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10. A CD compilation of worship music for those long trips to and from the office. We are not recommending bootleg CDs but produced compilations for sale by the creators. 11. Junior Tucker’s Jesus Famous album! 12. Music lessons from Mellow Groove Music for that gifted or troubled child is usually a great idea! Call 385-8380 or email [email protected] for more information. 14. 15. 17. 18. A Samsung Note 4 from Digicel! That’s our personal preference because of how much you can do with it but if you are getting a smart device, select the brand that best suits your loved one’s needs and sensibilities. You could get mom a new handbag in a colour she may not usually purchase for herself and surprise her even further with an assortment of scarves stuffed inside! A gift certificate for a savings account from First Heritage Cooperative Credit Union, Scotiabank or NCB. A long overdue and well deserved hotel stay for mom and dad. Sandals is one of our favourites! 20. 22. Make an old lap top or desk top brand new with ePOH. Ideal as a gift for kids who can use the device for research and homework. Call 906-3764 or email [email protected] for more information. 28. 16. A musical instrument such as a keyboard, guitar or drum set from Music Mart to go along with the lessons J Cologne and perfume for mom and dad are always great. 19. New tyres or rims for daddy or hubby! Of course you must ensure that you have the correct size and dimensions. Leather bound 2016 diaries, journal and other stationery items. If you can get your loved one’s name engraved on the items, the gift would be a winner for sure! 21. 23. A Spa treatment for mom! Enough said. A portable charger, new phone case and other accessories. Hats, jewelry, sandals and other accessories from the variety of Christmas fairs and shows coming up. Kumba Mi Yabba here we come! Keep an eye out for jewellery by Annrue Designs, /annruedesigns1. 25. 13. 24. A gift package from Ital Blends. We tried the stuff and after use we felt like we were walking around with a spa in our bag J 26. If you are ‘rolling in it’, why not a new car! We’ve seen where durability and budget continue to find a happy balance at Stewarts’ Auto. Check them out. A trip to your loved one’s favourite regional or international destination is always a win-win! 29. 27. Use a photo of your loved one to get a pencil drawing done and then frame it! Edna Manley visual artists may be good for this! Is mom or dad a tea person? Why not a tea pot complete with an assortment of organic teas for their drinking pleasure?Go online and see what you find! 30. MICHAEL WATSON Many years ago a good friend posted a picture of the "Cookie Monster" receiving a gift from his significant other; it turned out to be a box of crackers and he was utterly disappointed. As funny as the picture was it said something to me. As men we tend not to be truthful about who we are and so gifts come - that we put on a show of excitement for but we would really enjoy something else. I decided therefore to be open about who I am and what I like. I am a manly man, who likes extreme manly things and the company of friends while doing these manly things... Rrrrr!!! “ With that knowledge my wife took on the challenge one year to plan a day of dominoes, inviting some good old crusty friends to take over our house with the loud talking and playing...at the end of that day I was thoroughly satisfied with the "play time." Lo and behold she wasn't done! She secretly organized a day of adventure and fun at Sun Coast with paintball and zip lining... man that was fun!!!! It was even more fun knowing that this was a special event that didn't cost us an arm and a leg. To this day the pictures still take me back to the thrill of the games. I guess the moral of the story is that while the usual watch or new tech device would have been nice, the fun was better and to me more memorable. So guys, say what you really desire...maybe one day you just might get it J ” familyandfaithmagazine.com 5