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Pets in uniform

The holidays are just around the corner, so in the interest of free-market capitalism, why not pay someone for your pet’s portrait?

We’re not talking just any portrait, though; the folks at www.petsinuniform.com will sell you a composite print of Fido or Fluffy in your choice of military regalia.

Who wouldn’t want that hanging in the living room?

Online shopping

Site of the week: www.Target.com/ redhotshop

Trying to fit a cool gift idea into a strict grab bag limit?

Problem solved: Target’s Red Hot Shop. The online-only boutique is updated weekly and features an interesting mix of cool stuff at affordable Target prices.

$35 limit on this year’s family grab bag? No problem, pick up a Lug travel wallet for jet-setting cousin Nicky in hip orange for a mere $24.99, and have cash left for a Starbucks card.

And for your niece? Her elementary school friends will gush over a Cherokee faux-fur bolero. The pink shrug-style coat will only set you back $34.99.

The site also allows you to browse the Red Hot archives for additional gift ideas.

Our favorite? The PoshPoochy Pet Stroller in pink, of course. For $99 you can push your pup in style.

– Knight Ridder