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by Merrill Witty

oliday expectations can be a little intimidating — both for the gift giver and the receiver, for the host and the party guest. So I thought I’d try thinking a bit outside the box and asked several of our advertisers to join me out there. How could we open our minds to “better gift giving?” What do you give when you really want to make an impact — not necessarily by how much you spend but through your cleverness, insight and sense of fun? Sometimes we shouldn’t be worrying about the cutting-edge trends so much as about giving a special something that truly touches a person and makes her realize you know her. Giving an experience can be special. How about a prenatal massage for an anxious mom-to-be, or a Swedish massage for someone who is always doing you favors or just always there for you? Riding lessons or time at the horse center would thrill all ages — from animal-loving youngsters to the antsiest teenage girl to the adult who wants to learn something new. Spend quality time with your favorite children by playing games with them or reading together. Play can develop their thinking abilities, and building or solving something together can bond you with them in whole new ways. Bird watching is a time-honored hobby that you can do at home. Show our feathery neighbors you care by feeding them throughout the winter —and even learning their names with a fi eld guide. Turn to Page 4 for details on these and many more fun ideas...

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Riding lessons at Columbia Horse Center could be the perfect, unexpected gift

for anyone of any age – experienced or not. What fi ve to seven-year-old wouldn’t love game – oriented Pony Pal lessons? But involvement with tinier animals is gratifying, too. Anyone with a yard or deck will love the Squirrel Buster Plus at Mother Nature’s. It’s a squirrel-proof (really!!) feeder that is

weight-activated. The tiny weight of a bird will open the feeding portal, but the heftier

poundage of a squirrel snaps it shut! Ha! Guaranteed, says owner Dave Horvath.

- Columbia Horse Center, Columbia Mother Nature’s, Columbia

Jeff Franklin of Franklin’s Toys loves the “awesome and unique

Pajaggle, a cool cross between a game and a puzzle. Real toys engage your brain differently than iPhone games!” he says.

Forefrontive a bit of yourself this holiday season; share some fun with family and friends.

Furry footwear by Skandia

- Wild Bird Center, Severna Park Greetings & Readings, Hunt Valley

Lessons for the horse lover!

Alex and Ani bangles to mix and match

Squirrel Buster for lovers of our feathery friends

Ultimate winter wear, Denali jacket

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Mike Moore, the owner of Wild Bird Center of Severna Park suggests giving from the eco-chic Bamboo

Jewelry line he carries. Glass is fi red onto recycled sterling silver to create colorful cloisonné earrings, necklaces and bracelets packaged in bamboo gift boxes lined with anti-tarnish fabric. And

over at Greetings & Readings, fi nd Alex and Ani eco-friendly, positive-energy bracelets that adorn the body, enlighten the mind and empower the spirit.

The greatest gift at Princeton Sports? That’s easy, says owner Alan Davis:

The North Face Denali Jacket. He has it for men, women and kids in all sizes and colors. “It’s warm, it’s comfortable, it’s the very best jacket to have.” Meanwhile, Ski Haus Sports’ gorgeous, furry Tecnica Skandia boots will keep her feet toasty around town, not just at the ski lodge. Staying inside? Cohen’s Clothiers has a must-have for football fans of all ages: extremely high-end licensed Ravens merchandise. Owner Gilbert Cohen carries button-down dress shirts in solids, stripes and checks, vests, golf shirts, boxers, board shorts and even women’s wear from luxury makers.

- Franklin’s Toys, Severna Park

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- Princeton Sports, Columbia and Falls Road Ski Haus Sports, Annapolis Cohen’s Clothiers, Cockeysville

“Purple Passion” for the holidays

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Spreading holiday cheer!

Coming next issue:

Better Health & Fitness

Trends, Tips & Temptations

provided by theseContributingAdvertisers

For other incentives, events and more, be sure to join

the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and the new

ShoppingHeights.com blog!

Cohen’s Clothierswww.cohensclothiers.com

Columbia Horse Centerwww.columbiahorsecenter.com

The Cottagewww.shopthecottage.com

Franklin’s Toyswww.franklintoystore.com

Greetings & Readingswww.greetingsandreadings.com

Massage Envywww.massageenvy.com

Mother Nature’swww.mothernaturesstore.net

Princeton Sportswww.princetonsports.com

Quarry Wines www.quarryws.com

Ski Haus Sportswww.skihaussports.com

Techlabwww.techlabphoto.com

Wells Liquorswww.wellswine.com

Wild Bird Center of Severna Parkwww.wildbird.com

Improve your body, mind and spirit just in time for 2013

Serving with style

- The Cottage, Severna Park

Is there anyone on your gift list who wouldn’t want a gift card from Massage Envy? A healthy skin facial reduces fi ne lines and wrinkles and reduces stress; the

cranial-sacral massage eases back pain and headaches; while a sports massage can actually decrease the risk of injury. - Massage Envy, see MassageEnvy.com for several convenient locations

There are some great new rye whiskies over at Wells Liquors like the Whistlepig small-batch rye out of Vermont. Another

great gift is the Corkcicle, an icicle with a wine cork in the end. Freeze the Corkcicle, put it in your bottle of white wine, and keep it chilled anywhere! Quarry Wines likes Open Door Cellars’ bag in a box — wine that stays fresh for four to six weeks after opening. “No waste, great taste and perfect for sharing”, says owner Mike Fishman. - Wells Discount Liquors, Baltimore Quarry Wines, Quarry Lake

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Sue Gauthier says her best-selling gift item at The

Cottage is the line of versatile serving pieces by Nora Fleming. One platter can take you through all occasions with a simple swap of a decorative ornament, allowing you to change your table decor to suit a child’s birthday, a Halloween party or Christmas dinner.

Turn your photos into custom-created metal

artwork at Techlab, where you can stack, collage, customize and design your way to amazing, one-of-a-kind gifts.- Techlab, Maple Lawn and Belvedere Square

Memories for all to see and shareMMemories for all to see and share

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