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their shop at 1246 San Souci Parkway., all ages and skill levels, a custom framing Hanover Twp. department where you can choose from more than 1,000 styles of frames, a first- Village Pet floor art gallery and art-consulting service Supplies & for your home or business. Call 570-823- SHOP LOCAL 0518 or visit marquisartframe.com for Gifts Northeastern Pennsylvania is filled with boar, ostrich, venison, turkey, elk, alligator, There is a more information. locally owned shops that offer a variety of buffalo and kangaroo. Look for sweet complete gift items for everyone. Here’s a quick list of flavors of honey and spicier varieties like supply of local shops and items. jalapeno and teriyaki Don’t forget to check holistic pet out the selection of Wisconsin cheeses. foods and Local meats satisfy treats at this your favorite carnivore local shop. The Wild Pennsylvania Beef Jerky & Cheese shop carries Shop, 258 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd. quite a few offers a variety of locally made jerky. things for the Former baseball player and outdoor animal lover, television personality Alan Probst including Record players, combined his love of outdoors and desire T-shirts, car magnets, coffee mugs and vinyl from Musical Energi to provide healthy high-quality products other novelties. The above mug would be Many diehard music fans say music sounds and can satisfy anyone’s palate with an perfect for any dog lover. Price: $13.99. better on vinyl. Fortunately, Musical Energi, array of smoked jerky including beef, Hanover Mall, San Souci Parkway, Hanover 59 N. Main St. in Wilkes-Barre, has you Township. covered. With a vast supply of both new and used records and record players, Musical Art supplies, frames and fine art Energi is a one-stop shop for all things Marquis Art & Frame has a variety of music. A used SL-Q3 Technics record player Michael Mootz Candies options for the artist in your life. can be had for $199 with tax. Couple it with Hive and Queen Bee. Find a brass, undated Made locally in Hanover Township, Michael With the flagship store at 122 S. Main Tame Impala’s newest record, Currents, for Wilkes-Barre Christmas ornament or a Mootz Candies has something for anyone St. in Wilkes-Barre, Marquis Art & Frame $29.99. book “Santa Is Coming to Pennsylvania,” on your list. From Cherry Cordials to Peanut offers art supplies for all mediums, frames with a mention of Wilkes-Barre. Wall Butter Meltaways, Michael Mootz Candies and a collection of fine art by local and Wilkes-Barre specific items decorations include popular local names will meet any need. Choose from an already regional artists. There’s another Marquis Bee Hive Gift Shop in the Midtown Village, such as The Diamond City, Hotel Sterling, assorted pack, create your own or pick out Art & Frame shop at 515 Center St., 41 S. Main St. has Wilkes-Barre-themed Public Square, King’s College, Wilkes lots of one kind. Check out what’s available Scranton. The Wilkes-Barre location hosts gifts like Ella B. soy candles with scents University, Market Street Bridge, Kirby at michaelmootzcandies.com or stop in an extensive selection of art materials for like Wilkes-Barre Christmas, Believe, Bee

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Park, Susquehanna River and more. Prices of jewelry and accessories made from and contain the mark of the producing inspected facility. One seven-pound box range from $9.99 to $29.99. recycled materials like bullet casings, factory. They are dishwasher- and makes 29 pounds of base mix. Just add compact discs and spools. microwave-safe and coated with a fired water and a meat of choice for protein. 3 Sisters glaze to prevent fine cracks. Available for $58.99 at Stately Pet Supply, 3 Sisters, at 182 United Penn Plaza, Earth and Wears The store is at 109 E. Broad St., Hazleton. 