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17Stay warm with fuzzy gifts

Get creative with gift cards

Choosing between aDVD and Blu-ray

Healthy gift ideas

Making merry on a budget

Gifts of gold sparkle

Top five books for all ages

Gear up for a cookie exchange

Buying a laptop

A guide to holiday gadgets

Crafting gifts for family and friends

Top movies for adults

Hot drinks warm you up

Decorating with candles

Family fun with gingerbread

Fill up your stockings

Top toys for the season

Best kid movies

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Left: Dohm Fluff GreenMountain hat. Below: Xobbeanie. Below center: XobUpcycle holiday stocking.(Courtesy Dohm-Icebox)

The Xob scarf is made of variouspanels of 100 percent recycled sweatersoverstitched with boucle yarn.

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With the winter chill settledin, there is nothing more com-forting than a warm, fuzzy hator scarf to wrap up in.

Longmont company Dohm-Icebox has been handcraft-ing wool knit hats for thepast 15 years. But whatmakes them different istheir commitment to sus-tainability, which starts withthe company’s line all made on an-tique knitting machines. Further-more, the hats are made of woollyyarns produced in strict environmen-tal standards. And to further showtheir commitment to the environ-ment, they created a collection of up-cycled items called Xob where no twoitems are alike. The pieces and partsof recycled wool are used to make the

fun and funky items in theline, including hats, scarves,pillows, headbands and

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And nothing is left un-used at Dohm-Icebox, be-cause the scraps are usedto stuff Xob the Recycled

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Center for People with Dis-abilities, Boulder County.

Dohm-Icebox has grown from asmall company that sold to sports re-tailers in the area to a national and in-ternational supplier of handcraftedaccessories.

This line of hats, scarves and acces-sories make a great gift for anyone onyour list. Find them in Longmont atAdorn Home & Gift Gallery and OldFirehouse Art Center, or visit theirWeb site at www.dohmhats.com for acomplete listing of retail stores.

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Let the creativity flow in gift basket creation

For the handymen (or women)in your family, make a bouquetout of tools, like a hammer andscrewdrivers. Add a gift card toa home improvement store sothey can get exactly what theyneed for their next big project.Below are the materials you’llneed to make it. (KimberlyCrater/Times- Call)

Creative GiftingA little imagination goes far in gift card basketsBy Kimberly Crater

Longmont Times-Call

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your holidaylist is hard enough. Finding a gift that is not only perfect,but also has that “wow” factor and doesn’t go over budgetmight as well be impossible.

Sisters Erica Eggers and Cassy Potestio, who ownReal Deals in Longmont, understand how challenging itcan be to find that elusive perfect gift. Real Deals hasinexpensive items that are unique and not available inmost stores.

The perfectly stacked rows of merchandise in manystores can be tough for shoppers to sift through. Decidinghow to present the gift can be a larger challenge. At RealDeals they make sure all the items they sell are not

stacked on shelves, but instead displayed in the store howthey might be seen in life outside the retail world.

They often work with customers to help them createoriginal ideas. While working with customers they get toknow shoppers’ personal styles. “We can’t even call themcustomers, they are more like friends,” Eggers says.

To create your own original gift, find small, uniqueitems and combine them with a gift card for a personal-ized touch. For frenzied shoppers, gift cards are wonderfulalternatives and budget savers.

For some though, gift cards are too impersonal to giveas gifts, especially to friends and family members. Creat-ing a gift basket to accompany a gift card allows you to becreative and give a gift that will have the family talkinguntil next year.

If you need a little inspiration, thinkabout combining a gift card with a moreunique item.

• For the handymen (or women) inyour family, make a bouquet out of tools,like a hammer and screwdrivers. Add agift card to a home improvement storeso they can get exactly what they needfor their next big project.

• If someone in your family loves deco-rating and design, try giving a gift card toa home decorating store along with asubscription to an interior design maga-

zine. Try including a piece of home decor,like a large wall clock or decorative mir-ror, to inspire another great design.

• Gift cards to coffee shops are alwaysa hit. So for the early-risers on yourChristmas list, add a mug or travel cupwith a subscription to their favoritenewspaper or magazine to read whilethey enjoy their fresh-brewed cup.

• For the couple who is always toobusy with the kids to take time out, givethem everything they need for a datenight. Combine a gift card to their fa-

vorite restaurant with one to a nearbymovie theater, or add tickets to a concertor play. Include a handwritten certificateoffering to watch their children for theevening so they can have the entire nightto themselves.

• The chefs and food lovers toppingyour list might appreciate a gift card to agrocery store. Create a basket includingcooking essentials, like utensils andknives, with a unique kitchen accessory,like handmade stoneware or home decorto give their cooking space some flair.

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By Kimberly Crater

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Blu-ray disc took top prize in the lat-est formatting war after edging out highdefinition-DVD last year. However,many consumers are still wonderingwhat Blu-ray is and how it compares tothe DVDs they already own.

