Dec 10
As I mentioned in the last podcast, I thought it would be timely to include a holiday gifts list for those last-minute shoppers out there. Some of these items do overlap with items we recommended in our 2006 gift list and this list will likely remain a work in progress until a week or so before Christmas. We hope that it is useful to you as you search for the right gifts for your loved ones this season.
Gifts for Young Children
- What kid doesn’t love Doctor Seuss? Inspire your child’s love of reading with this phenomenal (and reasonably priced) collection of 13 favorite tales.
- If your children are out of Seuss territory, we highly recommend getting them started on the timeless Chronicles of Narnia series.
Gifts for Older Children and Tweens
- Assuming that you don’t already own them, every family should probably have a set of the Harry Potter books. Although the books might be a bit dark for young kids, they are a great read for tweens, teens and adults alike. Unfortunately, there is no complete paperback box set yet available (although those so inclined can buy a pricey hardcover set). Fortunately, there is an affordable paperback box set of the first six books available.
Gifts for Grownups
- With the price of good beer rising all the time, why not make your own with this basic homebrewing kits? We’ve used this exact kit (in combination with a large metal stock pot and additional ingredients) to produce over 35 gallons of delicious beer and cider over the past year.
- If you have a loved one who might appreciate some great short (and true) stories about some of the great characters of the Central Adirondacks, we highly recommend The Last Real People by Joseph LaPointe. This book focuses on the author’s experiences in the Town of Newcombe, which just happens to where Gideon’s parents owned a vacation home during his childhood and teen years.
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