515 South State Street, Clarks Summit. Kingston, has everything from Pandora Earth and Wears, Hours vary, so people interested in jewelry to handmade creations. There are 68 Main St., browsing should call her cellphone at charms, clothes and other wares including Dallas, offers a 570-956-4746. Information about her hand-forged sterling silver pieces inspired unique collection merchandise can be viewed at www. by the earth. Prices on the sterling silver of gift items made polishpotterypassion.com. wine bottles and are $24.50. Plymouth jewelry range from $48 to $282. by local artists. artist Sean Brady’s metal wire figurines are The shop features Little versions toy around available, too. The wire figurines highlight handmade with the big thing hobbies and sports, such as a skier or sky jewelry, pottery Wilcox Farm Supply has all your mini diver and have a whimsical edge. and one-of-a-kind tractor needs including toy models from merchandise Ford and John Deere International. Shelves New life for such as Mosaic Bottle Lights and metal are stocked old shirts wire figurines. The lights, made by Jenna with Ertl Vicki Prekel from Lee Kapral, are made from repurposed die-cast, Essential Beauty Treatments Northmoreland bottles and stained glass. When the bottles scaled-down Salon & Spa gift certificate Township takes are plugged in, lights inside illuminate the versions of Essential Beauty Treatments Salon & Spa, plain men’s colors. Bottle sizes and colors vary. Prices tractors and located at 210 N. State St., Clarks Summit, shirts — usually range from $45 to $75. implements uses organic and natural products. Gift something that plow certificates are available in any amount and new or gently fields, bale can be purchased at the front desk or over Cool gifts for a good cause used — removes For a unique gift and to support a worthy hay and do the phone 570-586-0700. the collars cause shop at Bloom, inside Duffy’s Coffee the dirty and cuffs and House, 306 S. State St., Clarks Summit. work on farms. Stop by Wilcox Farm Supply Lisa B. replaces them Maryann Corey sells handmade beaded between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday woman’s with touches of bright new material, all for jewelry, artwork and scarfs starting at $5. through Friday or from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. merino a stylish effect. Proceeds benefit The Portable Playhouse, Saturdays or 10 a.m. to noon Sundays wool and Prekel is selling them through craft shows which travels to hospitals and cancer at 300 State Route 1002, Tunkhannock cashmere and word-of-mouth for $12 each. Her centers to provide a bedside beading Township. mix socks phone number is 570-836-3013. program for women and children. The kiosk These is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday Hand crocheted stylish and A nifty wine holder to Sunday. comfortable mason jar cozy Daughter’s Dream Shopping and Retail This locally made socks come in a vast selection of colors, in Berwick is a great place for crafty product is perfect for patterns and styles, ranging in price from knick-knacks or someone who loves $22 to $32. Made in the USA. One size fits antique items. smoothies and green all. Available at Sole to Soul, 535 S. State There are wine drinks. Available at St., Clarks Summit. Hels’ Bells Handmade holders made Helen “Hel” Kaucher has made things since The Willow Tree Shop, of steel and she was a child. An older Kaucher now 725 South State Mercantile Hillside springchords, sells handmade Street, Clarks Summit in two sizes: small, The Lands at Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside with one in the cards through $13, and large, $17. 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With a push of a button, a discount, such as this Outback Steakhouse With so many gift-giving options, Darth Vader waves his light saber By Elizabeth Baumeister four-pack, valued at $85 and available from it can be hard to figure out what and talks to the user. This figure [email protected] samsclub.com for $71.98 with free shipping. qualifies as the perfect gift. This starts at $109.99 and can be year, thanks to “Star Wars: The purchased at Toys R Us or on sites Saving this portion of your list for last can Buy them a drink Force Awakens,” there are a few such as eBay and Amazon. result in gifts that seem less thoughtful and Sometimes you have to think outside the items that’ll make you the best more like an afterthought. Try starting with the stocking. Ever think of dropping a small bottle gift-giver ever. Here’s a list of some Apple Watch stocking stuffers this year, working your way to of their favorite alcoholic beverage in that of the hottest holiday gift items While not new to the market, the the bigger packages under the tree. stocking? For the kids and non-drinkers, add a for 2015. Apple Watch is still one of the bottle or can of their favorite soft drink instead. most coveted accessories. Tell The North Face E-tip Gloves BB-8 App-enabled Droid time, receive notifications, emails Available in a variety