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NIKON Z MIRRORLESS DIGITAL CAMERA
Revel in full-frame performance, plus versatile telephoto zoom and iconic 35mm and 50mm prime lenses. More than mirrorless. Nikon mirrorless. Starting at $1999.99
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High-performance binoculars from Nikon and Promaster employing advanced optical technology. Starting at $24.99
STUDIO RING LIGHTS
LOMOGRAPHY FILM
No matter if you are looking for 35mm, 120 Medium Format, 110 or Instant Film, there’s a roll waiting for you! Starting at $11.99
Get the soft, even lighting you have always wanted and enjoy circular catch-lights with the Luminous Pro Ring-light Plus from Savage.Ideal for glamour and fashion photographer and video due to its distinct look. Starting at $119.99
TRIPODS
T Tripods from Promaster and Manfrotto are Engineered to exacting standards for the discerning photographer, photographer Get stability and exact composer for your shot especially when using long telephoto lenses or slower shutter speeds. Starting at $59.99 Carbon Fiber Starting at $149.99
WANDRD BAGS
Whether you are a traveler,photographer ,photographer, commuter,, or somewhere in between, this bag was made to adapt to your lifestyle. Starting at $264.99
MAGMOD GMOD FLASH DIFFUSERS
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PROMASTER MEMORY MEMOR CARDS are designed to keep your memories safe! Their world-proof design is the result of a unique manufacturing process making the cards up to 3 times stronger than other products. Starting at $9.99
JOBY TABLE TOP TRIPODS
A compact and versatile option for supporting your gear. Starting at $14.77
SMOOTH MOBILE GIMBAL
The Smooth Smartphone Stabilizer has been designed to provide cine-style functions to content creators using their mobile phones for video capture. Starting at $99.99
This intelligent power bank comes equipped with dual rapid-charge USB ports designed to quickly charge nearly any USB-compatible device including smartphones, tablets, and more. Starting at $149.99
LitraTorch is the worlds most versatile adventure photo and video light. Starting at $79.99
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GOPRO HERO 7
Built tough and totally waterproof just grab it and go for it. Smooth 4K video and vibrant WDR photos make every moment look amazing. Starting at $199.99
OMNI CHARGE POWER PACK
LITRA LED TORCH
MagMod makes capturing the perfect photo easier by letting photographers explore different flash modifier configurations quickly. Starting at $29.99
DJI QUADCOPTER DRONES
Designed to be a cute, fun, and educational quadcopter drone. Its tiny form factor and smart Intel processor enable it to perform exciting aerial tricks on a whim, all through smartphone control. Starting at $99.99
BINOCULARS
RODE VIDEO MICS
These award winning versatile camera bags will hold all your gear safely and in style. Starting at $99.99
A lightweight solution for capturing audio in windy environments that is designed for use with camcorders, DSLR cameras, and portable audio recorders. Starting at $99.99
PANASONIC LUMIX G9
Capture your Holiday memories in vivid 4k color with this Panasonic LUMIX mirrorless camera. Starting at $1699.99
INSTANT CAMERAS
Take pictures you can hold on to of the moments you can’t. cameras are analog cameras that let you unplug and connect. Starting at $59.99
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Fun for the Family
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Kid-Made Holidays
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Experience the Wonder of the Season
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The Family Who Builds Gingerbread Houses Together...
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These Gifts Give Back
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Spreading Joy on a Budget
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5 Reasons to Shop Local this Holiday Season
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Local Gift Ideas / Shop Local
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The Spirit of the Holidays Rings True at McGuckin
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Neptune Mountaineering: After Renovation, Iconic Store Has the Gear Outdoor Enthusiasts Crave
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Play It Again Sports: Boulder's Sports Gear Headquarters Continues to Thrive
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Mike's Camera Brings Your Memories to Life
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Dazzle With These Seasonal Favorites from Christina's Luxuries
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Top New Board Games of 2018
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Fun for the Family Holiday activities that foster togetherness and keep your loved ones in the Christmas spirit. By Denise K. James CTW Features
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s the holiday season approaches, the excitement of buying gifts – and waiting to open them – can overshadow some of the more important moments of the season. This year, reclaim that warm and fuzzy feeling that the crowded mall just cannot provide and try some of these family-friendly activities. A few of them can be shared with neighbors and close friends as well. ‘tis the season for togetherness!
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Gingerbread House Construction Does anything say the holiday season quite the way gingerbread does? Ring in the month of December and let the kids go to town decorating their own gingerbread houses. The fun comes with customization, so don’t forget the colored icing, gumdrops, peppermints and any small confectionary items that are easy to “glue” onto the masterpiece. Round out the evening with festive drinks – some champagne for you, some warm spiced milk for them.
Dinner and a Movie Night It’s not the holiday season without gobs of holiday movies available for streaming on your
Netflix account, right? Take advantage of the mood and add a fun dinner. We particularly love finger foods that can be eaten in
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chores such as moving furniture around, clearing clutter, sorting ornaments and untangling lights. Put them in charge of watering the tree and sweeping or vacuuming the pine needles as well.
front of the television (with your permission, of course). Try small sandwiches with baby vegetables and healthy dips for a quick meal that little hands can grab. Don’t forget the popcorn and holiday cookies. As for the flick choice, we highly recommend a classic for maximum bonding - think
“Miracle on 34th Street”. Oh, Christmas Tree Yes, the kids love the tree – but do they help you transport it, clear a space for it in the house and get it ready for the big day? This year, have the kids help you with tree-related
Holiday Helping Hands Make sure your kids realize that other families might not be as fortunate as your own. It’s important to take some time during the season (and all year, really) to give back to the community. Share family experiences such as visiting a shelter, a soup kitchen or a children’s home and see how lending a helping hand makes the season brighter. ‘Make Room for Gifts’ Day The kids want more toys and “stuff” to clutter the house, right? So what better time to donate the items they’ve outgrown! Take a
Saturday and have them clean out the closets, toy boxes and the playroom. Santa needs a place to put that new dollhouse, after all. Snack Swap Invite close friends and neighbors over for a snack swap instead of just a cookie swap. It’s a great way to experience fun new recipes and enjoy time together. “Snow” Day No matter where you live in the U.S., it’s not always possible to celebrate a white Christmas. Not to worry. A “snow” themed day is almost as fun! Serve white foods such as alfredo with pasta, rice, cauliflower and marshmallow treats for dessert. Then, watch a snowy film and bundle up in your best winter gear and drink hot cocoa. All of the fun parts of a blizzard – but your bald tires will still grip the road.
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Kid-Made Holidays
Put the spotlight on classroom-made projects kids bring home this time of year. By Jessica Royer Ocken CTW Features
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ecorating for the holidays is a special activity for many families, and excitement mounts as box after box appears from storage. But with an array of schoolaged artists in the mix, things can get tricky. “I love to transform the house, but I usually feel a bit overwhelmed trying to find room for all of our decorations,” confesses mother of three Tina Jacobs, an artist and illustrator who operates Tina Jacobs Designs in St. Louis. “While our 6
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collection of standard holiday/ party décor rarely expands, the children’s collections of art and crafts grow each year.” But this is a challenge worth tackling, say Jacobs, who is echoed by other art pros and moms. Not only do kids’ creations add whimsy to holiday décor, displaying them sends an important message to budding artists. “I absolutely love children’s art and think it is important to display it in a beautiful way your home,” says Lauren Hufnagl, a Pennsylvania-based mom of two who blogs about children’s design ALovelyLark.com. “Not only does this show your children
“Around the holidays, I use the decorations my kids made just like decorations I’ve purchased at the store. My tree is a hodgepodge of handmade and purchased ornaments. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!” – Cathy MacArthur, Art teacher that their creations are valuable to you, it is also very beautiful and can really add life to any space.” Worthy goals, for certain, but when the glittery pictures and tiny sculptures are piling up, what’s the best way to give each their due? Mix ‘n’ Match on the Tree “Around the holidays, I use the decorations my kids made just like decorations I’ve purchased at the store,” says Cathy MacArthur, a mom for 30 years and nine-year veteran art teacher in public and private New Jersey schools. Over the years she’s kept a box of each child’s handmade crafts, and although she sent the boxes with her older kids when they left home, she kept the Christmas ornaments, marked carefully with their names, the date of creation, and the teacher who helped. “My tree is a hodgepodge of handmade and purchased ornaments,” she says. “And I wouldn’t have it any other way!” Put the Spotlight on Kid-Made Creations However, items other than ornaments require further imagination. Jacobs reserves mantle space in her home for holiday canvases her children have painted, “and they look brilliant with candles or Christmas lights illuminating them.” She also likes to display ceramics and handmade trinkets on her buffet and sofa table, because this puts them right at kids’ eye level. “Their art comes to life when surrounded by the rest of our standard decorations,”
she says. “We all have memories associated with each piece too, so many sentimental conversations come up during these times.” Jacobs has framed some of her kids’ very favorite holiday creations over the years, and she swaps some of her home’s usual wall hangings for these pieces during the season. “In our house we have we have framed children’s art hanging right next to old Italian oil paintings. In my eyes they all hold the same precious value.” Get Creative You also might consider hanging arty offerings from a wire or curtain rod, clipped onto a sheet of chicken wire with clothespins, or tacked up around a doorway as you do with holiday cards. Hufnagl has compiled an assortment of options for displaying children’s art – holiday and otherwise – on her blog, ALovelyLark.com (search “children’s art”). And finally, when you’re physically out of home gallery space, consider virtual storage for these treasures. The Artkive app ($4.99, iOS) not only keeps a shareable catalog of kids’ creations, it offers an easy interface for printing custom hardcover books that just need a coffee table to sit on. (Kendall’s Kindergarten Creations, anyone? A Holiday Retrospective from the Gardner Family?) Or visit artsonia.com, the world’s largest kids’ art museum, to create an online gallery presence for your munchkins’ masterpieces. DAILY CAMERA
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Experience the Wonder of the Season Nobody celebrates the holidays quite like the Boulder area. From free photos with Santa on Pearl Street to a myriad of lights illuminating downtown to world-class cultural performances, Boulder County is the place to relish each holiday smile with family and friends. Catch some of the area’s beloved holiday events and make this season one to treasure. By Sarah Huber for Holiday Guide
11/23 - 11/25 The Nutcracker Ballet
Cherish the magic of this heart-warming tradition presented by the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Philharmonic and Boulder Children’s Chorale with exciting choreography and a full orchestra. 2 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St.., Boulder, boulderphil.org.
