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Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

for

Tots

Countywide; Toysfortotscentralca.org One toy can offer so much joy to a child somewhere in your neighborhood, and who better to bring it than a member of our local Marine Corps Reserve Detachment 680? The donation process varies by site—many of the South County locations operate through the Salvation Army; Paso Robles Toy Bank serves Paso, San Miguel, and Nacimiento; and the towns without a donation site will direct you to an easy-to-use donation page where you can select the community you want it to reach.

Why?

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Toys

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Four (4) half hour sessions

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(this is a value of 33% off regular price)

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Ask about reserving your own train car for your next party or meeting.

$100 $50

1300 Railroad St.

Oceano, California

Private Dining Car Available!

Feline Network

of the Central Coast

Felinenetwork.org

This all-volunteer organization spays and neuters cats, as well as offering rescue, care, and adoptions services. While being inundated with kittens may not be a terrible thing, kittens need to be inundated with a loving and a caring home. Donations can come in a lump sum, or can be made on a monthly schedule via PayPal.

Why?

Charity

Typhoon relief or general aid groups A charity of your choosing

Why? The mega storm Typhoon Haiyan wreaked havoc in the

Philippines recently, and as the shock lingers, it is just the beginning of recovering. Many organizations are ramping up a wide range of aid efforts, including food, medical care and supplies, construction, and infrastructural repairs. While the list of efforts needed is wide, the list of groups performing them is wider. A few of the high-profile and well-regarded groups are the World Food Programme; AmeriCares; UNICEF; or the Salvation Army.

And aid is not just needed in areas after a disaster. Efforts are ongoing around the globe, especially in areas experiencing violent conflicts and crises. These are a few groups doing work day in and day out all year-round (they are also involved in typhoon recovery): Doctors Without Borders, aka Médecins Sans Frontières; Brother’s Brother Foundation; International Rescue Committee. For info on the efficiency and effectiveness of any group, you can do some research at charitynavigator.org.

Women's Shelter Program

of SLO County This donation will be direct, local, and make a serious difference. For the holiday season, they have donation packages designed to go straight into the hands of those they serve, helping them get food, clothes, presents, or back on their feet after fleeing abuse or experiencing a trauma source. $200 Joy Package for mom and three kids $155 Peach Package for mom and two kids $110 Love Package mom and one kid $25 gift certificate to movie theaters, Jamba Juice, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, and so on for a teen or child in therapy. Glow package.

For more information, call 781-6401 x202.

Why?

Free Press

Why? In the spirit of a free press: the gift that keeps on giving.

A free press is essential to a functioning democracy and toward the goal of a free society. Every year, hundreds of journalists see serious intimidation and harassment, imprisonment, and violence which is sometimes fatal. Committee to Protect Journalists advocates for press freedoms worldwide, and calls out groups and governments that try to infringe on those rights. Or, for that matter, dare I say, donate to WikiLeaks: Cpj.org and wikileaks.org.

—Jono Kinkade

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rapid and consistent information throughout the Emergency Planning Zone. The Reverse 911 system could be used as a supplement or backup should these systems be unavailable. Although land-line telephones are automatically included in the system, Voice over IP and cellular telephones need to be registered with the Reverse 911 system. These systems can be used for any local emergency.

Following notification of an emergency, it is important to stay tuned to local radio and television stations to receive current information about any actions you may need to take.

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$25

Yarn

Beverly’s Fabric and Crafts, 876 Higuera St., SLO; Yarns at the Adobe, 964 Chorro St., SLO; and Nordic Mart, 1229A Carmel St., SLO $4-$25 per spool/bundle.

Why? Grandmas are hard

to generalize, but a lot of them enjoy knitting, crocheting, or quilting. Luckily, SLO is something of a yarn Mecca. The largest selection in town is the two whole aisles of yarn at Beverly’s, but higher quality, local, hand-dyed, and hand-spun yarns are available at Nordic Mart and Yarns at the Adobe.