The Magic Opener BB-8, the new spherical droid and texts, monitor your heart of colors and sizes for This As Seen on TV from “Star Wars Episode VII,” rate, send a text, measure daily has been brought to life by toy activity and send your heartbeat to all, these stylish and product is your go to An Apple Watch is sure company Sphero. The droid has another watch user. The wearable touchscreen-friendly device to open pretty to make anyone smile three modes: the first allows technology is customizable and gloves will not disappoint. much anything. It opens this holiday season. They range in price from water bottles, soda you to interact with it via voice comes in different styles. Watches $17.99 to $45 at Dicks cans, soup cans and commands, the second lets it free are available at locations such Sporting Goods and online beer bottles to name roam like a Roomba and the third as Target, Amazon and Best Buy. at dickssportinggoods. a few. Plus, it’s got a sends a holographic message to For prices (starting at $349) and A smart com. magnet on the back so those with the companion app a additional styles, visit apple.com. backpack, your giftee can have la the one carried to Obi Wan from A smart coffee maker with Portable USB device battery charger easy access to it any time. Princess Leia in Episode IV. $150 Que Powerbag for the coffee lover. built-in Anyone who lives life on at Best Buy. Sure, it can hold books, a speakers the go will appreciate Quill pen and ink set sweatshirt and a laptop, but and USB a portable USB battery In a technology-driven world, sometimes it can Balance Board this Que Powerbag has built-in port. charger. The iFrogz be nice to take a step back and do something Gift this mini, self-balancing Bluetooth speakers, a full-sized GoLight Mobile Phone old-fashioned. For the writer, artist or historian, scooter, or driftboard, and you’re internal USB port and is shock Battery Charger, available slip this gift of nostalgia into a stocking. The bound to be the favorite. It’s all resistant to protect portable for $29.99 at Target, Feather Pen Set from the National Gallery of the craze right now. The person electronics. Prices start at $95 and doubles as an LED Art, Washington, is available for $25 at shop. receiving this gift won’t ever need can be purchased from Amazon. flashlight and charging nga.gov. to take a step again. He or she station for any USB-powered device. Sleek and will just balance on the board and Smart coffee small, it fits in a pocket, purse or briefcase. cruise wherever he or she wants Coffee. It’s what gets some of us The droid to go. These scooters begin at moving in the morning. With this everyone is The Tube Wringer $300 and can reach up to $500. Mr. Coffee Smart Wifi-enabled talking about The Tube Wringer makes “paste, not waste,” Protection plans are offered at 10-cup coffee maker, mornings this season. by squeezing up to most places for an additional cost. just got easier. Schedule or adjust 35 percent more out Stop by the kiosk at the Wyoming brew time so coffee is always a toothpaste tube Valley Mall and try one out. fresh and hot whenever you want (or other products it. 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Candy Cookie DO-IT-YOURSELF GIFTS Tray By Jeric Foulds and Sarah Haase completely covered. Allow paint to oats, 1/2 c chocolate chips, 1/2 c [email protected] dry. Remove tape. brown sugar, 1/4 c white sugar [email protected] Combine flour, baking soda, salt Wood Slice Ornament and cinnamon. Layer dry ingredients Paint Chip Calendar Add a favorite family photo to in a mason jar. Dress up the jar and Calendars are at every retailer’s your tree or use as a package tie-on attach a label with instructions to: gift display. They are filled with to spruce up any gift. Add 1 egg, ½ c butter, 1 tsp vanilla. pretty pictures and themes to Supplies: Photo, wood slice, pen, Bake for 12 minutes at 325 F. please anyone. But if you’re a Mod Podge, paint brush, drill and Paint Chip Calendar Tie eye glass case bargain shopper, we found the small bit, string Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar perfect alternative. For less than You can find wood slices at most Supplies: 6 c Instant Nonfat Dry $10 gift a calendar that will last for craft stores, or create your own if Milk, 1 1/2 c granulated sugar, 1 c many years. you have wood at home. plus 2 tblsp Baking Cocoa, 1 1/2 c Supplies: 12” x 16” picture frame, Place a wood slice on top of your miniature