Blu-ray, started by Sony, is the newesttechnology in storage discs. Peoplelooking to upgrade their home enter-tainment system are “running” to Blu-ray, says Dylan Ham, operations seniorat Best Buy in Longmont. Blu-ray play-ers play high definition Blu-ray moviesand standard DVDs.

Deciding whether or not to spend themoney on a Blu-ray player can be tough.

Blu-ray does have higherquality picture andsound and offers morespecial features, but forsome that is not always

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worth the cost. People who prefer topurchase and own their movies general-ly opt for a Blu-ray system. However,people who prefer renting their moviesusually choose to stick with a standardDVD player or upgrade to an upconvert-ing DVD player, Ham says. Upconvert-ing DVD players fill in pixels to makethe image appear more like a Blu-ray im-age. While the visual quality is better onan upconverting player, it is still lowerthan Blu-ray.

While Blu-ray is considered the high-est quality, they are expensive and theprices are not likely to drop soon, evenduring the holiday season. Blu-ray play-ers can range from $150 for a low-end

model on sale to more than $500 for ahigh-end model. The expensivehigh-end models have more featuresthan their low-end counterparts, likewireless capabilities and faster process-ing speeds. The increase in processingspeed does create a better picture withmore vibrant colors, but those differ-ences are barely noticeable to mostpeople.

Standard DVD players are becomingmore difficult to find in stores as theyare edged out by Blu-ray and upconvert-ing DVD players. However, a standardDVD player should cost between $20and $40. DVD upconverters typicallyrange between $60 to $100.

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Healthyholiday gifts

By Daelena Tinnin

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Along with the holidays comes in-dulgence. From rich foods to neglect-ing that healthy dose of daily exer-cise, holidays are often primed tolead to rigid New Year’s resolutions.When you’re out shopping for lovedones on your list, keep their health inmind. What if you could give the giftthat tastes great or makes the bodyfeel even better? Instead of worryingabout what new video game will bethe hot commodity this season, givethe gift of health and fitness.

Shauna Adler, sales associate andfitness enthusiast, and Mike Rosasco,manager, of Sports Authority inLongmont, offered fitness gift sug-

gestions for everyone on your list.These gifts are a good way to jumpstart the fitness season that oftenstarts in the new year. Here are someof their recommendations:

• Heart rate monitors• Pedometers• Yoga kits, blocks and mats• Jump ropes• Kettlebells• Medicine balls• Resistance bands• Treadmills and elipticals• Bosu Ball• Perfect Push-upThese are just a few ideas for gifts

that are good to give, good to receiveand convey hopeful messages ofspending more holidays in the futurewith happier and healthier friendsand family.

Your healthy gift list might also in-clude healthier holiday foods andsnacks. Greg Leidich, general manag-er at Two Moms in the Raw inLafayette, believes healthy and or-ganic snacks, such as their sea crack-ers, are a great way to find a goodbalance during the holidays. Whenhis wife, Shari Leidich, started thebusiness with his sister and motherin 2006, she was dealing with healthissues and wanted to use ingredients

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come in beautiful packaging and an assortment of flavors,”Leidich says. “It’s good for anybody’s holiday becauseeverything is raw, organic, with no added oils, no refinedsugars and it’s vegan and kosher.”

Here are a few snacks you can pick up from Two Moms inthe Raw that are great for gift baskets andstocking stuffers.

• Cranberry Granola – “We call themcranberry granola bars in a bag,” Leidichsays.

• Tomato Sea Crackers• Gluten Free Goji Berries – “Snack on

it during your entire vacation fromschool,” Leidich says. “It’s a great treat tocarry around for big kids and the wholef a m i l y. ”

Healthier holiday gifting isn’t any lessfun than other types of gifting and it could add a little morecheer to the holiday celebrations.

“Don’t deprive yourself during the holidays, these snacksare just as rich as anything you will find out there and yourbody will thank you for it,” Leidich says. “When someonetakes that extra effort to find a healthy alternative that tastesgreat, it’s kind of that next level of kindness and considera-tion.”

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T h e re ’s no secret to why half of aperson’s Christmas budget is spent on gifts– it makes people feel good to make othershappy. For many people, the best partabout Christmas is not only being withfriends and family, but it’s about seeing thejoy on one another’s faces as gifts areopened.

Despite Christmas budgets not being asbig this year, there are still great gifts to behad. Here are local gift ideas,all under $20, foreveryone on your list.

For the Woman inYour Life

Kitchen gifts arealways populararound the holidaysand are almost alwaysa safe bet, saysKirsten Pellicer ofGarden Acres AceHardware in Long-mont.

This year, trysomething a little different and don’t gofor the usual pots, pans or blender. Trysomething out of the ordinary yet stillpractical. The battery-operated Multipeelerfrom Zyliss is one such gift and retails for$19.99 at Ace Hardware.

If your gift receiver is more of theoutdoorsy type, give them somethingthey can use on a daily basis. The SohoCoffee Mug from Trek allows you totake your coffee with you. The addedbonus: The mug is designed to fit into abike bottle cage and retails for $14.98 atBike & Hike in Longmont.

