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When it comesto fashion,it’s right on
trend that the boysshould look as goodas the girls thesedays. (Yes, men, thescruffy-messy lookhas gone by the way-side.) That’s why thisyear, we’ve includedmenswear in this mix offine-looking women’swear. Sweaters, scarvesand fashionable apparelfor one and all are underthe same trendy roof.
By MICHELE AED andSARA [email protected] [email protected]
Michele Aed loves being creativebeyond Photoshop. She makes ita point to clean out her closetevery few months and scourfashion blogs daily. Sara Pokornyhas an eye for men’s fashion andonce owned a snapback baseballhat (though hers was a Beauty &the Beast variety).
CREAM DRESS WITHPETER PAN COLLAR:Collars, collars, collars! Weare obsessed with collars!(Button that top button onyour shirt or blouse!) Thiscream-colored dress withmesh top and a beaded pearlPeter Pan collar is one ofmany dresses at Showroom56. For a more casual look,pair it with a leather or fauxleather moto jacket. $120at Showroom 56 in theUnited Penn Plaza inKingston.
JOSEPH ABOUD SPORTCOAT: Thisupdated sportcoat look is a malemust-have, and, yes, ithas elbow patches.Add to this aherringbone styleand a trim cut,and you have afashionableand timelesspiece. $150 atKranson’s, 145Mundy St.,Wilkes Barre.
BLACK STUDDED SWEATER: A niceheavy sweater you can throw on over anytop is a great convenience. With studs allthe rage (we personally fancy them onboots or flats), whynot combine thetwo? Thisblackstuddedsweater,available atTallulah, 651Wyoming Ave.,Kingston, is byAlberto Makalifor $225 and isa great piece forwomen of anyage.
SEQUIN SKIRT: Don’t be afraid towear shorts or skirts in the winter.Wear them with a pair of black tights.This shimmery sequin skirt from Fran-cesca’s in the Shoppes atMontage is $38. Tuck in a neutralblouse and wear a blazer for a nice duo.
SNAPBACK BASEBALLHAT: This is the mostfashionable item for the sportsfan in your life. Yes, they’vemade a comeback and madeshopping easier. Withsnapback hats from companies suchas New Era and Mitchell and Ness,representing all different teams, nosizing guesswork is involved; let thewearer adjust it. Starts at $27 atSchuylkill Valley Sports in theWyoming Valley Mall.
VERA BRADLEY PURSE: Local giftshops as well as candy shops stock thisfamous name in colorful as well asdemure baggage in abundance.Cross-body purses are convenient for anyouting and can be worn hanging over oneshoulder or across the body. A little blackbag like this round one by Vera Bradley is
timeless. Retail price is$47. Check out BlueHydrangea, 201MemorialHighway, Dallas,Jon L. Stopay inthe Plains Plazaor DundeeGardens on theSans Souci Parkway.
COVINGTONSTRIPEDSCARF: He mightthink he canbrave the coldwith just a jacket,but why not topit off and make itfashionable (andwarmer) with ascarf? Thislightweight neckpiece will leavehim feelingtoasty. $17.50 atSears, WyomingValley Mall.
TORY BURCH SLIPPERS: If youwant to give a name-brand giftthat carries tons of cache, try thiswarm pair of Tory Burch slippers.They come incamel andcharcoal.$178 atShooze,634MarketSt.,Kingston.
RAILROADSOCKS: Callthis a hiddenpiece offashion.Whether he’s ahunter or not,any guy canappreciate thewarmth andcomfort ofRailroad Socks.$5.99 per pairat J.S. Sport-ing Goods, 254Wilkes-BarreTownship Blvd.,Wilkes-BarreTownship.
MERCHANT’S PICK -ACCESSORIZE ON THE CHEAP:Mix-and-match handbags,headbands, scarves and more –many brand-new – for $50 andunder at Consign It, Women’sApparel and Accessories, 801Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.
MERCHANT’S PICK - HUNTERBOOTS: One of the newest fashionstatements, Hunter Rainboots lookgreat while keeping feet dry in winter.Available in a wide range of styles andcolors and great paired with noveltysocks. $115-$225 at Shooze, 634East Market St., Kingston.
MERCHANT’S PICK -SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS: Thenatural, breathable insulator inthese “indoor shoes” eliminatesthe need for socks and keeps feetdry and warm while providingmore stability, a better fit andpressure relief. Soft suede uppersare lined in 100 percent wool. $49at Esposito’s Shoes, 1054Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
MERCHANT’S PICK - TOMSSHOES: Give the gift that keepsgiving. For every pair of these shoespurchased, Toms donates a pair to achild in need. Available in a variety ofcolors and styles starting at $44 atArch Comfort, 355 Market St.,Kingston.
BULOVA PRECISIONIST WATCH:There’s telling time, and thenthere’s telling time.This watch ensuresthe wearer is righton time, all thetime, and istermed “theworld’s mostaccuratewatch.” Plus,it has a greatdesign. $419at DunayJewelers, 428Hazle St.,Wilkes-Barre.
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GREEN GEMSTONEEARRINGS:Remember the creamdress with Peter Pancollar from ourStylish andSophisticated pages? Complete thelook with these $34 earrings.Showroom 56, United PennPlaza, Kingston.
COLLAR NECKLACES: It’s all aboutthe collar this year, and CharmingCharlie in the Shoppes at Montagecarries plenty of collar necklaces.They pair perfectly with a solid-colorsweater or dress. $13 to $20 atCharming Charlie.
PENDANTNECKLACE:Long necklacesare long onfashion. Thisblack basinpendant necklacegoes with justabout any piece ofclothing in any color.$14.99 at Target,Wilkes-Barre Township orDickson City.
LOVE-STONENECKLACE: Chunkynecklaces are highon style and right ontrend, and this onepairs nicely with asimple dress orsweater. $25 atJCPenney in theWyoming Valley Mall.
OUTRAGEOUS RINGS: Truly cuteaccessories can be found at affordableprices. (The fun downtown shop calledOutrageous also carries scarves andheadbands with flowers and bow.) Somewhimsical rings are three for $10 or $4each, including this mini mustache ringthat’s adorable whether you’re down withthe ’stache trend or not. Outrageous isat 41 S. Main Street in downtownWilkes-Barre.
STACKING BRACELETS: Everheard of them? You can mix andmatch all the way up to yourelbows if you please. A largevariety of bracelets helps youstart your collection and displayyour personality. Sidewayscrosses, evil eyes, infinity designs,multicolored leather versions andgems are just some of yourchoices. They start at $8 and updepending on size and stones at3 Sisters, 182 United PennPlaza, Kingston.
GENUINETURQUOISE ANDONYX PENDANTNECKLACE: Culturesaround the globerevere turquoise as amystical and holygemstone. Its colorrepresents a balancebetween the clear bluesky above and the oceandepths below. $99 atIorio’s Jeweler’s, 67-69Public Square, Suite 902,Wilkes-Barre.
