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The Daily Camera's annual Holiday Gift Guide series begins with Holiday Gift Guide 1, published on November 26, 2009.

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NOVEMBER 2009 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 1C A M E R A / E N T E R P R I S E

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Art Director and Editor: Aubrey Laurence | Photographer: Jonathan Castner | Writers: Judy Finman, L.L. Charles and Julie Kailus | Additional content from Tribune Media Services

The 2009 Holiday Gift Guide is a marketing feature of your Camera and Enterprise. Look for this publication and lots of other great content online at DailyCamera.com and BroomfieldEnterprise.com.For advertising information, call your consultant or 303.473.1400. To subscribe to your Camera, call 303.444.3444 or visit DailyCamera.com. Copyright 2009.

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 theholiday shopping season

18 Holiday Season Fashions:It’s a mix-up

20 Where the cool things are

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Dear Santa:A lot of kids will bomb me with

snowballs for writing this letter, but it’sreally important.

You’ve got to go easy on theelectronic games and gadgets, and no-imagination toys this holiday season.Promote more outdoorsy gifts.

Yup, this is serious. Kids are tooplugged in these days. They need to beunplugged and introduced to theoutdoors.

That’s why when I was in anoutdoors shop last week and spotted apair of pint-sized snowshoes, Iimmediately bought them for my oldestgrandson’s gift.

There was no hesitation.(Hopefully, my son won’t let him readthis column, and the gift will remain asurprise.)

Santa, you’ve heard of RichardLouv, author of the book, “Last Childin the Woods: Saving Our Childrenfrom Nature Deficit Disorder.” He sayskids, who don’t get outside, suffer fromincreased feelings of stress, havetrouble paying attention and feel likethey are not a part of the world aroundthem. He calls the phenomena “naturedeficit disorder.”

He’s right. You just don’t see thatmany kids roaming around outdoorsanymore.

I’m always surprised when I see acouple of kids riding bikes along theGreenbelt and carrying fishing rods. It’san oddity today, but it was verycommon in the past.

Everything is so structured withno-imagination toys to video gamesto sports.

One report said that the averagechild, 6 to 11 years old, spends anaverage of 30 hours per week looking ata television or at a computer screen.

Kids spend 6.5 hours each dayusing electronic equipment in theirfree time, according to a Kaiser FamilyFoundation study.

So, I’m suggesting that you bringkids more nature- or outdoors-orientedgifts.

Playing outdoors promotes physicaland mental health and creativity. They

may not remember a TV show or acomputer game, but they sure willremember the first fox they saw inthe woods.

You’re an outdoorsy guy ridingaround in a sled and tromping aroundin the snow. You understand.

OK, you can still bring a Wii orPlayStation, but maybe throw in aringer to get the kids outdoors.

Santa, also tell parents that if theyget an outdoors gift for their kids, it is acommitment to take their kids fishing,hiking or whatever.

Here are some outdoorsykids gifts:

• A new flashy bike helmet may sparkmore bike riding.

• Bicycle accessories, like bells andbaskets, can come in handy.

• Inexpensive trekkingpoles come with acompass built in thehandles. Kind of fun.

• Kid-size Camelbakpacks are just theright size for pint-sized hikers andskiers.

• BMX or mountain bike. It will havethem out in the neighborhood or doingjumps in the vacant lot.

• Sleds. It only takes a few inchesof snow for sledding.Sleds and toboggans arefun and there’s a lot ofexercise going back upthe hill. By the way, the

Zipfy Freestyle MiniLuge is onehot sled.You’ll fightthe kids

over it.

• Kid-size fishing rods and fishing kitswith a rod, reel and fishing box mayspark a lifelong pursuit. There’s even aSpider-Man fishing kit. A fly-tying kitfor older kids will spark an interest inbugs and stuff.

• Black Diamond even has a Wiz Kidshead lamp.

• Spark some bird watching. Instead oftoys that buzz, light up and make a lotof noise, how about an assortment ofwildlife puppets? I really love the snowyowl puppet I got one of my grandkidslast year. It was a hit.

• Compact binoculars. This is one sureway of getting kids interested in wildlife

watching. Some high-qualitybinoculars are made for youngsters.

Fight ‘nature deficit disorder’Get kids active with outdoorsy gifts this year

By Pete Zimowsky, Tribune Media Services

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• A good, quality compass will get kids interested inorienteering. Hey, it’s north then east to Joey’s house.

• Kites. There’s something about hiking aroundand chasing the wind to fly a kite. I think kiteflying is a lost art.

• Good, high-performance outdoor clothing forkids can be expensive, but it will make outdooradventures more comfortable for them.

• Junior-size backpacks, skis, snowshoes, sleepingbags and hiking shoes are available for kids.

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When did yourlittle bundle of joyturn into Veruca Salt,wanting the worldand wanting it now?

