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Calgary Holiday Gift Ideas: $25 and under

A holiday gift guide from shops around Calgary, when you’re on a budget, part I.

By Laura Pellerine

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1. The Mighty Wallet by Dynomighty Designs
Made from 100% recycled polyethylene fibres, the material is tear- and water-resistant. $16 at iAppeal (1109B Kensington Rd NW).

2. Copper Pendant
Handmade with etchings by local artist Marbella Carlos. $19 at Eleven:Eleven (233 – 10 St NW).

3. Make It Yourself Jump Rope by The Pencil Grip, Inc.
Kit contains rubber bands to weave into a skipping rope. $10.95 at InGear.

4. Eclecto Notebooks
Handcrafted notebooks with pages from vintage magazines and books by Calgary designer Janine Vangool. $24 at Uppercase Gallery.

5. Honey Herbal Dog Shampoo Bar
Locally made with honey, beeswax, and pure essential oils. $4 at The BeeHive (311 – 10 St NW).

6. Vintage Garage Signs
Made from tin, with witty sayings and antique auto pics. $24.99 at Lift King’s Dream Garage, CrossIron Mills.

7. The Beatles’ Abbey Road Record
Ranked the 14th greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. On this 1969 record you’ll find hits like “Come Together.” Price varies typically between $5 – $25 at Recordland (1208 – 9 Ave SE).

8. Polaroid Pins
Shrunken down Polaroid photographs of regional scenes by Calgary artist Stephen Murphy. $20 at Arts on Atlantic.

Calgary Holiday Gift Ideas: $75 and under

A holiday gift guide from shops around Calgary, when you’re on a budget, part II.

By Laura Pellerine

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1. Behind-the-scenes with the Lions at the Calgary Zoo
An interactive program that includes an informative talk about lions followed by a trip to the lion enclosure, $60, to register call 403-232-9300. Pick it up with a matching stuffed animal, like this lion by Ty, $14.99 at the Calgary Zoo.

2. Lomography Action Sampler Camera, 2.0
Takes four images on one print using four zooms. Comes with a 35 mm roll of film. $38.62 at The Camera Store.

3. Framed NHL Photo
Mounted 8 x 10” glossy action shots of Calgary Flames’ captain Jarome Iginla, and other league favourites like Sidney Crosby. $49.99 at Pro Hockey Life (4916 – 130 Ave SE).

4. Quadrilla Marbel Railway, Basic Set
Made with solid, natural wood, and colourfully painted blocks, the tracks and tunnels are easy to construct in a variety of ways for optimal speed. $69 at Gracie & Gruff.

5. Pylones “Nana” Grater, designed by Créa Créa
Colourful and playful designs for grating cheese, garlic, onion and lemon zest, made in France. $46.95 at Joints.

6. Fydelity Stay-Puft Stereo Backpack
A roomy backpack with a built-in, battery-powered amplifier to hook up to any MP3 player, and two side speakers. $75 at Little Burgandy, Market Mall.

7. Make Your Own Monster Puppet, by Melissa & Doug
Children can create hundreds of varying silly creatures with adjustable body parts. $34.95 at Livingstone & Cavell.

8. Scribble Bead Necklace
One-of-a-kind sterling silver piece designed and handmade by local jewellery designer Kari Woo. $54 at Influx Jewellery Gallery.

9. Laptop Sleeve by Built
A well-fitting sleeve made from neoprene, (typically used for wetsuits) to ensure your Mac or PC is well protected, various colours. $49.99 at The Apple Store at Market Mall.

Calgary Holiday Gift Ideas: $100 and under

A holiday gift guide from shops around Calgary, when you’re on a budget, part III.

By Laura Pellerine

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1. Headphones by Roxy and JBL
Plush ear pads with an audio capacity of 40 mm. $79.95 at The Apple Store at Market Mall.

2. Glass Sushi Dish
Measuring at 3/4” of thick glass, and paired with stainless steel chopsticks. $79 at Murmur (111, 3411 – 20 St SW).

3. Classic Tigger
A limited edition, powdered marble and resin figurine designed by European artist Peter Mook. $99 at Artesano Galleria (1218c – 9 Ave SE).

4. Murray McDavid Scotch Whiskey
Malts distilled in different types of barrels and casks, like this Dufftown 1997 blend, aged in two casks: a traditional whisky cask and a California Zinfandel cask from Ridge. Limited edition runs. Bottles range in price from $58 – $90 at Bin 905.

5. Bella Bracelet by Sugarlime Jewellery
A seven-inch sterling silver bracelet with a Swarovski crystal bevelled heart and sterling silver wolf charm. Inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. $89 at Honey B’s.

6. Wind in the Willows
A Folio Society copy of this classic story by Kenneth Grahame. In its 5th printing, high-quality bound with linen pages and award-winning artist Charles van Sandwyk’s illustrations. $100 at Arts on Atlantic.

7. Men’s Shaving Kit
Antique-inspired chrome-plated shaving kit with a badger-hair brush. $89 at Plaza Mercantile at Heritage Park.

8. Amelia Mini Purse
Made with 300 hand-crocheted recycled pop tops. Lightweight and lined with silver satin. $85 at Murmur (111, 3411 – 20 St SW).