DIAMOND NECKLACE: If youreally want to impress a lady,why not splurge on somediamonds? Rainbow Jewelerscarries a selection of DiamondJourney necklaces. Thiswhite-gold diamond-pendantnecklace starts at $479.Rainbow Jewelers, 789Wyoming Ave., Kingston.
PEARL BRACELET: Here’s one moresplurge item for that lovely woman inyour life. Pearls are classy andtimeless. Tovon & Company carriesAkoya cultured-pearl bracelets
starting at $733 for this 18Kwhite-gold bracelet. Tovon
& Company, 3560Wilkes BarreTownshipCommons,Wilkes-BarreTownship.
MERCHANT’S PICK - NAVAJOJEWELRY: Hand-selected on the Navajoreservation in New Mexico, each piece ofthis sterling-silver jewelry is a handmadetreasure. Pendants, bracelets, earrings andcufflinks start at$11.95 at Ye OldeClock & GiftShoppe in theDallasShoppingCenter.
MERCHANT’S PICK -CITIZEN WATCHES: Fromthe solar-powered EchoDrive to battery-run models,Citizen Watches run thegamut and come with freeengraving, link removal andbattery for $175 (men’s) and$295 (women’s). Ochman’sCoin and Jewelry,18 Church St., Dallas.
By MICHELE [email protected]
OUTRAGEOUSEARRINGS: Certainearrings also sellthree for $10 atOutrageous. For thosewho enjoy danglers,the silver earrings areperfect for winterand can easily dressup or down. Thesewould look equallylovely withdaytime jeans or anevening party dress,we think.
Michele Aed has always had a love/haterelationship with jewelry. Rings andbracelets never fit her fingers or wrists.That is all. Please carry on.
The outdoors-lover inyour life could be agardener who longs for
spring or a snowboarder whorevels in winter. It could beyour cousin who goesbackpacking for weeks at atime or your grandmotherwho ventures into thebackyard to feed her belovedbirds. Whoever your nature-lover is, here are some gifts wehope he or she will appreciate.
By MARY THERESE [email protected]
Mary Therese Biebel is a lifelongoutdoorsy type who still enjoys s’moresaround the campfire, though her tasteshave graduated to garlic bread andhemlock (no, it’s not poison) tea madeover the glowing embers.
A THERM-IC BOOT DRYER: Doesn’teverybody dread soggy feet, especially inwinter? Whether snow falls into your footgear,or your feet simply sweat, or, like me, yousometimes step onto ice that breaks and findyourself standing ankle-deep (or thrashingabout waist-deep) in a pond of some sort, you’llbe hoping for dry boots, the sooner the better.The Therm-Ic boot dryer will circulate air andspeed the drying process. $70 at Country Ski& Sports, 1080 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd.,Wilkes-Barre Township.
VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS FOOTWEAR: Theselightweight shoes with five pockets for your fivetoes were designed to give better grip andcontrol to people involved in water sports, fromkayakers and sailors to fishermen and stand-uppaddleboarders. Then some runners started touse them for a feeling of barefoot freedom. Ifyou suspect your outdoorsy person would enjoythem, you can check them out at Top of theSlope, 100 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre,where we spotted a pair for $140.
SPECTRE GLOVES BYBURTON: With their colorfulimages of the comic-bookcharacter Spectre, thesegloves demand notice. Theirsynthetic suede palms andmicrofiber lining protect yourhands while you’resnowboarding. $44.95 atTop of the Slope.
ATLAS GLOVES: Thedesigners of these glovessay they’re durable, allow agreat deal of dexterity andprevent hand fatigue. Thatall sounds ideal for thegardener who will transplantflowers and veggies in just afew months. $7.99 at WildBirds Unlimited in theDallas Shopping Center.
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TOMORROW’S TREASURESBIRDHOUSE: Your bird-lovingbuddies may want to shelter theirfeathered friends and beautifytheir backyards at the same time.You’ll find eye-catchingbirdhouses, made in America fromrecycled materials, here – $48.99at Wild Birds Unlimited.
HOOT THE OWL BY MR. BIRD: Ifyou want to feed the birds as well ashouse them – and please your eyes atthe same time – whimsical Hoot willmake you smile with his dried apricoteyes and sunflower-seed skin. $9.99at Wild Birds Unlimited.
MASON BEE NEST KITS: Maybea friend has fruit trees he’d likebees to help pollinate. Or maybehe’d just like to encourage theMason bee, which is native toNorth America. A bee-nest kitcontains a series of tubes thatattract bees to lay their eggsinside. A starter kit is $14.99 atWild Birds Unlimited.
PINK RIBBON JACKET BYNORTH FACE: You can keep yourfavorite outdoorswoman warm thiswinter and draw attention tobreast-cancer awareness bypurchasing this white jacket ofsilky-soft fleece with a pink ribbonembroidered on the left sleeve.$99 at Top of the Slope.
LEVEL 3 JACKET BY KILLTEC:Among the many colorful andfunctional jackets we’ve spotted,this technical outerwear has plentyof options to keep you warm, dryand happy, from a powder skirt toa little hole in a pocket throughwhich you can thread a wire so youcan listen to music while you enjoythe great outdoors. $189 atCountry Ski and Sports.
“HUNT, GATHER, COOK.” Even themost outdoorsy person sometimeswants to curl up at home with a goodbook. This one, written inconversational style by outdoorsmanand journalist Hank Shaw, mightinspire you to gather chestnuts andnettles, fish for shad or hunt for rabbitso your next adventure can put sometasty edibles into your stewpot.$14.99 at Barnes & Noble.
MRCHANT’S PICK - THE NORTH-FACE OSITO JACKET: This full-zipjacket in lavish silken fleece fabric isdesigned to be worn as an outer layerin cold conditions. $99 at BearCreek Ski Shack, 200 MontageMountain Road, Scranton.
MERCHANT’S PICK - MS21116-INCH STIHL CHAINSAW:Lightweight, economical andfuel-efficient, this packs lots ofpower for a lightweight saw.$279.95 at Hilbert’s Equipment &Welding Inc., 2965 MemorialHighway, Dallas.
MERCHANT’S PICK - MS25CSTIHL CHAINSAW: Meanwhile,this offering from the Stihl lineboasts the Easy2Start System anda quick chain adjuster. Cut hisworkload down to size and give thegift of reliability, durability andease of use. $349 at Valley PowerEquipment & Rental, 710 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township.
MERCHANT’S PICK -PERSONAL SAFETYDISABLER PEPPERSPRAY: Thiskeychain-sizeprotective device canspray approximately 8to 12 feet and is easy tocarry and use. Help yourloved one stay safewhile jogging, hiking orshopping. $9.99 at JSSporting Goods, 254Wilkes-Barre TownshipBlvd., Wilkes-BarreTownship.
