Gift Guide


Sometimes the best presents are the smallest ones. Let’s be honest… everyone loves receiving stocking stuffer gifts on Christmas. So here are a few gift ideas to add to your list for December. Browse through the Antigonish Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Stocking Stuffers AND enter the draw at the end of the post, for a chance to win a $25 gift card generously donated by Kent Building Supplies Antigonish!!

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Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre • Get our ever popular holiday gift voucher, $50 for two theatre tickets, redeemable for next summer. Limited time offer. Available at the Bauer Theatre until December 14th. Call (902) 867-3954 or email to place your order boxoffice@festivalantigonish.com

Or gift one of these beautiful Festival Antigonish merchandise: water bottle, artistic tote bag or bistro coffee mug, all locally designed and produced. $12-$20 taxes included

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Lost Realms Games, Comics & Used Books • Find many small items that fit perfectly in Christmas stockings, such as these Dungeons & Dragons unpainted miniatures, Hogwarts castle and sticker book, seven piece gaming dice or Citadel miniature plastic glue. $4.95-$18.95

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Thirty-One Gifts • Enjoy functional products that make your day easier. We offer something for everyone in the family; from purses and accessories to storage and organization solutions for your home and your life. Our product is well made, stylish, and combines fashion with function. Join Andrea Smith’s Facebook page for great gifting ideas for everyone on your list! Starting at $4

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Simply for Life Antigonish • We have a variety of healthy snacks and food options for busy people on the go! Our natural market is organically based and we carry a range of different items to fit your nutritional needs, including organic, pasteurized, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, vegetarian, keto-friendly, etc. We work within the community and carry many local products to Antigonish! You don’t need to be a member to shop our market. Stop in between Monday and Saturday to check out our products! $1.69-$49.99

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One Stop Pet Shop. Choose from a variety of cat treats, cat toys, unicorn dog toy, shampoo, and dog treats to add a little something special in your pet’s stocking this Christmas.

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Highland Bike Shop • Happiness is warm, dry feet on a cold winters day! Come in and check out our Darn Tough socks. These socks are NO bunch, NO Slip, No Blister. Repel bacteria and odour, and you’ll never believe it but each pair comes with a no strings, no conditions lifetime guarantee! $25-$40

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Cameron’s Jewellery • Beautiful Ne’qwa art reverse painted ornaments. The perfect Christmas collectable item. Every design is created by painting on the inside of mouth-blown glass! $30

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Funky Munkys • The perfect addition to any stocking. These colourful bath bombs, natural lip balms, lip glosses, soaps and bath salts are the ideal stocking stuffers. Plus the holiday themed bath bombs and the ever so trendy unicorn horn bath bombs are a must! $3-$20

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Holiday Giveaway!

Enter the draw* for a chance to win a $25 gift card generously donated by Kent Building Supplies Antigonish!

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Thank you to all the Holiday Gift Guide supporters!

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*Draw will take place on Wednesday, Dec.5, 7:00pm EST.

Looking for more ideas, check out the previous gift guides:

Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gifts Under $20

Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gifts Under $50

Find wonderful gift ideas from local businesses in the Antigonish Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts under $50.

AND enter the draw at the end of the post, for a chance to win a $25 gift card generously donated by Coles-Indigo Antigonish!

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Cameron’s Jewellery • Elegant jewellery sets. Cubic zirconia snowflake pendant and stud earrings (left) and Mystic topaz pendant and drop earrings set with sterling silver (right). $45 and $50 – chain sold separately $15

Fresh water pearls with amethyst crystal jewellery set – earrings, bracelet and necklace. $40

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Simply for Life Antigonish • These big bottles hold 2.2L of water, making it that much easier to get your daily water intake in. Fill it up in the morning and you’re all set for the day! Bottles come in frosted and glossy designs, silver, rose gold, and coloured caps. This is perfect for people who travel or work in an environment where they don’t always have access to refill their water bottle, anyone who struggles getting in enough water throughout the day, or for those who are always on the go! $19.49-$24.49