marshmallows (optional), 35 paint chips, adhesive, scissors, photo and trace the area you want 4 pint jars dry-erase marker, posterboard on your ornament. Cut around the Combine dry milk, sugar, Cut posterboard the size of the photo, cutting slightly inside your cocoa and marshmallows. Pour frame. Cut 35 paint swatches to fit line so a wood border will show into 2-quart jar. Decorate jar and your frame. We used a seven-color around your photo. Brush a layer attach a note with remaining steps: paint swatch from Walmart. The of Mod Podge on your wood slice. Measure 1/2 c cocoa mix into mug. size of each color fit the frame Place photo and press down. Brush Stir in 1 cup hot water or milk. perfectly for a grid of seven days by a thick layer of Mod Podge over the five weeks. We removed the top and photo. Drill a small hole on the top Mason Jar Mixer bottom color and set them aside of your ornament and add a piece Here’s an adults only take on a using the middle five colors for of string to hang. A small i-hook mason jar present. our calendar. Arrange and glue five can be screwed in to the top of the Supplies: 1 mason jar, 1 Nip of paint chips for each day of the week ornament, too. liquor, 1 can of soda or juice, 1 straw, to your poster board. Cut smaller ribbon rectangles from the discarded chips Clothespin Trivet Place your can of soda or juice to use as labels for each day. Place This clever craft is prefect in the mason jar. Tie the Nip around Clothespin Trivet your posterboard in the frame. for a child to create (with a the neck of the jar and attach a Attach the glass to the frame and little assistance) for a parent or straw and gift note. label the month and days with a dry grandparent. An everyday object like Oatmeal and erase marker. a clothespin becomes a stunning Notepads Chocolate chip cookies kitchen trivet in a few steps. If the Work in an office where lots Tie eye glass case recipient has a particular color of white paper is tossed into the A practical gift that can scheme in his or her kitchen, add a recycling bin? Here’s a crafty and Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar practically be created for free if you coat of paint to match. useful way to repurpose some of it. have a closet full of unused ties, or Supplies: 40 clothespins (metal Supplies: Sheets of white paper, for less than $2 with a thrift store removed), wire, drill binder clips, rubber cement, razor tie. Disassemble 40 clothes pins. knife or papercutter, card stock, Supplies: Tie, scissors, thread, Drill a small hole about ½ inch photographs or other sturdy paper fastener from the top in each. Tracing the Stack your paper as evenly as Place the necktie backside up flat end of the clothespin on heavy possible and secure with binder and place a pair of glasses on top. paper, cutting it out, and putting clips. Measure out the size of the Fold the tie over the glasses and a small mark where you want the notepad you want and cut the cut the tie 1 inch beyond the top of hole on each pin and using this as white paper accordingly. Once cut, the glasses. Fold the extra 1 inch a template will make it easier to add the photo or card stock that cut edge toward the back of the tie line up the hole on each clothespin. will be the cover of your notepad. and stitch in place. Remove tags Thread the clothespins on to the Cover the front and back with scrap or labels and any stitching that wire, each facing the same direction. paper. Secure with binder clips. Put prevents you from sliding glasses Pull the wire into a circle and twist a generous coat of rubber cement Wood Slice Ornament inside the open end. With the tie still the ends to secure. Add a small along one of the sides of the note facing back side up, fold the narrow amount of glue between each pin to pad and let it dry. Add a second coat end of the tie up toward the wide hold in place. then let that dry. Remove the clips, pointed end. Stitch together each then remove the scrap paper. side, careful not to go through the Mason Jar gifts front. Fold the top of the tie over to Last year’s recipe for Santa’s Candy Cookie Tray make a flap and add a fastener. Favorite Cookies was a huge Supplies: 1 pound of peppermint success! This year, we are expanding candies, parchment paper and a Vase our mason jar collection with two baking pan. Dress up an old vase with spray recipes. First line a cookie sheet or paint, add a bouquet of flowers and Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip cake pan which parchment paper. you have a tasteful hostess gift or cookies are another easy recipe you Unwrap the candies and place on eye-catching centerpiece. can fit in a jar, along with a seasonal the parchment paper. Bake in a 350 Supplies: Vase, painters tape, favorite drink – hot chocolate. degree oven for about 8 minutes. metallic spray paint When the candies have melted into Clean the vase with rubbing Oatmeal and the desired shape, remove from the alcohol. Tape off areas to remain Chocolate Chip cookies oven and let cool before touching or clear, being sure to press down Supplies: 3/4 c flour, 1/4 tsp removing from the pan. all edges of the tape. Spray a few baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp Once cool, place some cookies Mason Jar light coats of paint until the vase is cinnamon, 1 1/2 c quick cooking on top of the candy tray and serve. Vase Mixer Times Leader 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Thursday, November 26, 2015 7

The instructions seem fairly simple, too. taste for sweets, Sugar Plum Chocolates USB Cassette Just keep the Slush Mug in the freezer until has crafted candy bars wrapped in pictures Player you’re ready to cool down, and then watch of the Wilkes-Barre skyline taken from a Ion’s USB cassette YOUNG at heart as your pour a drink into the mug and it photography by Linda Rowe. You’ll find player allows thickens into a tasty slush. Cost: $9.91. them for $4.49 at Circles on the Square in its user to rip By Mary Therese Biebel Available at www.jet.com. Wilkes-Barre. cassettes to MP3s and Gene Axton or take their [email protected] Coloring books listening on the go. Awesome Mix Vol. 1 sold [email protected] On the other hand, separately. $50 on Thinkgeek.com. if your friend would The best thing about getting your young- consider the mug RetroN 5 at-heart friend a hula hoop is either 1) sacrilegious, it RetroN game consoles attempt to make challenging that person to show you might be better retro gaming convenient by meshing a what he or she can do or 2) taking a turn to stick with variety of old school machines into one yourself. something safer, system. The latest iteration, RetroN 5, like a coloring comes in two colors (the SNES-esque Hula hoops book. Adults of all grey/purple mix or classic black) and plays We found Presents of Mind coffee mug titled “Jesus ages are saying, games from NES, Famicom, SNES, Super hoops artfully Shaves” wanted to show they believe the hey, coloring is not just for kids. To help Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive), Game Boy, decorated Lord has a sense of humor when they someone on your gift list engage in this Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. with fabric created the kind of mug where the picture relaxing pastime, consider a sophisticated The RetroN can be found at various ($40) at changes when you pour a hot beverage. You coloring book accompanied by 12 colorful retailers, including Amazon, 1Up Games in Shambala add the coffee, tea or hot chocolate, and pencils. We spotted that for $12.99 at Witty magnets Forty Fort and FYE in Wyoming Valley Mall. cultural gifts Jesus’ beard will vanish, only to reappear Boscov’s in Wilkes-Barre, alongside a $9.99 And, for friends with a satirical sense Prices start at $128 (newegg.com). store, 41 S. when the mug cools. $12.95 at Circles coloring book that comes without the of humor, consider a “Duck and Cover” Main St., Wilkes-Barre and believe they on the Square, 9 Public pencils. magnet with such sentiments as “I cook could serve as wall art hen your friends Square, Wilkes-Barre. with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the aren’t busy swiveling their hips in them or Wilkes-Barre themed chocolates food” or “The first rule of parenting. Never letting you share the fun. Slush Mug For friends negotiate with terrorists.” Adding to the This 10-ounce beverage who have fun, the slogans are usually accompanied Cuppa’ Jesus holder promises to turn retained by pictures that appear to be models from Speaking of fun — and puns — we’re almost any beverage into their the 1950s. ($4.25 each at Circles on the Reach Mary Therese Biebel at 570-991- guessing the folks who designed the HUNTING SEASON SALE a dessert within minutes. youthful Square). 