MERCHANT’S PICK - HOOTBUTTONS SNOWMAN: Introduceyour beloved birds to some holidaytreats. The WBU Owl, Snowman andPenguin seed cylinders dress up anyyard and are an easy way to attractand offer birds a variety of food. Setone out and watch! $9.99 to $19.99at Wild Birds Unlimited, DallasShopping Center.
MERCHANT’S PICK - CARHARTTQUICKDUCK WOODWARDTRADITIONAL JACKET: This newestjacket from the respected Carhartt lineis true performance apparel forworkers who have noseason off. It’s 30percent lighterthan priorofferings andavailable inthree colors.Starting at$109.95 atKeefer’sArmy, 270WyomingAve.,Kingston.
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HAAN SLIM & LIGHT SI-35:Korean-engineered butLancaster-bred, this happilyhued, and featherweight,steam-mopping machine iscalled a customer favorite inthe Haan line but might behard to get your hands on ina brick-and-mortar store.Sears is your best bet forthis or others like it in therevered Haan line. Bonuspoints for simple assemblyand a water tank you candetach and refill right fromthe tap. Oh – and for thenifty carpet-glideattachment. $100 and upat Sears, WyomingValley Mall,Wilkes-Barre, orsears.com.
ACTIFRY BY T-FAL: Two poundsof french fries “deep-fried” in onlya tablespoon of oil? Believe it. Thestouthearted, as in unafraid ofscorching high heat inside such asmall appliance, can cook all kindsof not-so-atrocious-healthwiseitems in this baby, sold, albeit, at apremium. $249.99 at Bed, Bath &Beyond. (Don’t forget your 20percent coupon!)
LITTLE BLACK APRON: Surelysomeone on your holiday shoppinglist would look adorable in this, right?$19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond,Wilkes-Barre Township.
KEURIG VUE BREWING SYSTEM.If you know someone who’s not yetcrossed over, this is the latest andfanciest in the line, so you can takehim or her from newbie to certifiedpro in a flash. The keywords areOlympiclike: bigger, stronger, hotter.Key selling points are a touch screen,brewing-temp choices andearth-friendly recyclable cups.$229.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond.
OXO STEEL 5-PIECE PRESSTOPCANISTER SET: Anyone who doesn’tget the value of PressTop doesn’t bakevery much. And hasn’t had flour shootall over the countertops and floorthanks to sticky, tricky lids. But thesesleek-looking canisters can hold lotsmore than flour, and, best of all, theynest inside each other when not inuse. $99.99 at Macy’s and Bed, Bath& Beyond, Wilkes-Barre Township.
BELLA DOTS CROCK-POTS ORTOASTERS: She comes in coolcolors! Who wouldn’t appreciate ahot-pink toaster, metallic-purpleCrockpot or lime-greencoffeemaker? Those with tamertastes might like the shiny red oreven ordinary white. With touchesof hammered stainless steel, theseare too cute to overlook. $24.99 to$39.99 at Target.
By SANDRA [email protected]
Sandra Snyder is a homebody atheart with a nonetheless incurablecase of wanderlust. She specializes incheap chic but does fancy theoccasional big-ticket splurge.
Big-kid toys.Sometimesthey’re the here-
today-gone-tomorrow kind offlashes in the pan we love tohate. And laugh at as theyget mocked in late-nightcomedy sketches. (PoorRoomba.) And sometimesthey’re coveted but classicitems guaranteed to last foryears. (Think Kitchen-Aidstand mixer.) And still othertimes they’re somewhere inbetween, meaning we sobadly want to try them, butwe need someone to tell usgo ahead; it’s OK.That’s pretty much thetheme of this year’s housepicks, but we’ve made sureto throw in a few low-riskbut still perky, punchy itemsfor givers on considerablylower budgets.
FRIDGE BINZ: For water bottles,yogurt containers, eggs and, best ofall, those pesky white-wine bottlesthat need to be stored on theirsides but are never cold when youneed them most. Make your uber-organized giftee’s heart go pitter-patter with these nifty gifts for aneater fridge. They’re better thanthe flimsy stuff you have to "build"and assemble and better-looking inthe clear hue. $7.99 to $14.99 atBed, Bath & Beyond.
MR. LID: Speaking of organized,have you heard about Mr. Lid?Extra storage may not be a glitzygift, but it’s certainly a handy one,and these container sets are thefirst ones with lids actually at-tached. Forget ever having tomatch individual pieces up again,and, yes, you can toss the wholething in the dishwasher. $19.95 foran 11-piece set at Wal-Mart, CVS,Bed, Bath & Beyond and, soon,Walgreen’s.
HAND-HELD JUICER: Used oneonce. Fell in love. From fresh-squeezed orange juice to no-wastelimes for – what else? – margar-itas, tiny, simple juicers are handy-dandy gems that don’t eat upcounter space. $6.99-$19.99 atKitchen Collection 67 WyomingValley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Town-ship.
PUT YOUR FEET UP: “No more stuffedanimals!” is the battle cry of many aparent. But here’s a “stuffed” animal aparent might want for himself or herself.These dog- or pig-shaped ottomans arebig enough to use as a footrest andmade with a polyester faux-leatherexterior with a slightly distressed finish.$99.95 at Plow & Hearth, Shoppes atMontage, Moosic.
MERCHANT’S PICK - GATSBYPRINT: This 47-by-47 Giclee printspeaks to a throwback time that’smore popular than ever right now:the roaring ’20s. $495 at Embel-lish Home Accents, 12 Main St.,Dallas.
MERCHANT’S PICK - SCENT-SUAL SUPPLIES: Check out thisholiday collection of organic handand body lotion, foaming handsoap and candle. The set is avail-able in a variety of popular sea-sonal scents and can make a homefestive, decorative and scent-sational. $49.99 at www.Daniel-leandCompany.com.
MERCHANT’S PICK - WINWARESTAINLESS-STEEL STOCK POTWITH COVER: This premium-quality pot from the Master Cookcollection is a heavy-duty, com-mercial-quality offering with atri-ply, heavy-duty bottom forefficient heat distribution andextra-sturdy 6-point welding onthe handles. $49.95 at Keyco inForty Fort, Hanover Townshipand Stroudsburg.
MERCHANT’S PICK - PRIDE MOBIL-ITY LIFT CHAIR: Give a loved one theboost he or she needs this holidayseason. Pride Mobility lift chairs areavailable starting at $344 (withMedicare) and $699 without at Flex-ible Mobility in Plains Township.Layaway is available with $100 down,and delivery is free.
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Nobody wants socks(unless they’re thebuilt-in footie
kind), CDs are so yesterday(though retro vinyl will do),and zombie apocalypsepreparedness is key (justask the CDC).The gift landscape for
young ones certainly hastaken some twists andturns over the year, but wehave the picks to keep youright on track this holidayseason.
