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Make Your Favorite Traveler’s Next Trip Worthwhile

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ou might be fretting already about what to get that jet-set friend or family member who always seems to be abroad.

Gifts for those with the wanderlust bug can be tricky. An all-inclusive vacation package will cost you thousands of dollars, but there are other ways you can help out your fellow traveler with simple gifts that are inexpensive and will save them the hassle.

Charles Turner of Turner Travel, a Harrisonburg-based travel agency, said when picking out a gift, be sure you are aware of the person’s interests and desires.

“It’s a real mistake to pick something off the wall,” Turner said.

For a gift under $50 or $25, try thinking about what the person will need when they

are overseas. What kind of clothes will they need to wear, depending on where in the world they’re going? Think coats, light jackets, umbrellas, sturdy shoes.

Shannon Culverwell, a senior at James Madison University, has traveled extensively, both with her family and with the university’s study abroad program. Culverwell has been to Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas. She studied abroad during the summer of 2015 through the political science department in Bosnia, Austria and Croatia.

“I just really enjoyed traveling and wanted to have that experience of the summer,” Culverwell said. “I wanted to learn more about other cultures.”

Culverwell recommends buying someone a good pair of boots or walking shoes.

“You do so much walking, you don’t want to go out there with Forever 21 shoes,” she said.

Culverwell said she wishes she would have bought a special spray for shoes.

“There’s a cool spray that changes your regular shoes and makes them waterproof,” she said.

Culverwell used a journal on her trips to record her experiences. It’s a thoughtful gift that someone who is busy making arrangements may easily forget.

Culverwell also recommends a quality water bottle as a gift.

“I think one thing that’s always good is a good water bottle, like a Brita or Camelback,”

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she said. “The filter is good for places where the water may not be as good.”

Even if your traveling loved one has an electrical adapter, it’s always good to be prepared with extra. Culverwell said hers broke while she was abroad. Travel adapters can be as cheap as $20.

Turner also recommends a rain coat, umbrella or a carry on bag for the flight, but be sure it follows airline requirements.

Many travelers like to research their destination before they touch ground.

Consider buying movies or books about the culture, Culverwell said.

“For more fun things, relevant movies to whatever countries they’re going to, and books to be prepared,” she said, “so you kind of have an understanding of the culture.”

If you’re willing to spend a little more money (like a couple hundred dollars or more), a DSLR camera or a GoPro camera will ensure the traveler can document their trip. And photo frames and photo albums will help them keep their lasting memories.

Kristina Overholt said the most valu-

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE able gadget during her travels has been a portable luggage scale, which ensured her luggage met the 50 pound requirement before she arrived at the airport.

Overholt, a sophomore at JMU, studied abroad this summer in Scotland.

“There was like 25 of us on this trip and probably every single person asked to borrow that luggage scale because when you’re there for two months you buy all this stuff,” Overholt said.

Overholt also traveled to Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic for a week in high school.

Luggage scales can be purchased for less than $20.

Overholt said her mother bought her a book on Scotland that was helpful in planning her trip, and even helped her find more off-the-beaten path sites she wouldn’t have known otherwise. The different sized zipper mesh bags her mom

also bought her for Christmas also turned out to be a lifesaver.

“I really like to be organized so that was really nice,” she said. “[It] was way more helpful than I thought.”

Another handy item Overholt brought along on her trip was an RFID protector for her passport and credit cards.

Available as a sleeve or wallet, the RFID protector prevents individuals from skimming, a type of digital identity theft.

“It seems tedious, but those things really happen abroad, technology is crazy,” she said.

“That made me feel a lot safer. … Someone couldn’t just come e eativ r C and scan it. They o Metr have devices where you can just stand beside someone who can scan your passport.”

RFID blockers can cost as low as $20 or $25.

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mas, Turner Travels offers an array of all-inclusive vacation packages and cruises all over the world. It could be the perfect gift for a niece who just graduated college, or parents who are retiring. That is, if you’re willing to spend about $3,000 or more.

“The most frequent sale we make is a cruise,” Turner said. “It’s a very good value.”

Most cruises sail from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., or from Seattle headed toward Alaska. Mexican and Caribbean packages are favorites, as well as Disney trips for families. “[We] have everything from one night in a motel in Richmond for $79 or a week’s river cruise in Europe that’s $9,000,” he said.

Turner warned before dropping money on a vacation for someone else to make sure the destination is going to give them what they want in the trip. If you’re unsure about what they’d like, Turner Travel offers gift certificates in any amount.

Contact Shelby Mertens at 574-6274, @DNR_smertens or smertens@dnronline.com

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The TV lovers in your life deserve holiday gifts that recognize their passion.

There’s lots of ways to achieve that, with creative goods that lets fans flaunt their series allegiances or products new and old that adds to the ease and pleasure of TV viewing.