Give Him the Gift of EaseEverything we buy today is

about making things easier andquicker to complete. So whynot give him the Auto Wrenchfrom Black and Decker, whichretails for $19.99 at AceHardware. Fun tools like thismake great gifts because peopleoften won’t buy them forthemselves, even though theyare practical, Pellicer says.

Keep with this philosophy andget your man a new bike lockfrom Trek. The Dreadlocks bikelock allows you to set your owncombination so you don’t have toworry about forgetting. It retailsfor $16.98 at Bike & Hike.

Helpful Kid GiftsDiscard the doll or toy truck this

season and think of gifts that offerpractical play. The Cool Tools for Kidsfrom Head Chefs will allow your little oneto help out in the kitchen or play on theirown. The kitchen utensils are brightlycolored, and are decorated with faces,

hands and legs. Each retails for$9.99 at Ace Hardware. Choosefrom a measuring cup, knife,whisk, stirring spoon, pastry brush,turner, spatula, sifter or measuringspoon.

For kids who ride their bikes,help them accessorize with theUniversal Ultrabright tail light fromSERFAS. Kids will like the brightlight associated with this gift, whileparents can be reassured their kids

are safe. They retail for $11.98 at Bike& Hike.

So remember when shopping thisholiday season that it is not about howmuch you spend, but the thought that isput into each and every gift you give thisy e a r.

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The multipeelerfrom Zyliss isavailable at AceHardware.

The Soho Coffee Mug from Trek canbe found at Bike & Hike. Above: TheCool Tools for Kids from Head Chefsare at Ace Hardware. Above leftinset: Universal Ultrabright tail lightfrom SERFAS is at Bike & Hike.



The Ballou pocket knife from Ron R Fine Jewelryincludes a blade, nail file, scissors and small plaque forengraving. Left: A gold beaded headband at Lillians.

A gold designerinspired bag fromLillians with metalaccents is theperfectaccessoryto any outfit.

Colored gold is a popular trend injewelry, such as this braided chain from

Snyder Jewelers in yellow and chocolategold, and far right, the individual necklaces

in yellow, green and chocolate gold.

Gifts ofGoldChoose gifts this

season that sparkle

With twinkling lights and sparkles ofglitter, the holiday season is full of magicand mystery with lights glowing up anddown streets, and shops catching theeyes of passersby with shiny gifts in thew i n d o w.

While all colors and accents come andgo, gold has proven to be a popularchoice this year in clothing, accessories,jewelry and more.

Linda Snyder, owner of Snyder Jewel-ers in Longmont, says yellow gold hasmade a return in decorating people’s fin-gers, necks and wrists. “People want boldand chunky jewelry that is not only beau-tiful, but functional as well,” she says.

Functionality is key with many newselections of jewelry with adjustablenecklaces that go from short and stylishto long and slender, all without changing

out the item.Reversiblejewelry isanothertrend mak-ing its wayinto fashion.No longer dopeople want to carry silver and goldjewelry, they want one piece with both.To d a y ’s jewelry designers are makingnecklaces, bracelets and earrings that flipfrom silver to gold easily, cutting downon the number of items people have totravel with or own.

But gold isn’t enough for some peoplewho crave something a little different,such is the case with colored gold.Chocolate, green, rose and black gold aremade by adding alloys to the gold that

change the appearance for a stunningresult in colored golds.

While some people seek variations ofgold, there are gifts that suit the tradi-tionalists in all of us. Ron R Fine Jewelryin Longmont offers a selection of watchesfor both men and women, rings, earrings,money clips and more. Owner RonHogsett says two-tone jewelry has beenespecially popular, with both yellow andwhite gold used in a piece.

Gifts of gold go beyond jewelry,however, with fashion accessories forwomen including handbags and head-bands, as well as gold ties for men.

Lillians in Longmont offers everywoman something from fashionhandbags to pashminas to accessories tofinish off the look. Even check out thehottest new trend – flat wallets – thatmake organizing all of those cards andIDs a breeze.

Owner Jill Smith says gold and peuterare the most popular sellers for acces-sories because they go with anything.

As for men, gold gifts are numerous atD i l l a rd ’s in Longmont, from gold ties invarious color tones to numerous othergifts.

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Two tone jewelry is popular among many buyers, according to Ron Hogsett of Ron R Fine Jewelry.This Roven Dino watch features white and yellow gold with gold lettering on a black face.

Top: Gold accessories from Lillians include a flat wallet, coin purse, braceletand earrings. Middle: Gold ties from Dillard’s. Bottom: This Longs PeakPendant from Snyders Jewelry features rose gold and palladium.



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Top 5books forthe familyBy Daelena Tinnin

Longmont Times-Call

The holidays are a great time tocurl up with a good movie or aninteresting book. Crank up thefireplace, grab a cup of hotchocolate and enjoy these topholiday books for adults, childrenand the whole family, courtesyMandy King, marketing andpromotions manager at BoulderB o o k s t o re .

For the Kiddos

“Wa g ”By Patrick McDonnel

Another beautifullyillustrated book byMcDonnell, creator ofthe nationally syndicat-ed comic strip, Mutts.Find out what makes adog’s tail wag in thissweet dog tribute.