6109 or on Twitter @BiebelMT MOSSBERG MAVERICK ALLEN NYLON PADDED BOLT ACTION RIFLE With 3x9-40 mm Scope, RIFLE SLING Rob’s Trains 270, 308 Cals. With Swivels HUNTING $ SEASON $ SALE GaloRe SALE SALE 14.99 Trains Make MOSSBERG MAVERICK 299.99ALLEN NYLON PADDED BUCK MODEL 110 Holidays Better Buy • Sell • trade • repair BOLT ACTION RIFLE RIFLE SLING FOLDING HUNTER KNIFE With 3X9-40mm BUCK Scope, 270, MODEL 308 Cals. 110 With Swivels REMINGTON RIFLEWith Sheath Layaway Now FOLDING$ HUNTER99 KNIFE $ 99 BENCH REST $ 99 Available Sale 299 With Sheath Sale 14 With BagSale 34 Most Scales & REMINGTON RIFLE NIKON BUCKMASTER Wood N stream camo/ Brands Available $ $ Store Hours are: Wed, Thurs, Friday 12 til 7pm; Sat & Sun 10-6pm Credit Cards Accepted B SALEENCH REST 34.993x9 40 MM RIFLE SALE SCOPE 49.99leather hunting boots Rob (Owner) 570-814-7363 • Devin (Manager) 570-371-9420 With Bag 800 Gr. Thin, Reg. $159.99 80629426 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 30 West Main st. PlyMouth Pa, 18651 Sale NIKON 49 BUCKMASTERSale WOOD149 N STREAMSale CAMO/ 119

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By Steve Mocarsky 50 candy molds, multiple pen [email protected] tips and gift bags specially made to share their custom The holidays are all about making the little candy creations. Retails for ones smile. Here are a few ideas for some $29.99. For ages 6 and up. gifts that will put a smile on a child’s face, Requires two AA batteries and are cool enough to keep a parent’s or (included). another adult’s attention. Star Wars Ikos 3D Building Toy The Force is strong with these Creator Pack new Star Wars interactive Everyone knows Lego is a toys. The new animatronic popular item with creative Star Wars line from kids who like to build Thinkway Toys is the most things, but let’s face it, technologically sophisticated they’re pretty square - or Star Wars toy line ever rectangular. For those created. They move, they creative tykes who might talk and they’re sure to put like to throw a curve in a smile on your little kiddo’s the creative efforts, Iko face. Available at Toys ‘R’ Us, Toys offers the Ikos 3D Building Toy Creator these toys start at $109. Pack. The plastic pieces snap together for $59.99 at Toys ‘R’ Us and can be found jump up and raise his paws to play as your in a simple manner allowing you to build online. child waves at him. Pat him on the head, The Real Cotton Candy Maker everything from spheres to complex and he’ll promptly sit down and make cute, Kids can make a sugary treat using The creations. The toy is advertised to foster The Anki Overdrive Starter Kit happy barking sounds. Requires four AA Real Cotton Candy Maker. The wand lights STEAM education and sells for $19.99. Let kids take command of robotic batteries. J.J. retails for $39.99. For ages up as they stir their concoction, creating And if you have a bunch of little builders to Supercars Skull and GroundShock on one 4 and up. real cotton candy from regular or flavored buy for, you can get 10 packs for $150 at of eight epic battlefields - that’s futuristic sugar. They can serve their sweet surprises ikotoys.com - a savings of 25 percent on racetracks, for oblivious adults. Kids can Planes,to friends trains, in the three paper automobiles cones and and more… each one. challenge their friends in a variety of game break down the unit for quick cleanup. The modes or go head-to-head with light-up wand lets them create a sweet The Dinotrux AI controlled ‘Commanders’ in a quest to We have thetreat coolest that glows. models Touted tofor be enthusiastseasy and of all ages and skill levels. Mega Chompin’ become champion of the Anki Overdrive Checksafe outto use, our with great quick cleanupselection by breaking of kits, guaranteed to bring Ty Rux Tournament. Included in Parents Magazine you hoursdown of theenjoyment. unit. Retails Wefor $39.99. also stockFor ages a full line of paints, fittings, Half-dinosaur, ‘Best Toys of 2015’ for ages 5 and up. 10 and up. half-construction Retails for books and tools for all of your finishing touches. vehicle that $149.99. appeals to both Candy Craft Chocolate Pen Kit the dinosaur lover and aspiring builder. J.J., My Jumpin’ This fun toy for the young chocolatier, the Super Special! With kid-activated lights and sounds, Pug Pet Candy Craft Chocolate Pen Kit, lets them your dinosaur lover can operate the large This little one is draw one-of-a-kind delicious shapes made chomping mouth, the swinging wrecking more than just an with real confectioners’ chocolate, write ball tail and the massive rolling tires as he interactive toy, messages that melt in your mouth and fill or she creates an exciting story. There’s he’s a sweet, plush special candy molds with an incredible even space for the included Revvit Reptool pug who wants level of detail and design. The kit includes and others (sold separately) to ride along, to be your child’s everything needed to make several artistic expanding the possible adventures. The best friend. With treats, including a half pound of premium toy, recommended for ages 6 and up, sells a built-in light sensor, the cuddly pup will confectioners’ chocolate in multiple colors, Reach Steve Mocarsky at 570-991-6386