11/23 - 12/24 Harlequin’s Gardens Holiday Gift Market
11/17 - 1/28 Snow Much Fun
Central Park at the Civic Area dazzles with more than 225,000 LED lights this holiday season. Enjoy free ice skating from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 9 and a winter festival with musical performances, crafts and treats from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16.1236 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, bouldercolorado.gov/parksrec/snow-much-fun. 8
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11/23 - 11/24 St. Nick on the Bricks
Bring little ones and a camera for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Clause from 11 am to 2 p.m. After Santa snuggles, children can sample hot chocolate and experience a free ride on the electric Snowflake Express Train. Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder, downtownboulderholidays.com.
Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 23 to Dec. 24, 10 am to 5 p.m. Harlequin’s Gardens seventh annual holiday gift market features curated, locally crafted artisan goods such as jewelry, clothing, ceramics and specialty foods. Daily door prizes add to the merriment. 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder, harlequingardens.com.
11/24 - 12/22 Season of Light at Fiske Planetarium
Explore the development of luminous holiday traditions, from Christmas lights and the Hanukkah Menorah to Roman and Hopi practices, with the Fiske Planetarium. A one-hour film is followed by a 30-minute science talk. Tickets start at $7. 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder, colorado.edu/fiske. DAILY CAMERA
12/7 Leanin’ Tree Greeting Cards Open House
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Lights of December Parade
The thirty-first annual parade features all the holiday favorites: local marching bands, holiday carolers, community vehicles and a grand finale showcasing, of course, Santa Clause. Parade starts at 15th and Walnut Street at 6 p.m. downtownboulderholidays.com.
12/1-12/2 Historic Boulder Home for the Holidays Tour
The 33rd annual Historic Homes for the Holidays Tour will take place at the foot the Flatirons, highlighting selected homes on upper Baseline Road and two of Chautauqua’s Craftsman architectural beauties, all decked out for the season. The tour will surprise and delight you with festive music, history, artisan and designer demonstrations and more. December 1-2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit historicboulder.org for tickets
Take out-of-town guests to a see holiday cards sublimely crafted. The annual holiday open house takes place on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes refreshments, prize drawings and gift shop specials. Daily Tours are offered weekdays through Dec. 21. 6055 Longbow Drive, Boulder, leanintree.com.
12/8 Freezie Fest Celebrate snow people. Hop on the Snowflake Express Train, visit Santa and hunt for a “Freezie” to win a gift card from the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall, downtownboulderholidays.com.
12/8 - 12/10 Rocks & Rails
Presented by the Flatirons Mineral Club and Boulder Model Railroad Club, the rock and mineral show features rocks, gems and fossils, while the model railroad show, in its fortieth year, includes train displays and operating layouts. Both (Photo Courtesy: Flatirons Mineral Club) include children’s activities and vendors. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5; children under 12 are free with a paying adult. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont, bouldermodelrailroadclub.org.
12/15, 12/16 Boulder Handel’s Messiah Community Sing-Along
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Co. brings to Boulder a charming sequel to “Pride and Prejudice” – and the winner of Chicago’s Jefferson Award for Best New Play. Overshadowed by her sisters, bookish Mary Bennet discovers the possibility of true love if she can survive the holidays with her family. Tickets start at $20. Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, betc.org. DECEMBER 2018
Join professional soloists, a full orchestra and an amateur chorus for Boulder’s thirty-eighth annual community sing-a-along of Handel’s Messiah. Audience (Photo Courtesy: Boulder Messiah Chorale & Orchestra) members are not required but are wholeheartedly invited to sing. Dec. 15, 5 p.m.; Dec. 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, messiahsingalong.org. HOLIDAY GUIDE
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The Family Who Builds Gingerbread Houses Together … It’s a holiday tradition, so this year, why not make a party of it? By Marla R. Miller CTW Features
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uilding gingerbread houses is the epitome of holiday family fun. This year, ratchet up the festivities by turning your annual build into a party. It’s a celebration filled with candy and other sweet treats, plus guests get the chance to create their own unique, take-home holiday keepsake. A gingerbread party appeals to kids and adults, so you can invite parents to accompany their children or plan one as a way to celebrate the holidays with neighbors and your children’s friends. This theme party is a great way to gather family and friends for the holidays, do a short activity for the kids, and even make it a contest for the creative and competitive guests in the crowd – complete with photos 10
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and bragging rights until next year. Best of all, busy parents and budget party planners can pull off the soiree with minimal time and expense, says Andressa Hara, owner of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party, an event planning and design company based in Boise, Idaho. It’s easy to throw together an impressive party with Christmas decorations you already have. “If you would like to throw a small party at home, get a little table, add milk and cookies and cupcakes and you’d be covered,” Hara says. Hara has hosted her own parties for the last few years, along with organizing them for clients. She says they’re a fun idea for kids. “It actually engages them and keeps them busy, and parents can talk,” Hara says. “I wanted a holiday party that would give the kids something to do rather than run
around or just eat sweets.” (A gingerbread house building party dessert table that Hara designed was featured in the December 2013 issue Tattle Magazine.) Building the Party Basics Like any great party, it’s good to start with a theme, then build decorations and activities around it. Hara likes to base her décor on printable templates for things like take-home coloring books, cupcake toppers and wrapper, bottle labels and treat bag labels. “I usually start with my printables and come up with a color palette, an invitation,” she says. “I design a label. They can dress up their drinks, buy regular bottles and wrap them with the Christmas or gingerbread printable.” Along with traditional red-and-green decorations, a Candy Land or Santa’s workshop theme fits with this type of party, DAILY CAMERA
says Samantha Antes, owner of Confetti Events, a Washington, D.C.-based party planning company that counts children’s parties among its specialities. “Lots of your decorations can be homemade and made to look like you are in an enchanted forest of candy,” Antes says. Antes suggests place big bowls or vases full of different candy around the room. “It looks amazing and it’s double purpose,” she says. “The kids can eat it or use it for their houses and for decorations.” For the actual building process, Antes recommends
setting up four to eight stations for partygoers to move around and build their houses in stages. All the “helpers” can dress as Santa’s elves and create a workshop atmosphere. “Put your house together at one, make your roof and add decorations at another,” Antes says. “Play a game; give the kids a break. You can’t just have the focus be on one thing. It can go way too fast or it will take way too long and they will lose interest.” The hostess should plan time for snacks, a reading of “The Gingerbread Man” or other
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Christmas stories and a few ageappropriate games – or drinks for the adults. This type of party is best suited for ages 6 to 12 and up if they plan to build and decorate on their own. “For older kids, make it into a fun contest and they will really put their effort into it,” Antes says. “With younger kids, it’s just for fun, and older kids like to make it really detailed.” Unless you are a party pro or have a lot of free time, Hara says it’s easier to skip baking the gingerbread pieces from scratch and buy kits from a local store. What makes the party fun is to keep the rules loose and let attendees use some ingenuity and imagination to craft a colorful, candy-coated house they can display during the holiday season. It’s a good way to get people in the spirit and get them excited, Antes says.
“A gingerbread house can be as holiday and Christmas-y as you make it,” she says. “No matter how much you celebrate Christmas, it’s a great way to get anyone in the holiday spirit, and they probably won’t go to more than one a year.”
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The Gingerbread Party Plan Get Guests in Order This party is good for all ages, but it works best for a group of kids aged 6 to 12. Think get-to-know your neighbors and their kids, a gathering of extended family members or friends and their children, for school, church and scout groups, or a party for your children’s friends who are close in age. The older kids can build their own, while the younger-aged kids can stick to helping bake and decorate gingerbread man cookies or decorating preassembled houses.
The holidays are busy, so send out invitations two or three weeks in advance and plan the party any time after Thanksgiving through mid-December.
and other refreshments. Dipped pretzels, cookies, marshmallows, cake balls, cake pops or other homemade candies add a little extra to the party.
Set the Scene Decorations and desserts can be simple or elaborate – handmade, store-bought or made by a professional designer and baker. Ideas for an easy but festive dessert table include Christmas cupcakes, iced or gingerbread cookies, candy canes and holiday candy, milk, punch, hot cocoa
Building Supplies You can make your own gingerbread pieces or buy a kit from a local store. Be sure to buy early before they sell out or give guests enough time to buy their own, and make sure to mention if they need to bring their own on the invitation. Graham crackers also are an easy substitute for
smaller-scale houses. Special Touches Include gingerbread manor house-shaped cookies, candy cane-, snowman- or other Christmas-themed cake pops and tops, personalized aprons and labels, decorating stations, photo opportunities with their completed house, and a goodie bag big enough to take it home. Keep the party about two hours. Plan time for snacks, stories and the house building activity.
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Advance tickets for $20 available at: John’s Cleaners (28th and Iris); and St. John’s Episcopal Church (14th and Pine St.) TICKETS: $25 at the door. $20 in advance at any of the listed outlets. $18 for seniors and $15 for students regardless of purchase location and time.
