02 Dec, 2011
The first annual Fishbowl Patron gift guide!
Posted by andrea tomkins in: Fishbowl patrons|Oh! Things!|Ottawa
I’ve asked all of my lovely blog patrons to give me some ideas for Christmas gifts. Read on for some fantastic gift ideas, and please support local businesses this holiday season! Thank you!
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AliCat Art Studio – Original art for Christmas? Yes please! All three pieces below are acrylic on canvas.
- ‘Better Together’ – 18″ x 24″
- ‘Blue Bird’ – 8″ x 16″
- ‘The Road Home’ – 24″ x 48″
- NAC Orchestra Mini-Pack: 3 concerts for $75 – What’s not to like? Incredible music by greats like Beethoven & Mozart as well as fun Pops shows — your choice of 3 concerts for only $75!
- 2 Tickets to 2 Pianos 4 Hands – The wildly popular play returns to the NAC—the tale of two talented pianists & their highly entertaining trials and tribulations. The perfect January pick-me-up! (Prices vary.)
- NAC Gift Card – Want to leave the gift open-ended? The NAC gift card can be used for tickets, at Le Café or in the parking garage—the ultimate flex-gift! Buy it in person at the NAC Box Office. (Online purchasing coming soon!)
- Green Toys School Bus ($34.99) – Made in USA of recycled milk jugs, no phthalates, BPA, PVC, no metal axles and dishwasher safe. Lots of room inside for a bus full of little treasures.
- Madeline Tea Set ($39.99) – This deluxe set includes a tray, a tea pot with a lid, four cups, four saucers and four plates — each with a different illustration from the book. Four spoons, four patterned blue napkins and a tablecloth, make the perfect party for four.
- Spot it ($14.99) – A sharp eye and a little bit of speed is all it takes to become a Spot it! master.
- Give your family fresh air, farm fresh fun and amazing family memories with a Season’s Pass to Saunders Farm. It includes unlimited visits all Summer and Fall to Ottawa’s favourite family destination.
4Cats Arts Studio (Note! These art kits aren’t available online! Drop by the studio to check them out.)
- Crumbs the Gingerbread man/Christmas tree Sculpey ornament kit. ($24.99)
- Pip the Penguin Christmas tree ornament Sculpey kit ($24.99)
- The Best, most fun art kit ever! Includes 4Cats Acrylic paints, a mini-apron, an easel, paintbursh and canvas ($65 each)
The Guy With the Dog – Sean McCann knows Westboro. These are his top gift ideas!
- A gift card for two peanut butter milk hot chocolates from Truffle Treasures.
- A hoodie from Lululemon for the cold winter days ahead.
- A Christmas toy for the family pooch from Masters n’ Dogs.
- Chewbeads Jane Necklace – Something for a new mom that makes a great stocking stuffer! 100% silicone teething jewelry. Inspired by babies, worn by moms.
- Moma Topsy Turvy Blocks – Balance these brightly colored and playfully tilted blocks to make towers of fun! Sturdy and lightweight, these 10 vibrant blocks can be arranged in endless combinations for hours of building fun.
- Lilliputiens Baby Chloe Doll – When she wakes, it is time to change her diaper! The diaper and pyjama is easy to remove and to put back on, so that little hands will delight in taking care of baby!
- Give the gift of culture with a Canadian Museum of Civilization and Canadian War Museum Membership. One first-class, year–long ticket to stay connected! Two world–class Museums designed to be part of your lifestyle. Lots of opportunity to share memorable, meaningful experiences.
- Give the ultimate IMAX Experience of an IMAX Club Membership to your family and friends. They’ll be entertained throughout the year with the best LARGE FORMAT film in town!
- Civilization and War Museum Gift Card – Gift cards can be exchanged at the Boutique and for admission at the Museum of Civilization, the War Museum and the IMAX Theatre. Available in eight different amounts: $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $50, $75, $100 and $150.
- A subscription to the Savvy Selections wine-of-the-month-club – A perfect gift for any wine lover … yourself included! It’s a gift that keeps giving, long after holiday decorations are packed away.
- Gift certificates to a night out at a Savvy Event – From Craft Beer classes in local breweries, to elegant Sommelier led wine tastings, evenings learning about artisan cheeses, even a Robbie Burns Day Scotch tasting.
- A gift of wine from Ontario’s best wineries – Savvy Sommeliers will hand pick a customised selection of hard-to-find wines for a wine novice or enthusiast on your gift list. Perfect for family, friends & clients in other cities too!
- A gift certificate for a Big Picture Consultation – Inspired home design help from an expert!
- ‘Beatrice Deco’ widow from With Love Lingerie – Black and blush floral patterned widow with garter belt. To be worn by itself or with stay-ups.
- ‘Good Nighty’ chemise from Mary Green – Black silk full coverage knee-length chemise with lace bodice. Very popular for larger cup sizes.
- ‘Fiona’ bustier from Parfait by Affinitas – Purple padded wire camisole in silky stretch satin with black lace and ruffle trim. It has a very festive flair and it is excellent for a present.
Ottawa School of Speech & Drama
- A family pass (4 tickets) to see JellyBelly makes Garbage Delight of Alligator Pie. Adapted by the poems of Dennis Lee and presented by the Second students of the Ottawa Theatre School (OTS) February 20th & February 25th
- January Mini Camp – Do you have to head back to work in early January while the kids are still off school? This specially priced mini-camp in the first week of January could be the answer to a happy family!
- A donation to your favorite charity is always a good idea. OSSD is a non-profit charity, and is supported by many agencies and grants including Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation, Community Foundation of Ontario, the United Way, and the City of Ottawa. OSSD also accepts individual donations to support a bursary program, which gives over $20,000 worth of bursaries and scholarships per year. Their outreach programs bring drama into community to target at-risk youth and seniors. Donate here to give the gift of drama to someone who can’t afford it.