Another solid choice: TV-related books that provide good reason to make time for reading even in the “platinum age” of superb television, as one of the authors has labeled it.

Here’s a list of some appealing picks to consider, with prices as found online. We’re leaving the bargain hunting and naughty or nice decision-making up to you.

The Goods ■ Cyberthriller “Mr. Robot” has spawned fun merchandise, official and otherwise. For true devotees, consider a black-and-goldtoned bar necklace inscribed “Mrs. Robot” (under $8) or a print of an original drawing merging the faces of stars Rami Malek and Christian Slater for $19.20 (both at etsy.com/ market/mr_robot).

■ Practical gifts aren’t at odds with the lavishly romantic “Outlander,” if they’re arm warmers ($19.95) inspired by the leading lady’s or a plaid lambswool scarf ($54.95). On the obsessive side, fans of Caitriona Balfe’s Claire and Sam Heughan’s Jamie might covet their roughly 8-inch-high photo depictions ready for desktop display ($12.95 each). All available at outlanderstore.com.

■ “I am doubtful of all you people” is among the catchphrases from ABC’s sitcom “black-ish” imprinted on T-shirts, mugs, totes and more. Besides that quote from whiz kid Diane, there’s Dre’s buoyant, “When I say cup, you say cake” featured on similarly varied stuff (http://www.cafepress.com/+blackishtv+gifts, prices vary).

The Books ■ For the discerning viewer, “The Platinum Age of Television” ($32.50, Doubleday) by veteran critic David Bianculli will score a bullseye. He lays out his theory of how TV evolved to its current rarified form in engagingly written, well-organized detail. There are sections devoted to genres including animation, Westerns and medical shows (for that, the dots are connected starting at “Dr. Kildare” and ending with “Grey’s Anatomy”).

Other chapters profile such vaunted figures as Carol Burnett, Mel Brooks and Norman Lear.

■ “Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet” ($30, National Geographic) is a companion book to National Geographic Channel’s

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hybrid docu-drama series “Mars” about an imagined colonization of the planet. Journalist Leonard David’s book explores the science behind such a mission and the challenges that await the first settlers. There’s a generous selection of photographs taken on Mars and in space, along with maps and commentary from planetary scientists.

■ “Mad Men” is gone but far from forgotten by admirers, who likely would treasure this two-volume, 1,048-page set detailing the drama’s creation and artistry ($200, Taschen).

Volume one uses stills and script excerpts to chronicle its seven seasons.

The second volume includes interviews with series creator Matthew Weiner, star Jon Hamm, the show’s writers, costume designer Janie Bryant and others, along with set photos and what’s intriguingly described as “production ephemera.”

The Comfort Zone ■ Multiple remotes are a TV watcher’s bane. Help control the controls with universal versions, such as the Logitech Harmony Compan-

ion (around $150), which can handle nearly all electronics in all rooms of a home, including TVs, gaming consoles and streaming systems. For a major splurge, consider the new Savant Remote + Host, with a cool design and touch screen, at $500. The RCA Universal Remote (about $9) is a thrifty choice.

■ Introduce your favorite Luddites to a good streaming device and their lives will never be the same, with access to services including Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. The Chromecast (about $35) gets the job done and so does the Amazon Fire TV Stick ($40), which has added Alexa Voice Remote.

The Roku Streaming Stick (about $50) is handy for travelers.

■ Until everything is voice- or robot-operated, we have to rely on our hands to navigate channels and snack.

Enter low-tech solutions to the problem: the Slanket (theslanket.com), Snuggie (mysnuggiestore.com ) or other versions of a blanket with sleeves (priced at about $15 and up). It may provoke snickers when unwrapped but could be a sleeper hit. No user guide required; recliner not included.

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Follow The Beat: Gifts For A Devoted Audiophile

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Everyone has that one friend with impeccable taste in music.

Or the brother that always has his hands wrapped around a guitar.

Or the daughter who is more excited about her new school instrument than the latest episode of “America’s Next Top Model.”

No matter the focus of their musical obsession, purchasing gifts for your music lover can be hard.

But Valley businesses have some suggestions that will make any music lover — young or old — happy this holiday season.

While instrument related knick-knacks and ornaments are always popular, most shop owners see customers asking for items to upgrade their music collection.

For those into records, Elliott Downs, owner of Wonder Records in Harrisonburg, offers a large selection ranging from oldies to current artists.

Need a place to play your collection? Wonder Records has that too.

Because everything in stock is used and restored, Downs can offer original 1970s record players at a much reduced price.

“Generally ’70s record players, especially one that’s been restored, will be a third the price of a new record player, and the quality is a little less on the new ones,” Downs said. “The older players usually have better components than newer ones.”

Wonder Records can also order new needles for existing turntables.

Less expensive equipment to support amps and mixing boards are popular as well.

Downs sees an uptick in the sales of effects pedals for guitars and Hometown Music owner Chuck Marks sells more patch cables and microphones.