Wild Card $250 $100 $50

Grandma Yoga

Introduction to

Smiling Dog Yoga, 1227 Archer Street, SLO

50: Skydive in Pismo Beach!

Grand Avenue in Grover Beach or 481-5867

169-$249 Tandem jumps range from $169 (8,000 feet up) to $249 (13,000 feet) Why? At this price range, you want to go big, and it’s harder to go any bigger than

mping out of a plane. It’s not just for the young and reckless, either—I had two separate ndparents try, and love, skydiving in their 60s and 80s, respectively. Admire the utiful Central Coast views once the fear subsides!

M

d Card: Kickass Sunbeam heated blanket

ostco, 1540 Froom Ranch Way, SLO or Sunbeam.com

80 at Costco or $115 at Sunbeam.com Why? Old people love to be warm, and this

is the best way. This blanket is kinged, 100 x 90 inches, and has 20 different heat settings. Stay warm during the winter son!

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$30 for 30 days of unlimited yoga Why? I’m a firm believer in aging

gracefully, and yoga is the perfect kind of low-intensity, relaxing exercise that grandmothers can do at their own speed. Smiling Dog offers a wide variety of classes, as well as massage and acupuncture.

Moon Alley

Handmade Candles

Hands Gallery, 777 Higuera St., SLO $71 for large, $40 for small Why? You won’t find a prettier

gift than these colorful, intricate candles handmade in Murphys, CA (Calaveras County). They are made from premium paraffin wax with a zinc core wick, and the exterior design is preserved while the interior wax burns away. Perfect for beautifying a room and/or providing heat!

Sky Dive

Pismo Beach!

West Grand Avenue in Grover Beach or 481-5867

$169-$249 Tandem jumps range from $169 (8,000 feet up) to $249 (13,000 feet) Why? At this price range, you want to go big, and it’s harder to go any bigger than jumping out of a plane. It’s not just for the young and reckless, either—I had two separate grandparents try, and love, skydiving in their 60s and 80s, respectively. Admire the beautiful Central Coast views once the fear subsides!

Kickass Sunbeam

Heated Blanket

Costco, 1540 Froom Ranch Way, SLO or Sunbeam.com $80 at Costco or $115 at Sunbeam.com.

Why? Old people love to be warm, and this

is the best way. This blanket is king-sized, 100 x 90 inches, and has 20 different heat settings.

Stay warm during the winter season!

—Rhys Heyden

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San Leisure Obispo

T-shirt

Bambu Batu, 1023 Broad St., SLO $21.95

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Why When you’re a grandpa you’ll think this is funny.

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White Gold Stud Earrings available in London Blue Topaz, Garnet, Citrine, or Amethyst $178

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Grandpa Driving Cap

Patrick James, 641 Higuera St., SLO $29.40 Barbour Corduroy Driving Cap. Why? So your grandpa can drive, or be

driven, in style.

1-2-3

Shave Kit

Jules D, 1129 Garden St., SLO

$70 Baxter of California Shave 1-2-3 Kit Why? With this kit your grandpa can shave old-school style, aerosol free.

Sailing

Lessons

Central Coast Sailing Charters, Harford Pier, Avila Beach

$198 Sailing Lessons Gift Voucher.

Why? You’re never too old to sail.

Think about it, have you ever seen a young sea captain?

Local

History

Morro Coast Audubon Society, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay $15 The Peregrine Falcons of Morro Rock: A 40-Year History 1967-2007 by Steve Schubert Why? If your grandpa likes history or the outdoors, he’ll appreciate this.

—Trever Dias

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Succulent

$50

$25

Earrings

Turn to Nature, 786 Higuera St., SLO $19.95 Leaf earrings Why? Classy jewelry

for the mom who likes bling that says something about her personality—in this case, expressing her love of nature.

planter

GROW, 2024 Main St., Cambria (pot), $5 (plant). Pot by Michael Cone and Escheveria Perle Von Nurnberg Why? What Californian doesn’t love a good succulent?