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GIVING BACK
These Gifts Give Back By Julie Kailus for Holiday Guide
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ome of the best holiday gifts don’t come with a traditional price tag. Only you know those few special friends or relatives who will appreciate a present that’s not just stuff. But there are plenty of organizations that make giving goodness super simple. And
they each have their own gifting programs. Gifts that give back could stem from a shared passion, a tribute donation, a volunteer day, or a monthly contribution. But with generous creativity they can continue to provide far into the future. Here are some amazing ways give some love – and a service – that will make an impact well beyond this holiday.
Indulge in Gifts that Give Back with Danconias By Wendy McMillian for Holiday Guide
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n this season of giving and celebration, we have opportunities as resplendent as holiday decorations to experience a well-known but often forgotten secret: the key to happiness lies in giving. Why not take that knowledge and choose intentional gifts that will go beyond making recipients smile? With Danconias Truffle Brownies, every scrumptious, decadent purchase has real impact, helping to create job opportunities and new skills for low income adults ready to work and learn. Who knew happiness could be so delicious? When you gift with Danconias, celebration is richly blended with multiple layers of goodness and rich Guittard chocolate, bringing guaranteed delight. Velvety smooth inside, these heavenly creations are available in a range of flavors to suit any mood and palate, from signature truffle 14
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brownies to the likes of salted caramel, crème brulee, chocolate orange, chocolate cake batter and more. For those few who eschew chocolate, luscious blondies come in assorted varieties including pumpkin pie, almond, and cherry. Even better, alongside the silky decadence comes significant social impact. Each purchase of Danconias brownies directly provides job opportunities at Boulder’s Community Table Kitchen, an organization that provides culinary skills training, resources, and housing to folks in need. Danconias’ CEO/founder Khaki Fox knows the significance of opportunity well for those less fortunate. Fox’s mother grew up in the Kentucky projects; her father was raised in the “alley” in Pittsburgh. Thanks to offered opportunity, they were able to overcome harsh poverty.
Khaki’s belief in our social responsibility to provide such opportunities is the core inspiration for these incredible brownies. Danconias is continually growing and expanding its product line, helping more people in need than ever through offering easy-to-order brownie assortments. As the company grows, some things remain constant, especially the brand’s compassionate ethos and dedication to top quality, customized product. “We stand by every purchase and shipment,” says Khaki, whose team is determined to provide the best customer service possible. Danconias Truffle Brownies gift assortments are available in 4-, 16-, and 30-piece sets, including holiday collection season samplers. Customers are
able select specific delivery dates, choose from custom ribbons, and include a personalized gift message featuring their company’s logo. Best of all, the contents are divine. Are you and yours watching waistlines? Be assured, while Danconias Truffle Brownies may be dangerously delicious, they are perfectly portioned. Each rich bite-sized beauty supplies swooning satisfaction. “Our brownies may not be completely guilt-free, but they’re guilt lite,” says Angela Fulcher, director of Good News for Danconias. “They truly make a lasting impression, for those enjoying them and our community-at-large.” Discover the decadence that gives back with Danconias. Visit danconias.com. DAILY CAMERA
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Colorado Gives Day This annual one-day statewide giving campaign is Tuesday, December 4. Pick your favorite cause and donate right online. Invite your network to kick off the holiday season with this exponentially powerful 24-hour drive.
“I Have a Dream” Foundation What a great gift it is to provide social, emotional and academic support to someone from a low-income community. To date, this national program with local chapters has helped 18,000 young people in kindergarten to college. We know them as “dreamers.”
Share-A-Gift At shareagift.com you can invite friends to join your own cause. Use the platform to fundraise from anywhere in world for whatever matters most to you. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER EFAA The Emergency Family Assistance Association has been operating in Boulder for 100 years. You can give food, funds, or hours during the holidays – and beyond. Boulder Shelter for the Homeless Homelessness is a growing concern in Colorado. Each year, this local facility shelters and serves some 1,200 people. Gift a donation once or contribute on a monthly basis. Community Food Share This non-profit is still on its original mission: to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield counties. For every $1 donated, Community Food Share can provide three meals to those going hungry. More places to give: Flatirons Habitat for Humanity Attention Homes Foothills United Way DECEMBER 2018
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A Precious Child Kids are the future. And A Precious Child is one way to help empower children in need with opportunities and resources to help them achieve their full potential. More places to give: There With Care Impact on Education ELDERLY & INCLUSION Community Foundation Funding a variety of social programs in Boulder County, this organization helps support veterans, Latinos and LGBTQ communities, among others. Meals on Wheels This long-standing national nonprofit does big things in Boulder. A recurring pledge starting this holiday season is one nice way to start supporting Boulder’s growing elderly population. More places to give: Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Via Mobility Services, Intercambio ANIMALS Boulder Humane Society Everyone knows an animallover. They’ll love knowing their gift goes to help local dogs, cats, and small animals in need throughout the year.
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Spreading Joy on a Budget
You don’t have to overspend to have a magical Christmas morning. Here’s how to balance your budget and make them happy.
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add up to expensive holiday wish lists. Although children will continually want the next big, expensive toy, gadgets will eventually break whereas experiences will stay with them for many years. During the 2017 holiday season, consumers planned to spend an average of $967 on gifts, according to the National
Retail Foundation. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on presents, however, emphasize meaningful experiences and shared memories that will be just as impactful – if not more impactful – in the long run. “What are your fondest memories?” says Barbara Desmarais, a parenting and life coach at theparentingcoach. com. “It’s not things. It’s the people you spent the time with, it’s the things you did together. It’s the love you shared, it’s the laughter you shared, it’s the joy you shared, it’s the craziness you shared.” Consider investing in a family trip or a funny photo session with the family rather than spending money on material objects, says
Meghan Leahy, parenting expert for The Washington Post. Twenty years from now, those memories will be far more special than any new computer. Of course, in the short run children might be disappointed that the pricey gadget on the top of their list is not under the Christmas tree. If that gift is unrealistic given your budget, be open and honest with your children about that reality. Parents often want to give their children the world, and, although this comes from a loving place, overly justifying purchasing decisions or feeling guilty might make parents appear insecure, Leahy says. “At the end of the day [your children] love you and they just DAILY CAMERA
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want your family to be whole and happy, and so you are the leader in that effort,” Leahy adds. If children still really want a particular toy after having an honest conversation about its expense, they can pay for part of it. These children will quickly learn the value of a dollar and appreciate the item even more after earning it. A predetermined budget also can be extremely helpful during the holidays. If consumers plan to spend almost $1000 on gifts again this year, as they did last year, this amounts to saving approximately $19 each week of the year. Start saving early and you’ll be less inclined to shop impulsively and more able to spend time collecting meaningful gifts, says Stephany Kirkpatrick, VP operations and financial advice at LearnVest. Regardless of your budget, though, the best gifts are usually those that come from the heart. The more thought people put into the gift-giving process, the better they feel emotionally about their money, Kirkpatrick says. DECEMBER 2018
Do-it-yourself projects are great examples of meaningful gifts. A batch of homemade granola in a mason jar or an IOU for a fun day together are both great gift ideas. “Just taking someone special in your life on a day where you can create a memory and you’re not spending money on things,” Kirkpatrick says. “So the cost of grabbing baguettes and cheese and a $10 bottle of wine can make a far better experience.” Pinterest and Etsy have plenty of simple, low-budget ideas for gifts that people can make themselves. Loved ones will receive a personalized present, as well as the knowledge that you took the time and energy to make it yourself. Especially during the holidays, when televisions and newspapers advertise hundreds of toys, consumers should remember that life is about experiences – not things. “Everybody wants to have that moment where the child opens the gift and goes ‘Oh my god!’” Leahy says. “But that is a very brief moment in a very long life.”
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After doing his shopping at Neptune, Santa’s going to stick around to belay kids* on our new climbing wall. If your little one gets to the top, Santa will have a gift for them and a little something for you, too! The ‘Climb with Santa’ event at Neptune Mountaineering is part of the Table Mesa Shopping Center’s Holiday Stroll and Scavenger Hunt. Follow us on social media for more details.
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5 Reasons to Shop Local this Holiday Season By Brittany Anas for Holiday Guide
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while shopping in local stores and along the Pearl Street Mall. As you make your gift list, and check it twice, we’ve got plenty of reasons shopping local is the way to go this holiday season. Your Dollars Stay Local Sure, local businesses get some love on Small Business Saturday, which is Nov. 24 this year. But there’s a case to be made for
shopping at local businesses throughout the holiday season. When you shop locally, you help create jobs, fund city services through sales tax and invest in neighborhood improvements. In fact, every dollar you spend at independent businesses returns three times more money to the local economy than it would if you spent it at a chain store, according to economic studies. Sure, it may be tempting to shop at home in your PJs while polishing off the rest of that pumpkin pie. But, remember this: When you spend your dollars with mega online retailers, you’re not making an impact on your local economy.
help. One example? Barbara & Company, 1505 Pearl St., carries clothes from local designers as well as international ones. Or, Harlequin’s Gardens, 4795 North 26th St. in Boulder, holds a holiday market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between Nov. 23 and Dec. 23. The market sells goods from local artisans, including things like holiday treats, non-toxic and organic body products, CDs from local musicians, ceramics, hand-printed calendars and holiday ornaments. “It’s a small and cozy market,” says Eve Reshetnik Brawner, co-owner of Harlequin’s Gardens.
You’ll Be Entertained While You Shop Boulder merchants want you to have fun while you’re out shopping. A prime example: McGuckin Hardware will throwing a Griswold Christmas Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Black Friday (which is Nov. 23). You’ll be able to do some Griswold-esque string art projects and even shop Griswold Christmas trees, complete with a stuffed squirrel nestled in the branches. You can check the store’s calendar for more fun events throughout the holiday season. And, just like in years past, harpist Nancy Brace will be performing live at McGuckin Hardware on Black Friday and weekends thereafter up until the week of Christmas, when she’ll be playing all week long. “We call it shopper-tainment,” Garrels says. “We want people to slow down and enjoy the shopping experience.”