“The sound systems we sell focus on small self-contained speaker, mixer and amp systems starting at $130,” he said. “We sell a lot of those because of how useful they are for a low price.”

For those with wind instruments such as flutes, trumpets, trombones and clarinets, the gift of a clean instrument could be the right choice.

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Service in Harrisonburg, said their busy bles for under $100. season is actually when school starts, In addition to selling guitars, Hometown but the holidays can still draw customers Music has seen an uptick in ukulele sales. looking for the perfect gift.

“We sell a lot of ukuleles these days, and The biggest stocking stuffers customers they are a great Christmas item since you ask for are reeds and maintenance care can get a real instrument for under $50,” items.

Marks said. “They’re fairly easy to learn to In addition to cleaning rods and rags, play well enough to have fun with them.”

Paul offers service-based gift certifiNo matter the instrument, Marks cates. suggests buying lessons for music “You can give the gift of beginners. cleaning their instrument Hometown Music doesn’t and yearly maintenance,” offer lessons, but they keep he said. “It’s easy to give a list of local teachers to We’re glad to help because it’s not as expoint buyers in the right brainstorm. pensive as an instrudirection. ment.”

“The feedback you get Chuck Marks, Cleaning brass infrom a qualified teachstruments includes er and the incentive to owner, an internal ultrasonic practice that comes with Hometown Music cleaning and slide polishhaving a weekly lesson are ing and lubricating. Woodtwo important foundations wind instruments are wiped to a successful start,” Marks down, polished when necessary said. “They will help get someone and ripped pads are replaced. past the initial frustration that comes with If someone is just getting into playing learning anything new and to the point music, finding the right instrument is an where they can enjoy themselves.” integral place to start.

If still at a loss for what to get your muDowns offers starter packs for guitar sic lover, Marks said asking the sales peoplayers that includes an amp, case and ca- ple will help find a personalized gift.

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“Most accessory choices involve personal preference and require knowing details about how they will be used that aren’t always available to the person buying a gift,” he said. “We’re glad to help brainstorm, but if you just need a gift for a musician, a gift certificate is probably

the most useful answer.”

For more information visit hometownmusic.net, shenvalleyband.com or Wonder Records’ Facebook page.

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Oprah Unveils Her Favorite Things

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Thanksgiving? Meh. Who needs turkey when one can advance directly to Oprah’s Favorite Things for the gift-giving holidays.

Yes, it’s that time of year, when “O, The Oprah Magazine” unveils the queen’s curated gift suggestions, to be included with discounts in the December issue.

For 2016, there are exactly 101, a majority available on Amazon for the second year.

Oprah elves Gayle King, the magazine’s editor-at-large, and Adam Glassman, the creative director, presented highlights of the haul Tuesday after schlepping to food and trade shows in search of products for the boss lady to consider in June, when their Christmas begins.

“It was summer and the air conditioner broke so she was sitting there sweating like a brahma bull, but you know she’s always very pleasant,” King told The Associated Press in an interview with Glassman, of Oprah’s hands-on process this year.

“And she was wearing this cute little one-piece onesie,” Glassman said, “and I kept saying, ‘Don’t you want a T-shirt?’ and she kept saying, ‘No, I want my onesie!’”

“With the tennis shoes and the vest,” King chimed in.

The outfit they spoke of has Oprah looking Christmas fly in red stripes, Santa cap and bright red high-tops on the December cover, to hit newsstands soon.

The list includes a range of price points for a range of gift recipients.

Some highlights with suggested retail pricing:

Edibles ■ Oprah’s Poinsettia Flower Pot Cake (1): On the outside, it looks like the actual holiday plant. On the inside is chocolate cake goodness with vanilla mousse. Very sweet. From MadeinHeavenCakes.com. $165.

■ “Food, Health and Happiness,” by Oprah herself: Part memoir, part cookbook, a little bit of self-help. Weight Watchers points are included. It’s for fans willing to wait until the book comes out in January. Meantime, it can be pre-ordered. $35.

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■ Yonanas Elite (2): Speaking of points, fruit equals zero.

This sorbet maker turns frozen fruit into soft-serve with no added sugar. Yonanas.com. $130.

Tech And Tech Tools ■ Travel Cord Rolls (3): Who hasn’t wasted way too much time untangling cords? Oprah has, and she’s had it. This is a compact, roll-up case with slots to keep your ear buds and charging cords in order. In colored leather, including blue, pink, green and aqua. $20.

■ Beats by Dr. Dre, Powerbeats3: They’re wireless, light weight and offer a quick five-minute charge for one hour

of playback. Apple.com. $200.

■ Tiny Tunes (4): They’re little-creature speakers that pack a powerful sound via Bluetooth, and they’re one of Gayle’s favorites this year. Oddly enough, you can enable a selfie feature and snap a pic. MyAudioPet. com. $25.

