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 3 Fight ‘nature deficit disorder’
6 Instant Gratification
8 Gifts for women
10 Ten ways to save money this holiday season
12 Six Picks: Gifts for men
13 Six Picks: Gifts for men and women
14 New for 2009: Activity Gifts
16 Tips on navigating the
holiday shopping season
18 Holiday Season Fashions:
It’s a mix-up
20 Where the cool things are

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 Fight ‘nature deficit disorder’
Get kids active with outdoorsy gifts this year
Dear Santa:
A lot of kids will bomb me with
snowballs for writing this letter, but it’s
really important.
You’ve got to go easy on the
electronic games and gadgets, and no-
imagination toys this holiday season.
Promote more outdoorsy gifts.
Yup, this is serious. Kids are too
plugged in these days. They need to be
unplugged and introduced to the
outdoors.
That’s why when I was in an
outdoors shop last week and spotted a
pair of pint-sized snowshoes, I
immediately bought them for my oldest
grandson’s gift.
There was no hesitation.
(Hopefully, my son won’t let him read
this column, and the gift will remain a
surprise.)
Santa, you’ve heard of Richard
Louv, author of the book, “Last Child
in the Woods: Saving Our Children
from Nature Deficit Disorder.” He says
kids, who don’t get outside, suffer from
increased feelings of stress, have
trouble paying attention and feel like
they are not a part of the world around
them. He calls the phenomena “nature
deficit disorder.”
He’s right. You just don’t see that
many kids roaming around outdoors
anymore.
I’m always surprised when I see a
couple of kids riding bikes along the
Greenbelt and carrying fishing rods. It’s
an oddity today, but it was very
common in the past.
Everything is so structured with
no-imagination toys to video games
to sports.
One report said that the average
child, 6 to 11 years old, spends an
average of 30 hours per week looking at
a television or at a computer screen.
Kids spend 6.5 hours each day
using electronic equipment in their
free time, according to a Kaiser Family
Foundation study.
So, I’m suggesting that you bring
kids more nature- or outdoors-oriented
gifts.
Playing outdoors promotes physical
and mental health and creativity. They
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By Pete Zimowsky, Tribune Media Services
may not remember a TV show or a
computer game, but they sure will
remember the first fox they saw in
the woods.
You’re an outdoorsy guy riding
around in a sled and tromping around
in the snow. You understand.
OK, you can still bring a Wii or
PlayStation, but maybe throw in a
ringer to get the kids outdoors.
Santa, also tell parents that if they
get an outdoors gift for their kids, it is a
commitment to take their kids fishing,
hiking or whatever.
Here are some outdoorsy
kids gifts:
• A new flashy bike helmet may spark
more bike riding.
• Bicycle accessories, like bells and
baskets, can come in handy.
• Inexpensive trekking
poles come with a
compass built in the
handles. Kind of fun.
• Kid-size Camelbak
packs are just the
right size for pint-
sized hikers and
skiers.
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• BMX or mountain bike. It will have • Kid-size fishing rods and fishing kits
them out in the neighborhood or doing with a rod, reel and fishing box may
jumps in the vacant lot. spark a lifelong pursuit. There’s even a
Spider-Man fishing kit. A fly-tying kit
• Sleds. It only takes a few inches for older kids will spark an interest in
of snow for sledding. bugs and stuff.
Sleds and toboggans are
fun and there’s a lot of • Black Diamond even has a Wiz Kids
exercise going back up head lamp.
the hill. By the way, the
Zipfy Freestyle Mini
Luge is one
hot sled.
You’ll fight
the kids
over it.
• Spark some bird watching. Instead of
toys that buzz, light up and make a lot
of noise, how about an assortment of
wildlife puppets? I really love the snowy
owl puppet I got one of my grandkids
last year. It was a hit.
• Compact binoculars. This is one sure
way of getting kids interested in wildlife
watching. Some high-quality
binoculars are made for youngsters.
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 • A good, quality compass will get kids interested in
orienteering. Hey, it’s north then east to Joey’s house.

• Kites. There’s something about hiking around

and chasing the wind to fly a kite. I think kite
flying is a lost art.

• Good, high-performance outdoor clothing for

kids can be expensive, but it will make outdoor
adventures more comfortable for them.

• Junior-size backpacks, skis, snowshoes, sleeping

bags and hiking shoes are available for kids.