Unlike the first couple of years,your toddler is probably going to be lessfocused on the spectacle of giftunwrapping and more into what’s insideall those pretty, pretty packages.

The good news is, it’s an easy agegroup to find colorful gifts at all pricepoints. Kids have probably begun todevelop preferences for certain TVshows, colors and activities, and there’ssure to be a gift out there that caters tothem all. Here’s a brief selection of afew holiday offerings.

Matchbox Rocky TheRobot Truck

This bright yellow and black, fullyfunctional dump truck is packed withpersonality. This new best buddy can beplayed with like all traditional dumptruck toys but will also have kidslaughing and dancing as he stands up,squats, shakes, tells jokes and dances.Kids will delight as Rocky says, “Shakewhat your mama gave you!” and wigglesand jiggles to his own fun music.Activated by interactive sensors andfeaturing motorized movement, hisheadlights flash and he says more than100 phrases like “Rocky reporting forduty” and “Let’s get to work.” Kids willbe fully engaged as they get ready toload ’em up and move ’em out with realhauling and dumping action. He standsup and shakes out his load and says“Great job, Champ!” And when the dayis done, Rocky goes to sleep, squattingdown into his tires, snoring loudly.

Note to parents: Rocky’s energy canhardly be tied down. Though he’s readyto roll right out of the box, getting himuntethered from his packaging is a 15-minute task. His build also makes hima better fit for stable, older toddlers.

Younger toddlers still unsteady on theirfeet may end up leaning too much onRocky, who could shake off or surprisea small child with his enthusiasm. Someof the trucks from Sprig’s simple buteffective toy line may be a better fit forless stable children and are available atchildren’s boutiques.

Little Mommy Walk &Giggle Doll

Little mommies will be full of prideand joy as their Little Mommy Walk &Giggle Doll reaches the ultimatemilestone – walking – and takes hervery first steps. The doll senses whenher “mommy” is holding her hands tohelp her walk with help or alone. She

also responds to tummy tickles withadorable giggling sounds and motion.This interactive doll recognizes herpacifier and bottle for realistic nurturingplay. And, the Walk & Giggle Dollplays Peek-a-Boo, sings silly songs,walks her puppy on a leash and sayssweet phrases like, “No, no helpMama,” “All by myself,” and “I toldyou ... I can do it!” Little Mommy evensmells like baby powder coming out ofthe box. Just when you begin to fearLittle Mommy will give your young’unthe false impression that parenting is acake walk, she throws you for a loop:she requires 6 AA batteries, which arenot included. Caucasian and African-American dolls available.

Manny’s Repair ShopKids will feel just like they’ve

stepped into Handy Manny’s world withthis kid-sized repair shop that featureslots of great projects that they can build,just like Manny does on his show. Theysimply grab the blueprints, choose aproject and slide that blueprint into thediagnostic center and Manny will walkthe child through the steps and showhow to complete the project. Kids canget to work with the pretend “powersaw” and “power drill” and the morethan forty parts included to completethe more than 20 featured projects.

Imaginext Dragon WorldFortress

The Fisher Price Imaginext DragonWorld Fortress playset is a tall andtowering fortress that reveals a world ofimaginative play with surprise featuresand a full range of accessories. Twoknights unlock a variety of interactivefeatures – open the front door, watchand hear the “lightning” and thunder,pull the lever to unleash the guarddragon, turn the activation disk to movethe dragon’s head, reveal a hiddenstaircase, release a ferocious roaringdragon or roll a boulder. The DragonWorld Fortress also comes with a bed,helmets, shield and sword, two moveableflags, cannon and a moveable banner.

Instant GratificationToys for toddlers must meet the demands of on-the-go age group

By Kristi Elliott, Tribune Media Services

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Smart Fit ParkSmart Fit Park is a plug and play

learning mat that encourages childrento stay physically active while theylearn. Just plug the mat into the TVusing the A/V cord (included) and kidscan walk, run, jump and stomp whilethey play up to 18 different learningencounters, games and races that teach

letters, numbers, shapes, colors andmore. Children can customize theiron-screen characters, interact with theirlearning friend and control the on-screen action – the faster they run, thefaster their character will move on thescreen; when they jump on the mat, thecharacter on the screen jumps as well.

Crayola Beginnings ColorMe A Song

This unique musical activity set letstots make music and art at the sametime. The faster they color, the fasterthe music tempo. Start by giving babyone of the eight triangular crayons,designed to give children more controlas they color. Watch their faces light upand the giggles begin when theyscribble and hear the sounds of salsa,swing, country or

rock music. They can add the sounds ofa trumpet, guitar, piano and drum bypushing the corresponding buttons thatwill layer the sounds of theseinstruments over the rhythm of thesong. The set comes with eight CrayolaWashableTriangular crayons, an 8-1/2”x 11” drawing surface with storageunderneath, a handle for easyportability, three sheets of paper andclip to hold paper in place.