You Just Might Run Into Santa Santa Claus is coming … to town. Every Saturday in fact. He’ll be in town on Friday Nov. 23 and then Saturdays Nov. 24 to Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the annual St. Nicks on the Bricks program in the Downtown Boulder Visitor Center. Your kids can visit Santa for free.
You Can Find ‘Only In Boulder’ Gifts Want to wow those on your gift list this season? You can shop unique gifts in Boulder, and those working in the shops can
You’ll Get Treated Like a VIP There’s something special about being able to shop at a local store: You just might run into a friend or neighbor while shopping, says Tania Petrulis, owner of Sweet Ruckus Gifts, 607 S. Broadway. Plus, you’ll be greeted and helped by enthusiastic business owners. Sweet Ruckus offers complimentary gift box wrapping, tucking your gifts in boxes with tissues and tying it together with ribbon. When it comes to gift-giving, Petrulis offers this advice: Consider the essence of the person you’re buying for, and it’s always fun to add in some humor, too. DAILY CAMERA
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EXOTIC TEA A nice spot of exotic tea is a healthy and festive option for those with extravagant tastes in their beverages. Tea selections like Japanese Hoji Ja, Silk Oolong and White Tip Oolong can summon the faraway cultures and customs, even as a nice, steaming-hot brew seems to perfectly sum up the spirit of the holidays. The Ku Cha House of Tea offers a vast array of these brews, at prices that range from $8.95 for two ounces of the HoJi Cha to $14.95 for two ounces of the White Rose. For the tea drinker who already boasts a sample of every brew, the renowned tea house also offers every accoutrement for the proper service; a medium wire “tea egg” for brewing tea, for example, runs a mere $3.95 and makes a unique stocking stuffer. Ku Cha House of Tea, 1211 South Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.3612, kuchatea.com.
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DOG MENORAH Bring in holidays with your best friend--this adorable dog menorah features nine different dogs, (or cats, if you prefer). There are lots of candles to light the way, including beeswax, organic, colorful, festive, and even dripless from Israel. Shop during the Chanukah Bazaar Days, Nov. 27-30 and Dec. 2-9. $50. Congregation Har HaShem Gift Shop, 3950 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.818.7196 or 303. 947.6211; harhashem.org.
TRUFFLES GIFT BOX Chocolatier Brandon Busch thinks the key to holiday giving is chocolate. Lots of chocolate. Truffles are his biggest seller, loaded with “very bright colorful flavors like key lime, mandarin orange, cherry cordial, hazelnut with milk chocolate, death by ganache, cherry cordial and passion fruit. $54 for 24-count. Lift Chocolates, 6395 Gunpark Drive, Suite R, Gunbarrel, 303.447.1001, liftchocolates.com. DECEMBER 2018
SEASONAL FRAGRANCES The right fragrance can also create a perfect holiday mood. The smell of pine summons images of holiday dinners spent before a blazing fire and relaxing get-togethers with old friends. Sweet Ruckus, a Boulder-based market that specializes in “gifts, paper goods and curiosities” Sweet Ruckus has a way to bring that rural mood to any suburban home with the Frasier Fir Heritage Collection, products designed to create the perfect mood through scent. The line of candles, sprays and soaps run up to $50 and, according to Sweet Ruckus Owner Tania Petrulius, create the ideal holiday spirit. “Before the decorations, welcomes, or hugs, Frasier Fir Heritage Collection welcomes your guests to your home.” Sweet Ruckus, 607 S. Broadway, Suite F, Boulder, 303.494.5131, sweetruckusgifts.com.
OWL ORNAMENTS Who knows how to celebrate the holidays? This hand-felted owl ornament is an example of the handmade, unique items you’ll find here. The seventh annual holiday gift market features the work of local artisans and producers, from small batch specialty foods to toys jewelry, tableware and linens and books by local. Price varies. Harlequin’s Garden, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder, 303.939.9403, harlequinsgardens.com. HOLIDAY GUIDE
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WELCOME MATS While the folks at McDonald Carpet One specialize in large-scale home projects, they’re not immune from the holiday spirit. In addition to their carpeting, surface rugs and blinds, they also offer a line of welcome mats that are perfect for an apartment dweller or home owner looking to add the right amount of sass to their front stoop. The mats deliver messages appropriate to each resident, by announcing the presence of pets or displaying an intriguing aesthetic design. You can find a wide array of mats that sell for $29.95 at the store. McDonald Carpet One, 6367 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.449.0011, mcdonaldcarpetoneboulder.com.
TOTE BAGS, CUFF BRACELETS, TEXTURED GLOVES JJWells is a locally owned women’s clothing store in Boulder, and offers plenty of dazzling items for a female friend at a holiday party or for a stocking on Christmas Eve. From cuff bracelets by Colorado artists in different materials for $195, to colorful textured gloves for $48 to a large tote bag that can serve for a busy day out or an overnight trip at $144, the shop offers plenty in the way of affordable gifts that also boast plenty of class. 2460 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.449.2112, jjwells.com.
PLUSH TOYS Soft and cuddly Sacha Snow Tiger from Jellycat is one of the many plush toys available at Timbalier. With a long squishy tail, silky whiskers and pouncy paws, Sacha is a snowball of fun! Available in medium and really large sizes. $66-$165. Timbalier, 2770 Arapahoe Road, Suite 106, Lafayette, 303.666.4200, timbalier.net.
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CANDLES, WREATHS, ORNAMENTS & MORE Sturtz and Copeland is a winter wonderland this time of year filled with fragrant evergreen wreaths, boughs and freshly-cut trees. The store has a large selection of ornaments, gift bags, cards, poinsettias, azaleas and amaryllis. In addition, they offer a selection of Thymes’ candles, lotions and soaps including store favorite, the Frasier Fir line, which captures the fragrance of a freshly-cut Siberian Fir blended with heartening cedarwood and earthy sandalwood. Thymes’ Simmered Cider candles are a blend of freshly-pressed apples mulled with crushed cove, cardamom, hints of bourbon and malted rum that create a warm fragrant contrast to the crisp holiday air. They would love to help you with all your floral arrangements and holiday tree delivery and set up is available upon request. Sturtz and Copeland, 2851 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.442.6663, sturtzandcopeland.com.
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HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET BROOCHES AND VELVET SCARVES One-of-a-kind brooches made from deconstructed vintage jewelry have erupted this season. Made by The Ladies Club, they’re perfect on labels or velvet scarves that come in wine, teal, cedar, purple, bronze, pine and charcoal. December customers get a percentage off their purchase when donating to charities. Brooches $68, velvet scarves $58. Barbara & Company, 1505 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303.443.2565, barbaraandcompany.net. DECEMBER 2018
MCGUCKIN GIFT CARD Give the gift that many in the Boulder area have fondly given to friends and loved ones near and far. With more than 200,000 items to choose from, your loved one will be able to find the perfect holiday gift. With 18 departments spread across 60,000 square feet, McGuckin Hardware is truly Boulder's Everything Store. McGuckin has been family owned and locally operated since 1955. McGuckin Hardware, 2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, 303.443.1822, mcguckin.com.
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FISKE MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES Fiske Planetarium provides immersive, educational experiences to engage, inspire and build community. Fiske Space Buff members will be immersed in fulldome films, star shows, live talks, theatrical performances, music concerts and laser/liquid sky shows throughout the year. In addition members enjoy an astronomical number of benefits including discounts on tickets for regular shows, special events, gift store items, rental fees, membership renewal and free admission to member-only events and much more. Membership packages range from $15 to $75 per year. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, 303.492.5002, colorado.edu/fiske.
UKULELES Strum through the holidays with a colorful Ohana soprano SK-10 ukulele from HB Woodsongs. $59. HB Woodsongs, 3101 28th St., Boulder, 303.449.0516, hbwoodsongs.com.
BERING SOLAR WATCH The Bering Slim Solar Collection ticks to the rhythm of nature, using light as its infinite, environmentally-friendly energy source. The perfect mix of elegance and minimalism, suitable for any occasion. The stainless-steel case surrounds a deep-blue dial with sleek hands and hour-markers, with the pair creating a contemporary look. Watch Galaxy, 1657 Folsom St., Boulder, 303.415.0630, boulderwatchgalaxy@gmail.com.
CUFF BRACELET Cuff bracelet with white brilliant cut diamonds in palladium and sterling silver. $9,375. Todd Reed, 2015 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.6280, toddreed.com.