“Odd and the FrostGiants”By Neil Gaiman

Find out whathappens when a boynamed Odd goes on amagical adventure withNorse Gods.

“Spells”By Emily Gravett

“Visually exciting,amazingly illustratedand cleverly written,”King says. “Spells” is astory about a frog thatfinds a book and wantsto kiss a princess.

“Magician’s Elephants”By Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillowrites brilliantly in thistale about orphan PeterAugustus Duchene, histrip to a fortune tellerand his linked futurewith an elephant.

“Catching Fire”By Suzanne Collins

The sequel toSuzanne Collins’ “TheHunger Games” tanta-lizes readers with morestories of Katniss andPeeta and still leavesmore to be told in thefinal book of thet r i l o g y.

“The National Parks”By Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns

In this companion volume tothe 12-hour PBS series, Ken Burnsand Dayton Duncan explore thehistory of national parks.

“The Lacuna”By Barbara Kingsolver

Barbara Kingsolver is one fanfavorite and this is her first novelin a couple of years, following herforay into non-fiction, “AnimalVegetable Miracle.”

“Where Men Win Glory”By Jon Krakauer

From the bestselling authorof “Into the Wild” and “IntoThin Air,” “Where Men WinGlor y” is another great from JonKrakauer. “He peels back thelayers on the life of a heroicman and exposes truths aboutour society,” King says.

“Pride and Prejudice andZombies” and“Sense and Sensibilityand Sea Monsters.”

These classics aremashed up with a littlezombie and sea monsterfun. “Even if you’re not aJane Austen fan, thesebooks will appeal to yoursense of humor,” Kingsays.

“Half Broke Horses”By Jeannette Walls

Walls memoir, “The GlassCastle” delighted fans with itsraw honesty. “Half BrokeHorses” draws on family stories,such as the life of Walls’ fearlessgrandmother, Lily Smith.



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Not sure what to get the gadget-lover in your life? This quick gadgetguide will give you the scoop onwhat to look for so you can spreadsome holiday cheer.

E-book ReaderWhat it is: A small, portable device

that lets you download entire books,newspapers and magazines in digitalformat. Made to mimic ink and paperpublications, you can read with easeany time, anywhere. You’ll find arange of prices and services withSony Reader, Amazon Kindle, Cool-er, iRex iLiad and Bookeen Cybook.

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Handmade holiday items bring aunique and personal touch to the sea-son, making the giver and receiver feelspecial. This year, millions of familieswill be spending more time together cre-ating low or no-cost crafts such as gifts,cards and decorations. In fact, the Craft& Hobby Association estimates that inalmost 43 million U.S. households peo-ple will create handcrafted holiday giftsand decorations this year.

“Crafting provides an opportunity tospend time with friends and family whilecreating unique, one-of-a-kind gifts thatdon’t need to cost a lot of money,” saysCHA President and CEO Steve Berger.

To inspire you, here are a few ideasfrom the CHA’s Designer Holiday TrendReport, and two projects to get you craft-ing this holiday season.

Hybrid CraftingAccording to Terri O, author, home

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• Using the latest 3-D embellishmentscombined with downloaded images ispart of a huge trend in the craft world.

• Hybrid crafting takes customizing toa new level. You can follow a trend andyet personalize your project by printingyour own phrases, names and dates.

Color Trends• Traditional red and green will be the

primary colors, with the green movingfrom lime green to a more traditionalgreen such as forest green, avocado andKelly green.

• Glitz and sparkle will abound withthe colors of silver and gold. Sparkle willalso be added to traditional items to givethem an expensive look.

Motifs• Snowmen that are sweet and happy

will remain strong, along with reindeer.• Birds, snowflakes, trees, retro crit-

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cones, leaves, berries, pine boughs andbranches in neutral and classic combina-tions with texture, layers and embroi-der y.

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The holidays are a great time to curl upwith a good movie. Crank up the fireplace,grab a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy thesemovie picks for adults, courtesy ColetteDervan, owner of Video Vault in Longmont.

“The Hangover”Releasing Dec. 15. What

happens when a Vegasbachelor party goes awryand the groom goes miss-ing? Be prepared for someoutrageous humor alongwith a baby, a tiger and amissing tooth.

“Four Christmases”Enjoy Vince Vaughn and

Reese Witherspoon in amodern holiday classicabout one couple’s crazyjourney through fourChristmas celebrationswith their dysfunctional andfunny families.

“Public Enemies”Releasing Dec. 8. Follow

FBI agent, J.Edgar Hooverand Public Enemy No. 1John Dillinger in an epicgame of cat and mouse.

“Terminator Salvation”Judgement day has come

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The Disaronno Mocha ItaliaCourtesy Superior LiquorFresh Coffee1 teaspoon instant hot cocoa mixDisaronno LiqueurFresh Whipped Heavy CreamChocolate Shavings

Stir instant hot cocoa mix into three parts fresh coffee. Pour in 11/2 parts DisaronnoLiqueur. Top with fresh whipped heavy cream and chocolate shavings.