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 Instant Gratification
Toys for toddlers must meet the demands of on-the-go age group
When did your
little bundle of joy
turn into Veruca Salt,
wanting the world
and wanting it now?
Unlike the first couple of years,
your toddler is probably going to be less
focused on the spectacle of gift
unwrapping and more into what’s inside
all those pretty, pretty packages.
The good news is, it’s an easy age
group to find colorful gifts at all price
points. Kids have probably begun to
develop preferences for certain TV
shows, colors and activities, and there’s
sure to be a gift out there that caters to
them all. Here’s a brief selection of a
few holiday offerings.
Matchbox Rocky The
Robot Truck
This bright yellow and black, fully
functional dump truck is packed with
personality. This new best buddy can be
played with like all traditional dump
truck toys but will also have kids
laughing and dancing as he stands up,
squats, shakes, tells jokes and dances.
Kids will delight as Rocky says, “Shake
what your mama gave you!” and wiggles
and jiggles to his own fun music.
Activated by interactive sensors and
featuring motorized movement, his
headlights flash and he says more than
100 phrases like “Rocky reporting for
duty” and “Let’s get to work.” Kids will
be fully engaged as they get ready to
load ’em up and move ’em out with real
hauling and dumping action. He stands
up and shakes out his load and says
“Great job, Champ!” And when the day
is done, Rocky goes to sleep, squatting
down into his tires, snoring loudly.
Note to parents: Rocky’s energy can
hardly be tied down. Though he’s ready
to roll right out of the box, getting him
untethered from his packaging is a 15-
minute task. His build also makes him
a better fit for stable, older toddlers.
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Younger toddlers still unsteady on their
feet may end up leaning too much on
Rocky, who could shake off or surprise
a small child with his enthusiasm. Some
of the trucks from Sprig’s simple but
effective toy line may be a better fit for
less stable children and are available at
children’s boutiques.
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Little Mommy Walk &
Giggle Doll
Little mommies will be full of pride
and joy as their Little Mommy Walk &
Giggle Doll reaches the ultimate
milestone – walking – and takes her
very first steps. The doll senses when
her “mommy” is holding her hands to
help her walk with help or alone. She
also responds to tummy tickles with
adorable giggling sounds and motion.
This interactive doll recognizes her
pacifier and bottle for realistic nurturing
play. And, the Walk & Giggle Doll
plays Peek-a-Boo, sings silly songs,
walks her puppy on a leash and says
sweet phrases like, “No, no help
Mama,” “All by myself,” and “I told
you ... I can do it!” Little Mommy even
smells like baby powder coming out of
the box. Just when you begin to fear
Little Mommy will give your young’un
the false impression that parenting is a
cake walk, she throws you for a loop:
she requires 6 AA batteries, which are
not included. Caucasian and African-
American dolls available.
Manny’s Repair Shop
Kids will feel just like they’ve
stepped into Handy Manny’s world with
this kid-sized repair shop that features
lots of great projects that they can build,
just like Manny does on his show. They
simply grab the blueprints, choose a
project and slide that blueprint into the
diagnostic center and Manny will walk
the child through the steps and show
how to complete the project. Kids can
get to work with the pretend “power
saw” and “power drill” and the more
than forty parts included to complete
the more than 20 featured projects.
Imaginext Dragon World
Fortress
The Fisher Price Imaginext Dragon
World Fortress playset is a tall and
towering fortress that reveals a world of
imaginative play with surprise features
and a full range of accessories. Two
knights unlock a variety of interactive
features – open the front door, watch
and hear the “lightning” and thunder,
pull the lever to unleash the guard
dragon, turn the activation disk to move
the dragon’s head, reveal a hidden
staircase, release a ferocious roaring
dragon or roll a boulder. The Dragon
World Fortress also comes with a bed,
helmets, shield and sword, two moveable
flags, cannon and a moveable banner.
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 Crayola Beginnings Color
Me A Song
This unique musical activity set lets
tots make music and art at the same
time. The faster they color, the faster
the music tempo. Start by giving baby
one of the eight triangular crayons,
designed to give children more control
as they color. Watch their faces light up
and the giggles begin when they
scribble and hear the sounds of salsa,
swing, country or
rock music. They can add the sounds of
a trumpet, guitar, piano and drum by
pushing the corresponding buttons that
will layer the sounds of these
instruments over the rhythm of the
song. The set comes with eight Crayola
WashableTriangular crayons, an 8-1/2”
x 11” drawing surface with storage
underneath, a handle for easy
portability, three sheets of paper and
clip to hold paper in place.

Smart Fit Park letters, numbers, shapes, colors and

Smart Fit Park is a plug and play
learning mat that encourages children
to stay physically active while they
learn. Just plug the mat into the TV
using the A/V cord (included) and kids
can walk, run, jump and stomp while
they play up to 18 different learning
encounters, games and races that teach
more. Children can customize their
on-screen characters, interact with their
learning friend and control the on-
screen action – the faster they run, the
faster their character will move on the
screen; when they jump on the mat, the
character on the screen jumps as well.