Bath And Beauty ■ Supersonic Dyson Hair Dryer: Oprah promises that it’s super fast, and it has the signature Dyson hole in the middle.

It promises a quiet motor, three magnetic attachments and, did we mention, speed. $400.

■ Organic sachets: They’re filled with dried rose petals and

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Bloembox.com. $20.

■ Peoni cleansers and toners: New line of products from Oprah’s facialist, Jennifer Brodeur. Free of toxins, artificial fragrances and gluten. Jbskinguru.com. $60 for toners, $195 for creams.

For The Kids ■ Jellycats: Unusual, inviting critters with fluffy feather appeal. The hug potential is great. In medium and large sizes, including an ostrich, swan and chicken. Jellycat.com. $23 to $50.

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■ Children’s slippers: Washable terry cloth with non-slip bottoms. Choose cushy white bunnies, brown pups, yellow ducks and more. Yikestwins. com. $24.

■ Family onesies: Just like Oprah’s. Let baby and bigger kid in on family pajama bonding in horizontal holiday red-andwhite stripes. In cozy organic cotton. Burtsbeesbaby.com. $13 to $40.

Pricier Gifts ■ Glyph: It looks like headphones but in true “Star Trek” manner it plugs into any HDMI-supported device, goes across the eyes and can be used

for everything from checking email to watching movies in digital HD. Avegant.com. $549.

■ Serif TV: Owe somebody a big-box gift that’s functional and looks like a piece of modern art? This elegant smart TV can be placed on a counter or on its own minimalist stand. It has apps, a full web browser, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Samsung.com. $1,500.

■ The Cocoon: Yes, gifting someone a mattress may feel strange, but this memory-foam baby’s got buzz. It ships in a remarkably hassle-free box, Oprah promises. From Sealy.

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For Those Who Love To Cook (Or Who Just Love To Eat)

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Barbecue and southern foods expert Elizabeth Karmel rounded up her favorite products of the year and suggests these gifts for those who cook — and those who just like to eat:

Gifts That Give Back

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■ God’s Love We Deliver (1) is an organization that prepares and delivers meals to people who, because of serious illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. The organization’s first cookbook, “God’s Love We Deliver’s Cookbook: Nourishing Stories and Recipes from Notable Friends” is a star-studded compilation of favorite home recipes and the stories that tell them from culinary icons as well as fashion, music and theatre greats.

Contributors include Mario Batali and Alice Waters, as well Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep, Roseanne Cash and Donna Karan. All proceeds benefit the organization. $50, glwd.org/store/item. jsp?prodName=cookbook.

■ Williams-Sonoma has teamed up with Share our Strength and celebrity food folks including Ina Garten, Chrissy Teigen and Trisha Yearwood to create artwork for the No Kid Hungry Kitchen Spatula (2). Proceeds from the silicone spatulas benefit No Kid Hungry in its campaign to end childhood hunger in the U.S. Available in stores and online, 30 percent of the proceeds go to charity. $12.95.

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Stocking Stuffers ■ Sukeno Donut Socks (3) are the perfect (calorie-free) gift for the doughnut lover in your life. Designed to fit both men and women, they come folded up and packaged like a single doughnut, and are available in six different “flavors” such as Oreo Ring, Rainbow Sprinkles and Berry Sprinkles. $15.50, otakumode.com/shop/

label/SUKENO. ■ I use Revolo porcelain crumpled cups every single morning for coffee, and I love that they now have cups with a Christmas theme. The cups are perfect for coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate or tea. I’ve also been known to use the porcelain cups for cocktails as well. The crumpled cup feels good in your hand because of the indentation that the crumpled part at the top makes in the round cup. A set of two cups is available exclusively on their website. You can choose between a set of one red and one Moose design, or two other holiday motifs, Gingerbread and Santa. $39.99 for two, revol1768.com.

For Cooks ■ The Wustfhof classic 8-inch Uber Cook’s Knife (4) can be used to chop, slice, dice and mince everything. This essential, multi-purpose knife is a workhorse in the kitchen. The knife takes the traditional features of an 8-inch chef ’s knife and adds a bigger “belly” to create a smoother motion for all chopping, mincing and dicing tasks. I like to think of the knife as a mash-up of the popular Santoku knife and a classic chef ’s knife. $139.99, wustoff.com.

■ I had heard that the Breville Toaster oven (5) was so good that it could rival my wall oven, but I didn’t believe it until I tested the new Smart Oven Pro. I made a roast, a chicken, banana bread, and cookies as well as toast and they all came out as good if not better than in my oven. It also re-heated pizza to perfection. If you don’t have the counter space for the PRO, get the Smart Oven mini which puts other small models to shame. $269.99, brevilleusa.com/the-smart-oven-pro.html.

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ARTISANS’ HOPE Divine Dark Chocolate with Toffee & Seas Salt, $3.75 each. Mini Wooden Labyrinth Maze Game, $3.95 each, ages 4+. Handmade Greeting Cards (assorted) $5-$6.