By SARA [email protected]
SOUNDLOGIC RETROPHONEHANDSET: Each year, the cellphone gets tinier and tinier – andeasier to let slip out of your grasp.Well, get a grip with thisretro-looking handset that plugsinto the headphone jack of mostany phone, eliminating the needfor Bluetooth and keeping youtalking on through the night.
$9.99 at Target inWilkes-Barre
Township.
MADPAX BACKPACK: Funk up yourtrunk with these one-of-a-kind carriersthat sport a novel style of soft, plushyspikes or bubbles. Available in threesizes for $29.99, $45.99 and $59.99at Dundee Gardens, Sans Souci Park-way, Hanover Township.
VINYL ALBUMS:Music-lovers rejoice –a ton of new stuff iscoming out on vinyl, amusic medium that’sgrowing in pop-ularity among themusic set. Consid-er 10-inch coloredvinyls from GaslightAnthem and Primus and a 12-inchcolored vinyl from Coheed and Cam-bria, both new releases. Want to geteven more nostalgic? Every singleBeatles album is being released onvinyl for $18 a pop at Joe Nardone’sGallery of Sound locations.
COMIC-BOOK STORE GIFT CARD:Comic books aren’t just for kiddos,or boys, anymore. In fact, this typeof artistic storytelling is reachingout to all ages and sexes, finding afan base through the variousgenres available. Give your geekygiftee the best option for walkinginto a comic store – the ability to
browse, and buy, at will.Gift cards, RubberMallet Comics,802 WyomingAve., WestPittston.
ANGRY BIRDSKNOCK ON WOODGAME: They’re somuch fun on thelittle screen, imagineif these crazy charac-ters jumped right outand into your handsfor some play? Well,they have in thisgame, which lets youfling birds at the unsuspectingporkers. $19.99 at Macy’s at theWyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre.
HOODIE BUDDIE: Someyoung folk make a habitof chewing on theirhoodie strings whenthey’re bored, butwith this comfypiece of clothingthey wouldn’tdare. Headphonesare built into thedrawstrings and areattached to a headphonejack that sits inside thehoodie pocket, forentertainment with ease. $25 atJCPenney at the Wyoming Valley Mall.
ZOMBIE SURVIVAL KIT: This is ado-it-yourselfer that not only looks coolbut – Gasp! Don’t tell the kids! – serves apurpose. A zombie survival kit is simplymade up of a messenger bag stuffed withvarious supplies – bandages, antiseptic,flashlights, batteries – that can double as ahandy first-aid kit for the new collegedormer. Utility bag, $15 at Keefer’sArmy Navy, 270 Wyoming Ave., King-ston. Various other supplies fromCVS, Walgreen’s and Rite Aid.
80s EAR WARMERS: Cheeks arealready rosy upon walking in fromthe winter cold, so why sport amessed-up hairdo to match?Worry no more with thesewrap-around ear warmers that sitalong the back of the head,keeping ponies in place and lobeswrapped tight. $24.99 at Macy’sat the Wyoming Valley Mall.
FUNKO POP FIGURES: Action figuresare a thing of the past, especially whenvinyl figures are around. These toyshave a distinct style and come in manydifferent characters, from Star Warsand Disney, to Pocket God and Plantsvs. Zombies. Start at $8.95 at Barnes& Noble.
FOOTSY THROW BLANKET:Concentration of warmth has nowmoved from the arms to the feet.Forget the Snuggie, because thisthrow blanket has built-in plush socksto cover the tootsies in a stylish way.$19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond inWilkes-Barre Township.
Sara Pokorny will always be ayoung’n at heart andtreasures her collection ofWonder Woman comicsand her very own zombiesurvival kit. (You know, just in case.)
It’s the most wonderfultime of the year indeed,especially when you
have children. Whether youare shopping for aneducational toy or one thatis just entertaining, thereare many to choose from,including some great blastsfrom the past.
PEEK-A-SHOE TALKING OCTOPUS:I absolutely love this toy! My sonreceived it for his first birthday last year,and it is so cute. It offers ball-drop playwith peek-a-boo shoe surprises, helpsteach lessons in counting and colors andplays music for added stimulation. Madeby Leap Frog for ages 9 months andolder. $29.99, Toys R Us, 620 KidderSt., Wilkes-Barre; $34.99, Target,3400 Wilkes-Barre Township Com-mons Wilkes-Barre Township, or 1140Commerce Blvd., Dickson City.
STRIDE-TO-RIDE PUPPY BY FISHER PRICE:Wee folks will have a doggone good time on thispuppy that provides interactive play andphysical and cognitive developmental benefits.It includes 50 educational songs, tunes andphrases as well as fun colored sorting blocks. Itconverts from a walking toy to a sturdy ride-on.Ages 9 months and older. $49.99, Toys R Us,Wilkes-Barre; $49.99, Target, Wilkes-BarreTownship or Dickson City; $44.99, Boscov’s,South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre; The Mall atSteamtown, Scranton; or Laurel Mall, AirportRoad, Hazleton.
MINNIE’S BOW-TIQUEKITCHEN: This has the perfectingredients for fun for any littlegirl. It contains a play stove withassorted cooking sounds, a specialfrying pan that “flips” aMickey-shaped pancake and a“secret” milkshake maker inaddition to many other adorableappliances and accessories. Ages 3and older. $59.99, Toys R Us,Wilkes-Barre; $59.99, Target,Wilkes-Barre Township or Dick-son City.
FURBY: This little bundle of fur is backand better than ever. Talk to it, tickle it,play music for it, or even feed it. It willdevelop its own personality based onhow you treat it. Because Furby speaksboth English and Furbish, a freedownloadable app is available that willhelp you translate Furbish. It’s made byHasbro and comes in cute colors such ascotton candy and raincloud. Ages 6 andolder. $54, Toys R Us, Wilkes-Barre, or$54, Target, Wilkes-Barre Township orDickson City.
LEGO SUPER HEROESBATWING BATTLE OVERGOTHAM CITY: Stop the Jokerfrom dropping toxic laughinggas on Gotham City. Includesthree minifigures: Batman, theJoker and a henchman.Vehicles include the Joker’shelicopter and the Batwing.Comic book is also included.Ages 8 and older. $34.99,Target, Wilkes-Barre Townshipor Dickson City.
By IRENE [email protected]
Irene Kovaleski has double duty thisholiday season. Her little one wasborn three days after Christmas soshe needs to get double the presents.
LOL ELMO: Kiddos will get a kick out ofthis latest Elmo edition. He laughs up astorm, tells jokes and comes with aDorothy fishbowl squeaker toy for evenmore silly fun. The more he laughs, themore he rolls and shakes. This is sure tobe one of those red-hot toys of theholiday season. Made by Sesame Streetfor ages 18 months and older. $39.99,Toys R Us, Wilkes-Barre; $34.99,Target, Wilkes-Barre Township or Dick-son City; $39.99, Boscov’s, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton or Hazleton.
