Some Missouri residents outsource their holiday chores

Friday, December 3, 2010 | 11:52 a.m. CST; updated 9:38 a.m. CST, Friday, December 10, 2010

ST. LOUIS — The gloom and frugality of the recession may be lifting for service-oriented businesses that allow customers to outsource seasonal errands they dread. From holiday decorating to shopping, cooking and gift-wrapping, there's someone willing to do the work — for a price.

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