CHRISTINE’S Prayer Flag Bracelets, $7.99, for all ages. Glass Beads, $5.00, for all ages.

COUNTRY TREASURES (PENN LAIRD) Berry picks - great for vases or crocks $1.99-$3.99. Fragrance Spray - for any room in home, $5.99. Battery operated candle, $3.99-$7.99. Assorted Fragrances in wax melts. $6.99-$8.99.

EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM Melting Snowman: $9.99 for ages 3+ (Resuable melting putty and accessories to dress your snowman.

Hours of wintry fun!). Folkmanis Finger Puppets: $5.50 - $9.00 for ages 3+. Award-winning plush animal puppets.

HARRISONBURG FARMERS MARKET Infused Vinegar. Herb/Spice gift box.

Pancake mix.

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Lil Lucy Pink Worklight, $7.19, for all ages. Lig0001 Interstate 6Volt Flashlight, $4.99, for all ages. Interstate keychain Flashlight, $1.99, for all ages.

KITCHEN KUPBOARD Rada Paring Knife, $5.49, for adults.

E-Cloth General Purpose Cloth, $7.95.

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Set, $9.95.

NANNY’S NICHE Timer Candles, $5-$8. Candles, $4.

Primitive Table Top placemats, $5$10.

OASIS FINE ART & CRAFT Ornaments, $3-$10, for adults.

Greeting Cards, $3-$8, for adults.

Bookmarks, $5-$10, for adults.

RAGTIME FABRICS Clover Dome Threaded Needle Case, $9.49, all ages. Needle Sharpening Pad, $9.98, all ages. Precision Seam Ripper with Buttonhole Cutter, $9.99, ages 12+.

REBECCA’S WELL GIFT SHOP Poo-Pourri “Spray Before You Go”, $4.99-$9.99. Catnip Toys (for the cat in your home), $1.95-$9.95. Packaged Tea (flavored) and loose leaf, $.25-$7.99.

Wild & Willow Dips and Cheeseball mixes, $3.99-$4.99.

RED FRONT SUPERMARKET Bulk Candy. Beef Jerkey. Stocking Stuffers.

ROCKY’S GOLD AND SILVER Sterling Silver CZ Solitare ring, $10.

Sterling Silver Unicorn pendant, $7.

Sterling Silver Cross ring, $8.

The Mercy House would like to thank the community and local business for their support and donations throughout the year. Your generous donations provide for our ability to carry out our mission to feed, clothe and house homeless families in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County!

Mercy House Thrift Store/ Building Supply Store 1005/1001 S. High St.

Opening 6:30 AM

The Mercy House Thrift Stores Open at 6:30 am on Black Friday 11/25/16.

Come in for unique items and gifts.

Merry Christmas

SALVATION ARMY Dinner & youth program for at-riskchild, 1 night, $9.50 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate, $3.95-$9.50, for ages 10+. Kitty Cat Measuring Tape, $10, for all ages.

Candy Cane Soap, peppermint scented, $5, for all ages.

THE SOLE SOURCE Shoe Care Accessories (polishes, shoe horns, laces, etc.). Birkenstock Cork Sealer. Gift Certificates.

TIMELESS TOYS Wooden Yo-yo - USA made, $4.95, ages 6-100. Indestructible Children’s Book, $5.95, ages 1-5. Plus-Plus Building Tube, $6.95, ages 7-12.

$11 - $50 ARTISANS’ HOPE Hand carved Fox puzzle box, $18, for ages 4+. Mini Meditation Bowl, $22.

Tree of Life Metal Wall Hanging, $45.

CHRISTINE’S Created Fresh water pearl (earrings), $25, for adults.

COUNTRY TREASURES (PENN LAIRD) Willow figurines, $11-$50. Warmers for any waxes you like to melt, $11.99$39.99. Assorted placemats, runners, doilies & coverlets, $11.99-$49.99.

EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM Museum admission tickets for a day of exploring: $13 and up ($6.50 per admission ticket) for children 1-10 and their families. Keva Brain Builders: $15.99 for aged 7+ (Approach KEVA building planks from a whole new angle with this interactive STEM tool!

Brain Builders combines 20 KEVA planks with a set of double-sided puzzle cards.

HARRISONBURG FARMERS MARKET Hot Sauce Sampler. Lavender Home and Body Products. Handwoven Baskets.

HUGO KOHL Hugo Kohl Gift Cards.

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Big Larry Worklight, $19.99, for all ages. Alkaline AA and AAA Package with Kyle Bush Matchbox car, $11.99, for all ages. Bluetooth Shower Speaker, $15.00, for all ages.

KITCHEN KUPBOARD African Market Basket (Large) $28.95.

