New York Magazine
New York Magazine
November 27, 2006
Delegate the Mistletoe
A hands-free, picture-perfect holiday is a phone call away.
By Sarah Bernard
It's a nice idea: a Christmas spread with all the trimmings that Irving Berlin
himself would recognize. But the reality of locating- then unraveling- last year's
Christmas lights, withstanding the shopping hordes, and slaving over a pot of eggnog
can quickly put a damper on the old holiday spirit. Instead, outsource the elements
to the professionals. We've assembled the best folks to help keep your holiday merry
and bright.
Schlepping Shopping Bags
Cross It Off Your List (212-725-0122) will do your shopping at any store within city
limits, then gift-wrap and deliver the goods to you or the lucky recipients directly,
for $65 per hour. When it's all over, it also does gift returns.