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Show PAGE 2 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE Special Gifts for the One You Love woman might promise her man a specified number of back rubs, foot massages, etc. By Amanda Knoles people seem to the hardest time to decide what gift to get for a spouse or sweetheart. If you are smart you've been listening closely for little hints about special things your love might like. Candy, flowers and cologne are always appreciated, but this year, take the time to do something imaginative and memorable. Some If you are talented with crafts or gifts handy with tools, hand-mad- e are always treasured. A man' who enjoys carpentry could build a special shelf for his wifes collection of cookbooks or miniature castles. The recipient will know that your present was a labor of love and theres a very good chance it will be the gift that is remembered fondly for years. If your ladylove has mentioned she loves a particular type of precious stone such as amethyst or topaz, buy a bracelet, pendant or earrings A with that particular stone. iV !" ?.Sj a are Sentimental gifts always hit Visit your local jewelry - a. i'v : ' .; r store or a department store . . S. f for personalized jewelry : 1 items.' A husband oulld give for the iadke Christmas list will be found at Moontafo West Jeweler! V V his wife a heart shaped locket Exj8c on one wh photo of ,;aclet fflibi from. plnjt your baby's ate amsanito'tn Side and their ctoren on theoftw. . fcfeCelet;-o- r write your -- rive a new 1 The back could bo engraved with hospital about different events pretnlumqiijity in g0lfhlrt. thoughts gottbaOU. . their wedding date or initials. your fife In the tnatgin& : '1 - . to i8 W p Tty cooking a special dinner for your men doni .love, That, means sending, the kids much, but most do carry a watch of ' away to grandma's for a bight Set a ' some type. Surprise him with an' romantic table with fancy tablecloth, pocket watch on a handcandles and flowers, turn the lights antique some drain or buy the best contemdown low, and serve a favorite food. watch you can afford and If you cant cook, you can always buy porary engrave your initials or special take-odinners from a restaurant words of love on the back. If he likes and serve them on beautiful plates. chains, look for a pendant wearing Complete the mood with a nice wine that symbolizes something special in or champagne and an irresistible your relationship such as a lightning dessert from your favorite bakery. bolt for the stormy night you first met, or a star for the romantic night For a gift that will be cherished foryou fell in love under the stars. ever, try organizing all the photos of your life together in a beautiful Make a personalized gift basket A photo album. You could include souman who is a golf nut might appreci- venirs of special occasions such as ut lite'jhy th!; 7' ' 7'. Pamperytour ladywith a gift ba4fet filled witfr passes to a spa, a lifrud-- ous bathrobe ind slippers; bubble" bath, candles! body lotion and an inflatable pillow she can rest her head on in the tub. Add a few beautiful flowers, some pieces of chocolate and a romantic novel for her to read while she soaks. When money is tight at Christmas you can use your imagination and create gift certificates. A man might promise to take care of the kids for a whole weekend or handle all the cooking and cleaning for a week. A Creative types can paint a picture of favorite flowers, a special pet, or any subject the recipient might like. If you can express yourself in poetry or prose, put your feelings down on paper that is suitable for framing or place your poem in a scrapbook with photos. If getting; away for a long vacation rarely happens, tr booking & sur-prise weekend at a bed and breakfast vdthlneasy dflvtngdtance! Don't ' MuBtodtlfefeiiiflhtenloyi - 7 iaDtOI77 7 ra?l Another , 77 a Is creating cus- tomized music tape pf favorite songs. They could be songs you loved when you were dating, songs you love now, or simply a compilation of favorite songs and artists all on one tape or CD. truly memorable gift, if you can pull it off, is reuniting your spouse with a friend who moved far away. (Just make sure its someone she or he would really like to see again!) Copyright (e) 2003 Publishers-Edg- e A Capture the past, present &future h fZk ftlounlainCU)est JEWELERS 1 169 W.Hwy 40 Suite Vernal B -7- 81-1221 POO |