The Disaronno Mocha Italia(Paul Litman/Times-Call)

Kentucky Mulled CiderCourtesy Twin Peaks Liquor1 cup bourbon whisky4 cups apple cider1 lemon, sliced thin6 cloves1/2 teaspoon ground allspice2 small cinnamon sticksApple slice for garnish

Combine bourbon and cider.Add one thinly sliced lemon withrind, cloves, allspice and sticks ofcinnamon. Heat to boiling andserve. Garnish with an appleslice and cinnamon stick.

Paris is BurningCourtesy Superior Liquor2 ounces cognac1/2 ounce Chambord1 lemon twist

To heat in a microwave oven:Pour cognac and Chambord in-to a large snifter. Place in mi-crowave oven and warm onhigh power for 20 seconds.Garnish with lemon twist.

To heat on stovetop: Com-bine cognac and Chambord innonreactive small sauce pan.Place over low heat and warmfor 30 to 60 seconds. Watchcarefully to ensure that the alco-hol doesn’t ignite. Pour into asnifter and serve with lemontwist.



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Fill your home with candles for the holidaysFamily Features

Nothing captures the warmth of theholidays quite like the gentle glow of candle-light. This season, set the mood withdelicious holiday scents and decorations bymaking fragrant candles your centerpiece.

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Sweet and slightly spicy, the tasteof ginger has a way of stirring upfond memories of the holidayseason. Imagine the warm aroma ofgingerbread, slip back into child-hood and remember fun-filled familygatherings in the kitchen. Embracethis classic flavor by baking up sometreats this year.

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Handmade chocolates by Desiderio Chocolatesare so perfect they’re too good to eat. Theseaward-winning chocolates, $1.95 each, are madein Longmont and available at Glacier HomemadeIce Cream and Gelato in Longmont.

Gourmet chocolates will put a smile on anyone’sface. From milk to dark and everything inbetween, these chocolates range from 50 cents to$10. Available at Cheese Importers in Longmont.

Redken hair care products are available in convenienttravel sizes, making them ideal for stocking stuffergifts. Choose from shampoo, conditioner and hairspray, $2 to $5.50 for men and women. Available atMystic Garden Spa and Salon in Longmont.

100 percent Cashmere gloves will warm up anyone this season, $32.Available at Dillard’s in Longmont.

MediterraneanPo m e g r a n a t eBalsamicVinegar fitsnicely intoany stocking,$11.99.Available atCheeseImporters inLongmont.

Christmas ties get any man in the festive spirit,$39.50. Available at Dillard’s in Longmont.

Brew up some tea with these great stocking stuffer ideas.The Honey Ginseng Decaf tea, $14.75, is perfect to use withthe tea tongs, $3.15, and the tea infuser, $5.45. Available atCayenne Kitchen in Longmont.

This Grab &Go snack isperfect foranyone’sstocking.Available indifferentdips,includingmustards andchocolates, itis priced at$4.95.Available atCayenneKitchen inLongmont.



Stocking Stuffers for PetsCompiled by Kristi Ritter


For DogsMadison’sMunchies is madehere in Colorado –Longmont andFort Lupton – andoffers wholesometreats for dogs,$5.99 to $6.99.Available at FourPaws in Longmont.

For Small AnimalsThe wholesome, stimulating blend ofvegetables and greens in our OxbowSimple Rewards Veggie Treats for SmallAnimals translates into a tasty, enrichingreward for your pet, $5.89. Available atBlue Hills Dog & Cat in Longmont.

For DogsBuffalo Baked Shin Bone is atasty treat for any hungry dog.Made in Loveland, $6.99, theyare available at both Blue HillsDog & Cat and Four Paws inLongmont.

For CatsFor your feline friends, tryout some Feline FishFlakes made by theBoulder Cat Food Co.,$6.99, or Best FelineFriend food, 80 cents. Forfun toys, cats always lovepeacock feathers to playwith, 99 cents. Available atBlue Hills Dog & Cat inLongmont.

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While times and trends change, one thing remains constant –every holiday season, kids dream of tearing the wrapping offtheir Christmas presents to reveal the toys that topped theirwish lists. Toys“R”Us unveiled its annual Holiday Hot Toy List,filled with 36 new items that offer outstanding value in quality,price and play.

Laugh & Learn Learning FarmBabies and toddlers can have fun on the farm as they learn

about animals, the alphabet, counting, opposites, colors andmore in this double-sided role-play activity center.

Sesame Street The Original Tickle Me ElmoAfter more than a decade of bringing laughter to kids of all

ages, The Original Tickle Me Elmo is back, exclusively atTo y s “R”Us. Tickle him once and he’ll giggle. Tickle him twiceand he’ll laugh. Tickle him three times and watch him convulsewith laughter!

Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck My Talking TruckChuck is a friendly little dump truck with the gift of gab,

chatting while he works on his construction projects. Withmore than 40 phrases, sounds and actions, kids can lift hisdump bed, press his roof or push his bumper to hear Chuck sayphrases such as, “Time to find some dirt!”