E-Cloth Home Cleaning Set (8 pc), $39.95. Lodge 12” Cast Iron Skillet, $36.95 NANNY’S NICHE Primitive Pictures, $20-$40. Handmade Primitive Decor, $20-$50. Primitive Curtains, $15-$50.

The Perfect Gift

Fresh Virginia Apples Sh Shipped to anywhere in the USA f from the Shenandoah Valley A flavorful, healthy gift for Family, Friends and Clients 10 lbs. or 20 lbs. U.S. Premium Apples Red & Golden Delicious,Virginia Gold, York, Stayman, Rome, Pink Lady, Fuji, Pippin, Cameo Available August-February VIRGINIA APPLES 1-866-887-5662 www.turkeyknobgrowers.com

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Santa’s Gift Suggestions OASIS FINE ART & CRAFT Handmade Ceramic Mugs, $15-30, for adults. One of a kind earrings, $15$50, for adults. Hand woven baskets, $20-$50, for adults.

PATCHWORK PLUS Adorable wool pincushion kits, $12.99, ages12 and up. Unique quilt earrings, $19.95, for all ages. Zirkle Magnetic Pin holder, $19.99, ages 18 and up.

RAGTIME FABRICS Clover Wedge Iron, $49.98, ages 8+.

Wonder Clips, $7-$25, all ages. Straight or Curved Tailor’s Awl, $14.25, for ages 12+.

REBECCA’S WELL GIFT SHOP Willow Tree (Angels), $9.99 and up. Silver Forest (earrings) $16.00$21.00. Local custom Cat’s Meow pieces (Harrisonburg - Dayton Bridgewater), $12.00-$24.95.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Cocktail Glass made from Phoenician Glass, $39.99, for ages 21+. Cinnamon Bark Silhouette Nativity, $29.99, for ages 10+. Alpaca Wool Gloves and Arm Warmers, $25-$30 for all ages.

RED FRONT SUPERMARKET Red Front Gift Cards. Hubb’s Gourmet VA Peanuts. Fruit Baskets - Custom Made.

THE SOLE SOURCE Winter hats for men and women.

Fashion Performance, Diabetic & Compression Socks. Yak Trax traction walkers for ice.

ROCKY’S GOLD AND SILVER Lismore Waterford Crystal, $25.

Sterling Silver Turquoise color and Mother of Pearl Dangle, $18 or Sterling Silver Lapis Oval Pendant, $16.

SALVATION ARMY House a homeless person, 2 nights with meal, $35. A 3 day food basket for a family of 4, $29. Thanksgiving or Christmas food basket, $47.

TIMELESS TOYS Crazy Aarons Thinking Putty - USA Made, $9.95-$14.95. Fisher Price Piano, $27.95. Boogie Board Jot 8.5 (modern writing version of Etch-aSketch), $28.95.

TURKEY KNOB APPLES 10 lb. Gift Box, $30 + Shipping. 20 lb.

Gift Box, $47 + Shipping, for all ages.

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$51 - $100 ARTISANS’ HOPE Gyari Cotton Hooded Pullover wth Fleece Lining, $56.00, Small-XL. Hand Knit/embroidered Alpaca wool ear warmers, $20.00, ages 12+. Leather Covered Journal with Tree-free paper.

CHRISTINE’S Southern Gates Tree of Life Necklace, $79, for adults. Southern Gates Tree of Life Earrings, $59, for adults. Kameleon Sterling Silver Ring or Bracelet, $59 and up, for teens and adults.

COUNTRY TREASURES (PENN LAIRD) Assorted braided rugs in various sizes, colors and patterns, $49.99-$99.99.

Framed pictures, $49.99-$99.99.

Lone Pine Lighting Brass Lamps • Glass & Fabric Shades Oil Burners • Chimneys • Ultra-Pure Lamp Oil

Bring your lamp for a personalized fitting Aladdin Lamps and lamp parts of ALL kinds Located inside The Shops at Dayton Farmers Market Rt. 42 South of Dayton, VA 540-879-9899 Holiday Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM

Come browse our Huge Selections of

Local, Handmade Crafts & Primitive Items Lots of custom, unique items available

Expires 12/24/16

SHOP NANNY’S AT 2 LOCATIONS! 201 N. Main Street Bridgewater Hours: Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 AM-5 PM 540-828-3717

at The Dayton Market 3105 John Wayland Highway, Dayton

Holiday Hours: Tues-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM 540-879-3801

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Santa’s Gift Suggestions

EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM Explore More Annual Membership Children ages 1-10 and their families $65-$95. Your play all year pass!

Unlimited visits for all family members.

4 membership options to choose from.

KITCHEN KUPBOARD Rada Starter Gift Set, $54.95. Norpro Sauce Master, $62.95. Lodge 6 qt. Red Dutch Oven, $79.95.

NANNY’S NICHE Handmade Primitive Tables/Benches, $50-$100.

HARRISONBURG FARMERS MARKET Earrings and/or Necklaces. Pottery.