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They’re our friends and loversand moms – and just abouteverything in between.

The women in our lives give so much to other people. Thisholiday season, it’s time to show them just how much they mean tous. Whether it’s a special night to wine and dine her, or authenticjewelry handcrafted by a local artist, make your gift somethingshe’ll remember all year long.

Gifts for womenBy Julie Kailus

Burning desireThere’s something about a beautiful

candle that inspires instance calm in themidst of the holiday rush. Chelsea iscarrying clean-burning soy Kobo BotanicalCandles in intoxicating scents like FreshCurrant, Golden Mimosa and VanillaCitrus Zest. Each candle comes with long-reach match sticks, an extinguishing lidand gorgeous graphic packaging for analready gift-wrapped presentation.

Chelsea, 935 Pearl St., Boulder,303.447.3760, www.chelseabella.com

Wrap her upThis is not your

grandma’s reindeer sweater.Give her a stylish, cold-weather layering piece that willadd interest and warmth to anyoutfit. Violette stocks an extensive –but not expensive – range of cozy yethip sweater possibilities in a variety ofdesigns, colors and lengths, includingpopular wraps by Elan.

Violette, 1631 Pearl St., 303.443.3976

Wearable artFind the perfect accessory to drape your

perfect wife. Or say it that way when you give hera one-of-a kind necklace dripping with semi-precious stones by Boulder jewelry artist MelindaCrocker. Find it at JJWells, alongside other specialpieces affixed with handmade pendants by localmetalsmith Patti Burton.

JJWells, 2460 Canyon Blvd., 303.449.2112,www.jjwells.com

Aprés-sportstyle

Every womencan use some“life”-styleclothing totake herdirectly fromthe slopes tothe bar thisseason.Consider thelong, insulatedand well-tailoredBlazing jacketfrom Nau; thealways-a-good-hair-day PistilNanuk “hoody”that adds a funfaux-fur trim toany outfit; or Tecnica’s retro moonboots, with both super-cool and super-warm benefits. All at Outdoor Divas.

Outdoor Divas, 1133 Pearl St.,303.449.3482, www.outdoordivas.com

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A cooler commuteGive your superwoman the gift of a super commute.

Specialized is leading the women-specific movement in the “utilitybike” category with affordable models for female riders. The Globeseries, available at University Bikes, feature racks, fender mountsand a comfy saddle, plus specially designed geometry and tube setswhich help women “sit more in the bike,” according toUniversity’s fit manager and biker chic Ronie Graczyk.

University Bicycles, 839 Pearl St., 303.444.4196, www.ubikes.com

Buff is inFitness: It’s the gift that keeps on

giving. And the woman in your life willcherish a membership at RallySportBoulder’s innovative workout facility.Long-time general manager and fitnessdirector Erin Carson looks out for theladies at her gym, offering over 100classes a week, 10 highly credentialedfemale personal trainers, exceptionalchildcare, a RallyMoms group, andleading-edge equipment including the funand functional Kinesis training system.

RallySport Boulder, 2727 29th St.,303.449.4800, www.rallysportboulder.com

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Permanent makeoverGive her the confidence she

craves with an aestheticenhancement from Longmont’spopular Board-certified facial, headand neck surgeon, Dr. PeterSchmid. Procedures include face oreye lifts; liposculpture; non-surgicalskin treatments; noseenhancements; and hair restorationor laser hair removal.

Institute of Aesthetic Plastic &Reconstructive Surgery, 1305 SumnerSt., Suite 100, Longmont,303.651.6846,www.theaestheticsurgeon.com

Wine with a viewFrom truffles to freshly spun ice

cream to its cozy setting in a 1929 cabinwith a view, Flagstaff House neverdisappoints for a special holiday dinner.Long considered one of Boulder’s mostromantic dining locations, this family-run establishment will make amemorable gift, from the first sip ofworld-class wine through exquisite maincourse preparations by notable chefMark Monette.

Flagstaff House, 1138 Flagstaff Road,303.442.4640, www.flagstaffhouse.com

Spa and surfJust as things cool down for

winter, warm her heart with a spagetaway to the tropical RivieraMaya, Mexico, courtesy of the folksat James TravelPoints. Withdemand down this year so are thepackage prices to the new five-star,adults-only Secrets Maroma Beachor intimate, boutique-style Zoetrywellness and spa resort.

James TravelPoints, 1750 14thSt., 303.442.2340,www.travelpoints.com

RALLYSPORT

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1Make a budget and stickto it. Plan everything you

need using a notebook or anExcel spreadsheet. Writedown everything you willneed to spend time andmoney on, includingdecorations, parties, giftsand even travel.

2Use real silverware and plates foryour holiday dinner. The price

of disposable stuff can really add up.

3Buy in bulk. Stock up on wineor fancy olive oil by the case to

use as hostess gifts or gifts forco-workers.

