Holiday Gift Guide

C M Y K PAGE 2 A S U P P L E M E N T T O T H E W I N N I P E G F R E E P R E S S - T H U R S D A Y, D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 9 PRESENTS FOR PETS Furry friends deserve a gift under the tree too. Petland (petland.ca) carries Winnipeg Jets all-star NHL dog jerseys in various sizes for about $65. Cats will enjoy the chance to hunt, catch and play with their food, thanks to an indoor feeding system called I Am Not a Dog, which costs about $33. For small pets, Moss Hollow makes healthy apple dumping and banana muffin treats that serve a double duty as a toothbrush for about $9. TOASTY TOES Manitobah Mukluks (manitobah.ca) offers a selection of popular products that are emblematic of its Indigenous-owned brand. For $69.99, Tipi Moccasins make a great gift for all ages. Another top pick is the Waterproof Snowy Owl Mukluk, which is the company's best-selling winter boot, available for $249.99. SIGNE TRAVELLER PONCHO This all-in-one convertible wardrobe item can be worn as a poncho, strapless dress or skirt with the waistband folded over. This popular piece comes in two sizes and eight prints for $95 at EMK Clothing Studio Boutique (emkclothing. com), located at 143 Sherbrook St. For the hard-to-shop-for Winnipegger on your list, Happyland Print Shop (happylandprintshop.etsy.com) has got you covered with this Cheap Like Borscht button for $4, Perogy Pin for $8 and Wienerpeg iron-on patch for $5, along with plenty of other Winnipeg-inspired gift ideas designed by Kristin McPherson. MEMBERSHIP PERKS This holiday season, give your loved ones a gift that lasts all year with a membership at Assiniboine Park Zoo (assiniboineparkzoo.ca/membership). Members enjoy unlimited zoo visits year-round plus valuable discounts on programs and camps, at park and zoo restaurants, and at the zoo's gift shops. CAA gift memberships (caamanitoba.com/ gift) provide peace of mind with 24/7 roadside assistance. Members also receive discounts on travel, insurance and purchases from CAA partners. Prices start at $70 for Classic Memberships, $114 for Plus Memberships and $144 for Premier Memberships. SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS For those looking to give the gift of music, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (wso.ca) will be releasing a trio pass for concerts in the new year. Upcoming concerts with holiday themes include Messiah on Dec. 7, The Snowman on Dec. 8 and New York Voices Christmas Special from Dec. 13 to 15. STOCKING STUFFERS As another musical option, Chantal Kreviazuk (chantalkreviazuk.com) released a new holiday album entitled Christmas is a Way of Life, My Dear, featuring classic covers and original songs. As part of a cross-Canada holiday tour, she will perform an all-ages show in Winnipeg on Dec. 8 at Club Regent Event Centre. The album is free to stream or $10.99 to download from digital retailers.

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