU-Texas football Spicy food was not meant to be ap- FREE game. parently. Michael Pineda is the assistant Cafe Con Leche I politely thanked the nice person I ordered some French fries and managing editor at The Baytown with Ad as the register and made my way out got my order for the road and took it Sun. He can be reached at michael. Happy Holidays the door. And this is where I put you, home. 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