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By Mika Elizabeth Foley
Times Newspapers Staff Writer
Want to give a gift that keeps on giving long after the hurricane of wrapping paper in your living room is gone? Are you looking for a gift that will make your mother-in-law smile and your dad proud? Do you want to give a gift that will help the economy and local businesses, too?
Then read on.
When you can’t find that special gift, or you are buying for someone who has everything, then purchase services for him or her. Many businesses-can give gift certificates for the services they provide.
Why not make sure grandma is cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold, by purchasing a service contract for her heating and cooling systems?
Many companies offer low-cost agreements that perform maintenance on heating and air conditioning units every spring and fall, while giving priority status and discounts for service calls any other time of the year. TLC Services in Rixeyville is one local company which provides this service.
Beauty salons are great for making sure your wife or mom gets a much-needed t respite from the (trains of the>
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