RAINBOW COLOR CONES BYLEARNING RESOURCES:Here’s the scoop: This toycontains two cones and eightscoops in different colors, eachlabeled with the colorunderneath. It helps childrenwith color identification, finemotor skills and hand-eye coor-dination. How cool is that? Ages2 and older. $18. Humphreys’Apparel & Toys, 160 N. Memo-rial Highway, Shavertown.
THE BIG PIANO DANCE MAT BY FAOSCHWARZ: Youngsters can feel likeTom Hanks in “Big” as they createsweet music with just the tap of theirtoes. The huge 24-key piano paddelivers eight instrument sounds, 10pre-recorded songs, and record andplayback modes. Each giant key isnumbered, allowing users to composetheir own tunes or play one ofthe three songs included in theinstruction booklet. Ages 3and older. $79.99 at Toys RUs, Wilkes-Barre.
KENDAMA: This classic Japanese skilltoy is the talk of the Back Mountain andbeyond. Youngsters are actually ditchingtheir video games to try their hand atthis wooden toy, which strengthens hand-eye coordination, balance and reflexes.And the owner of Humphreys’ Apparel &Toys says she has a two-page waiting list.Trick possibilities are endless for both thebeginner and the experienced. Pricesrange from $20-$30 depending on color.Ages 9 and older. Humphreys’ Apparel &Toys, Shavertown.
LOOPDEDOO: This will help yourchild to create fab and funkybracelets in minutes. It comes withone spinning tool (complete withdrawer for storing your gear), 18different colored skeins ofembroidery floss and detailedinstructions. You also can makenecklaces, anklets, belts and more.Kid-powered (no batteries, noelectricity). Ages 8 and older. $35,Humphreys’ Apparel & Toys,Shavertown.
MERCHANT’S PICK - THECHAMP: This ready-to-fly remote-controlled airplane is a perenniallypopular pick. It’s lightweight yetdurable and so easy to controlyour little one (or big one) can bean aviation pro in no time. $89.99at Walters Hardware, 57 NorthWelles St., Wilkes-Barre.
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As ever, there arecountless newgadgets and giz-
mos out there this holidayseason.We’ve tried to narrow the
field of choices by recom-mending products based onour own research.From computer equip-
ment to televisions andeven software, it’s importantto stay up-to-date on tech-nology to keep your equip-ment in top form.Tech gifts can be some of
the most rewarding presentsyour loved ones receive, somaking the right choices iskey.Here are our Top 10.
By NICK [email protected]
SAMSUNGSERIES 7 GAMERLAPTOP: If you have a high-end gamer inthe house or are into photo or videoediting and processing, the Series 7Gamer has an awesome screen, blazinglyfast processor and great graphics card.The extra-large keyboard contains a fullnumeric keypad, and the screen is largeenough to be useful. For gaming on thego, you can’t do better. $1699.
LENOVO 23-INCH TOUCH SCREEN ALL-IN ONE COMPUTER:With Microsoft’slatest Operating system, Windows 8, theLenovo 23-inch all-in-one PC providesfunctionality, power and style at areasonable price. With a large 1 TB driveand 4 gigs of RAM, this Lenovo offers atouch screen so you can use Windows 8 asit was designed – with the tap of a finger. Ofcourse, you can (and should) plug akeyboard or mouse in as well. $899.99.
SAMSUNG ATIV SMARTPC 500TTABLET:Windows 8 is the latestoperating system from Microsoft, andSamsung is known for its high-qualityproducts. With an 11.6-inch HD screen,an Intel Atom Processor and an 8-megapixel camera, plus full USBcapabilities, the Samsung ATIV SmartPC 500T is ready for seriousproductivity that will make an iPadgreen with envy. $699 at Best Buy.
LG 47LS500 HDTV: This LG 47-inch LEDboasts a crystal-clear 1080p HD displayand a 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,along with Dolby Digital and Virtualsurround sound. It offers USB ports forcameras and other devices, two HDMIinputs and an ultraslim 1 1/2-inch design. Ifyou’re not looking for a SmartTV, just acrystal-clear one, or want an extra-largemonitor, this is a great choice. $599.
SONOS PLAY 3 WIRELESS HIFI SYSTEM:This system is designed to integrate withSmartphones, including your iPhone, iPad orAndroid. Instead of listening to music onheadphones or having your phone stuck in adock all day, the Sonos lets you shed thewires. The Sonos App lets you control yourlistening system from your phone. The unithas three integrated speakers and amplifiersand can stream music. $299.
THE BARNES& NOBLENOOK HD: Foravid readersand familieswanting aneasy-to-use,inexpensivetablet device,the Nook HD isa great choice.With access tomore than 3million books,tons ofmagazines, movies and apps, a stunningHD screen and an ultra-light case, theNook HD is powerful, affordable, anduseful. It’s one of the most powerfultablets for the price. $199.99
LG INTUITION FROM VERIZONWIRELESS: The LG intuition is halfphone, half tablet. Or all phone, all tablet,depending on how you look at it. Packingan extra-large screen, a stylus, high-endcamera and processor, along with Goo-gle’s Android Operating System andVerizon’s 4G network, the LG Intuitionmakes getting things done on the go aportable proposition. $149.99
ADOBEPHOTOSHOPELEMENTS: Justabout any comput-er or smartphonepacks a pretty goodcamera these days,but digital camerasremain populargifts. One thingpeople always seemto forget is softwareto edit the photos.Adobe, a leadingname in editing and design, is known for itsPhotoshop line of software, and PhotoshopElements distills and simplifies thathigh-end software down to the essentialsneeded to touch up, edit, and sort. $99.
ADOBE PREMIEREELEMENTS: AdobePremiere Elementsis to videos whatPhotoshop Ele-ments is to Photos.People frequentlyjust shoot andupload video. Theyoften forget or areunaware it’spossible to edit,clean up andorganize videos just like photos. PremiereElements allows users to edit, cut and inserteffects into videos without spending hugemoney. Photoshop Elements and PremiereElements are available as a combinedpackage for $150 (or $99 for PremiereElements alone).
SUPERSHELLIPAD HOLDERFOR KIDS: Kidstoday pick up newtechnologyamazingly fast.They also seemto drop it just asquickly. TheSuperShell iPadholder protectsa precious iPadfrom bumps and drops whilestill allowing game play and use ofeducational apps. It offers access toall buttons and ports, is compatiblewith the iPad 2 and 3 and protectsthe iPad from every angle. It also willprotect your iPad from clumsy adults.$30.
Nick DeLorenzo is a gadget guruwho never likes to get behind thetech curve.
What’s better than agift that won’t takeup space, except in
the gullet?Edible and sippable gifts,some say, are the best kind ofall, and all the better whenthey look especially cool.