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 Gifts for women
By Julie Kailus

They’re our friends and lovers

and moms – and just about
everything in between.
The women in our lives give so much to other people. This
holiday season, it’s time to show them just how much they mean to
us. Whether it’s a special night to wine and dine her, or authentic Burning desire
jewelry handcrafted by a local artist, make your gift something There’s something about a beautiful
she’ll remember all year long. candle that inspires instance calm in the
midst of the holiday rush. Chelsea is
carrying clean-burning soy Kobo Botanical
Candles in intoxicating scents like Fresh
Currant, Golden Mimosa and Vanilla
Citrus Zest. Each candle comes with long-
reach match sticks, an extinguishing lid
and gorgeous graphic packaging for an
already gift-wrapped presentation.
Chelsea, 935 Pearl St., Boulder,
303.447.3760, www.chelseabella.com

Aprés-sport
Wearable art style
Find the perfect accessory to drape your Every women
perfect wife. Or say it that way when you give her can use some
a one-of-a kind necklace dripping with semi- “life”-style
precious stones by Boulder jewelry artist Melinda clothing to
Crocker. Find it at JJWells, alongside other special take her
pieces affixed with handmade pendants by local directly from
metalsmith Patti Burton. the slopes to
JJWells, 2460 Canyon Blvd., 303.449.2112, the bar this
www.jjwells.com season.
Consider the
long, insulated
and well-tailored
Blazing jacket
Wrap her up from Nau; the
This is not your always-a-good-
grandma’s reindeer sweater. hair-day Pistil
Give her a stylish, cold- Nanuk “hoody”
weather layering piece that will that adds a fun
add interest and warmth to any faux-fur trim to
outfit. Violette stocks an extensive – any outfit; or Tecnica’s retro moon
but not expensive – range of cozy yet boots, with both super-cool and super-
hip sweater possibilities in a variety of warm benefits. All at Outdoor Divas.
designs, colors and lengths, including Outdoor Divas, 1133 Pearl St.,
popular wraps by Elan. 303.449.3482, www.outdoordivas.com
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Buff is in
Fitness: It’s the gift that keeps on
A cooler commute giving. And the woman in your life will
cherish a membership at RallySport
Give your superwoman the gift of a super commute.
Boulder’s innovative workout facility.
Specialized is leading the women-specific movement in the “utility
Long-time general manager and fitness
bike” category with affordable models for female riders. The Globe
director Erin Carson looks out for the
series, available at University Bikes, feature racks, fender mounts
ladies at her gym, offering over 100
and a comfy saddle, plus specially designed geometry and tube sets
classes a week, 10 highly credentialed
which help women “sit more in the bike,” according to
female personal trainers, exceptional
University’s fit manager and biker chic Ronie Graczyk.
childcare, a RallyMoms group, and
University Bicycles, 839 Pearl St., 303.444.4196, www.ubikes.com
leading-edge equipment including the fun
and functional Kinesis training system.
Spa and surf RallySport Boulder, 2727 29th St.,
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winter, warm her heart with a spa
getaway to the tropical Riviera
Maya, Mexico, courtesy of the folks
at James TravelPoints. With
demand down this year so are the
package prices to the new five-star,
adults-only Secrets Maroma Beach
or intimate, boutique-style Zoetry
wellness and spa resort.
James TravelPoints, 1750 14th RALLYSPORT
St., 303.442.2340,
www.travelpoints.com

Wine with a view

From truffles to freshly spun ice
cream to its cozy setting in a 1929 cabin
with a view, Flagstaff House never
disappoints for a special holiday dinner.
Long considered one of Boulder’s most
romantic dining locations, this family-
run establishment will make a
memorable gift, from the first sip of
world-class wine through exquisite main
course preparations by notable chef
Mark Monette.
Flagstaff House, 1138 Flagstaff Road,
303.442.4640, www.flagstaffhouse.com

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 Ten ways to save money this holiday season
By Amy Bertrand, Tribune Media Services