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The Spirit of the Holidays Rings True at McGuckin Hardware By Shelley Widhalm for Holiday Guide
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cGuckin Hardware is more than a hardware store, especially during the holidays when live music, a Christmas party and 5,000 square feet dedicated to holiday shopping offers shoppertainment. “It’s a word we coined ourselves,” said Louise Garrels, marketing manager of McGuckin. “We pride ourselves on being able to provide customer service and a great shoppertainment experience in the store.” McGuckin Hardware, 2525 Arapahoe Ave, Unit D1, opened in the Village Shopping Center in Boulder in 1955 and has been in three locations, all within the same outdoor shopping mall. Founded by a fisherman named Llewellyn Commodore “Bill” McGuckin, the store started out as McGuckin Hardware & Sporting Goods in 2,500 square feet with four departments and four employees. Now, it has 18 departments from gardening to housewares, more than 200,000 items from 1,500 vendors and 230 employees. Each year, the middle aisle, normally a selling space for different departments, is converted into a holiday shop with live and artificial Christmas trees, ornaments, wreathes, Hanukah items and gifts for under the tree and the stocking. One special section called Earl’s Pearls features employee store finds that make unique gifts, named after longtime salesman 24
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Earl Duncan. “They look forward to finding little gems that will fit on the gift wall in the spirit of Christmas,” Garrels said. A few of the gems this year include onion goggles to prevent tearing while cutting up onions, money soap with bills inside and a Boulder calendar, new this year at the request of customers who could find other local calendars but not one featuring their city. McGuckin Hardware created the calendar with the Museum of Boulder with proceeds benefitting the museum. Other gifts include traditional to vintage toys, items from up-and-coming vendors, such as A Little Pot from Colorado’s quarter-sized clay pots, and different brand names of little villages like Department 56’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Christmas Vacation will be the theme of a new Griswold Christmas Party in honor of
the movie’s family 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 23 on Black Friday. Shoppers are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie character and enjoy movie-inspired snacks, arts and crafts activities and trivia questions, plus a costume contest. “You don’t hear about stores doing that. Black Friday usually has a different vibe, and we thought we’ll try something different,” Garrels said. Starting Thanksgiving weekend,
McGuckin will continue a holiday tradition of 28 consecutive seasons of live classical Christmas music and instrumental rock covers. Harpist Nancy Brace will perform in the center of the store every weekend 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and starting Dec. 16 every day leading up to Christmas. “You wouldn’t expect to see a harpist in a hardware store,” Garrels said. “It just provides a really warm and inviting environment for people to be able to hear that music. So many stores will have canned music going, but we love the fact there is live music.” The idea of the music and other offerings is to enrich the customer experience, Garrels said. “We’ve grown with this community, and the community has grown with us. They love it,” Garrels said. “Most people, when they call us, they’ll assume based on our name we’re a neighborhood hardware store … when we tell them we’re over 60,000 square feet, it surprises them.”
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odd Reed brings clients on a bespoke journey that is built on mastery and trust. The collaboration offers a custom experience to create striking and sophisticated jewelry, unifying his vision with the clients. Reed, an artisanal luxury jewelry designer, creates these moments in his Boulder studio where his collections and one-of-a-kind statement pieces showcase a timelessness that extends beyond the now. This deeply personal process is rooted in connection thus forging selfexpression and artistic excellence into one exquisite piece of jewelry to be worn for a lifetime. The intention behind each diamond necklace, cuff, or ring arouses a sense of connection to both the natural world and the spirit of its wearer. “It looks like the jewelry has been dug up from the ocean floor or has been brought in from an art gallery, either way they all have a story,”Reed explains. “Life is complex, the story of the jewelry will change over time based on who is experiencing the jewelry at that moment.” The idea is to
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discover its meaning from within and share that message in the form of visual art adorning the body. Through conversation and design approach the project drives intimacy, and within intimacy is truth. This is what Reed so expertly achieves; a sense of exclusivity that is unique to the wearer. The works feature rare, natural colored raw and fancy cut diamonds paired with high karat, royal yellow gold and artisanal patinaed silver. Discover Todd Reed’s bespoke jewelry at his Boulder studio where together you can create a one-of-a-kind design. One that is certain to be a statement of the moment, no matter the time. Todd Reed, 2015 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.6280, toddreed.com.
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Get in the holiday spirit(s) with these recommendations from Hazel’s Beverage World. There’s only one Hazel’s Beverage World, of course, so you know where to go for holiday beverages, tastings and gifts. Hazel’s has a huge selection of seasonal favorites – finding something perfect for that holiday party or family gathering won’t be a problem! And Hazel’s is a Boulder original, locally owned and managed. What you spend there stays in this community. Below, Hazel’s liquor manager Grant Seaman has some scrumptious recommendations to get you in the holiday “spirit.” By Darren Thornberry for Holiday Guide
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Laird’s Applejack 100 Proof Distilled apple cider from America’s oldest distillery, made from 100% apple spirits aged in oak. Sweet and spicy with a big finish, awesome for spiking cider or making hot toddy’s. A very warming spirit. Retail $32.98, on sale at Hazel’s for $27.98.
Rogue: Santa’s Private Reserve Ale 22-oz. The 2018 vintage of Santa’s Private Reserve is certain to bring the holiday cheer. This Belgian Dark Ale is packed with tangerines and boysenberries and is guaranteed to turn even the worst grinches into the most spirited holiday goers. Retail $9.98.
Clear Fork Oat Barrel Hard Cider 500mL Colorado heirloom apples aged in oak barrels; an earthy cider with subtle tastes of tobacco and cherries. Retail $8.98, on sale at Hazel’s for $7.98.
SPIRITS Calvados Noble Dame 375mL A classic and simple calvados that has a nice balance of sweet apple and baking spice. Perfect in a 375mL bottle for cooking or a nice after dinner treat. Retail $34.98.
Finkel & Garf Oatmeal Milk Stout If you haven’t tried this Gold Medal Winner from the 2017 Great American Beer Festival, you’re truly missing out! It’s roasty and chocolatey and malty …. ahhh, winter in a can. 6-pack 12-oz. cans, retail $10.48, on sale at Hazel’s for $8.98.
J&L FYR Liqueur A spiced and fiery liqueur from J&L Distillery right here in Boulder. With a nice high proof and a rich sweetness, this dram is awesome for any cool night and with vanilla ice cream! Retail $34.98, on sale at Hazel’s for $26.98.
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Neptune Mountaineering After major renovation, iconic store has the gear outdoor enthusiasts crave. By Sarah Huber for Holiday Guide
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ounded by climbing and skiing legend Gary Neptune more than 40 years ago, Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder re-opened this year under new ownership – local climbing couple Andrew and Shelley Dunbar – after a major renovation. Just in time for the holidays, Neptune’s iconic energy and only-Colorado vibe are back, with must-have gear and clothing for outdoor activities from skiing and climbing to hiking and camping. The transformed Neptune Mountaineering digs feature a new climbing wall, a café serving Ampersand Coffee, Spruce Confections snacks, beer and wine and a space large enough to host a robust calendar of community events, including gear workshops and fundraisers for nonprofits. Throughout the new store layout, shoppers will relish a mountaineering museum collection on loan and curated by Gary Neptune himself. “Neptune offers a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts – it is a sense of discovery each time they come to the store,” Shelley said. “It’s place to find new, up-andcoming outdoor brands, as well as the mainstays, and to talk to our staff who love to share their outdoor passions and knowledge in a friendly, approachable way.” Great gifts are available for $50 or less, such as the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day pack at $32.95, the Kavu ‘Rope’ Sling DECEMBER 2018
Visit Dec. 8 for a kids’ belay event with Santa. Bag for $50 and locally-themed Neptune logo T-shirts for $25 to $29. Neptune also has world-class boot fitters to fit, form and build custom foot beds. “Not only will you feel the difference in comfort, but you’ll also ski better,” Shelley said. To ensure skis are in prime shape before snow hits, Neptune’s comprehensive ski shop waxes, sharpens edges and properly adjusts bindings. “Our veteran shop tech, Joe, knows exactly how to treat a ski,” she said. “He’s been mounting, adjusting, tuning and repairing them for 10 years.” For those who want to try before they buy, Neptune Mountaineering boasts a new fleet of rental and demo skis, boots, snowshoes and ice climbing gear. Children love Neptune too, especially around the holidays. This year Santa will belay kids on the climbing wall, and if they make it to the top, “he’ll have a gift for them and a little something for their parents too,” Shelly said. The holiday event is part of the Table Mesa Shopping Center’s Holiday Stroll and Scavenger Hunt from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 8. 633 S. Broadway, Boulder; 303.499.8866; neptunemoutaineering.com. HOLIDAY GUIDE
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Play It Again Sports : Boulder's Sports Gear Headquarters Continues to Thrive By Darren Thornberry for Holiday Guide
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porting good stores have come and gone from Boulder over the years, but business is booming at Play It Again Sports, now in its 28th year of business. Why does it thrive while the other stores rise and fall? In a word: Loyalty. Some Play It Again customers have shopped there from the beginning, and now their kids and grandkids are doing the same. When new families with growing kids move into the area, they inevitably find Play It Again Sports and gear up for next season. And the savings cannot be overstated. “We are going into the busiest
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time of the year,” says Owner Sue Stapleton. “The snow sports season is our biggest. Combine that with holiday sales, hockey and fitness, and sales are cooking! It is also our busiest buying season for customers bringing in quality used gear, and we love it!” With so much equipment in stock for so many sports, Stapleton finds it hard to say which sports drive the most traffic into the store. But she has a hunch: “If I have to choose, I would probably say alpine ski gear because it is so expensive new. We get a lot of great used skis and boots that make it much more affordable to participate. That's what makes the business worth it after all these years. I have had so many
customers tell me that they and their kids couldn't participate in sports if we weren't here.” What’s New in the Store? Play It Again carries new Fischer skis and boots at great prices, but the abundance of great used gear can’t be overlooked, whether it’s alpine skis, winter outerwear, hockey skates, or snowshoes. Get to Play It Again for excellent Black Friday and Small Biz Saturday specials and of course the annual "12 Days of Christmas" (specials each of those days). Stapleton credits store manager Tom Reynolds as being a huge help in facing the challenges of running a business. “Keeping a
positive, customer service-oriented staff is a continual challenge,” she says. “He and I work hard to keep the business a fun place to shop and we help each other to face those challenges.” Over the years, Play It Again has worked with and sponsored many youth sports teams, leagues, and local schools. “It's a great way to feel part of the community,” Sue says. “We can give back to them for supporting us for 28 years.” For rockin’ holiday deals and more information on how to sell your used gear, stop by Play It Again Sports at 653 S. Broadway, call 303.499.2011, or go online to playitagainsportsboulder.com.
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“Greater Boulder Memories: The Earl Early Years” Y ” is on sale now and is a great gift for your loved ones. This 160-page, heirloom-quality book from the Daily Camera will feature Greater Boulder from the 1800s to 1939 through hundreds of stunning historic photos selected from local archives and our readers. Pre-order online and save with flat-rate shipping for holiday delivery!