4Shop early and mail your giftsusing standard postage. Also, if

you are mailing heavier items, mailthem at a flat rate, which means youpay the rate based on the size of thebox, not how much it weighs.

5Draw names. There are severalways to do this. You could do

Secret Santa in which members of agroup are randomly assigned othermembers to whom theyanonymously give a gift. Or youcould draw names and purchasegifts for that one person. Or youcould do a White Elephantexchange in which each personcontributes one gift and ultimatelywalks away with one different giftfrom the game.

6Give fancy wrapping paper theheave-ho. It’s much more eco-

friendly to wrap your gifts inrecycled newspaper or butcherpaper anyway. For an addedpersonal touch, buy a roll of brownor solid colored paper and someink pads, make some potato stampswith your children (simple shapeslike trees or bells are easy to carve),and then let them embellish thepresents with the stamps. So cute... and it also gives an “organic” feelto the packaging.

7Re-gifting is becoming moresocially acceptable since the days

of “Seinfeld.” Just make sure youdon’t forget who gave it to you.

8Have a covered dish party ratherthan making everything yourself.

Or have your party earlier in theday and serve only hors d’oeuvres.Or have the event later in theevening with only desserts.

9 Instead of going out to buynew things, trade decorations

with a friend or neighbor. Hey, it’snew to you.

10 Personalize your Christmastree by reusing the ornaments

passed down through generations.Decorate your home in familyheirlooms rather than the neweststore decor.

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

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Handel’s Messiah Sing-AlongSaturday, December 19, 7pm

Sunday, December 20, 2 pm & 7pm

St. John’s Episcopal Church14th and Pine, Boulder

Tickets $13 in advance, $15 at the door

Scores available at the door for loan or purchase.Tickets available at John’s Cleaners, 28th & Iris;

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Merino Wool Zip Pullovermont-bellTwenty Ninth Street Mall, Boulder,303.449.5331, www.montbell.com

This versatile and durable pullover($80) will become an essential piece ofhis outdoor gear – but it’s good lookingenough for hanging out at the coffeehouse as well. Natural, superfineMerino wool is odor resistant, soft andwicks away moisture. The Zip Pulloveris machine washable and the flat seamskeep it comfortable for easy layering –perfect for our ever-changing weather.

Boulder Beer Company30th Anniversary Beer MugBoulder Beer Company2880 Wilderness Place, Boulder,303.444.8448,www.boulderbeer.com

Help your beerbuddy celebrate greatlocal brew with hisvery own 30thAnniversary beer mugfrom Colorado’s firstmicrobrewery. Thishefty 20-ounceceramic mug ($20)features the 30thAnniversary logo onone side and theclassic Boulder Beerlogo on the other.And help him loadup his new mug witha gift certificate,starting at $10.Cheers to ya!

One-Hour MassageMassage EnvyTwenty Ninth Street Mall, Boulder,303.447.3689; 210 Ken Pratt Blvd.,Suite 180, Longmont, 303.772.14001170 US Highway 287, Suite 300,Broomfield, 303.404.3689,www.massageenvy.com

Mellow out your man with anintroductory massage from MassageEnvy ($39), an excellent way to take hisstress level down a few notches.Experienced, professional therapists usetheir hands-on skills to relax themuscles, find those tight spots andunwind them. Gift cards are available(minimum $50) and can be redeemedat any Massage Envy location. A perfectantidote for today’s busy lifestyles.

Fly Tying for BeginnersClassFront Range Anglers629-B S. Broadway (Table MesaShopping Center), Boulder, 303.494.1375,www.frontrangeanglers.com

What’s better than bagging a prizebrookie? Hooking him on a fly you tiedyourself! Introduce your angler to thehistorical art of fly tying. He’ll learn allthe fine points of tying the popular localpatterns, from hackles to caddis, usingthe right materials and techniques. Fourtwo-and-a-half-hour classes (four classesfor $150) provide plenty of time todevelop the basic techniques; smallclasses keep it personal and fun. Newclasses start in January.

Pure Digital FlipMino HD CamcorderMike’s Camera2500 Pearl St., Boulder,303.443.1715www.mikescamera.com

Gadgetize your guy withthe sleek Flip Mino($229.99), a pocket friendlycamcorder that is designed foreasy operation anddownloading. Just push thebig red button on the back torecord up to one hour ofvideo at 1280 x 720 high-defresolution, with 4 GBmemory and flip-out USBconnector that delivers trueplug-and-play convenience.

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Musicians and non-musicians alike are rockin’ thisone! Whether your guyremembers the Beatles from the firsttime around or is just discovering them,Rock Band (Nintendo Wii, $59.99)brings the music to life in completelynew ways. Play along using practicallyany existing music-game hardware. It’salso packed with amazing extras on theband, the music, legendary venues andtheir instruments.