1 4
Make a budget and stick
to it. Plan everything you
need using a notebook or an
Excel spreadsheet. Write
down everything you will
need to spend time and
money on, including
decorations, parties, gifts
and even travel.
2 Use real silverware and plates for
your holiday dinner. The price
6 8
Shop early and mail your gifts
using standard postage. Also, if
you are mailing heavier items, mail
them at a flat rate, which means you
pay the rate based on the size of the
box, not how much it weighs.
5 Draw names. There are several
ways to do this. You could do
Secret Santa in which members of a
group are randomly assigned other
members to whom they
anonymously give a gift. Or you
could draw names and purchase
gifts for that one person. Or you
Give fancy wrapping paper the
heave-ho. It’s much more eco-
friendly to wrap your gifts in
recycled newspaper or butcher
paper anyway. For an added
personal touch, buy a roll of brown
or solid colored paper and some
ink pads, make some potato stamps
with your children (simple shapes
like trees or bells are easy to carve),
and then let them embellish the
presents with the stamps. So cute
... and it also gives an “organic” feel
to the packaging.
Have a covered dish party rather
than making everything yourself.
Or have your party earlier in the
day and serve only hors d’oeuvres.
Or have the event later in the
evening with only desserts.
9 Instead of going out to buy
new things, trade decorations
with a friend or neighbor. Hey, it’s
new to you.
10 Personalize your Christmas
tree by reusing the ornaments

of disposable stuff can really add up.
3 Buy in bulk. Stock up on wine
or fancy olive oil by the case to
use as hostess gifts or gifts for
7
could do a White Elephant Re-gifting is becoming more passed down through generations.
exchange in which each person socially acceptable since the days Decorate your home in family
contributes one gift and ultimately of “Seinfeld.” Just make sure you heirlooms rather than the newest
walks away with one different gift
from the game.
don’t forget who gave it to you. store decor.

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 Six Picks: Gifts for men
By L.L. Charles
One-Hour Massage Pure Digital Flip
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 Six Picks: Gifts for men and women
Tasty Centerpieces
Edible Arrangements
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303.678.0101,
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Fruit trumps flowers in these
colorful, edible centerpieces hand
crafted with generous portions of
melon, berries, pineapple, grapes, apples
and more. Many selections include fruit
pieces that have been hand-dipped in
white or dark chocolate. Or choose the
Fruit Truffles Bouquet, with almonds,
gourmet chocolate, cinnamon chocolate
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The Gift of Art
Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery
1421 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.3683,
www.boulderartsandcrafts.com
A special piece of artwork can grab
your soul and make it feel alive! Share
the passion with some lucky person on
your list with a gift from the Boulder
Arts and Crafts Gallery. Choose an
artisan glass paperweight, a tastefully
framed photograph, a beautiful
kaleidoscope handcrafted in fine
hardwoods with brass fittings, free-
form ceramic tea cups that nestle in
your hand, or an incredible collection
of art jewelry in the shape of
pendants, bracelets, earrings and
decorative pins. The choices are vast,
and there is something here to fit
every budget.
Tissot T-Touch Watch
Swiss Chalet
1642 Pearl St., Boulder 303.443.0346,
www.swisschaletboulder.com
There are hundreds of ways to spend
your time, but no better way to keep
track of it than with a special watch,
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mechanism, and is available in both
men’s and women’s editions.
CU Gifts
University of Colorado Book Store
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Got a Buffs fan on your gift list? Go
“old school” with logo items from CU’s
book store. Wrap them up in a Buffs
Sweatshirt Blanket ($29.95 to $34.99),
keep them on schedule with a Neon Pub
Clock ($89.99) or go the distance with a
10-by-10-foot Black & Gold Tailgate
Tent ($250). Buff Up for the holidays!
Glider Ride
Mile High Gliding
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Municipal Airport), Boulder,
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There’s nothing like soaring silently
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Mountains as a backdrop, seeing
familiar landmarks from a new
perspective and experiencing the giddy
feeling of unfettered freedom. Treat
someone to their own personal sailplane
ride from Mile High Gliding, a safe and
exciting adventure they won’t soon
forget! Flights start as low as $79 and
colorful gift certificates are valid for one
year from date of purchase.
Sumi Calligraphy Set
McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe, Boulder, 303.443.1822,
www.mcguckin.com
Give the gift of creativity this season
in the form of a calligraphy set,
complete with brushes, ink stick, mixing
stone and art notebook. Calligraphy is
fun, and you don’t have to be an expert
artist to enjoy it. From classic hand
lettering to free-form doodling, your
special someone will enjoy developing
their own style of loops, swirls and
(sometimes) splats. All in good fun, and
easy to store away until the next session.
Choose from three different sets, priced
from $14.99 to $19.99.
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 New for 2009: Activity Gifts
By Judy Finman

What gifts will you buy your loved

ones this year? Things? Stuff? Gadgets?
Instead, why not give everyone on your list an adventure, an experience, maybe a new lifelong passion?
Get them off that couch and out of the house.
This is the year of the Activity Gift. You don’t wear it, you don’t look at it, you do it!
Here are some suggestions of local activities to delight your favorite people.