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Mike’s Camera Brings
Your Memories to Life
With their analog to digital conversion services, Mike’s takes your old photos, VHS, 8mm, and even 16mm home movies, and creates digital images and files that you can share all sorts of ways. (Photo: Mike’s Camera)
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ike’s Camera offers a gift idea that’s guaranteed to warm the hearts of your loved ones: converting those old home movies and still photos to digital. And that’s where the fun starts. With their analog to digital conversion services, Mike’s takes your old photos, VHS, 8mm, and even 16mm home movies, and creates digital images and files that you can share all sorts of ways. But before we get ahead of ourselves, consider all the photo albums and shoeboxes full of old videos collecting dust in your garage or shed. The home movies are degrading a little more every year and the photos may be yellowing while they go unseen. Time can be rather unforgiving to memories stuck in near-obsolete technology. But the good news is Mike’s Camera can back up and preserve your analog photos and videos in stable formats. Once your memories are converted, making copies for your family is easy and cost effective. So Mike’s suggests that anyone interested in digitizing take time to organize what they have, decide what’s worth keeping, file appropriately, and then use Mike’s 30
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easy Gather Box to bring in everything you want converted to digital. You fill the box with as many prints as it can hold (usually around 2,000 4x6) and there are two price tiers, depending on the options you choose for digitizing. Get the scoop on this at mikescamera.com/save-share-scanning.html. “We are seeing business in analog-to-digital pick up a lot as baby boomers downsize and consolidate their keepsakes,” says Mike’s Camera copresident Alex Christianian. “In some cases people are bringing in entire troves of photos and wanting them scanned and digitized. And we’re happy to do that.” Mike’s staff members work one-on-one with clients to create countless special projects with the scanned photos. Once they’re scanned, the options for gift ideas are virtually limitless. On the home movie side, Mike’s can
handle virtually every format including VHS, Betamax, 8mm and 16mm film. Audio recordings on cassette or vinyl can be converted to digital files, too! So now you’re on your way to lighting up some faces over the holidays. Just imagine that wedding video that no one’s seen in 20 years now on DVD or those still photos of the best roadtrip ever turned into a digital slideshow. How creative do you want to get with it? Mike’s has photobooks, greeting cards, and numerous other photo-inspired gift items. You can even scan mom’s recipe cards to create a recipe book as a great family keepsake! Your family’s beloved old photos, recipes and home movies really can be repurposed once they’re converted to digital files. Personal anecdote: Last year this writer began converting old VHS tapes of music gigs into digital. For years it had been on my mind to get it done but I waited and waited. I was particularly eager to see one special gig where we played a killer show. Upon converting the tape to digital, I was horrified to find half the gig just... gone. Fuzz. White noise. How I wish I had taken that tape to Mike’s sooner. Learn from me, dear reader, and make haste in saving your memories. Mike’s staff will treat all of your items with kid gloves and ensure their safety and good care while giving them second life. And while it might seem convenient to go online to fulfill your photo needs, there really is no comparison between a faceless vendor and the brilliant staff at Mike’s. Besides, are you really comfortable sending your precious memories anywhere by mail? If you’ve never been to Mike’s Camera (unthinkable), you’ve been missing out on world class service by a full service camera store that has withstood and adapted to all of the changes in photo and film technology over the decades. Mike’s professionals are experts in printing, custom framing, wall art, canvas prints, metal prints, scanning, film and video services, print finishing, retouching and design, business solutions, and even data recovery solutions. So if you don’t need help with analog-to-digital, they are still here to help with everything else. Mike’s Camera, 2500 Pearl St., Boulder; 303.443.1715; facebook.com/mikescamera, mikescamera.com. DAILY CAMERA
Dazzle With These Seasonal Favorites from Christina’s Luxuries
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ndulge in sensual velvet, elegant cashmere and resplendent, comfortable sleepwear and lingerie this holiday season. Christina’s Luxuries, now in its 27th year in Boulder, carries the hottest holiday splurges, including tops, jackets and dresses in supremely soft yet resilient velvet, said Christina’s founder Barbara Wilson. “A velvet dress is ideal for holiday parties, or throw on a chunky sweater and dress down with boots,” she said. Christina’s carries velvet galore in holiday hues such as copper, midnight and dark cranberry. Sumptuous Nicole Miller knit dresses are also a favorite and flatter every shape. “Accessories and shine make
everything look better,” Wilson said. Glam up holiday style with gold and silver bangles from Chan Luu, a dazzling metallic top or a seasonal scarf. For sleepwear, Christina’s stocks everyday luxury both exquisite and cozy. Drape yourself in glamour around the clock with cashmere robes and holiday silk pajamas. And since looking great is rooted in feeling great, Christina’s offers a select line of natural body creams enriched with essential oils. Men aren’t forgotten at Christina’s Luxuries. Wilson carries “the world’s most comfortable underwear” for men from Saxx. Wilson said, “We have what you need to wrap your body in
Har HaShem’s Bazaar Everything You Need for Chanukah! Menorahs, Candles, Gelt! Gifts for Everyone on Your List! Fair Trade Judaica, Jewelry, and More! 2018 Chanukah Bazaar Days and Hours: Chanukah Begins Sunday Night, December 2
Tuesday, Nov 27: ...................... 10-2 pm Wednesday, Nov 28:................. 11-3 pm Thursday, Nov 29: .................... 10-2 pm Friday, Nov 30: ......................... 10-2 pm Sunday, Dec 2: ........................... 9-1 pm Cashmere sweater. (Photo: Christina’s Luxuries)
luxurious, comfortable fabrics without foregoing style.” Christina’s Luxuries, 2425 Canyon Blvd., Ste. 100, Boulder, 303.443.2421, christinasluxuries.com.
First night of Chanukah Monday, Dec 3:......................... 10-2 pm Tuesday, Dec 4: ........................ 10-1 pm Thursday, Dec 6: ...................... 10-1 pm Friday, Dec 7: ........................... 10-1 pm Sunday, Dec 9 ............................ 9-Noon 3950 baseline road, boulder, cO 80303 Karen: 303-818-7196 • elise: 303-947-6211 www.harhashem.org
boulder book store & Ku cha House of tea present
This Holiday Season, give the gift of books and tea! This gift box is $69.95 and includes a poetry book, a journal, 4 tea samples, a Tea Pet Piglet, and $10 gift cards to both Ku Cha House of Tea and Boulder Book Store.
From Boulder Book Store:
Modern Fairy Tales: Poetry, Art, Words by K. Towne Jr.: Some pieces are in slam style, others more classic, but all encapsulate universal emotions and experiences─in particular, love and heartbreak. Laying out his soul in words, K. Towne Jr.’s authenticity shines through and is what has made his work so relatable and admired. Boulder Book Store Branded Journal: This beautiful journal has a recycled leather cover, lined pages made with recycled paper, a ribbon page marker, and a pocket on the back cover.
at tHe FOOt OF tHe
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Baseline to Chautauqua, join the festivities of this Holiday Tradition and enjoy inspiring music, history, designer demonstrations and more!
December 1st & 2nD 11am - 4pm
Purchase tickets at HistoricBoulder.org Sturtz and Copeland and Fiori Flowers $25.00 advance purchase ($30.00 day of event) Historic Boulder & Chautauqua Members $15.00 advance purchase ($20.00 day of event) Proceeds benefit Historic Boulder, and allows the continuation of our efforts to save important places and buildings through advocacy, education alliances, and action.
Sponsored by Colorado Chautauqua Association • JVA Consulting • Denver Ear Associates Hotel Boulderado • Kingsbery CPAs • Anthem Branding
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From Ku cha:
Enchanted Forest: Sweet, beautiful, and full of joy, this is a special green tea blend that will take you back to the Enchanted Forest lost in your memories. (Green tea, Yerba Mate, Coconut, Natural flavors, Rose petals, Cornflower blossoms) Milk Oolong: A sweet, creamy tea that is a perfect solution for those with a sweet tooth. This unique Oolong is steamed with non-dairy creamer before the leaves are roasted, giving it its unique and creamy flavor. Dairy Free. Black Dragon Pearl: This is a unique black tea from Yunnan Province, China, where the ancient tea trees are abundant. Handpicked and rolled into a pearl shape, this tea is smooth, malty, with a hint of cacao and spice. Organic Winter Chai: Watching snow falling quietly outside the window, we think of a warm hearth, good company, and holiday cheer. Winter Chai uses warming spices, a hint of chocolate, and a touch of cayenne to ward off winter chills. (Black tea, Cinnamon, Ginger, Rosemary, Cardamom, Red pepper, Bay leaf, Cayenne pepper, Cacao) Tea Pet Piglet: This tea pet piglet is made of absorbent clay, a special type of clay used to make traditional Chinese YiXing tea pots. With your tea pet, you will never need to drink tea alone! In China, pigs are thought to bring good luck and fortune for the new year.
