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When it comes to the perfect gifts, Santa always gets it right. The rest of us – Are they sleeping? Are they awake? Have they been good? Bad? – struggle. Help is in your hands. In this year’s gift guide you’ll find plenty of inspired ideas, with many more in stores right around the corner. So for goodness’ sake, get reading and get going. Time is short. And smarty-pants is coming to town.
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10 Top DVDs: 2010’s Oscarwinning movies and finalists
Secrets of the Wrap Stars Sticks and stones? Three of today’s most talented wrappers talk about their signature styles and share fresh ideas to help even the not-so-crafty gifter look brilliant.
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And the Oscar goes to… A bumper crop of 10 films, rather than the traditional five, vied for best picture honors at this year’s Academy Awards. There was a lot to take in, from the riveting war scenes in “The Hurt Locker” to the tender animated antics in “Up,” where an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer and a bunch of helium balloons inadvertently hijack an elderly widower. No wonder judges had difficulty narrowing the field. Every one’s a winner. –Taniesha Robinson
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Book an AwardWinning Adventure Books open a world of discovery in ways even the coolest toys can’t achieve. This season, tempt a kid to turn off the TV and find an adventure in words and pictures on a printed page. These acclaimed titles were winners or finalists for some of the most esteemed awards in children’s literature for 2010. –Danielle Cadet
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“Going Bovine” by Libba Bray (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, $17.99) Printz Award for Young Adult Literature “When you Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead (Wendy Lamb Books, $15.99) Newbery Medal
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“Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice” by Phillip Hoose (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $19.95) Newbery Honor
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“The Lion & the Mouse” by Jerry Pickney (Little, Brown and Company for Young Readers, $16.99) Caldecott Medal
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“Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal,” by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (Carolrhoda Books, $17.95) Coretta Scott King Award
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“Mare’s War” by Tanita S. Davis (Knopf Books for Young Readers, $16.99) Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book
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“Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin (Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers, $16.99) Newbery Honor
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“Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors” by Joyce Sidman (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, $16) Caldecott Honor
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“The Most True Adventures of Homer P. Figg” by Rodman Philbrick, (The Blue Sky Press, $16.99) Newbery Honor
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For old-fashioned family fun, nothing beats a board game. Not to be outdone by the new movers and shakers in home entertainment, motion-sensing video game systems like Nintendo Wii and Kinect for Xbox 360, old school classics have upped their game. New editions use text messaging, electronic components instead of cards, and rules that reward speed and efficiency. Here’s a look at the new generation. – Danielle Cadet
1 Monopoly: Revolution Edition (Hasbro, $34.99) Celebrating 75 years of miniature capitalism, Monopoly still rules. This contemporary version features a round game board, updated “here and now” pricing and a unit that plays sound effects and acts as an electronic banker.
2 Clue: Secrets & Spies (Parker Brothers, $24.99) The timeless game of murder and mayhem now includes a new optional text-messaging feature. Use an ultraviolet secret decoder to assist agents Plum, Scarlet, Mustard and others on their international crimesolving adventure.
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4 Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It Edition (Hasbro, $29.99)In this version, participants field questions in a variety of styles with 1,800 fresh questions that include images and multiple-choice options. Players don’t have to know all the answers to win; they also can bet chips on whether opponents know the answer. A good guess can mean one step closer to victory.
5 The Game of Life: 50th Anniversary Edition (Hasbro, $17.99)Entertaining families for 50 years, Life continues to present the milestones and mundane everyday tasks we experience in a lifetime. This commem-
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10 Candyland: The World of Sweets Game (Hasbro, $9.99)The sweet classic looks much the same as it did back in the day, and continues to introduce little ones to board games via the magical world of tasty treats. Colored cards and fanciful illustrations direct players to the Cupcake Commons and the Chocolate Mountains as they journey to the castle. A simple move of the pawn is enough to make imaginations run wild.
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(Hasbro, $19.99)A hilarious new take on the classic “telephone” game, this edition of Cranium requires players to create scribbles and sketches and pass them on. The whole family is sure to enjoy the final product when the last player reads the accumulated story out loud.