Painting Pottery
In this lively place anyone can have fun while
being creative – even serious left-brainers. Color
Me Mine is a paint-your-own-piece-of-pottery
studio for folks to express their inner Picassos.
Owner Gloria Schatz welcomes paintbrush
wielders of all ages, from toddlers to seniors.
“Three-year-olds can paint a teapot for grandma,”
she says. Studio cards are available as gift
Family Fun certificates: $25 and up buys you a small item,
This is sure to be a hit with the kids. Gateway Park Fun Center is Boulder’s indoor-outdoor family perhaps a mug, and paint time. There are several
fun park, with go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, a human maze, and more. The Value Card, at $25, is hundred pieces from which to choose. For bigger
good for all the attractions within the park, can be used by more than one person, and lets you pick your items, like cookie jars and serving platters, the
activity as you go. Or you can buy a gift card for any amount. price is higher. Christmas ornaments and
Gateway Park Fun Center, 4800 North 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.4386, www.gatewayfunpark.com Christmas trees, all made of bisque pottery, can
become heirlooms to pass on in the family.
Color Me Mine, 1938 Pearl St., Suite 100,
Boulder, 303.443.3469; The Village, 1 Flatirons
Climbing Cooking
Crossing, Broomfield, 303.469.9337,
The Spot is a great climbing gym, with freestanding Know a foodie or gourmet cook
www.colormemine.com
boulders up to 18 feet high, a 25-foot-tall roped wall, who delights in discovering new dishes?
exercise and training equipment and the cushiest high- Let them master the art of cooking
tech flooring. “Boulder is the center of the U.S. climbing Indian delicacies, sushi, pizza, bread
universe, and The Spot is the epicenter for climbing,” and other baked goods, or Hut cuisine
asserts Brett Merlin, marketing and membership (for backcountry adventurers who favor
coordinator. For the climbing aficionados or wannabes fine dining on the trail). These are
on your list you can buy day passes for $15 each, a among many classes open to the public
holiday five-punch pass for $65, or a 10-punch pass for at the Culinary School of the Rockies.
$129 to access the gym, lockers and showers and use the Office manager Sarah Blecher suggests
weights to get in shape for climbing. The Basic giving gift certificates for $65 to $115
Bouldering course is $129; it gets you membership for a for a one-night course; two-day classes
month and three group training sessions with a coach. held on weekends can run around $240.
Three-, six- and nine-month options start at $480 for Culinary School of the Rockies,
full access to the gym and training sessions. 637 South Broadway, Suite H,
The Spot Bouldering Gym, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder, Boulder, 303.494.7988,
303.379.8806, www.thespotgym.com www.culinaryschoolrockies.com

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 Skiing
Eldora Mountain Resort has programs
and deals to attract skiers of all ages. Rob
Linde, director of marketing, says the classes
for kids “give a gift of skiing for fun and
enjoyment for life.” Costing $519, Ski Trek,
for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 12, is like summer
camp on skis, on six consecutive Saturdays or
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eldorables,
for 4- to 6-year-olds, includes five weeks
of lessons and skiing, two hours on
weekdays, for $339. Gift cards start
at $20, and a day of skiing last
year for adults was $62, ages 6 to
15 was $37, five and under, $8.
You can visit the Eldora retail
location at 2775 Canyon Blvd.,
Boulder. Eldora Mountain Resort,
2861 Eldora Ski Road #140,
Nederland,
303.440.8700,
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Yoga
“Sometimes people need an extra nudge
to try yoga. It’s a stress reliever and a really
great gift, because so often people won’t
spend money on themselves,” says
Courtney Sutherland, assistant manager of
CorePower Yoga in Broomfield. This
studio and the two in Boulder hold classes
for yoga novices as well as experienced
yogis. CorePower Yoga offers a host of gift
packages for you to give someone on your
list who could use a breather – for
example, a five-class punch pass is $75;
drop-in classes are as low as $8 each. And,
in addition to what you choose to give,
CorePower Yoga studios are advertising a
full week of free, unlimited yoga for new
customers. Your gift card can also be used
in their retail stores for the latest yoga togs
and accoutrements.
CorePower Yoga, 645 27th Way, Boulder,
303,497.9642; 3280 28th St., Boulder,
303.440.3930; 3700 W. 144th Ave., Suite
C100, Broomfield, 720.887.6191,
www.corepoweryoga.com
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 Tips on navigating the holiday shopping season
By Eunnie Park, Tribune Media Services

