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    Bib and Tucker 6423 Quinpool Road, 423-6474 Kyber knit hats, in animal designs from frogs to koala bears, $19.95 100 percent wool with a fleece lining, this will definitely keep the kiddies warm when the snow flies.
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    Bikes By Dave 6191 Young Street, 455-1677 Dringdring bicycle bells, $20 The colourful, hand-painted bicycle bells are made in Canada, and do indeed make the distinctive “dring-dring” sound.
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    Bishop’s Cellar Bishop’s Landing, 1477 Lower Water Street, 490 2675 Gaspereau Muscat, $20 A very aromatic white wine that goes great with seafood.
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    Carousel Rubber Stamps 380 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, 464-9474 Basic kits, including an inkpad and an embossing pad, $7.95 A great way to get started into card making, print-making, wherever your imagination takes you.
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    The Curling Store 118 Wyse Road, 404-3400 Curling Rock Mousepad, $11.95 To remind the fervent curler of his or her priorities while online.
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    Fashionably Dead 5239 Blowers Street, 406-7050 Furry Bones, $9.99 Cute skeletons in a variety of animal costumes that include owls, turtles, octopuses, rabbits, cats and many more.
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    Greenlyph 1078 Queen Street, 422-2453 50 pack of Phillips DVD, $15.50 We all have to back up our data. We put it off, but we must. This spindle will help.
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    The Last Gamestore 278 Lacewood Drive, 457-7529 Nintendo Controller Belt Buckle, $19.95 Licensed from Nintendo, this accurate representation of the iconic controller is a must for the gamer in your life whose pants are a little too loose.
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    The Last Word 2160 Windsor Street, 423-4750 Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson, $10 One of the most popular titles at the store, invariably sharing shelf space with other books by the legendary gonzo journalist.
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    Liquid Gold 5525 Young Street, 406-8809 Wild Mushroom and Sage Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, $17.99 Bottled here in Halifax, this is some of the freshest olive oil you’ll ever taste.
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    Pro Skateboards 6451 Quinpool Road, 429-6788 Pro-Skates T-Shirts, $20 The ever-popular black tee with the white logo will cost you $20, but the measure of coolness is infinite.
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    Maps and More 1601 Lower Water Street Age of Exploration Hanging Globe, $13 The classiest ornament on the tree.
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    Oddjects 1717 Barrington Street, 405-7777 Square glass coasters with illustrations of birds, $15 There’s a romantic quality to these that will appeal to both ornithologists and amateur bird fans.
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    Pretty Things Boutique 5240 Blowers Street, 492-8329 Martini Girl Kiss Lock Coin Purse, $15 The stylish and sexy way to carry your change.
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    Remedy Facial Bar & Spa 1546 Granville Street, 425-7586 Spa Ritual Vegan Nail Polish, $13 For those who want considerate and sustainable beauty.
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    The Trail Shop 6210 Quinpool Road, 423-8736 Orikaso Fold Flat Tableware, $19 Plates, cups and bowls that fold flat for easy transport, for the camper who has everything.
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    Uncommon Kids Sunnyside Mall, 1595 Bedford Highway, 406-7360 The E-Racer, $20 An eco-friendly car toy, with bamboo the key construction material and a water-based paint to give it that green swoosh.
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    Strange Adventures 5262 Sackville Street, 425-2140 Cat Getting Out of a Bag by Jeffery Brown, $12.95 For the cat lover in your life, cartoon observations of the weird and wonderful things felines are prone to do.
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    Woozles 1533 Birmingham Street, 423-7626 Linnet Bird Design Pencil Cases, $14.95 Hand- and local-made cloth pencil cases in a variety of fabrics and styles, fun for kids and adults too.
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    Lost & Found 2383 Agricola Street, 446-5986 Local bands’ tapes, $6 A lot of local acts—including Long Long Long—release their music on tape, which is available here for single digit prices (or you can find plenty of clothes for under $20).