Six Picks: Gifts for menBy L.L. Charles

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Tasty CenterpiecesEdible Arrangements205 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont,303.678.0101,www.ediblearrangements.com

Fruit trumps flowers in thesecolorful, edible centerpieces handcrafted with generous portions ofmelon, berries, pineapple, grapes, applesand more. Many selections include fruitpieces that have been hand-dipped inwhite or dark chocolate. Or choose theFruit Truffles Bouquet, with almonds,gourmet chocolate, cinnamon chocolateand coconut. Prices start from as low as$59. They make great hostess gifts, too!

The Gift of ArtBoulder Arts and Crafts Gallery1421 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.3683,www.boulderartsandcrafts.com

A special piece of artwork can grabyour soul and make it feel alive! Sharethe passion with some lucky person onyour list with a gift from the BoulderArts and Crafts Gallery. Choose anartisan glass paperweight, a tastefullyframed photograph, a beautifulkaleidoscope handcrafted in finehardwoods with brass fittings, free-form ceramic tea cups that nestle inyour hand, or an incredible collectionof art jewelry in the shape ofpendants, bracelets, earrings anddecorative pins. The choices are vast,and there is something here to fitevery budget.

Tissot T-Touch WatchSwiss Chalet1642 Pearl St., Boulder 303.443.0346,www.swisschaletboulder.com

There are hundreds of ways to spendyour time, but no better way to keeptrack of it than with a special watch,

like the Tissot T-Touch from SwissChalet. Designed for active lifestyles,the T-Touch features chronometer,altimeter, scratch-resistant sapphirecrystal, titanium case and auto-windmechanism, and is available in bothmen’s and women’s editions.

CU GiftsUniversity of Colorado Book Store1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder,303.492.6411, www.cubookstore.com

Got a Buffs fan on your gift list? Go“old school” with logo items from CU’sbook store. Wrap them up in a BuffsSweatshirt Blanket ($29.95 to $34.99),keep them on schedule with a Neon PubClock ($89.99) or go the distance with a10-by-10-foot Black & Gold TailgateTent ($250). Buff Up for the holidays!

Glider RideMile High Gliding5534 Independence Road (BoulderMunicipal Airport), Boulder,303.527.1122, www.milehighgliding.com

There’s nothing like soaring silentlyover the Flatirons with the Rocky

Mountains as a backdrop, seeingfamiliar landmarks from a newperspective and experiencing the giddyfeeling of unfettered freedom. Treatsomeone to their own personal sailplaneride from Mile High Gliding, a safe andexciting adventure they won’t soonforget! Flights start as low as $79 andcolorful gift certificates are valid for oneyear from date of purchase.

Sumi Calligraphy SetMcGuckin Hardware2525 Arapahoe, Boulder, 303.443.1822,www.mcguckin.com

Give the gift of creativity this seasonin the form of a calligraphy set,complete with brushes, ink stick, mixingstone and art notebook. Calligraphy isfun, and you don’t have to be an expertartist to enjoy it. From classic handlettering to free-form doodling, yourspecial someone will enjoy developingtheir own style of loops, swirls and(sometimes) splats. All in good fun, andeasy to store away until the next session.Choose from three different sets, pricedfrom $14.99 to $19.99.

Six Picks: Gifts for men and womenBy L.L. Charles

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What gifts will you buy your lovedones 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.

New for 2009: Activity GiftsBy Judy Finman

Painting PotteryIn this lively place anyone can have fun while

being creative – even serious left-brainers. ColorMe Mine is a paint-your-own-piece-of-potterystudio for folks to express their inner Picassos.Owner Gloria Schatz welcomes paintbrushwielders of all ages, from toddlers to seniors.“Three-year-olds can paint a teapot for grandma,”she says. Studio cards are available as giftcertificates: $25 and up buys you a small item,perhaps a mug, and paint time. There are severalhundred pieces from which to choose. For biggeritems, like cookie jars and serving platters, theprice is higher. Christmas ornaments andChristmas trees, all made of bisque pottery, canbecome heirlooms to pass on in the family.

Color Me Mine, 1938 Pearl St., Suite 100,Boulder, 303.443.3469; The Village, 1 FlatironsCrossing, Broomfield, 303.469.9337,www.colormemine.com

Family FunThis is sure to be a hit with the kids. Gateway Park Fun Center is Boulder’s indoor-outdoor family

fun park, with go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, a human maze, and more. The Value Card, at $25, isgood for all the attractions within the park, can be used by more than one person, and lets you pick youractivity as you go. Or you can buy a gift card for any amount.

Gateway Park Fun Center, 4800 North 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.4386, www.gatewayfunpark.com

ClimbingThe Spot is a great climbing gym, with freestanding

boulders up to 18 feet high, a 25-foot-tall roped wall,exercise and training equipment and the cushiest high-tech flooring. “Boulder is the center of the U.S. climbinguniverse, and The Spot is the epicenter for climbing,”asserts Brett Merlin, marketing and membershipcoordinator. For the climbing aficionados or wannabeson your list you can buy day passes for $15 each, aholiday five-punch pass for $65, or a 10-punch pass for$129 to access the gym, lockers and showers and use theweights to get in shape for climbing. The BasicBouldering course is $129; it gets you membership for amonth and three group training sessions with a coach.Three-, six- and nine-month options start at $480 forfull access to the gym and training sessions.

