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This Valentine Give the Gift of Cherished Memories

According to the National Retail Federation, www.nrf.com, Americans will spend $17.6 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. This is equivalent to about $126 per person who’s celebrating the holiday, and makes Valentine’s Day the second biggest gift giving holiday. Men spend on average $169, which is almost twice as much as what women will spend.

 

Good scents prevail in 'Perfumes: The Guide'

Anyone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of picking out a perfume as a gift for a special someone now has a new resource.Perfumes: The Guide (Viking, $27.95) by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, reviews nearly 1,500 fragrances and gives tips on how to pick the perfect one for yourself or someone else. An FAQ section is particularly helpful.Turin, an olfactory scientist, and Sanchez, a perfume collector and expert, are honest and humorous in their assessments of each fragrance.

 

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