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Buy it. Wrap it. Drink it. Everyone loves music. Pinpoint what your Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores have giftee especially likes than buy an album. a wide spectrum of bottles for anyone wishing to be cheerful over the holidays. Try Shafer merlot for $54.99. Any lover Music of the varietal will enjoy the Napa Valley Think about what your hard-to-shop for produced 2011 vintage. Visit your local beer someone loves to listen to and buy that outlet for a winter variety pack like Magic band’s, composer’s, singer’s new record. Hat’s Winterland mix, which includes a not Magic Hat Winterland variety pack is a great option for someone who likes to drink his or Tickets to a performance at a local venue her presents. is sized for all. Vinyl is in and album art makes the gift quite pale ale, a hoppy brown ale, an amber much better. If they like alternative rock, lager and a vanilla stout for $37.29. pick up the Dead Weather’s new album Star Wars Engraved Growler The gift of show “Dodge and Burn” for $21.98. It’s a Relax and enjoy The world is hyped for the Dec. 18 release The F.M. Kirby Center features several Jack White project and features him on A day at the spa will allow your friend of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force notable theater productions and musical drums and vocals. Visit Musical Energi in or loved one to relax, maybe enough to Awakens.” performances, including the NEPA downtown Wilkes-Barre or one of three Joe be easier to buy for in the future. The This Philharmonic. “Madame Butterfly,” the Nardone’s Gallery of Sound locations in Woodhouse Day Spa in Kingston offers a personally celebrated three act opera, God Save the Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton or Dickson City to variety of gift card options, ranging from engraved Queen, a tribute to Queen and Straight No pick up new tunes. 64 ounce Chaster, the star a capella group, will all be beer at the Kirby in 2016. Tickets for most shows For the reader growler start around $30 and can be purchased at John Grisham’s “Rogue There’s nothing like a little relaxation for will have www.kirbycenter.org. Lawyer” and Andy Weir’s the stressed out friend in your life. any beer “The Martian” are among drinker the New York Times’ best- who loves fixed dollar amounts from $50 to $1,000 to “Star Wars” selling fiction titles. “Rogue designing your own personal care package. Lawyer” sells for $17.71 feeling Visit https://kingston.woodhousespas. out of this in hardcover at Barnes & com/purchase-gift-card for details. Noble and “The Martian” world with joy. Buyer can choose from any Star Wars character, including Princess can be purchased for For a good cause $9.09 in paperback. For Leia, Han Solo or Yoda. Consider donating to a needy family of Cost: $26.99. Available at www.etsy.com. non-fiction, consider a worthy cause in your giftee’s name. By Pulitzer Prize-winning For the growler with 2 pint glasses and beer visiting https://donate.worldvision.org, bottle opener, cost is $49.99. author Stacy Schiff’s you can choose from charities ranging “The Witches,” which from poverty in America to hunger in other chronicles the Salem countries with many worthy causes in Reach Matt Mattei at 570-991-6651 or Which Trials and can between. [email protected] be had for $18.99 in hardcover. For the lover of classics, Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas For more gift guide For the sports enthusiast, a pair of tickets Carol” is a great to a game is a great option. holiday read and the content, visit Dover Thrift edition The Penguins only costs $7.18 in For the sports fan in your life, don’t forget hardcover. timesleader.com/giftguide 12 Thursday, November 26, 2015 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Times Leader

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