Sandra Snyder has achieved a balanceof cheap and expensive tastes. Shebuys herself plenty of the budget-priced stuff but has, gratefully, been onthe receiving end of several gifts of thebetter stuff and therefore feelsqualified to recommend both.
By SANDRA [email protected]
1. WINE IN A PURSE! Firstboxes, then barrels (paperones) and, if you can find them,even paint cans. What will theythink of next for wine vessels?Purses, of course. How cute arethese? And how perfect for awinter picnic? OK, so maybethey’re a bit girly. (Give themto a girl then.) In red, white orrosé. You’ll even get a cuteshoulder strap. And you won’tbreak the bank. $14.99 atlocal Wine & Spirits stores.
2. PEANUT BUTTERCHIFFONS: We dare you to call acombination of chocolate andpeanut butter better than thesebabies. A pound of heaven andworth every pound you mightgain from eating the whole box.These are a year-round staple,and sorry Reese’s, we love you,too, but you can’t possiblycompare. In milk or darkchocolate. $11.95 per pound andavailable gift-wrapped at Jon L.Stopay, Plains Plaza, 17 NorthRiver St., Plains Township.
3. SMIDGENS and REINDEERFOOD: We’d hardly be able to callourselves candy connoisseurs,however, if we overlooked two ofthat refined lady Gertrude Hawk’smost popular, pleasant products.The timeless Smidgen and thenewer-on-the-scene, but equallyaddicting, reindeer food, which,for the unawares, is a lighter,less-guilty coated cereal candy.New Smidgen flavors this yearare limited, as in limited tomocha, but sometimes less ismore. Smidgens: typically$10.49 for a 14.5-ouncepack; Reindeer Food:$8.59 for a 16-ounce tub. Atall Gertrude Hawk locations.
4. CH’UP CAKES: They call ’em thecupcake reinvented, which meansthey’ve piled on the decadentchocolate and replaced the cake –
with solid Belgian chocolate.Decadent mix-insresult in five creativevarieties: S’mores,Trail Mix, Espresso,Cookies ’n Cremeand BananaCaramel. $26 for a
four-pack ofyour choice
at SugarPlum, 88Dilley St.,
Forty Fort.
5. MEAT AND CHEESE! For the non-candy fans in our lives, can you beat agift basket of the best stuff in thiscategory? Check out igourmet.com,headquartered on Delaware Avenue inWest Pittston, for an astonishingassortment of all kinds of goodies. Onemid-priced example (not shown)contains more than three pounds ofcured meats, salamis and pepperonis aswell as venison jerky, German mustard,four cheeses and a box of mini toasts.$69.99 at igourmet.com. Or makeyour own basket for $19.99 for thebasket then fill it up with all kinds ofigourmet goodies.
6. PREMIUM PEANUTS: Sweet tooths –teeth? – are out in force, especially atthe holidays, but let’s not overlook thebeloved salty tooths in our lives. Howabout a 40-ounce tin of Virginia ExtraLarge Peanuts? Options are Salted, SeaSalt and Pepper, Honey Roasted orButter Toasted, perfect for thesweet-and-salty tooth. (Or unsalted forthe neither here nor there.) $16.95 atPlow & Hearth, Shoppes at Montage,Moosic. (Chocolate-covered Virginiapeanuts are another option.)
7. MARTINI, ANYONE?Who wouldn’twant to throw a martini party with thewild variety of vodkas on the markettoday? Seems everyone’s getting in onthe game, too, as names like Stoli andPinnacle, Smirnoff and Three Olivescontinue to come out with flavorsgalore. How wild can they get? Justcheck out these from Pinnacle’s“Irresistibly Fun” line: Atomic Hots,Cherry Lemonade, Cookie Dough,Cotton Candy, Orange Whipped,Pumpkin Pie, Tropical Punch, Vanilla,Whipped Cream and Whipped Key Lime.Simple and quick gifts for about $10 atany Wine & Spirits location.
8. NOM-NOMS FROM MOOTZ: Thelong-beloved local candy purveyor inHanover Township has a great newshowroom to show off this year, andofferings are as good as ever. Give the“bad boy” or “bad girl” in your life abox of candy coal, and choosesomething pricier for thewell-behaved. Perhaps an appreciativeteacher? Anthracite Candy is only $5,and a nifty two-pack of bestsellers –chocolate-covered pretzels andnonpareils, a half-pound apiece – is$16.45 at Michael Mootz Candies,1246 Sans Souci Parkway, HanoverTownship.
9. BEER ME – I MEANBEER THEM: Good oldbeer, especially specialtybeer, is every bit aspopular as wine thesedays, and when you givea good beer, all thebetter. How about MeanOld Tom from the MaineBeer Company? Thiswarm-you-up stout,aged on pure vanillabeans, is brewed by atiny and relatively newartisanal brewery in thechilly North. $6.99 fora 16.9-ounce bottle atJ&H Beer, 1574Highway 315, PlainsTownship.
10. MAPLE SYRUP:Heartwarming andbody-warming, maplesyrup is a ratheruseful – and in thiscase, adorable – giftthis time of year. Themedium-amber (thebest kind, if youask us) tuckedinto this sweet,reusable,Penguin-shapedbottle comesstraight fromVermont. $19.95at Plow & Hearth,Shoppes atMontage, Moosic.
SWIZZLE BERRIES: Elevate yourchocolate-covered-strawberryexperience with an elegant presentationof 12 juicy chocolate-covered berriesswizzled with adecadent whiteglaze.Available forsame-daypickup ordelivery. $39at EdibleArrange-ments,Wal-MartPlaza,Wilkes-Barre Township.
2. CHOCOLATE COUTURE TRUFFLEGIFT BOX: On trend and simplyfantastic, this signature purple gift boxcomes filled with 11 pieces of favoritechocolate truffle flavors. $29.95 atSugar Plum, 88 Dilley St.,Forty Fort.
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The holidays have always beena bonanza for music-loversbecause record companies
traditionally release the hottest newalbums and coolest greatest-hitscompilations just in time for the
gift-giving season. This year is nodifferent as new albums from TaylorSwift, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith dukeit out with archival releases from ElvisPresley, Creedence Clearwater Revivaland The Rolling Stones. Your best betlocally is Gallery of Sound, an honest-to-goodness record store that alwayshas the best selection whether yourmusic fan has a hankering for rock,pop, country, rap, blues or authenticHungarian folk music.
By BRAD [email protected]
TAYLOR SWIFT –“RED” (released Oct.22, MSRP $18.97): Thesinger-songwriterraised in Wyomissing isback with 16 new songs(22 on some specialeditions). The albumsold more copies in itsfirst week of releasethan any other since
2002, and the lead single, “We Are Never EverGetting Back Together,” was Swift’s firstchart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100. Onlyproblem might be finding someone on your listwho doesn’t have this by the time the holidays rollaround.