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GIFT GUIDE
Hot Toy Wanted, Not Found
Not being able to find or afford your child’s most-desired gift isn’t a parent fail. Here’s how to let them down while keeping the holiday joy By Jessica Royer Ocken CTW Features
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any children today have raised the holiday wish list or letter to Santa to an art form: a document to be labored over and carefully considered, perhaps even re-written or reordered a few times before completion. It receives attention and focus that homework assignments only dream about. But sometimes, no matter how elegantly it’s been crafted, problems arise in the execution. Like the time a few years ago when Michelle Bocci’s daughter requested a Furby for Christmas – and there were 32
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no Furbies around. Bocci, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, finally managed to buy one on eBay for close to $400, but when she met the seller at a local restaurant, the woman tried to demand even more money. And a Merry Christmas to you! Clearly this is not the holiday vibe you want, nor the blow to the budget, but what’s a parent … er, Santa … to do when the coveted item, the list-topper, the pièce de résistance, just can’t be acquired? To start, take a deep breath. “Children twenty years down the road are not going to fault their parents for the latest electronic gizmo they didn’t get,” says Parenting Expert
Susan Newman, Ph.D., author of “Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day” (Iron Gate Press, 2014 – 2nd edition). “They’ll find other things to fault you for, so don’t worry,” she adds with a laugh. Don’t Buy Memories, Make Them Gifts generally are not what gets stored in a child’s memory bank, Newman explains. Instead, family rituals and traditions make a lasting impression. “That’s what’s remembered as a highlight of growing up, not the trendy toy they didn’t get,” she says. So be sure your holiday preparations and celebrations
include more than just frantic shopping. Participate in religious activities if that’s part of your tradition, bake cookies with your children, share gifts or food with those less fortunate in your community, or create handmade ornaments for the tree, suggests Newman. But, of course, you can’t overlook presents altogether, so back to the matter at hand … Yes, your child is telling you he’ll die without the latest whateverit-is, but does that sound like something he’s actually interested in? Will he enjoy it after the wrapping is ripped off? Or does he just want it because everyone else does, too? Did he see an enticing ad on TV or online? “Always listen to what kids are talking about before the holidays,” says Jane Erickson of DAILY CAMERA
River Forest, Illinois, whose two children now are in their 20s. “Ellie always wanted a dog, so we got her a battery-operated dog that did tricks one year. The glee on her face when she opened it was magic, and it wasn’t even on her list.� Desire Delivery It also may be helpful to emphasize that just because something’s on your child’s list, that doesn’t guarantee delivery. “Sometimes the sleigh was too full, so Santa brought this instead,� says Erickson. And because her family celebrates the birth of Jesus at Christmas, Erickson also linked her children’s wish lists to the three gifts Jesus received when he was born. “They knew they’d get three things from their list,� she says. “And it might not be the top three, so that gave us some wiggle room.�
Plus, with a little finesse, you could still pull off getting the most-desired gift – even if it doesn’t make it on the right day. One year Anu Varma Panchal’s daughter Radha requested a Squinkies carriage that could not be located, so Santa brought her a note on Christmas morning
saying it was taking a little extra time to make. “The day it finally arrived – via my sister and Amazon Prime – I rang some jingle bells and said, ‘Hey, did you hear those bells?’� recalls Varma Panchal, who lives in Tampa, Florida. “Then we went to the door, and the present was
waiting outside. Radha was so excited she was pounding the box in joy.� However, even if you’re going to be a hero a little later, there’s still the question of how to make Christmas morning or Hanukkah night(s) a magical time for your little ones. “Starting with very young children, build traditions,� says Newman. If your kids love pancakes, start the holiday with a special batch. Or play a family game of Monopoly. When you do open gifts, take turns, she suggests, so kids can see what others got and how they like it. “Have them look away from themselves to see how others feel.� Then maybe pile in the car with some hot chocolate and drive around to look at decorations. “Just create memories with your children,� says Erickson. “That’s what they remember, not a toy.�
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The Holidays Await You at The Shops at Table Mesa V
isit The Shops at Table Mesa for all of your holiday needs this season. The Table Mesa shopping center has been the one-stop shop for the South Boulder neighborhood since 1961 providing residents and guests with dining, retail, services and more! Shop Table Mesa on Small Business Saturday On November 24th, shop Table Mesa which is home to more than 30 small and locally-owned businesses. Get a head start on holiday shopping and support your local South Boulder Community! Winter Stroll The Shops at Table Mesa will host their second annual Winter Stroll on December 8th. Come visit the Party Street Pop Up from 2 to 6 p.m. located between Table Mesa Hardware and the Walnut Café for a fun, winter-themed event. There will be goats to pet, arts and crafts to make, hot chocolate, cider, samples, raffles and more! Participating stores will also have in-store specials and holiday fun for the day of the event. Don’t let the kids miss out on the chance to Climb with Santa at Neptune Mountaineering! Scavenger Hunt Participate in the Annual Scavenger Hunt on December 8th from 2 to 6 p.m. for your chance to win one of four gift baskets donated by the Shops at Table Mesa (valued at over $150 each!). Start at the Party Street Pop Up to get your map, then visit eight participating stores for one entry, or visit them all for a bonus entry.
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Ideal gift wines Beef and “Kick Ass” Cabernets Ham and the perfect wines Pork Roast and the perfect wines Leopold Brothers tasting with Amy Kuo Shop while tasting our Mulled Rum Cider Lamb and the perfect wines Sparklers!
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Your Destination for Backcountry Gear Backcountry This season, give the gifts that get them (and you) outside! Ski Shop & Backcountry Demo Packages Huge Selection of Winter Apparel Custom Boot Fitting & Foot Beds AT, Telemark & Nordic Skis Ice Climbing Split Boards Snowshoes
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303-499-8866 | NeptuneMountaineering.com Located in the Table Mesa Shopping Center
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BANKING Elevations Credit Union Chase Bank Wells Fargo ATM DINING Abo’s Pizza Caffe Sole Kim & Jakes Cakes Moe’s Broadway Bagels Murphy’s South Southern Sun Snarf’s Sandwiches Sweet Cow Tandoori Grill Tsing Tao Under the Sun Walnut Café Southside EDUCATION Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Tinker Art Studio GROCERY & PHARMACY Lucky’s Market Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy RETAIL Boulder Cycle Sport Boulder Nordic Sport Neptune Mountaineering Pettyjohn’s Liquor Play It Again Sports Runners Roost Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins Sweet Ruckus Table Mesa Hardware Weaver’s Dive & Travel Center HEALTH & BEAUTY Auspicious Ink Great Clips Hair Rage International Isolate Flotation Center Natural Dentistry Perfect Teeth Peak Form Medical Poshe Nail Studio Table Mesa Barbers Yoga Loft SERVICES Art Cleaners Boulder’s Natural Animal Hospital Boulder Packaging Center Brock Publishing Flagstaff Surveying Giambrocco & Sons H&R Block Laund-ur-Mutt Roadmasters Auto & Tire Center Tinker Art Studio HOLIDAY GUIDE
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SHOP LOCAL. SHOP SOBO. Discover South Boulder’s Only Major Shopping Center At Table Mesa you’ll find everything you need at one stop including banking, dining, grocery, health & beauty, retail and services from more than 45 diverse tenants.
PHARMACA
SWEET RUCKUS
TABLE MESA HARDWARE
Locally owned & independent, Table Mesa Hardware has been South Boulder’s DIY destination for more than 45 years. With thousands of items from household to hardware and specialty products between, it’s a good chance you’ll find what you are looking for! Don’t forget about their Christmas trees! Stop by, call in or order online for holiday gifting ideas this season!
YOGA LOFT
With 50+ weekly classes and a diverse range of yoga styles – a Yoga Loft Gift Card is the perfect way to extend peace and health to yourself, friends and loved ones this holiday season. And if you’re unsure which yoga style is right for you, try the 30-day pass and find the yoga practice that works for you!
Sweet Ruckus is South Boulder’s newest gift and paper goods boutique. Offering a thoughtfully curated selection of dazzling gifts, phenomenal greeting cards, and holiday ephemera, Sweet Ruckus has the perfect gift for anyone this holiday season!
Pharmaca is a full-service pharmacy – and so much more. Want natural skin and body care? Non-toxic cosmetics? Or unique holiday gifts and cards? Pharmaca’s selection of natural health and beauty is complemented by a helpful team of expert practitioners who can help you find just the right thing for you. Come experience the Pharmaca difference!
TINKER ART STUDIO
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NEPTUNE MOUNTAINEERING
Come check out our newly renovated store. Once again under local ownership, Neptune is bigger and even better than before. If you or the loved one in your life is an outdoor person, Neptune is your favorite toy store. And, thank you for shopping local this holiday season!
WEAVER’S
Looking for the perfect tropical getaway? Stop by Weaver’s Dive & Travel Center to become a certified scuba diver! As Boulder’s only PADI 5-star training facility you will be trained by the best. Then join them on one of their monthly group trips to destinations like St. Lucia and the Komodo Islands. Allow Weaver’s to help you explore the wonders beneath the sea.
BOULDER CYCLE SPORT
Boulder Cycle Sport’s mission is to provide every rider, from recreational to racer with premier customer service and cycling expertise, and that’s exactly what they’ve done for a decade plus. Visit one of their 3 Boulder locations this holiday season to demo your dream bike, learn how to commute year round, and explore their vast inventory of 36
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Outfitting athletes since its doors opened in 1990, this South Boulder sports equipment staple offers customers both new and used gear to get you up and active without breaking the bank. Don’t forget to trade-in your old equipment for some extra funds towards your new gear!
With art classes for children (beginning at 18 months!), teens, and adults in a wide range of mediums – plus the Make & Take Studio and retail shop, there’s something for everyone inside Tinker’s sunny, inspiring studio! Visit tinkerartstudio.com for class schedules, and be sure to check out the upcoming December Gift Making Workshops series. Located on the back, southwest corner, of the Table Mesa Shopping Center!
PETTYJOHNS
road, mountain, youth, hybrid, and specialty bikes and products!
Celebrating its 50th year, Pettyjohn’s has a passionate and insightful staff with 100+ years of combined wine, beer and liquor knowledge. It has three certified beer specialists, a certified liquor specialist (with one in training) and Ann who is certified in many wine specialties with a SWE and WSET certificate. Free wine tastings every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.!
BOULDER PACKAGING CENTER
Celebrating our first 17 months, Carol and the team at Boulder Packaging Center are ready to help you take on the season with cheerful service and a wide range of options for holiday mailing and shipping, along with 100+ sizes of boxes, stamps, greeting cards, gift wrap and more. Stop in soon! DAILY CAMERA
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BOULDER NORDIC SPORT
Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) brings World Cup Service to everyone with cross-country skis, boots, clothing, stone-grinding, wax, tools and more. Visit the new BNS retail location or shop online (bouldernordic.com) this winter and their expert staff will help everyone from first-time skiers to elite racers find the right equipment and provide professional equipment fitting and service. BNS also offers free clinics and on-snow demos throughout the winter.