Disney Princess: Just One Kiss Princess Tiana DollStepping out of this holiday season’s highly-anticipated ani-

mated theatrical release from Disney Studios, The Princess andthe Frog, Princess Tiana is ready to find her prince, even if shehas to kiss a frog or two first.

Imaginext Dragon World FortressWith action at every turn, this fortress world allows kids to

open gates, make lightning crackle, and unleash a powerfuldragon with a fierce roar.

Paperoni Deluxe StudioThis mess-free set lets kids devise and craft animals, friendly

faces and more using a child-friendly cutter that helps them ef-fortlessly cut Paperoni paper rolls into six different lengths withthe turn of a dial and the push of a lever.

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connecting seven different Bakuganmarbles: Helios, Scraper, Klawgor,Foxbat, Fencer, Leefram and Spindle.

3-in-1 Smart TrikeFrom babies to beginning riders,

even the tiniest tots will enjoy takinga spin on this adjustable tricycle. Fea-turing a full metal frame, handle andshade canopy, parents can push theirlittle ones while strolling the neigh-borhood and then pop out pedalswhen a child is old enough to ride ontheir own.

Text & LearnLittle learners can explore in a

grown-up way by mimicking howmom and dad use their Blackberrieswith this oversized version that pro-vides educational fun through threedifferent modes.

Battle Strikers Turbo TopsTournament Set

Battle Strikers Turbo Tops put anew spin on battling tops by lettingkids launch without ripcords or pullstrings, while offering unprecedentedcontrol. Kids rev up the handheldturbo launcher, which reaches speedsof 6,000 RPM.

Barbie Fashionista doll collectionDecked out in the best outfits,

shoes and accessories, this col-lection of fashion-forwardBarbie dolls each featuretheir own distinct fashionpersonality, including Glam,Cutie, Girly, Wild, Sassy andA rt s y.

Moxie Girlz Jammaz dollsBreaking into the fashion doll

scene, Moxie Girlz are ready to helpempower girls to express themselveswith courage, determination and en-e rg y.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars CloneTurbo Tank

When the Clone Army protects Je-di during a rescue mission or helpsovercome an attack from the Sepa-ratist Droid Army, the Clone TurboTank is part of the action.

Bakugan Battle BrawlersNow video game players can heed

the “call to brawl” with the firstBakugan game developed for Xbox360, PlayStation 3, Playstation 2, Wiiand Nintendo DS.

DSiBuilding on the popular Nintendo

DS platform, this updated systemcombines the fun of handheld gamingconsoles with the ability to take pic-tures and search the Internet.

Reader Pocket EditionWith the capacity to store approxi-

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this Reader lets anyone flip open theirfavorite books in the car, on a plane,at a restaurant or even in a library.

Wii Sports ResortThis sequel to the popular Wii

Sports takes the action out of the con-sole and onto a virtual island resort,filled with a dozen fun activities. Us-ing the Wii Remote and Nunckukcontrollers, players can take controlof their Mii characters to competeagainst the computer or their friendsin archery, basketball, bowling, golf,table tennis, fencing, air sports, ca-noeing, cycling, Frisbee, power cruis-ing and wakeboarding.

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Top 5 Children MoviesBy Daelena Tinnin

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The holidays are a great time to curl upwith a good movie. Grab a cup of hotchocolate and enjoy these movie picksfor children, courtesy Colette Dervan,owner of Video Vault in Longmont.

“Harry Potter and theHalf-Blood Prince”

Releasing Dec. 8. Thesixth installment of theHarry Potter series findsHarry, Ron and Her-moine finding love andd a n g e r.

“G -Force”Releasing Dec. 15. En-

joy a Disney family com-edy with a highly trainedteam of guinea pigs on aquest to save the worldafter the FBI shuts theirunit down.

“Up”Bring one of the

biggest kid movies of theyear home and bondwith 78-year-old balloonsalesman Carl Fredrick-sen and 8-year-oldwilderness explorer Rus-sell on their journey to alost and magical world.

“Night of the Museum 2:Battle of the Smithsonian”

The hilarious comedysequel features more liv-ing history as Larry Da-ley’s, night time friendsare being retired to thearchives of the Smithsoni-an Institute.

“Santa Buddies”Follow the buddies to

the North Pole as theytry to save the spirit ofChristmas and bringback the real meaning ofthe holiday around theworld.

Purchase toys with lasting power

Holiday treasures now availableSpecial to the Times-Call

Just in time for the holiday season,Scholastic Storybook Treasures presentsmore than two magical holiday hours ofstory time fun with “The Night BeforeChristmas: The Special Edition,” a val-ue-priced two-disc set featuring a dozenfavorite heartwarming holiday chest-nuts. The 12 colorfully animated talesincluded celebrate the winter holidayseason, with stories about Christmas,Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other familycelebrations.