What should be the most wonderful time of the year
easily could become the most stressful when you’re
shopping for the holidays. The traffic! The crowds!
The (dwindling) budget! Can anybody help?
We reached out to a few shopping
gurus to share their tips on getting
through the gift list most effectively and
efficiently. But proceed at your own
risk: The following information
includes intense shopping advice that
may cause shortness of breath,
hyperventilation and extreme dizziness.
Before You Go
1. Make a list and when possible
find out what your friends and family
want ahead of time, says celebrity event
planner Steve Kemble. Plan your day
around getting those must-haves before
they run out.
2. Comparison shop. Go to Web
sites like Shopzilla.com to see who has
handling, Hoxmeier says. Amazon.com
offers free shipping on most purchases
over $25. Overstock.com has a flat
shipping rate of $2.95. WalMart.com
also has a “Site to Store” service that
allows you to order online and have
the item delivered free to the store of
your choice.
the best price, says Alicia Rockmore of 3. The Internet is a great place to
Buttoned Up Inc., an organizational find unique gifts. Check out sites like
lifestyle company based in Michigan. Etsy.com, an online marketplace for all
Map out where you’re going to go and things handmade.
what you’re going to get.
3. Eat a balanced meal and pack a Last-minute Mall Call
bottle of water and an energy bar, 1. Avoid peak mall hours. Saturdays
Kemble advises. Shopping is a draining between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. are the
activity, and the less time and money worst, Hoxmeier advises. Go early in
you spend at the food court, the better. the day, preferably weekdays, or try
dinnertime, between 5 and 7 p.m.
Shop Online 2. The easiest way to get through
1. Sign up for e-mail newsletters your gift list is to find two or three
from all your favorite stores. You will favorite things (electronic gadget,
receive coupons and stay updated on all sweater, book, etc.) and get them for
their special promotions, Rockmore says. multiple people, Rockmore says.
2. Look for online retailers that 3. When in doubt, get a gift
offer free and discount shipping and certificate. Many malls sell gift
certificates that are valid at most stores
within the mall. But if you want to
avoid the mall crowd altogether, go to a
local grocery store, where you can find a
wide range of gift certificates, from Gap
to Pottery Barn to iTunes.
Staying Within Budget
1. Make it a mission not to pay full
price for anything, says Hoxmeier.
Shop clearance racks, scour the
Internet for coupon codes, and, when
possible, haggle.
2. If you’re not seeing someone
until after Christmas, get their gift on
Dec. 26, when prices plummet,
Rockmore suggests.
3. Avoid getting the season’s “hottest
gift.” They’re usually the hardest to get
and therefore most expensive,
Hoxmeier says.
4. Set a budget and a dollar amount
for each person on your gift list. If you
stay under budget, reward yourself by
buying a little something just for you,
Hoxmeier adds.

