Hi… I’m Buck the Deer…… Yes, I am a bona fide 8-pt. Buck (count the tips on the horns if you don’t believe me). And yes, I am laying down and looking straight at you because I read something this morning that made perfect sense to me. And hopefully, it will make sense to you too. After all, I’m just a deer.

This morning I read that 84.6 million people who were going to shop online for the holidays this year. That’s an increase of over 18% over last year, according to the National Retail Federation. You may wonder how I know those statistics. Let’s just say I’m an educated deer and I like to keep up on the latest news, especially from Newsday.com.

After reading this, I realized that shopping on-line for holiday gifts was the way to go. Especially if you are a deer. If you are not a deer, online shopping makes even more sense.

If you are not a deer, which you most certainly aren’t because most deer can’t read blogs, shopping online at stores like http://www.backyardstyle.com/ can help eleviate some of the stress that humans seem to suffer through each holiday season. With one click of the mouse, a person can discover a whole new world of great gift ideas for anyone on their shopping list. What could be easier than that?

Let’s face it, we’ve all seen people who get that ” deer caught in the headlights” look after a grueling shopping experience. Trust me, I’ve seen that look before. It’s not pretty.

Obviously, as you can tell by my relaxed state of being in this photo, I feel warm, safe and secure. That’s how I feel when shopping on-line. Especially at a great outdoorsy type of website like http://www.backyardstyle.com/.

From the comfort of your own home you can click away and get anybody a great gift that they will truly appreciate. This website provides all kinds of neat gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast or indoor nature lover.

They have all kinds of deer food and camping equipment,and more deer food, and garden gifts. I really liked the deer food, and cool retro-style Bogs Boots,. They also had some deer food, and a great Bushnell bird camera…. …. These were just a few of my favorite things that can be purchased safely and securely purchased using the Google Checkout process. And, until December 17, Google has teamed up with http://www.backyardstyle.com/ to offer a bonus savings of $10.00 off any order over $60.00.

So, if you are still struggling with all those store ads, or trying to figure out the best gift for Uncle Bob or Aunt Irene, please don’t fret. This is place to go. http://www.backyardstyle.com/ has all the ideas you need for the person who loves nature and nice things for their home. Best of all, most items fit the holiday budget. I personally suggest the deer food selection, but hey, I’m biased. Although bird feeders work for deer too. And wow, what a great selection of bird feeders this place has with prices to fit any budget.

I’m also a big fan of the outdoor pond de-icers, birdbath de-icers and heated pet bowls. These are great items from quality manufacturers like K-H, Tetra, and the Hagen Corp that help maintain your outdoor gear all year long. Plus, these deicers give us deer a place to go get a nice fresh drink when everything else is frozen over. After all, the spirit of the season is all about helping each other………….

So, this Buck will stop here. Online shopping makes perfect sense to me and I hope after reading from a deer’s perspective that it now makes more sense to you. Just remember to keep calm, stay focused, and just please keep away from the “hunting supply” section………….anything else is fair game.