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When buying gifts for children this holiday season, think back to your childhood and what you loved and consider buying new versions of those toys. This year, nostalgic toys – oldies but goodies – are very popular.
this guide are our favorite new ones. “Picking toys that serve dou“Companies are feeding on our ble-duty in that they entertain and growing need to connect with the teach is a surefire way to get more product,” says Mari Richards, toy bang for your buck when gift-givdesigner and head of Smallforbig. ing,” says toy expert Wendy Young, com. “They are tapping old brands founder of Michigan-based Kidluthat parents remember from their tions Preferred Product Awards. We own childhoods, or highlighting the have many of those below. Still not handmade, homegrown aspects of sure? Another big trend that contina new product.” ues: anything eco-friendly is hot. The toys and gifts we feature in
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Newborn to 4 Years Old For those shopping for pregnant friends or baby gifts, California Baby unveiled a Holiday Cheer Tote Set complete with sensitive-skin bubble bath, spritzer (great for de-stressing over the holidays), a scrub puff and reusable tote ($30, major retailers). Every child loves bubbles, and there’s little that’s more fun than blowing them in the bathtub.
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5 to 10 Years Old At this age especially, think about the child’s personality when buying a gift, Young says. “The beauty of open-ended activities such as blocks, art supplies or dress-up is
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Three of America’s most talented gift wrappers offer the season’s best presentation tips By Taniesha Robinson | CTW Features
Expert gift wrappers innovate year after year, gathering inspiration for their fanciful creations from nature, the recycling bin – or the giftee himself. Take notes as three of today’s top wrappers share thoughts behind their signature styles, tips for the not-so-crafty gift-giver and ideas for what to do with some of those odd-shaped items. Thursday, December 9, 2010 YH-R Holiday Gift Guide yakimaherald.com
Wanda Wen Wanda Wen, author of “The Art of Gift Wrapping” (2010, Potter Craft) is co-founder of Soolip, the fashionable West Hollywood purveyor of fine paper. Wen isn’t just a wrap star; she wraps for stars, including Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Halle Berry.
Extraordinary: celebrity wrapper Wanda Wen uses humble leaves, stones, twigs and even wax paper to create special packages
Gift-wrapping should say a little about you and something about the person receiving the gift. Of course, I have my own collection of papers that I’m drawn to, but first I think of the person. Signature style: Organic and natural Must-have materials: twine, string, ribbon, pressed flowers, papers made of natural fibers like Thai unryu, kozo and Nepalese lokta On her style: I’m really inspired by nature and looking at ordinary material in a new, fresh, enlightened way.
Her best wrap so far: a gift topped with a rock and twine. It makes me happy to inspire people to see such a common thing that is at our feet every single day and accentuate that. Favorite embellishments: stones or a bundle of twigs Tricks of the trade: Always foldin the exposed edges so there is a finished look to your gift. When you’re done wrapping your gift, take your pointed finger and your thumb and pinch the edges. It creates a sharper edge. Wrapping odd shapes: To wrap a wine or champagne bottle, Wen
Holiday Gift Guide 2010 will remember. Signature style: Ribboned and bowed Must-have materials: Simply designed paper, ribbons with wire On her style: I put a lot of effort into the ribbons and bows. I don’t Ann Erickson, winner of the 2009 usually use the traditional bow; I “Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper” use the square-knot bow. award, encourages gift-givers to take Her best wrap so far: Probably a risk when they wrap. Here, she when I wrapped everyone’s gift in shares tips on achieving a unique the same paper. It creates a nice style: cohesive look. Don’t be afraid to do something Favorite embellishments: small unique because that’s what people ornaments, candy, and small stuffed
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Crown jewels: Gina Tepper swaddles packages in gold wrap, scrapbook paper and ribbon, and tops them off with individual jewels and jeweled holiday ornaments.The packages coordinate with the gift bag.
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Tepper uses mediumsized scissors – no more than six or seven inches – for detail. All three wrappers recommend the Scotch Gift Wrap Cutter for easy, straight edges.
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Wen recommends a hole puncher to make gift tags; string twine around gifts for decoration.
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When layering gift wraps, Tepper is sure to have a pencil and acrylic ruler at STICK IT TO ’EM Tepper warns against glue hand to make sure pieces are even. guns and recommends glue sticks for layering THE TAPELINE effects. The sticks leave For gift wrappers who use room for adjustments one-sided clear tape, the because the adhesive Scotch Pop-Up Tape disdoesn’t dry right away.
penser may prove to be a helpful tool. To wrap like a pro, however, consider double-sided tape. Try foam tape to paste unconventional toppers.