The Spot Bouldering Gym, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder,303.379.8806, www.thespotgym.com

CookingKnow a foodie or gourmet cook

who delights in discovering new dishes?Let them master the art of cookingIndian delicacies, sushi, pizza, breadand other baked goods, or Hut cuisine(for backcountry adventurers who favorfine dining on the trail). These areamong many classes open to the publicat the Culinary School of the Rockies.Office manager Sarah Blecher suggestsgiving gift certificates for $65 to $115for a one-night course; two-day classesheld on weekends can run around $240.

Culinary School of the Rockies,637 South Broadway, Suite H,Boulder, 303.494.7988,www.culinaryschoolrockies.com

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SkiingEldora Mountain Resort has programs

and deals to attract skiers of all ages. RobLinde, director of marketing, says the classesfor kids “give a gift of skiing for fun andenjoyment for life.” Costing $519, Ski Trek,

for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 12, is like summercamp on skis, on six consecutive Saturdays orSundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eldorables,for 4- to 6-year-olds, includes five weeksof lessons and skiing, two hours onweekdays, for $339. Gift cards startat $20, and a day of skiing lastyear for adults was $62, ages 6 to15 was $37, five and under, $8.

You can visit the Eldora retaillocation at 2775 Canyon Blvd.,

Boulder. Eldora Mountain Resort,2861 Eldora Ski Road #140,Nederland,303.440.8700,

www.eldora.com

Yoga“Sometimes people need an extra nudge

to try yoga. It’s a stress reliever and a reallygreat gift, because so often people won’tspend money on themselves,” saysCourtney Sutherland, assistant manager ofCorePower Yoga in Broomfield. Thisstudio and the two in Boulder hold classesfor yoga novices as well as experiencedyogis. CorePower Yoga offers a host of giftpackages for you to give someone on yourlist who could use a breather – forexample, 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 afull week of free, unlimited yoga for newcustomers. Your gift card can also be usedin their retail stores for the latest yoga togsand accoutrements.

CorePower Yoga, 645 27th Way, Boulder,303,497.9642; 3280 28th St., Boulder,303.440.3930; 3700 W. 144th Ave., SuiteC100, Broomfield, 720.887.6191,www.corepoweryoga.com

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We reached out to a few shoppinggurus to share their tips on gettingthrough the gift list most effectively andefficiently. But proceed at your ownrisk: The following informationincludes intense shopping advice thatmay cause shortness of breath,hyperventilation and extreme dizziness.

Before You Go1. Make a list and when possible

find out what your friends and familywant ahead of time, says celebrity eventplanner Steve Kemble. Plan your dayaround getting those must-haves beforethey run out.

2. Comparison shop. Go to Websites like Shopzilla.com to see who has

the best price, says Alicia Rockmore ofButtoned Up Inc., an organizationallifestyle company based in Michigan.Map out where you’re going to go andwhat you’re going to get.

3. Eat a balanced meal and pack abottle of water and an energy bar,Kemble advises. Shopping is a drainingactivity, and the less time and moneyyou spend at the food court, the better.

Shop Online1. Sign up for e-mail newsletters

from all your favorite stores. You willreceive coupons and stay updated on alltheir special promotions, Rockmore says.

2. Look for online retailers thatoffer free and discount shipping and

handling, Hoxmeier says. Amazon.comoffers free shipping on most purchasesover $25. Overstock.com has a flatshipping rate of $2.95. WalMart.comalso has a “Site to Store” service thatallows you to order online and havethe item delivered free to the store ofyour choice.

3. The Internet is a great place tofind unique gifts. Check out sites likeEtsy.com, an online marketplace for allthings handmade.

Last-minute Mall Call1. Avoid peak mall hours. Saturdays

between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. are theworst, Hoxmeier advises. Go early inthe day, preferably weekdays, or trydinnertime, between 5 and 7 p.m.

2. The easiest way to get throughyour gift list is to find two or threefavorite things (electronic gadget,sweater, book, etc.) and get them formultiple people, Rockmore says.

3. When in doubt, get a giftcertificate. Many malls sell gift

certificates that are valid at most storeswithin the mall. But if you want toavoid the mall crowd altogether, go to alocal grocery store, where you can find awide range of gift certificates, from Gapto Pottery Barn to iTunes.

Staying Within Budget1. Make it a mission not to pay full

price for anything, says Hoxmeier.Shop clearance racks, scour theInternet for coupon codes, and, whenpossible, haggle.