ELVIS PRESLEY– “PRINCEFROM ANOTH-ER PLANET”(Nov. 13, 2 CD + 1DVD, $34.97):Just when youthink there can’tpossibly be anymore goodies inthe Graceland
vaults, something like this comes along. TheKing of Rock-’n’-Roll in all his early-1970sglory: two complete concerts recorded atMadison Square Garden in June 1972 on theCDs plus never-before-seen video, including20 minutes of fan-filmed footage, on theDVD.
ALICIA KEYS – “GIRLON FIRE” (Nov. 27,$12.99): The 14-timeGrammy winner on herfirst album in threeyears and fifth overall.Perhaps the second-most hotly anticipatedrelease of the season,after Swift’s late-October debut.
ULTIMATECREEDENCECLEARWA-TER REVIV-AL: GREAT-EST HITS &ALL-TIMECLASSICS(Nov. 6, 3 CD,$24.97): Thefirst two discs
contain 40 classics from John Fogerty andcompany, while the third has 12 legendarylive versions of the same CCR staples suchas “Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner”and “Bad Moon Rising.”
AEROSMITH –“MUSIC FROMANOTHERDIMENSION!”(Nov. 6, $12.96):The first album ofnew materialfrom the Bostonbad boys in 11years and the firstsince lead singer
Steven Tyler became a mega-star by judginga televised talent contest.
THE ROLLINGSTONES – “GRRR!”(Nov. 13, $20.92 andup): Another greatest-hits package from oneof the bandscelebrating its 50thanniversary. Availablein a multitude ofconfigurations: athree-CD version with50 tracks; a three-CD
deluxe edition with 50 tracks, a 36-page hardbackbook and tour-poster postcard set; a super deluxeedition with 80 tracks on four CDs, plus the bookand postcard set, a bonus CD of previouslyunreleased first-ever studio recordings, a 7-inchvinyl record of a BBC radio session, a poster andan additional 96-page book; and a vinyl box set. Allversions contain two new songs and a goofy covercontaining a gorilla with Stones-logo lips.
“A VERY SPE-CIAL CHRIST-MAS - 25YEARS BRING-ING JOY TOTHE WORLD”(Oct. 16, $11.92):We could alwaysuse some newChristmasmusic, and this
one – like all the others in the best-sellingseries – benefits the Special Olympics. Thisyear’s release includes Train, Michael Buble,Amy Grant, Dave Matthews Band, The BandPerry, Rascal Flatts, Cheap Trick and others.
LADY ANTEBEL-LUM – “ON THISWINTER’SNIGHT” (Oct. 22,$16.97): Moreholiday cheer, thistime courtesy ofLady A on its firstholiday collection.One new song(the title track)
and great versions of time-tested classicssuch as “Blue Christmas,” “Christmas (BabyPlease Come Home),” “The First Noel” and “AHolly Jolly Christmas.”
LED ZEPPELIN –“CELEBRATION DAY”(Nov. 19, 2 CD + 2 DVD,$39.97): A tributeconcert to the band’sdear friend (andAtlantic Recordsfounder) AhmetErtegun, recorded atLondon’s 02 Arena inDecember 2007.
Possibly the last time original members RobertPlant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones gettogether to play, and another one available in aplethora of versions.
THE BEATLES –“MAGICAL MYS-TERY TOUR”(Oct. 9, DVD$19.98, Blu-ray$29.98): Manyconsider this 1967TV special theFab Four’s firsttrue flop, but it’sstill The Beatles
and delivers classics such as “I Am TheWalrus,” “The Fool on the Hill” and the titletune.
Brad Patton has been writing about music andreviewing concerts for The Times Leader for fiveyears and has been collecting all things musical foralmost 40. He also hosts a two-hour radio programTuesdays on 88.5 WRKC (Radio King’s College).
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Tired of getting the same ordi-nary bones for your caninecompanion or the common
catnip toy for your frisky feline? Ifyou’re looking for something differentthis holiday season, take a look atthese choices sure to brighten theholidays for your furry or featheredfriends.
By IRENE [email protected]
Irene Kovaleski’s miniature dachshund, Haley,has more squeaky toys than Santa (Paws) has inhis workshop.
HOLIDAY DOG COOKIES:Fido will flip over thesefestive gourmet treatsmade by Melody Fuller.She uses naturalhuman-grade in-gredients that containa base of whole-wheatflour, rolled oats, flaxseed meal, natural honey, vanilla and rosemary extract inaddition to other ingredients based on the cookie. A variety of flavors and cuteshapes include: Santas (peanut butter), Christmas trees (French vanilla) andcandy canes (gingerbread). Special treat bags and baskets range from $5-$10.Individual cookies range from 25 cents to $1. Available at Jagger’s Doggy Deli inHair of the Dog, 109 East Broad St., Hazleton, or visit www.jaggersdoggydel-i.com. Also available at The Lands at Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road,Shavertown; Dundee Gardens, 2407 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township;and Corky’s Garden Path Greenhouses, 729 Justus Blvd., Clarks Summit.
PETSTAGES CHEESE CHASE:Your kitty will have three times thefun with this toy. It contains atranslucent ball track that offershours of chasing fun, a Swiss-cheese center that offers challengeand interest with another ball tochase and a catnip-filled plush
mouse toy with a funspring motion and crin-kle sounds, too. $19.98,Pet Supplies Plus, 55Scott St., Wilkes-Barre.
BIRD PLAYGROUND: Your pet birds aresure to flock to this play area made ofwood and rope by All Living Things. Itincludes two rope toys, a rope swing anda three-sided ladder. Comes in threesizes: $11.69, small birds; $17.99, medi-um birds; $31.49, large birds. Petsmart,427 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-BarreTownship.
STAR SPIN-NER DOG TOYPUZZLE: This10-chambertreat-hiding gameis a great brainworkout for your dog, especially if heor she loves treats. $19.99 at Petco,3480 Wilkes-Barre Township Com-mons, Wilkes-Barre Township, or 41West Side Mall, Edwardsville.
SUET FEEDER: Thisis perfect for thosefeathered friends outside your home.You can spread peanut butter in the littleholes and sprinkle some seeds on theoutside if you like. Birds that enjoy pea-nut butter include wrens, chickadees,juncos and some woodpeckers. Made byKettle Moraine Woodworking. $14.99 atWild Birds Unlimited, Dallas ShoppingCenter, Dallas.
SPIN CITY HEALTH CLUB:Looking for a healthy habitat for
your hamster? This is the perfectplace. It includes a digital counter
that tallies everyrevolution of thefun-to-run ball soyou can track your
pet’s progress. Italso sports a spiralslide and teeter
totter for addedfun. $49.99 at Pet-co, 3480 Wilkes-
Barre Township Commons,Wilkes-Barre Township, or 41West Side Mall, Edwardsville.