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Your hands are the most important tool you have, Wen says. She has wrapped masterpieces with paper torn with her hands. But let’s leave this technique to the pros.
animals for kids Tricks of the trade: Tease what’s inside the gift. Use a scarf as a ribbon if it goes with something inside the package. Also, tape paper to the box before wrapping. Wrapping odd shapes: For a plant, find some beautiful paper or fabric and make a giant circle. Put the plant in the center and pull the material up and around the pot leaving the top exposed. Try cellophane underneath the wrapping material so it sticks up at the top.
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Gina Tepper Gina Tepper, founder of Giftdecorating.com and a freelance designer for 3M Scotch brand and others, instructs gift wrappers around the globe 24/7 through her website and newsletter. Her theory of design? Figure out the recipient’s hobbies and passions: Tailor the gift to their different hobbies and interests. Try to find some kind of color or embellishments that matches the theme of their life. Signature style: Lofty layers Must-have materials: raffia, yarn, bans of color and any small thing of interest On her style: It’s the accents, the layering and the little extra touches that really makes someone take notice. My goal is to teach people to make beautiful and unique gift wrap designs that are easy to create using interesting household items and inexpensive materials found at local craft stores. Her best wrap so far: A gift for an 18-year-old tough guy that was warmly layered and decoratively tied with raffia and a wooden bead. I gave him that gift and he was stunned. It wasn’t so much that it was beautiful, it was just the effort put into it. Favorite embellishments: Pictures, small ornaments Tricks of the trade: For a perfect package, cut the wrapping paper two inches wider than the box; use the box length plus the two ends to determine paper length. Leaving
Bright ideas:Wanda Wen wrapped a wine bottle in decorative paper and cotton balls, top; Gina Tepper framed charming holiday photos on the tops of gifts to indicate the recipients; to avoid wrapping a guitar, she enclosed a creative card (with directions on finding the gift) in a box
too much paper is a rookie wrapping error that leaves a package looking lumpy and uneven. Wrapping odd shapes: Print out a picture of the gift on cardstock and provide directions to the actual gift’s secret location. Place the card in a small box and wrap it creatively. © CTW Features
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iday season there’s something truly useful to please all the busy environmentalConserving resources, eating organ- ists on your list. Get ready to take ic, using non-toxic cleaning prodgreen into the next decade. ucts and recycling everything humanly possible – it’s 2010 and it seems like every household has gone green. The next step? Taking Help your favorite guy, gal or techie the eco-friendly lifestyle on the road teen go green and get fit with a fold– literally. From stylish bags, outering bicycle. Perfect for commuters, wear and outdoor dining accoutre- these ultra-flexible peddlers have all ments, to sun care, portable toys the economical, ecological and and transportation devices, this hol- health benefits of a standard bike
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Chalet Place • 56th & Summitview • Yakima Boehm’s Chocolate Santas
Decadent Fudges English Toffee Truffles
Danish Kringle Pastries fresh from Larsson’s Bakery in Seattle Gift Boxes & More! Open Sundays 12-4pm through Christmas
Jewelry by Craig Silver
40% Offer ends Dec, 24, 2010
original pieces & custom made
972.3999 Beads & Supplies Books & Magazines Jewelry & Gifts Gift Certificates
Gifts From The Artists’ Hands
65 Regional artists on display. Perfect for holiday gift giving.
Make your own or let us custom make it for you!
GIVE THE BEST The best of English style meets the world’s finest ingredients in our unique fragrances, gifts and little luxuries Chalet PlaCe 5627 Summitview avenue
(former location of the Collector’s Niche)
Pick up your copy at the store – money saving coupon inside!
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GREAT GIFTS UNDER $50
Coldwater Creek Waterfall Front Vest $49.99
Ulta Pretty & Polished 74 pc. Collection $24.99
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Buckle Women’s Starlet Boot $49.95
Bed Bath & Beyond Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator $39.99
Radio Shack Apple 2GB iPod Shuffle with VoiceOver $49.99
Eddie Bauer Favorite Flannel Shirt $29.99-$44.50
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