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 Holiday Season Fashions: It’s a mix-up
Fashion-conscious
Coloradans should be
delighted with this
year’s “mix-it-up”
trend. In Boulder
County and environs,
such iconoclastic style
has long been
celebrated. However
you view this season’s
fashion directives, have
fun with them.
Ladies: Find those antique
rhinestone earrings in the recesses of
your jewelry box – they’re hot with
jeans. Gentlemen: Any old plaid
shirts hanging in the cedar closet?
Guess what? They’re back!
Store manager Maria Chapman
of JJWells/besos (2460 Canyon
Blvd., Boulder, 303.449.2112,
www.jjwells.com) in Boulder reports
on several strong trends this winter.
“Gray is dominant,” Chapman
says, “whether for casual, work, or
dressy wear.” To offset its potential
dullness, add jewel tones, turquoise,
brilliant raspberry, and a lot of
sparkle. “Designers have turned the
gray into a metallic look; metal is
even woven into the clothing.”
For the younger set, she notes,
“sexy little dresses” are in – worn
with leggings. Long sweaters are
ubiquitous, over a variety of tops,
like sparkly knits or sheer materials,
all of which go over skinny jeans.
And, speaking of denim jeans,
men and women of all ages still
love them. In the New York Times,
Eric Wilson recently pronounced
them “fashion’s most eternally
reinvented staple.”
“For the marvelous mature
woman,” Chapman says, “day wear
is jeans and soft cords, paired with
wonderful sweaters, such as vest
sweaters, with something tight-
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By Judy Finman
fitting underneath –a tank or tee.”
For dressy wear, look for
beautiful long and short skirts, and
a lot of taffeta, which Chapman
describes as light-weight and easy to
wear. She highlights Babette’s
pleated and crinkled skirts, which
travel well. “There are different
styles of pleats, such as the water
pleat or lily pleat, which looks like
a beautiful origami.”
Open jackets over blouses or
sleeveless tanks, and pleated trousers
are also in evidence. For all ages,
scarves, including pashmina, and big
wraps are popular, as are multiple
strands of necklaces with little
dangling charms. Sparkling jewelry
is seen for day or evening – even
with tee shirts and jeans.
“Accessories – handbags, jewelry
and belts – are key. We have
handbags in a variety of prices and
different styles; some are made from
recycled yoga mats!” says Chapman.
Erica Dahl, owner of Savvy on
Pearl (1114 Pearl St., Boulder,
303.440.3989,
www.savvyonpearl.com), says, “For
the holidays, it’s all about sequins.
They’re all over the runways. You
can make something ordinary glitzy
and sparkling. Sequins are on skirts,
dresses, and, as always, they’re gold,
silver, metallics.”
Other fashion trends Dahl points
to are exposed zippers “up and down
the back, on sleeves, shoes,
everywhere” and high-waisted skirts
with tops you can layer, floral prints,
and tights.
“We’re seeing the comeback of
the ’90s long-sleeve, tight dresses –
the kind Meg Ryan wore. They
look conservative, but they’re very
form fitting.”
Mix and match is evident this
winter. “You can take a dark-
colored summer dress and pair it
with boots and tights and a long
sweater. The boots can make it look
casual or wintery.”
And, for the latest in footwear,
JJWells
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 Dahl favors Tom’s flat canvas shoes in
black, silver or gold glitter. With every
pair purchased, Tom’s promises to give
a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
And let’s not forget the men.
Steve Jacobs, owner of The
Regiment (2425 Canyon Blvd.,
Boulder, 303.443.2713,
www.theregimentshops.com), says that
“things continue to be more casual.
But we’re reverting to some of the
classics – more value-oriented and
simple clothing, checks and plaid
shirts, for example. The older
generation loves them and is familiar
with them; the younger generation is
new to them.”
He adds, “We’re focusing on value
and price. Some people are on a
tighter budget.”
The Regiment has two different
kinds of customers, according to
Jacobs: the more classic types; and
the more contemporary, who go for
unusual patterns. For both groups,
black continues to be popular in
sweaters, jackets and trousers.
“Cotton to cashmere quarter-zip
pullover sweaters, layered with sport
shirts, are popular this year. Plain
front pants are coming on – they’re
slimming. There are still some
pleated pants. The jeans look is
showing up in several fabrics – like a
charcoal gray blended
wool/poly/Tencel® from Germany
that is wrinkle free and washable.
Leather coats are still in.”
What to wear for holiday parties?
“Some are a little dressier, calling for
a suit or sportcoat. For a casual party,
you can wear a sportcoat and/or a
sportshirt with nice slacks and a belt,
and loafers. Long-sleeve sport shirts
with darker stripes are in. Or we see
denim jeans with a sportshirt and
navy or black blazer.” The store sells
a fair amount of ties, with JZ
Richards a popular brand, and
Carrot & Gibbs known for bow ties
and formal wear.
Whatever look you choose this
season, the classics are always in. And
don’t be afraid to mix it up with
something unexpected. This year
that’s the height of fashion!
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 Where the cool things are
A holiday hit list for the great gifts for kids in your life
By Evan Narcisse, Tribune Media Services

Want to think outside the box for the holidays?

By now, everybody knows that videogames are a surefire hit with youngsters
when gift-giving time arrives. Still, that doesn’t mean your little button-mashers
can’t be creative, active or learning when Santa’s sleigh touches down on your roof.
The elves at Crispy Gamer have assembled their choice picks of the toys, books iPod Nano
and gadgets that might just tear the little ones away from the couch or television. What it is: If there’s a teen in
your house who’s clamoring for an
iPod, they picked the right time to
start begging. Starting this year, the
smallest of Apple’s screen-bearing
device family now packs a video
camera in its tiny shell. So they’ll be
getting two devices in one.
Why they’ll want it: Your
budding cinematographers will be
able to add more than a dozen cool
filter effects to the video they shoot.
Tony And if they get bored with that, they
Hawk: Ride can rock out to the airwaves via the Classics Illustrated
What it is: The kid’s built-in radio tuner. What it is: It’s never too early to
been asking – begging, really – for Another option: If there’s an introduce your potential polymath
a skateboard. One look at that plank of Apple-hater in the family, snatch up to graphic novels or literary greats.
wood and all you see are broken bones waiting a Zune HD ($219 for 16 GB; Some of the comics medium’s
to happen. Thankfully, the skateboard controller that $289.99 for 32 GB). The sleek greatest creators lend their talents to
comes with the legendary skater’s new game will make a redesign for Microsoft’s portable fresh, inviting interpretations of
nice injury-free compromise for both parent and child. media player includes a vastly Dickens, Melville and others.
Why they’ll want it: Not only does Ride do a good job of translating the act of improved user interface. And its all- Why they’ll want it: With master
skateboarding, it also serves as a virtual airline ticket to far-flung locales like you-can-eat subscription plan lets cartoonists like Kyle Baker adapting
Frankfurt, Germany and New York City’s Central Park. So the kids will learn how you lease all the music you want for “Through the Looking-Glass” and
to say “Sweet ollie!” in German, at least. 30 days and keep 10 tracks at the Rick Geary envisioning “The
www.thride.com end of the month. Buh-bye, Invisible Man,” both parents and
buyer’s remorse! grade-schoolers will have something
to enjoy in these handsome volumes.
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Vtech Kidzoom Plus digital camera