Narrated by Anthony Edwards, the ti-

tle story of “The Night Before Christ-mas” is based on Clement C. Moore’sbeloved poem; Santa’s visit on a snowyChristmas Eve is beautifully brought tolife with animated versions of Jan Brett’sexquisite illustrations and festive music.B re t t ’s original book sold more than onemillion copies. The DVD includes sixmore holiday stories, including “In theMonth of Kislev,” “Seven Candles forKwanzaa,” “Too Many Tamales,” “TheLittle Drummer Boy” and two RosemaryWells classics, “Max’s Christmas” and“Morris’ Disappearing Bag.”


With family budgets a littletighter this year, many parentsmay be taking a closer look attheir children’s toy lists. You stillwant to put smiles on their facesand build holiday memories, butyou also want to make wisechoices with lasting value.

Play is important to yourchild’s development. Toys addmagic and excitement to learning– about life, about how thingswork and about how to get alongwith others. And of course, aschildren grow, their skills andneeds are continually changing.So keep that holiday wish list, butmake sure it works hard for bothyou and your children.

Take a closer look at the toysyour child has requested or thatyou are considering. Will the toyallow your child to experiencelong-lasting playtime or a morecomplete play experience? Arethere toys on the list that yourkids will enjoy coming back toagain and again – or will they loseinterest after the first time theyplay with them? If you have sev-eral children, can the toys be en-joyed by siblings – or even thewhole family?

Child development expert Dr.Kathleen Alfano has several sug-gestions. Alfano is senior directorof Child Research at Fisher-Price.“Toys don’t have to be expensiveto benefit a child,” she says. “Butplaytime is an opportunity to pro-mote every aspect of develop-ment, fostering physical, social,

emotional, language, cognitiveand imaginative skills. Some toysdevelop all of these in an integrat-ed way, while others focus on oneor a few.” Alfano suggests lookingfor toys that enhance skills in dif-ferent areas:

• Solo play – helps childrenlearn about themselves, fosteringself-esteem, self-direction andvalues. With Splatster, a new plugand play from Fisher-Price, chil-dren can explore their creativesides on their own by creatingmess-free virtual masterpieces on

their TV.

• Team work – helps thempractice social skills such as shar-ing, negotiating and cooperatingwith others.

• Imagination – stimulates andenhances creativity and imagina-tion, providing a rich resource forlanguage development and socialcompetence.

• Physical activity and motorskills – promotes movement, im-proving eye-hand coordinationand balance while increasingstrength and agility.

Splatster, a new plug and play from Fisher-Price, children can explore theircreative sides on their own by creating mess-free virtual masterpieces on theirTV. (ARA/Fernando Diez)



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• Take batteries out ofgifts before shipping.

• Don’t wrap boxes inbrown paper or tie themwith strings.

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With families spread out all over the country, shippingholiday gifts to loved ones is a part of the season’s traditions.

And while Santa has done an admirable job of deliveringholiday cheer for many seasons, he often gets an assist fromhelpers like Bill Yelle, a UPS driver for more than 16 years.

“I might not have a long white beard and wear a bright redsuit,” says Yelle. “But it’s always fun to see the smile on acustomer’s face when I arrive with packages during the holi-days.”

To help your special gifts arrive intact and on time, thereare a few simple things you can do.

Use the Right Packing MaterialsUse what the professionals use – sturdy, corrugated boxes,

foam packaging peanuts and bubble pack – to protect yourgifts. Leave enough space between items in the box, andwrap individual items with double cushioning if necessary.Allow at least 2 inches on all sides of the items being packed,including the bottom and the top. Place the item in the cen-ter of the box and fill the remaining space with additionalpackaging material.

Check With the ExpertsIf you have fragile or unusually shaped items to ship, or

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Longmont Theatre Company getsinto the holiday spirit

Laugh, cry, gasp, groan and thor-oughly enjoy yourself at LongmontTheatre Company’s performance of“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at513 Main St. See the show on Dec.11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. or onDec. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

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Celebrate Holiday chimes at FirstCongregational Church

An event for peace on earth andgood will to all, come and hear “AVoice, a Chime, a Chant Sublime” onDec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at First Congre-gational Church. Special guests arethe Hand Bell Choir of Longs PeakUnited Methodist Church and theLongmont Children’s Chorale.

For more information, call 303-776-4940.

Celebrate with the Hoverhome andSt. Vrain Historical Society

The community is invited to tourthe Historic Hoverhome, decorated ina Raggedy Anne and Candy theme.Santa Claus will arrive for the eventalong with Mrs. Claus and their lead

elf, Elfy-Eryn. No reservations are re-quired. Tour donations for adults area minimum of $10, and childrenyounger than 6 are free. Small believ-ers, accompanied by an adult with anice letter addressed to Santa Claus,can visit for free. Tours are availableDec. 12, 13 and 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.For more information, call 303-774-7810.

Plan your holiday shopping with helpfrom the YMCA

Shop until you drop with the helpof the YMCA for it’s annual ParentsDay Out on Dec. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.Drop your kids off at the YMCA forcrafts, a snack, games and activities.This event is for children 6 weeks andolder. Advanced registration is re-quired. Call 303-776-0370 or stop bythe YMCA to register. Cost is $10 forchildren of members, $20 per childfor non-members.