SASQUATCH PET BED: It’s ascomfortable as an old shoe. Thefluffy faux fleece liner is removableand machine washable. The slipperstyling gives small to medium pets aplace to hide and keeps pets cool insummer and warm in winter. Greatfor dogs and cats. It also contains abuilt-in roll-bar headrest. Available inblack, fawn and pink. $74.95 atPlow & Hearth,Shoppes atMontage,Moosic, oronline atplowhearth-.com
HOLIDAY DOG TOYS: These cutestuffed toys made by Petlou come in avariety of shapes such as a ginger-bread man, candy cane, bone, ball anddog. They are durable and squeak.$7.99 to $16 at Jagger’s Doggy Deliin Hair of the Dog, 109 East BroadSt., Hazleton.
RATTAN MULTI-TIERED CATPALACE WITH WASHABLEPILLOWS: Let your kitty or kit-ties feel like royalty in this catbed house made of strong rattanwoven willow frames. The three-tiered cat bed contains machine-washable pillows for easy clean-up of fur and messes. $149.95at Plow & Hearth, Shoppes atMontage, Moosic, or www.plo-whearth.com.
NUT KNOT NIBBLER BY SUPERPET: Your little critters will go nutsover this toy. As they nibble and gnaw,they will eventually come to an all-natural surprise: a real nut. Made from
all-natural wood and safevegetable food colors. For
hamsters, rabbits, guineapigs, rats and other
small animals. $5.98at Pet SuppliesPlus, 55 Scott St.,Wilkes-Barre.
MERCHANT’SPICK - SAFETYTRACK JACKETFOR DOGS: Thisreflective safetyjacket is greatfor dog ownerswho want their pet to be seen at all timesbecause it offers the ultimate visibilityduring hunting season and in low light.Your adventurous dog will enjoy the fitand lightweight comfort. $34.95 atmyoutwardhound.com.
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If you were charmedby the mellow voicethat sang “The WayYou Look Tonight” inSteve Martin’s 1991remake of “Father ofthe Bride,” countyourself a fan ofGrammy-winningvocalist Steve Tyrell. And considerbuying tickets to take your favoritemusic-lover to the NortheasternPennsylvania Philharmonic Feb. 8or Feb. 9, when Tyrell will join theorchestra for an “I’ll TakeRomance” concert. $15 to $60 perticket. www.nepaphil.org.
Now what would be more relaxing than twofirm but gentle hands massaging away youraches and cares? How about four handsworking in tandem? During a four-handedmassage at The Woodhouse Day Spa onWyoming Avenue in Kingston, twotherapists use “choreographed, rhythmicmovements” to induce deep relaxation.$175. 763-0063.
Bah humbug! Surely that is not yoursentiment. If you’d like to hear Scroogerepent those curmudgeonly words, why nottreat someone who loves Christmas to “AChristmas Carol,” which will be presentedby the Bloomsburg TheatreEnsemble 26 times between now and Dec.29? Ticket prices range from $11 to $25.www.bte.org.
You’ll find the dancing snowflakes, flowers andsugar plums of “The Nutcracker” at WilkesUniversity’s Dorothy Dickson Darte Center,presented by Ballet Northeast, from Dec. 14-16.Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for studentsand seniors. Call 821-8525. The Moscow Balletalso will perform the Christmas-time classic onDec. 3 at the F.M. Kirby Center, where ticketsare $27.50 to $68. Call 826-1100.
Want to play penguin? You can slidedownhill like an Antarctic bird with asnow-tubing season pass for Sno Mountainin Moosic, where there are 10 chutes, each atleast 800 feet long. Regular price for theseason pass is $100. www.snomtn.com.
Or would you rather hockey? The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play the TorontoMarlies on Saturday and the SyracuseCrunch on Nov. 30 – if you’d like to give anearly gift – and the action continues at theMohegan Sun Arena through the winter.Individual tickets are $23.50 to $40.www.wbwspenguins.com.
Why not try something new? If yourfriends haven’t gone horseback ridingbefore, consider giving them an hour in thesaddle, along a scenic trail. DeerPathStables on Route 940 near White Haven isopen year-round, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.Cost is $32 cash, or $34 forcredit card. It’s a good idea tocall 443-4431 first forreservations.
Perhaps your friend or partner has alwayswanted to trip the light fantastic? RaphaelCooper and Lauren Harrington-Cooper atthe Cooper Dance Academy inKingston will be happy to teach ballroomsteps to either or both of you. A weeklyhour-long group class is $10 per person,and private lessons are $50. 815-4536.
For a more casual, down-home style ofdancing, you can round up your entirefamily and bring them to a Wyoming ValleyContra Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1 orJan. 5. The dances include old-time, folksymusic and a caller who explains whatto do. Admission is $9 for adults, $4for children and $25 for families.333-4007.
And maybe someone on your gift list wouldappreciate a health-boosting place to workout every day. Adult membership at theWilkes-Barre YMCA is $497 per year.Short-term options are $55 per month or a“Fit-to-be-Tried” three months for $100.www.wbymca.org.
Times Leader Features Writer MaryTherese Biebel has long been a fanof “experience” gifts. Just ask herhusband, who has been agreeing toher “Just take me on a hike”requests for more than 12 years.
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PRESENTATION CHEESEKNIFE: It’s useful and local –igourmet.com has its HQ righthere in West Pittston(Delaware Avenue) – and it’sinexpensive. The fork at theend of this handy-dandycheese knife allows you topresent, like a true foodie andhostess with the mostess, thechunk of cheese you’ve justsliced. Stainless steel withrivets – always look for therivets – and dishwasher safe.$9.99 at igourmet.com.
CAPRI BLUE CANDLES: Speakingof brightening a whole room, thesecandles will do one better andbrighten a room in shade AND scent.The 20-ounce jar has a burn time of 85hours and comes in the most amazingscents. Our personal favorite? Volcano– a delicious blend of tropical fruits andsugared citrus. Seriously the best thingyou’ve ever smelled … you can thank uslater. $29.95 atcapribluecandles.com.
GLASS CANDY BAG: Goahead, reach in. See how thebag doesn’t crinkle? It’llnever be a problem when yougo to reach for goodies inthis twist on the classiccandy bowl. $17.50 atuncommongoods.com.
STUFFIES: These novel stuffedanimals allow children to hide theirmost prized possessions. Theplush, cuddly critters come in avariety of animals such as a giraffe,dog, pig, monkey and more. Theyhave seven secret pockets andcome with a storybook and freesurprise. Bonus: They also can beused as overnight bags. Freeshipping. $29.95 at stuffies.comor call 1-800-707-5479.
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MONKEYS ON A BOTTLE:Wine-bottle stoppers areeverywhere, but have you seenany set cuter than this trio? In thecharming tradition of “See No Evil,Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil,” thesethree cuties by Red Vanilla bring aspecial sort of advice to thoseenjoying three bottles of wine, no?$39.99 on overstock.com.
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