And a succulent in a beautiful pot is that much better. $47—$42

Suspended Motion

gift card

Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria

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Sexy

Hep Kat dress

$250

$95 unlimited aerial silk or mix and match with a $25 hour-long private lesson and $70 for monthly aerial silk classes.

Why? For all those times Mom drove you to camps and classes so you could pursue your interests and fulfill your wildest, weirdest dreams.

Wild Card

$100

Mom

Hep Kat Clothing, 778 Marsh St., SLO $169 (red dress), $179 (leopard print dress) Why? A lot of moms don’t

get many opportunities to dress up and do something elegant and fun, but with these figure-flattering styles (and a lot more at the store), she’ll find an opportunity to go out.

LUCI

The Mountain Air, 667 Marsh St., SLO $14.95 LUCI light Why? Moms have to

Light

wear many hats, and this is a solar-powered, inflatable light that’s functional when camping but aesthetically pleasing on a hot springs date night.

—Ashley Schwellenbach

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$24 All Day Climb Gift Certificate for Two. Why? So your aunt and a guest can try their hands at rock climbing.

Wild Card $250 $100 $50

Aunt Bambu Batu, 1023 Broad St., SLO $49.95 Mango Wood Spiral Vase.

Why? Made from sustainably harvested

mango wood, for the eco-conscious aunt.

Baking

Class

House of Bread, 299 Marsh St., SLO Bread Baking Class.

Why? If your aunt likes to bake, this is a good one. $63

Library Vertical of

Esprit de Beaucastel

Gift Pack

Tablas Creek Vineyard, 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles Library Vertical of Esprit de Beaucastel Gift Pack (3 bottles).

Why? Buy this for your aunt and hopefully she’ll share a glass with you. $170

Iron Rose

Mirror

Habitat Home and Garden, 777 Marsh St., SLO $195 Iron Rose Mirror.

Why? So your aunt can

reflect in style.

SLO Brew

Swag

SLO Brewing Company, 1119 Garden St., SLO $1.50-$25 Why? Uncle

Bob will be looking cool in his SLO Brew T-shirt ($20), sweet trucker hat ($20), or popping open a cold one with a guitar-shaped SLO Brew key fob ($1.50)!

Uncle

Spiral Vase

Bread

$25

Crux Climbing Center, 1160 Laurel Lane, SLO

—Trever Dias

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Wild Card $250 $100 $50

$25

Rock Climbing

Sexy Time

Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club, 505 South Broadway, Santa Maria $50 Sexy time explosion for Uncle Bob! Why? Remind Uncle Bob of his special

purpose with this stack of 50 one-dollar bills, and clip a free admission coupon out of New Times!

Smokin'

Cigars

Sanctuary Tobacco Shop, 1111 Chorro St., SLO $100 Smokin’ cigars like Why? A box of cigars, a

a badass! cutter, a humidor, and a lighter and Uncle Bob will be ready to smoke like the big boss!

Shootin' Shit

Range Master, 11 Higuera St., SLO $250 Shootin’ shit with Uncle Bob and four of his buddies!

Why? Group rates for after hours are $45 per person, five-person

minimum, so expect to pay $225 plus tax for Uncle Bob and four pals.

Includes guns, ammo—the whole shebang. Uncle Bob and his buddies will be grinning from ear to ear.

David Settino Scott Nude Contact Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com

An original David Settino Scott nude!

Contact Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com and he’ll put you in touch with David for a private viewing in his San Miguel art studio.

Why? Nothing says “Man Cave” like the fertile beauty of a naked pregnant woman, which would complete any Dude Den. The small one is $2,900, the medium $3,400, or bring home the large one for a cool $9,000. Uncle Bob will put you in his will for this one!

—Glen Starkey

$50

The Sock Drawer, 852 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, sockdrawer.com $20 (get two pairs at $10 each).