Voices, handbells to be heard atCandlelight Festival

Mark your calendars now for anevening of choral and handbell musicat the 16th annual Tara PerformingArts High School’s Christmas Candle-light Festival. Set for the weekend ofDec. 18 through 20, the school is

known for its festival where the com-munity can sing along with carolsand enjoy seasonal music by candle-light. This year’s program featuresHaydn’s Missa Cellensis in C, Mari-azellermesse.

Tickets are $14 for adults and $9for students, seniors and children.The concerts are set for Dec. 18 at 5and 8 p.m., Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. andDec. 20 at 5 and 8 p.m. at the St.Mary Magdalene Church, 4775Cambridge St., in Boulder. Formore information, call 303-443-5990or visit w w w. t a r a h i g h s c h o o l . o rg .

Niwot Timberline Symphonyset to perform

• The holiday season will be com-plete with a chance to experience themagic of “The Nutcracker Ballet.”Presented by the Niwot TimberlineSymphony Orchestra and the Long-mont Dance Theater, this ballet hasbecome a holiday favorite. Perfor-mances are Dec. 19 at 1 and 7 p.m.and Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at Niwot HighSchool Auditorium at 8989 E. NiwotRoad. Tickets are $18 for adults and$12 for students and seniors.

• Enjoy a Christmas concert by theNiwot Timberline Symphony on Dec.18 at 7:30 p.m. at First United

Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St. inBoulder. Enjoy the seasonal music asthey perform Bach and Handel Ex-travaganza in collaboration with theColorado Choral Arts Society, withthe audience joining in Christmascarols at the end of the concert.

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Emily AnnMarie Pietruszka, right, andGalen Temple-Wood, portray the Ballerinaand Soldier Doll in Act One of “TheNutcracker Ballet” produced by theLongmont Dance Theatre and the NiwotTimberline Symphony in 2008. (JoshuaBuck/Times- Call)

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The Denver Zoo’s18th annual ZooLights will be Dec.11 through Jan. 3from 5 to 9 p.m.(Courtesy DenverZoo)

Light up the night at the Denver ZooThe Denver Zoo will host its 19th annual Zoo

Lights, where wildlife meets wildlights Dec. 11through Jan. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Denver Zoolightsdisplays millions of sparkling lights, featuring glit-tering trees and animated animal light sculptures.Holiday entertainment, music, warming stationsand refreshments make this event an annual familyt re a t .

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Get into the spirit with the Colorado SymphonyOrchestra

• A Colorado Christmas – The CSO Chorus andorchestra and Colorado Children’s Chorale willpresent the 26th anniversary of Denver’s premierholiday stage show on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Dec.12 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

• Duke Ellington Orchestra presents “Big BandChristmas” on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The legendlives on as Duke Ellington’s orchestra brings its bigband style of jazz to Boettcher Concert Hall. Thisone night performance combines holiday favoritesand Ellington classics like “Take the ‘A’ Tr a i n ” for aprogram you won’t soon forget.

• “Too Hot to Handel” – This holiday series willbe the 12th anniversary celebration of a Denverholiday tradition: Marin Alsop’s Gospel Messiah.It’s classical meets gospel. It’s Handel meets the

groove factor – however you describe it, “Too Hotto Handel” is a Colorado tradition. Catch the eventon Dec. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.

• Enjoy a Christmas with the von Trapp chil-dren, as the great-grandchildren of Capt. vonTrapp come alive on the stage on Dec. 22 at 7:30p.m.

• “A Night in Vienna” – Ring in another newyear with associate conductor Scott O’Neil and thebest-loved waltzes, polkas and light classics of alltime on Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

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wrap up a smilethis holiday season

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A. Copper Keyfleece coat.$24.99

B. Swing coat from Starting Out.$19.99

C. Starting Outsherpa bear coats.$19.99

D. Copper Key ho oded fleece coat.$24.99

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specialholiday events

every day throughNew Year’s Eve.

GIVEJOYVALUE

Holiday Events:Kindness for Kids

Located in north court through December 19th Pick a name from the tree and purchase a gift to be

distributed to the less fortunate on Dec 19th

Trees of Remembrance Located in north court November 29 - January 2

Sponsored by Hospice of Boulder & Broomfi eld Counties

Longmont Optimist Breakfast Club Wreath Distribution

December 5 from 8am-3pm east entrance

Niwot Elementary Choir Performance December 8 at 5:30pm

Turner Middle School Instrumental Music Performance

December 18 at 11:30am

Stop by the Mall Management Offi ce to pick up the offi cial 2009

Holiday Calendar or visit www.twinpeaksmall.com

www.twinpeaksmall.com 303-651-6454

Santa is here!Share your holiday wishes and get your photo taken with Santa and

his elves. You’ll fi nd them in North Court every day through

December 24th.Mon-Sat 11am-8pm

Sun 11am-6pm

Christmas Eve Day

10am-6pm

Pet night with SantaDecember 9, 6-8pm

Holiday Train HoursNov 27 – Dec 24Thur – Sat 12-6pmSun 12-5pm

Documents

Holiday Gift Guide 2