Cutting Boards.

OASIS FINE ART & CRAFT Hand dyed silk scarves, $50-$65, for adults. Turned wood bowls, $50-$100, for adults. Stained Glass, $50-$100, for adults.

HUGO KOHL Hugo Kohl Gift Cards. Exquisite handmade Vintage & Filigree Jewelry and Gift Sets in Sterling Silver.

PATCHWORK PLUS Beginning Quilting Class - make your first quilt in 6 weeks, $60, for ages 18 and up. Quilt Kits including patterns and all fabric needed to make quilt top, $50 and up, for ages 18 and up.

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Interstate PowerBank, 10500mah, $59.99, for all ages. 10 Watt Rechargeable Flood Light, $59.99, for ages 18+.

BUY AN EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW, get a FREE bow case OR C2 crank, your choice

FREE Accessory Package with any Traditional Recurve or Long Bow Purchase

$10 OFF Any WileyX sunglasses

PSE Momentum Bow Package $399

Prices good December 1-31, 2016; in stock only.

340 Mason Street Dayton, Va. 540-879-2705

(regularly $599)

www.heartlandoutfittersva.com Monday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-3, Closed Sunday

Gift Certificates • Lots of Trapping Supplies

Give them something you know they will love.

Mr.J’s Gift Certificates www.MrJsBagels.com

BEST CHRISTMAS E VER!

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RAGTIME FABRICS Kai 200 Series Tailoring Shears, $99, ages 12+. Rotary Cutting System-mat, ruler, rotary cutter, $79, ages 12+.

REBECCA’S WELL GIFT SHOP Rowe Pottery (USA made). Chamilia Jewelry. Trollbeads Jewelry.

RED FRONT SUPERMARKET Red Front Gift Cards. Fruit Baskets Custom Made

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Tablecloths, a variety of colors & sizes, $59-$69.99, ges 18+. Sacred Sari Throw, recycled sari blanket from Bangladesh, $79, all ages. Block Printed Cotton Robes, $69.99, ages 15+.

THE SOLE SOURCE Smartwood Scarves for men and women. Merrell Jungle Mocs for men and women. Vionic Slippers.

ROCKY’S GOLD AND SILVER 10 KYG ~1/10ct. dtw and sapphire cluster ring, $95. 14 KYG ~ 8mm Smoky Quartz Stud earrings, $65. 14KWG Twilight Topaz 16” necklace, $95.

TIMELESS TOYS Amish made Child’s Rocking Chair, $99.95. Bruder Class Jaguar 900 Field Chipper, $59.95. Bruder MACK Granite Timber Truck, $81.95.

SALVATION ARMY Feed 2 families with 3 days worth of food, $58. Toys and clothing for a child at Christmas, $75. Shelter a homeless person for 5 nights, $85.

TURKEY KNOB APPLES Apple of the Month Club Subscription, $75-$150 (depending on how many months are chosen), for all ages.

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Santa’s Gift Suggestions Luxury Gifts (Over $100) ARTISANS’ HOPE Butterfly Wing Bracelet, $120, for adults. Leather Bucket Bag from Sseko Designs, $139. Sounds of Cameroon Xylophone $350, ages 6+.

CHRISTINE’S Sterling Silver Twinkles Jewery, $195 and up. Assorted birthstone Jewelry, $100 and up. Mothers Jewelry, $115 and up.

COUNTRY TREASURES (PENN LAIRD) 6 and 7 ft farm tables with 2 benches, $799.99-$1199.99. Cabinets, $129.99$349.99. Hutches, $599.99 and up.

HARRISONBURG FARMERS MARKET Framed Pictures.

HUGO KOHL Hugo Kohl Gift Cards. Exquisite handmade Vintage & Filigree Jewelry and Gift Sets in Gold, Platinum and Sterling Silver.

INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER Micro-start XP-1 Jump Starter, $134.99, ages 18+.

KITCHEN KUPBOARD Lem .25hp Meat Grinder, $289.95.

Wondermill Grain Mill $324.95.

Zojirushi 2 LB Bread Machine, $289.95.

NANNY’S NICHE Primitive Furniture, $100-$300.

Primitive Pie Safes, $200.

OASIS FINE ART & CRAFT Original paintings, $100+, for adults.

Framed photographs, $100+, for adults. Hand woven shawls, $100+, for adults.

PATCHWORK PLUS Brother Dream Machine 2, $12,499, for ages 18 and up. Bernina 770 with FREE Embroidery Module, $5,699, for 18 and up. Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen, $5,595, for ages 8 and up.

RAGTIME FABRICS Let It Snow, Let Me Sew sewing retreat, $350-$525, ages 18+. Baby Lock machine-sewing, serging, embroidery, quilting, $99 and up, for all ages. Tailormade and Koala Sewing Cabinets and Cutting Tables, $599 and up for all ages.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Onyx Chess Set, hand-carved in Pakistan, $175, for ages 18+. Inscribed Singing Bowl from Nepal, $125, for ages 18+. World Reflected Mirror made with Recycled Newspaper, $125, for ages 18+.