Why? Socks could make your

cousin’s day, cradling her feet and making her smile when passersby double-take at the goldfish eating her leg!

Cousin

Cut N' Paste

Drinks

(neutral brandy, $35; botanical brandy, $38; cucumber brandy, $24).

Why? Don’t let the “brandy” term fool you. It’s a technical way to label vodka and gin. Drinks from this Paso distillery are on you this season; she can choose to share the goods all at once or slowly sip throughout the year. $97

$50 Jeff Claassen print.

Why? This is a solid piece

of art, literally, as it’s mounted on pine and coated with resin. Local artist Jeff Claassen’s work will set her condo apart from the poster-pinning variety.

Charm Bracelet

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Jeff Claassen

$223.90 ($198 (bag), $25.90 (two boxes of brown butter sea salt cookies made in Cayucos).

Why? It’s hand-dyed leather, and it’s got lots of character without being over the top. It’s perfect for walking around town.

Plus, the cookies are delicious.

Lisa Leonard Designs,

Wild Card

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Socks

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Tux and Tulle, etsy.com/shop/ tuxandtulle $28 (but she’s having a $17 sale as of this writing).

Why? This isn’t some “kids bought dad an obligatory gift with little to no thought” deal. These ties are seriously stylish— perfect for a handsome husband.

$50

$25

Necktie

Bourbon

Breaker

Whisky 750

Ascendant Spirits, ascendantspirits.com $39.99 Why? Aromas

of vanilla and oak. Hidden notes of baked apple. Blended from only eight barrels, aged for at least five years. ’Nuff said.

Home Brewing Equipment

$100 gift card should cover the basic equipment.

Why? Making beer—or even mead—is a challenge

worthy of your man. Get him started with the goods he needs (but be prepared for him to want to spend more later).

Turntable

Gift Bundle

Boo Boo Records, 978 Monterey St., SLO $225 Why?

Because vinyl sounds awesome.

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Wild Card

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Husband

Network Lamp

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$175 wholesale (round it out with books: Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions ($30) and J.J. Abrams’ and Doug Dorst’s S. ($17.50)).

Why? It’s functional, it’s art, it’s got a tech vibe—your husband is a little geeky, right?—and it will help him read at night, which makes him smarter.

—Ryan Miller

$25

Crocheted

Rasta Bikini

The Sub, 295 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo $24.99 Why? Because

let’s face it, if you’ve got a rockin’ body and a devotion to Jah, you want to share both with the world. Plus, it’s crocheted, so it will keep her warm throughout the harsh California winter.

Wild Card $250 $100 $50

El Camino Art Association at Art Space The Last Harrah for our Gallery

Dec. 14, 2013 · 1-5pm

1200 E. Grand, Arroyo Grande (Enter on Brisco)

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Meet the artist, buy your gifts or just come & visit!

Music by Brent Dannels, Painting, Sculpture, Jewelry, Wearable Art, Glassworks, & more!

for more information contact: Franczeska Angel (805) 489-4035 or visit www.elcaminoartassoc.com

Wife Mini facial at

OPEN HOUSE

Salon Lux

1040 Court St., San Luis Obispo $45 for 30 min.

Why? Because

A LOT of new energy and pleasure can be derived from 30 minutes of intense bodywork. Call it a quickie for the face.

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Hot Power Yoga – Large variety of

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ARTWORK BY ALYCE BROOME

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Broome’s 12-by-12 oil painting Day at the Beach, pictured, is $250 ; prices on other works vary. To purchase in time for Christmas, contact Alyce at alycebroome@charter.net.

Why? These gorgeous oil paintings and many others by Broome offer a unique perspective of beautiful SLO County beyond what you typically see from ground level. Also, you and your wife can boast at parties that you own a Broome.

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Branding Iron Set

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Appropriately labeling your steak rare, medium, or well done is just common sense.