What it is: Your kids have probably clamored for the camera when they want Mask & Tail sets
to capture a moment, and you’ve probably balked for fear of it falling from their
What it is: Styled to mimic a
fidgety little hands. This rugged point-and-shoot for the preschool set takes that
variety of critters, these fanciful
fear away and has big buttons for those tiny fingers.
alpaca knits are just the thing for
Why they’ll want it: The included
your zoologically-obsessed children.
photo-editing software
Why they’ll want it: After their
comes with wacky
17th viewing of “Where the Wild
overlays and
Things Are,” the kids in your
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household may be wanting to get
your kid can
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their imagination.
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 Snow Shorts
What it is: You know how you’re
always telling your absent-minded
munchkins that they’d lose their
head if it wasn’t attached? Well, they
can’t lose this sled because it’s
attached to the seat of these
insulated shorts.
Why they’ll want it: Youngsters
don’t need any more excuses to
go frolicking in the snow, but
this one-of-a-kind winterwear
will send them running to the
ABC Zoo iPhone App nearest hill as soon as the
What it is: You probably know a two-year-old flakes start to fall.
who’s savvy enough to unlock an iPhone and www.orvis.com
launch a few Apps with their chubby fingers.
So why not let them learn a little something
while they’re at it? ABC Zoo uses colorful
visuals to reinforce the language-learning
they’re already getting from Mom & Dad.
Why they’ll want it: Tapping the big,
bold letters and goofy animal cartoons to
hear them pronounced out loud will likely
get toddlers even more excited to learn the alphabet.

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What it is: You know what it is and you know what it does. Now you can What it is: This filmmaking kit brings special-
recreate the most infamous effects technology into your home. With the
instrument of galactic included webcam and green screen, you’ll be able
destruction in to insert your family’s frolics into scenes from
your living room. “Sesame Street,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” and
This menacing other classic movies, TV shows or commercials.
satellite comes with Then you can upload them to yoostar.com and
three levels housing share them with friends.
details from Episodes IV Why they’ll want it: New clips will
and VI, like a mini-TIE continuously be added to the affiliated Web site,
Fighter; and six figures that so you’ll be able to build your
you won’t be able to find little thespian’s
anywhere else. repertoire as time goes
Why they’ll want it: This on. Who doesn’t want
huge globe definitely requires to insert their kid in the
teamwork, so you’ll finally get the Addams Family’s goth-
chance to say to your son (or, let’s cool world?
be fair, daughter), “Join me and www.yoostar.com
together we can rule the galaxy!”

LEGO Rock Band

What it is: They’ve probably played with you before, but kid rockers get their own
version of the ubiquitous party game this holiday season. Icons like David Bowie and
Iggy Pop will be debuting as playable minifigure characters, too. Get ready to explain
the lyrics to “Let’s Dance” and “The Passenger.”
Why they’ll want it: The game features 40-plus songs and best of all, if you’ve
already downloaded a load of Rock Band songs, the LEGO version will
automatically filter out the ones with R-rated lyrics.
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SANTA’S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Today, Friday, November 27 | 6PM | Macy’s Plaza
Tomorrow,
Meet Santa's Reindeer, enjoy musical entertainment by The Dickens Carolers,
get your photo with Santa and end the evening with a complimentary
horse-drawn carriage ride!

SANTA PHOTOS
November 28 – December 24 | Santa’s Holiday Home in Macy’s
Get your photo with Santa and receive a FREE storybook.
Pets are welcome for photos with Santa every Tuesday: December 1, 8, 15 & 22.
PAWS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
November 28 – December 24 | Santa’s Holiday Home in Macy’s
Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season! Drop off needed items
for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, including canned dog and cat food,
peanut butter and baby food.

SATURDAY HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

NOVEMBER 28, DECEMBER 5, 12 & 19
CAMP CULINARY
GINGERBREAD HOUSE & COOKIE DECORATING
2 – 4PM
DICKENS CAROLERS & SANTA’S REINDEER
4 – 6PM
COMPLIMENTARY HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
5 – 8PM

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