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Leatherman Tools
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Packaging Essentials & Expertise FedEx | UPS | USPS | DHL Table Mesa Shopping Center next to Snarf’s | 303-499-7147
Shorter Lines & Bigger Smiles
gifts * paper goods * curiosities Shops at Table Mesa
TANDOORI GRILL
A popular Indian Restaurant and Bar in South Boulder. Tandoori’s master chefs effortlessly combine established curry classics with the finest of modern Indian cuisine. Come try them out!
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607 South Broadway * Suite F 303.494.5131 Next to Elevations Credit Union
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A bold beginning – “Oh Yes You Can!” BY SARAH KUTA
Steve Bosley was fed up with the way parents and coaches screamed at other children at his kids’ track meets, often berating them for not running fast enough. The year was 1979, and Bosley was president and CEO of the Bank of Boulder. One day he expressed his frustration to Olympian Frank Shorter, who ran every day from his retail store on the Pearl Street Mall to the bank to make the day’s deposit. “They were driving kids out of the sport, not into it,” Bosley said. After listening to Bosley’s observations, Shorter suggested Bosley organize his own race. But instead of hosting a track and field event, Shorter advocated for a road race. Bosley, then 37, was a runner himself, having taken up the sport after his father died of heart disease in 1969. His five children were athletic, too, especially his youngest son, Ted, who was 6 years old when he started competing in track and field events.
“We entered them in lots of activities,” Bosley said. “Soccer and swimming and track. Fitness and a healthy lifestyle were sort of natural for us.” By the late 1970s, the running boom was in full swing. Road races like the New York City Marathon, the Peachtree Road Race and the Falmouth Road Race were several years old — and growing in popularity. Shorter, who is widely credited with bringing distance running to the masses, moved to Boulder several years earlier to train at altitude for the 1972 Olympics, where he won gold in the marathon. He also won silver in the 1976 Olympic marathon. “At the time, there was no real formula for how to put on a road race because there just weren’t that many, and they were all locally homegrown,” Shorter said. “But Steve was not only a really very good banker, he was also a checklist personality — some people just love having a checklist. What we found out is that putting on a road race is the world’s longest checklist. It wouldn’t have gone anywhere without Steve’s mentality of, ‘OK, let’s
find out how to do it.’ ” Without knowing much about road racing, Bosley spent the next few weekends traveling around to observe races. All told, he spent just seven weeks organizing the first Bolder Boulder, a 10-kilometer running race through the streets of Boulder that finished at North Boulder Park. Bosley hired a running group to organize and plan the first Bolder Boulder, which was designed to be a marketing effort for the Bank of Boulder. Five days before the first Bolder Boulder, the race director called Bosley and explained that he hadn’t secured a parade permit from the city of Boulder. “Well, without a parade permit, there would be no race,” Bosley said. “He didn’t know what to do.” Bosley took matters into his own hands and headed down to plead with the city for a parade permit. After talking to several city staffers, who all told him they couldn’t approve a permit on such short notice, Bosley happened to meet
OPPOSITE: Olympian Frank Shorter at the finish of the 1979 Bolder Boulder. BOLDER BOULDER PHOTO
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THIS PAGE TOP LEFT: The finish line at North Boulder Park
during the 1979 Bolder Boulder. TOP RIGHT: Frank Shorter crosses the finish line
at North Boulder Park during the 1979 Bolder Boulder. BOTTOM LEFT: Runners head down 30th Street during the 1979 Bolder Boulder. BOTTOM RIGHT: Runners on the course during
the 1979 Bolder Boulder. OPPOSITE PAGE
The start at the Bank of Boulder offices during the 1979 Bolder Boulder. BOLDER BOULDER PHOTOS
THIS PAGE TOP LEFT: Navy ROTC midshipmen do push-ups
after finishing the 2006 Bolder Boulder. TOP RIGHT: Melissa Stockwell walks with friends
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in the 2005 Bolder Boulder. Stockwell, a 2002 University of Colorado graduate, lost her leg when her Humvee was attacked by a roadside bomb in Iraq. BOTTOM LEFT: Chris Campbell, of the University of Colorado ROTC, carries the flag for his unit in the 2005 Bolder Boulder. BOTTOM RIGHT: Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wheeler, of
the University of Colorado ROTC, carries a U.S. flag during the 2006 Bolder Boulder. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Bret and Kim Bollmeier hold flags during the Memorial Day celebration in Folsom Field during the 2009 Bolder Boulder. Kim Bollmeier’s brother was serving with the military in Afghanistan. RIGHT: Scott Fitzgerald, of the 82nd Airborne,
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Travel tips for the family. By Denise K. James CTW Features Everyone loves the opportunity to see far-flung friends and family during the most wonderful time of the year. What does everyone not love? The sheer mayhem of traveling during the busiest months! Fortunately, there are ways to avoid becoming a ball of stress tinsel during the travel season, even with your spouse and kids in tow for the road trip or flight. Here are a few of our favorite tips, guaranteed to keep the situation merry. Ship all gifts to your destination If you aren’t keen on the idea of having to pack (and maybe even wrap) a bunch of gifts for cousins and struggle to fit it all inside the car trunk or inside an airlineapproved suitcase, just have everything shipped to your final destination instead. Shopping online is convenient and can prevent many holiday headaches – just make sure to tell family and friends not to open the boxes once they arrive! Plan a packing list and stick closely to it Don’t get caught trying to figure out last minute what to bring. Planning ahead is your best bet during the holidays, not only for yourself but the kids as well. Keep packing light, since you’ll likely be coming home with more stuff than you left with. And carry-on luggage should have the overnight essentials – underwear, toiletries, etc. – in case of those fun holiday delays. Assemble an “emergency” kit Kids get cranky, hungry and DECEMBER 2018
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A new crop of board games promises to provide hours of classic entertainment. By Robin Gibson CTW Features
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Monopoly are still popular, board games continue to flood the toy and gaming industry every year with fun and clever options ready to capture new fans. What is it about board games that people find so appealing? Perhaps, it’s the need to gather around a table to play them. Humans need other humans, and, at our core, we’re a social species. The timeless appeal of board games is directly tied
to our innate need to feel connected to one another — not just emotionally, but physically, as well. Throughout history, mankind has loved board games. In fact, this method of gaming even pre-dates civilization. History has revealed documented cases of board games such as Patolli popularized by the Aztec empire involving a cross-shaped board and dotted stones or beans, and Petteia, which is similar to
Checkers and counted Aristotle among its fans. The same characteristics that made board games popular then endure today in the twenty-first century. The added benefit of board games in modern times is that it facilitates reduced screen time — a bonus for parents who are always looking for fun ways to divert their children’s irises away from computer screens and tablets. Board games create a purpose to abandon electronic DAILY CAMERA
devices in favor of human face time, not to be confused with the popular app. The result fosters an opportunity for family bonding and shared creativity. So, what’s new and popular in the board game market for 2018? We have scoured the industry for the top new trends just in time for the holidays. Family-Friendly Board Games Suitable for Young Children Age appropriateness is critical when it comes to choosing board games for families with young children. You want to make sure that all the players can take part and engage in a manner they comprehend and understand, and that is suitable for their age group. These are our picks for the newest crop of small-child, family-friendly options:
Richard Scarry’s Busytown Eye Found It! ($25), a literary game by maker Wonder Forge, this entry is perfect for families with children as young as three, and it encourages teamwork and observation. Children can also play the game with each other.
Qwirkle Board Game ($35), this mix and match game of skill is like a blend of Dominos and Scrabble. The board, itself, is colorful, the rules are easy to understand – it’s an all-around good choice for a family game night with young players.
Monster Match ($18), another board game that tests your child’s matching skills while offering a chance for you to spend time together in play-mode as a family. The cool monster graphics will appeal to kids and adults alike, too.
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Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game ($35), move over Clue, there’s a new mystery game in town. Sleuthing caps are needed to solve cases taken right from our news story headlines. Full disclosure: there is an online component for clues but we promise this screams fun, family game night.
Board Games for Tweens and Young Adults Just because your children are getting older doesn’t mean you can’t lure them to the table by the call of competition. Enlist these new board games in your quest to maintain family bonding time: Dude ($10) is a game only available at Target where players repeatedly say dude. No, really. While there’s no actual board, just playing cards, this still gets our vote for its sheer entertainment value and ability to draw folks to the table.
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Monopoly Stranger Things Edition ($35), popularized by the mega-hit show on Netflix, chances are the tweens and teens in your household are fans, and you have the opportunity to dazzle them with your wealth of eighties knowledge—a new twist on a popular classic sure to please everyone. Adult-Themed Board Games Board games aren’t just for children. Adults appreciate them for the camaraderie they provide and the chance to congregate with friends. We’ve got newest crop of contenders sure to tickle your funny bone and provide endless hours of kid-free entertainment. Drink-A-Palooza ($35), described as “more fun than one night can handle,” this “party in a box” will keep the party going and booze flowing if imbibing is on the agenda. Remember to always drink responsibly and enjoy the wild, good time. Pick Your Poison NSFW
Edition ($25), another new adult entry centered on (responsible) social drinking, this board game takes bad taste and mixes it with Cards Against Humanity. Shake and stir and you have all of the ingredients of a hilarious evening with friends. Decrypto ($16), brush up
on your interpretation and process-of-deduction skills and see how well you communicate with your teammates. Hours of challenging team-based hilarity ensue as you try to outwit the enemy.
TIP: Board games have long been a source of joy throughout history. Keep them front and center at home by hosting regular game nights with family and friends.
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