2. If you’re not seeing someoneuntil after Christmas, get their gift onDec. 26, when prices plummet,Rockmore suggests.

3. Avoid getting the season’s “hottestgift.” They’re usually the hardest to getand therefore most expensive,Hoxmeier says.

4. Set a budget and a dollar amountfor each person on your gift list. If youstay under budget, reward yourself bybuying a little something just for you,Hoxmeier adds.

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Fashion-consciousColoradans should bedelighted with thisyear’s “mix-it-up”trend. In BoulderCounty and environs,such iconoclastic stylehas long beencelebrated. Howeveryou view this season’sfashion directives, havefun with them.

Ladies: Find those antiquerhinestone earrings in the recesses ofyour jewelry box – they’re hot withjeans. Gentlemen: Any old plaidshirts hanging in the cedar closet?Guess what? They’re back!

Store manager Maria Chapmanof JJWells/besos (2460 CanyonBlvd., Boulder, 303.449.2112,www.jjwells.com) in Boulder reportson several strong trends this winter.

“Gray is dominant,” Chapmansays, “whether for casual, work, ordressy wear.” To offset its potentialdullness, add jewel tones, turquoise,brilliant raspberry, and a lot ofsparkle. “Designers have turned thegray into a metallic look; metal iseven woven into the clothing.”

For the younger set, she notes,“sexy little dresses” are in – wornwith leggings. Long sweaters areubiquitous, 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 stilllove them. In the New York Times,Eric Wilson recently pronouncedthem “fashion’s most eternallyreinvented staple.”

“For the marvelous maturewoman,” Chapman says, “day wearis jeans and soft cords, paired withwonderful sweaters, such as vestsweaters, with something tight-

fitting underneath –a tank or tee.”For dressy wear, look for

beautiful long and short skirts, anda lot of taffeta, which Chapmandescribes as light-weight and easy towear. She highlights Babette’spleated and crinkled skirts, whichtravel well. “There are differentstyles of pleats, such as the waterpleat or lily pleat, which looks likea beautiful origami.”

Open jackets over blouses orsleeveless tanks, and pleated trousersare also in evidence. For all ages,scarves, including pashmina, and bigwraps are popular, as are multiplestrands of necklaces with littledangling charms. Sparkling jewelryis seen for day or evening – evenwith tee shirts and jeans.

“Accessories – handbags, jewelryand belts – are key. We havehandbags in a variety of prices anddifferent styles; some are made fromrecycled yoga mats!” says Chapman.

Erica Dahl, owner of Savvy onPearl (1114 Pearl St., Boulder,303.440.3989,www.savvyonpearl.com), says, “Forthe holidays, it’s all about sequins.They’re all over the runways. Youcan make something ordinary glitzyand sparkling. Sequins are on skirts,dresses, and, as always, they’re gold,silver, metallics.”

Other fashion trends Dahl pointsto are exposed zippers “up and downthe back, on sleeves, shoes,everywhere” and high-waisted skirtswith tops you can layer, floral prints,and tights.

“We’re seeing the comeback ofthe ’90s long-sleeve, tight dresses –the kind Meg Ryan wore. Theylook conservative, but they’re veryform fitting.”

Mix and match is evident thiswinter. “You can take a dark-colored summer dress and pair itwith boots and tights and a longsweater. The boots can make it lookcasual or wintery.”

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Dahl favors Tom’s flat canvas shoes inblack, silver or gold glitter. With everypair purchased, Tom’s promises to givea 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 theclassics – more value-oriented andsimple clothing, checks and plaidshirts, for example. The oldergeneration loves them and is familiarwith them; the younger generation isnew to them.”

He adds, “We’re focusing on valueand price. Some people are on atighter budget.”

The Regiment has two differentkinds of customers, according toJacobs: the more classic types; andthe more contemporary, who go forunusual patterns. For both groups,black continues to be popular insweaters, jackets and trousers.

“Cotton to cashmere quarter-zip

pullover sweaters, layered with sportshirts, are popular this year. Plainfront pants are coming on – they’reslimming. There are still somepleated pants. The jeans look isshowing up in several fabrics – like acharcoal gray blendedwool/poly/Tencel® from Germanythat is wrinkle free and washable.Leather coats are still in.”

What to wear for holiday parties?“Some are a little dressier, calling fora suit or sportcoat. For a casual party,you can wear a sportcoat and/or asportshirt with nice slacks and a belt,and loafers. Long-sleeve sport shirtswith darker stripes are in. Or we seedenim jeans with a sportshirt andnavy or black blazer.” The store sellsa fair amount of ties, with JZRichards a popular brand, andCarrot & Gibbs known for bow tiesand formal wear.

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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-masherscan’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, booksand gadgets that might just tear the little ones away from the couch or television.

Where the cool things areA holiday hit list for the great gifts for kids in your life

By Evan Narcisse, Tribune Media Services

TonyHawk: Ride

What it is: The kid’sbeen asking – begging, really – fora skateboard. One look at that plank ofwood and all you see are broken bones waitingto happen. Thankfully, the skateboard controller thatcomes with the legendary skater’s new game will make anice injury-free compromise for both parent and child.