Fresh Harvest Box

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Price depends on how many boxes you buy, but at $26 per weekly box, you could get Dad set up with nine and a half weeks’ worth of fresh vegetables and fruit for a $250 budget.

Why? Dad’s health is important.

$100

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Wool Tweed Flat Cap

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from Ireland.

should be a law that all dads must own a tweed hat

Succulent

wreath

GROW, 2024 Main St., Cambria $99 Why?

It’s holiday themed, drought resistant, and will look great indoors or outdoors.

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Dad

Brewmaster

for a Day at Central Coast Brewing

Central Coast Brewing, 1422 Monterey St., SLO $300 Why?

So your dad can brag to all his friends about how his amazing progeny—yes, you—arranged for him to be Brewmaster at Central Coast Brewing. Plus, he comes out of the experience with about six cases of beer he made himself.

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Heart’s Desire Soap Co., 787 Higuera St., SLO $21 Why?

Have a stressed out mother-inlaw? Get her a relaxing bath gift set.

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Mother-in-law

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in some savory and sweet delights

Vintage 1255, 1255 Monterey St., SLO $ Depends Why?

on what you order.

Take your mother-in-law out for a little pre-dinner wine and cheese, or after-dinner wine and chocolate. Or buy her favorite bottle of wine.

Dinner

Palazzo Giuseppe, 1010 Court St., SLO $ Depends Why?

on what you order.

Go ahead and splurge. Leave the kids with a babysitter and take your mother-in-law out for a nice dinner, dessert, and a few cocktails.

Believe

sign

Hands Gallery, 777 Higuera St., SLO $104

Have a mother-in-law who likes to collect local artwork pieces?

See what Hands Gallery has to offer!

Why?

Bling

Alexander-Denny Jewelry Studio, 4090 Burton Drive, Cambria

(depends on the piece).

It may be too late to have your own design custom made, but every mother-in-law deserves a thank you, and AlexanderDenny Jewelry Studio has a beautiful assortment of jewelry on hand.

—Lareina Gamboa

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Sciabaca’s

Olive Oil (large)

We Olive, 958 Higuera St., SLO $23.95 Why? It

comes in four flavors— habañero, rosemary, basil, and jalapeño— so there’s something for every taste and the family will think of you every time they use it.

Father-in-law

Wild Card $250 $100 $50

$25

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Flip flops

Flip Flop Shop, 858 Higuera St., SLO $48 Reef-leather Smoothy, $33 Why? Flip flops are a way of life

Sanuk Beer Cozy in California, and being able to head to the beach in a new pair of comfortable sandals might be the balm your father-in-law requires to get over that whole “no white Christmas” deal.

The Game of

Turn to Nature, 786 Higuera St., SLO

Solitaire

$95.95 Why? Who

doesn’t love a present that reminds them of their childhood?

And with hand-blown marbles, this is a mature take on the childhood obsession.

Wine Barrel Ring Atom Globe

Hanging Chandelier

winecountrycraftsman on Etsy $250 Why?

This is an original, handcrafted chandelier made from wine barrels and wine barrel rings. As far as locally-made statement pieces go, this one is definitely a winner.

Behaving

Badly

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Short stories by Stephen King, Aimee Bender, Neil Gaiman, George Saunders, etc. performed by Anjelica Huston, Jefferson Mays, Christina Pickles, etc. It’s This American Life’s cool cousin who wears a leather jacket and rides a motorcycle.

—Ashley Schwellenbach

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Come Share the Old Fashioned Christmas Magic of the

Halcyon Store

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Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, & Spirit Halcyon Store 805-489-2432 936 South Halcyon Rd. Halcyon

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Sister Wild Card $250 $100 $50

ADULT/KIDS HAIRCUT

Craft beer

Target, 11990 Los Osos Valley Road, SLO $49.99 Why? What

better way to hang with sis than sipping a few craft beers? Hey, as long as she keeps her fridge stocked, she’ll also have the glassware covered after you gift her the Libby Craft Brew 25-piece Glassware Set. They’re lead-free and dishwasher-safe!

armoire

Wall-mounted dual photo display and jewelry

Cost-Plus World Market, 325 Madonna Road, SLO $99.99 Why? Pull

double duty by getting her something that will remind her she has a thoughtful and good-looking sibling, but that also serves a function, in this case storing all of her tangled, smudged-up jewelry.