THE SOLE SOURCE Dansko Professional Stapled Clogs (Unisex). Birkenstock clogs & Arizona Sandals (Unisex). Gift Certificates.

TIMELESS TOYS Amish Made Barn - Large - USA made, $199.95. Amish Made Rocking Horse - Large - USA made, $179.95.

Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse, $139.95.

RED FRONT SUPERMARKET Red Front Gift Cards.

ROCKY’S GOLD AND SILVER 14 KYG 1.46c dtw 4 prg Stud earrings I2 clarity G-H color, $1500. 14 KYG ~ 2½c dtw SI2-3 clarity G-H color.

Teardrop necklace, $1850. 1/10 oz.

Gold Eagle Coin, $140.

Amount: State:

SALVATION ARMY Shelter a homeless person for a week with meals, $122. 5 nights at a residential summer camp for an atrisk-youth, $195

REBECCA’S WELL GIFT SHOP Chamilia Jewelry. Trollbeads Jewelry.

Help a hungry family today.

Shelter a homeless person tonight.

Provide Gifts to a needy child.

Donate To The Salvation Army Name: Address: City:

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THANKSGIVING SALE Wed., Nov. 16–Sat., Nov. 26

10% Off Storewide Specials on all Baby Lock Machines & Sewing Furniture

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Nov. 26, 9

AM –4 PM

• Free Gifts • Refreshments • Quilting • Fashion & Embroideryy Demos Register to win a Baby Lock Rachel sewing machine!

Zip:

Mail donation to: P.O. Box 468, Harrisonburg, VA 22803

ATTIC SALE November 19–26 Baby Lock Unity with free Tailormade Quilter’s Vision cabinet!

926 W. Market Street, Harrisonburg

(540) 434-5663 www.rag mefabrics.com Hours: Mon.-Tues. 9-5 Wed.-Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 9-4

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anything more appropriate or delicious to serve with a warm apple crisp, apple cake or a nice wedge of cheddar cheese? Eleanor and Albert Leger, founders of Eden Ice Cider, produce a rich full-bodied ice cider from their apple orchards where they grow both sweet and sour heirloom varietals. A 375 ml bottle is made from more than eight pounds of apples. They offer eight ice cider options including honeycrisp, as well as a smaller 187 ml limited release Brandy Barrel Heirloom Blend Ice Cider. $25.00 for a 375 ml bottle, edenicecider.com ■ I met Brenda “Blondie” Coffman at last year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. One bite of her buttercream-iced cookies and her s’mores bars transported me to cookie nirvana. I gave my sweet-toothed father a gift of the Blondie’s Cookies cookie-of-themonth club (6) and it quickly became his favorite gift. The beauty of this gift is that you choose how many months — from one to 12 — and the cookies are different each month so you never get tired of the assortment. Each from-scratch cookie is individually wrapped and can be frozen.

$29.99 per box, blondiescookies. com

Kitchen Essentials ■ The Cuisinart egg cooker (7) changed my egg-eating life.

Sure I can boil a soft-boiled egg but sometimes it’s more cooked than I like it, especially if I get busy doing something else while I’m boiling the eggs. But this Egg Central uses steam to cook the eggs which also makes them easy to peel as the steam prevents the shell from sticking to the white — just make sure to load them with the smaller point of the egg facing down. All I have to do is crack it under cold running water and the shell literally slips off. The Egg Central also comes with attachments for poached eggs and omelets. $39, cuisinart. com ■ The brainchild of John Pittner who owns a kitchen shop in Mount Pleasant, S.C., this acacia-wood cutting board is made with a slight concave center that holds exactly one cup of liquid.

It also has heavy-duty silicone treads on each corner so that the board won’t slip on your counter — especially helpful when carving. $49.99, concavecuttingboard.com.

Rebecca’s Well Gift Shoppe

Something different in each room, you will enjoy the variety to choose that special gift.

Christmas wishes come true at our shop!

405 N. Main St., Bridgewater, Va. • (540) 828-4949 • Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Plenty Off Street Parking

GREAT GIFTS ARE ALWAYS IN STOCK! 451 University Blvd. (near Costco)

(540) 433-2359

www.KatesNaturalProducts.com HOURS: MON –SAT 9AM –6PM CLOSED SUNDAY

• Quality Supplements • Essential Oils & Diff users • Gift Cards

HALF OFF Half of the store November 25 & 26, 2016 • 10 AM-5 PM

Local Items: • Wine • Coffee • Honey • Maple Syrup “Still the Best for Quality, Service, & Value”

Downtown Staunton • 6 E. Beverley Street • Staunton, VA 24401 • 540-885-0653

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