Why they’ll want it: Not only does Ride do a good job of translating the act ofskateboarding, it also serves as a virtual airline ticket to far-flung locales likeFrankfurt, Germany and New York City’s Central Park. So the kids will learn howto say “Sweet ollie!” in German, at least.

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iPod NanoWhat it is: If there’s a teen in

your house who’s clamoring for aniPod, they picked the right time tostart begging. Starting this year, thesmallest of Apple’s screen-bearingdevice family now packs a videocamera in its tiny shell. So they’ll begetting two devices in one.

Why they’ll want it: Yourbudding cinematographers will beable to add more than a dozen coolfilter effects to the video they shoot.And if they get bored with that, theycan rock out to the airwaves via thebuilt-in radio tuner.

Another option: If there’s anApple-hater in the family, snatch upa Zune HD ($219 for 16 GB;$289.99 for 32 GB). The sleekredesign for Microsoft’s portablemedia player includes a vastlyimproved user interface. And its all-you-can-eat subscription plan letsyou lease all the music you want for30 days and keep 10 tracks at theend of the month. Buh-bye,buyer’s remorse!

Mask & Tail setsWhat it is: Styled to mimic a

variety of critters, these fancifulalpaca knits are just the thing foryour zoologically-obsessed children.

Why they’ll want it: After their17th viewing of “Where the WildThings Are,” the kids in yourhousehold may be wanting to gettheir wild rumpus on. Get these setsfor when you don’t have a fullbodysuit handy. Children can besuch animals, can’t they?

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Classics IllustratedWhat it is: It’s never too early to

introduce your potential polymathto graphic novels or literary greats.Some of the comics medium’sgreatest creators lend their talents tofresh, inviting interpretations ofDickens, Melville and others.

Why they’ll want it: With mastercartoonists like Kyle Baker adapting“Through the Looking-Glass” andRick Geary envisioning “TheInvisible Man,” both parents andgrade-schoolers will have somethingto enjoy in these handsome volumes.

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Vtech Kidzoom Plus digital cameraWhat it is: Your kids have probably clamored for the camera when they want

to capture a moment, and you’ve probably balked for fear of it falling from theirfidgety little hands. This rugged point-and-shoot for the preschool set takes thatfear away and has big buttons for those tiny fingers.

Why they’ll want it: The includedphoto-editing softwarecomes with wackyoverlays andbackdrops so thatyour kid canreally unleashtheir imagination.Who knows, youmay have the nextAnnie Leibowitzor Tim Burton onyour hands.

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Snow ShortsWhat it is: You know how you’re

always telling your absent-mindedmunchkins that they’d lose theirhead if it wasn’t attached? Well, theycan’t lose this sled because it’sattached to the seat of theseinsulated shorts.

Why they’ll want it: Youngstersdon’t need any more excuses togo frolicking in the snow, butthis one-of-a-kind winterwearwill send them running to the

nearest hill as soon as theflakes start to fall.

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ABC Zoo iPhone AppWhat it is: You probably know a two-year-old

who’s savvy enough to unlock an iPhone andlaunch a few Apps with their chubby fingers.So why not let them learn a little somethingwhile they’re at it? ABC Zoo uses colorfulvisuals to reinforce the language-learningthey’re already getting from Mom & Dad.

Why they’ll want it: Tapping the big,bold letters and goofy animal cartoons tohear them pronounced out loud will likelyget toddlers even more excited to learn the alphabet.

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LEGO Death StarWhat it is: You know what it is and you know what it does. Now you can

recreate the most infamousinstrument of galacticdestruction inyour living room.This menacingsatellite comes withthree levels housingdetails from Episodes IVand VI, like a mini-TIEFighter; and six figures thatyou won’t be able to findanywhere else.

Why they’ll want it: Thishuge globe definitely requiresteamwork, so you’ll finally get thechance to say to your son (or, let’sbe fair, daughter), “Join me andtogether we can rule the galaxy!”

LEGO Rock BandWhat 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 andIggy Pop will be debuting as playable minifigure characters, too. Get ready to explainthe 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’vealready downloaded a load of Rock Band songs, the LEGO version willautomatically filter out the ones with R-rated lyrics.

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YooStarWhat it is: This filmmaking kit brings special-

effects technology into your home. With theincluded webcam and green screen, you’ll be ableto insert your family’s frolics into scenes from“Sesame Street,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” andother classic movies, TV shows or commercials.Then you can upload them to yoostar.com andshare them with friends.

Why they’ll want it: New clips willcontinuously be added to the affiliated Web site,so you’ll be able to build yourlittle thespian’srepertoire as time goeson. Who doesn’t wantto insert their kid in theAddams Family’s goth-cool world?

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