Haier 12,000 BTU portable

air conditioner

Sears, 273 Madonna Road, SLO $249.99 Why? Springtime

heat is just around the corner. Well, here’s a useful item most people won’t consider buying for themselves if their home or apartment doesn’t already have one! It’s energy efficient, multifunctional (cooling and dehumidifying), and best for those small, stuffy apartments on a hot afternoon, the Haier 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner gets good ratings from Consumer Reports.

Fake

pregnancy test

Stupid.com $7.99

For the sister with a sense of humor, perhaps your sister with the boyfriend or husband you like to see sweat, give her and you a good laugh with a fake pregnancy test. The look on the bastard’s face will be worth twice the price!

—Matt Fountain

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Floral Hat

RadLife, 940 Chorro St., SLO $35.00 Why? For

the fashion conscious bro, help him stand out.

Brother

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Snapback

Penny Board

Moondoggies, 837 Monterey St., SLO $89.99 Why? These

22” mini skateboards come in a variety of bright colors for the guy who is always on the go.

Aura snow boots

by Vans

Central Coast Surfboards, 855 Marsh St., SLO $249.99 Why? Gear him

up for his big trip to the mountains.

—Tally Meyers

HD 16 GB

Barnes & Noble, 894 Marsh St., SLO $149.00 Why? For

your brother of any age, gift him with a high-resolution reading tablet.

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airplantshop.com, or AirPlantShopCom on Etsy $2-$5 per person. Order a collection of 9 ionanthas for $19.95, 6 wild tillansias for $22.95, or a set of three air plants in seashell planters for $12.95. The site also offers special deals for orders of 25 plants or more.

Why? Air plants are strange and gorgeous, needing no soil to survive (they live on moisture in the air!) and can be arranged in adorable terrariums or hanging orbs. Give a personalized gift on the cheap by using stuff found in nature (rock, shells) and around the house (boxes, glass bowls, etc.) to create a unique environment for each plant.

$50

$25

Air plants

Palm Theatre

discount card or gift certificate

Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St., SLO $7-$8 per person. One gift card buys six admissions for $42 , or purchase a gift certificate.

Why?

Everyone loves the Palm! Duh!

Give the gift of

live theater

at PCPA

Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria $ Price per person varies. PCPA gift certificates can be purchased in any amount, OR you can book a group package for an upcoming show (at a discounted rate; $12-$30 per person) for 12 people or more.

Why? Live theater is exciting and unpredictable, and it’s even better when shared with friends. Plus, PCPA’s current season offers something for everyone, from Hamlet to Oklahoma.

Wild Card

$250

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Avila Hot Springs

Mineral Soak

Avila Hot Springs, 250 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach

$6-$10 per person, or inquire about private or group rates.

Why? A trip to the Avila Hot Springs is something everyone

craves, but rarely wants to purchase for themselves—especially during the busy holiday season. Give this group experience and provide a guiltfree day of relaxation.

—Anna Weltner

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Santa Margarita Ranch

Zip lining at the

Margarita Adventures, 22719 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita

$ A gift certificate for $200 is enough for two adults to take a zip line tour at the Santa Margarita Ranch, or for a family to enjoy a discount on an adventure of their choice (call 438-3120 to order over the phone.) If you’re feeling really generous, group rates for the zip line tour are $89 per person, for groups of 8 to 200. Make a reservation at margarita-adventures.com.

Why? Zip lining is an awesome, unforgettable adventure that will bring families, friends, or coworkers together. Plus, it’s vegan. And fat-free.

And locally made!