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Haliburton PharmaChoice • Decorate for the Christmas season in style with this ceramic LED Christmas tree, green truck ‘welcome’ sign and flameless snowman candle. $24.99-39.99

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One Stop Pet Shop. A little something for everyone. Keep your dog warm and stylish with a winter coat and sweaters, spoil your cat with a window seat, or buy a loved one some neat accessories such as this horse grooming tote, a horse rhinestone hat and a purple western saddle pad. $20-$50

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The Posh Peppermint Home & Gifts • Gurgle Pots are a unique gift that come in 3 sizes and lots of colors. These special pots add a little whimsy to a home and produce a charming “Gurgle” sound when you pour from them. These can also be used as a vase for flowers. Each comes with a little card which explains where the name and idea of Gurgle Pots came from. Adorable!

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Lost Realms Games, Comics & Used Books • Find a wide selection of fun action heroes, board games and toys in our store, starting with these Ghostbusters select action figures, Carcassonne board game, Warhammer 40k First Strike starter set  and Adventurer’s Campsite; unpainted miniatures. $24.95-$39.95

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Leaves & Limbs Hunting and Fishing Outfitters • Gorgeous pillows inspired by nature. Suede fabric buck pillow and distressed brown suede bear pillow are a must add-in to any rustic decor. $45

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Steinhart Distillery • This gin has a juniper-driven nose, with lemon zest, citrus, almond and floral notes. Very complex. It has a round mouthfeel, with a pleasant warming spiciness, with anise and white pepper. This gin helped Steinhart be accepted into the London Gin Guild; a rare honour for a North American distiller. It is a great gin for a classic Gin and Tonic enthusiast. Our special edition blue bottle is definitely a keeper! $35

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Holiday Giveaway!

Enter the draw* for a chance to win a $25 gift card generously donated by Coles-Indigo Antigonish!

Simply COMMENT below on this post

And get up to an additional 3 entries to increase your chances of winning, by:

1. SHARING this post on Facebook

2. TAGGING a friend to Like the Country Parent Facebook page

3. SIGN UP with Country Parent

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*Draw will take place on Friday 9:00pm EST.

Browse through the previous gift guides:

Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gifts Under $20

Antigonish Farmers’ Market Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Join me in celebrating the special holiday gifts the local businesses have to offer!

Throughout the Holidays I will be posting a series of online gift guides providing readers with a curated list of local gift ideas.

So, let’s begin with the first one of the series…

Browse through this Local Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Under $20 for local gift ideas AND enter the draw at the end of the post, for a chance to win a $25 gift card generously donated by Kent Building Supplies Antigonish!

The Posh Peppermint Home & Gifts. Foxhound Collection soy candles come in many scents and smell so good! Who doesn’t love a delicious smelling candle especially when they are made in Nova Scotia?! Very cool!

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Leaves & Limbs Hunting and Fishing Outfitters. Rustic bear print clay mugs. Perfect for your morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate for the cold winter days. $18.99

Cozy up all winter long with a pair of super soft socks reading socks. $12.99 to $18.99

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Simply for Life Antigonish. Gift certificates can be used toward our natural market products or our nutritional services. There is no limit or minimum on how much you can put on our gift certificates, so this makes a great gift! Everyone is welcome to shop our natural market (you don’t need to be a member to shop here!) and students get an additional 10% off products on Tuesdays.

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Haliburton PharmaChoice. Dress for the holidays with Two Left Feet ugly sweater hipsters for women, ugly sweater trunks for men, Christmas socks and Christmas leggings. Festive fun and oh so fabulous! $9.99 to $19.99

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Cameron’s Jewellery. Choose from a wide selection of colourful Christmas tree ornaments, something for every style of holiday decor. $5 to $10

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Lost Realms Games, Comics & Used Books. A little something for everyone in the family: POP Figures, Rick & Morty – Total Rickall Card Game, Exit Escape Room Games, and Heroclix Secret War Battleworld Figures. $14.95 to $18.95

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One Stop Pet Shop. Ideal gifts for anyone who loves to ride horses: from lunch bags, to riding gloves, Barnie’s horse treats and brushes. $10 to $20

And for your furry friends, why not spoil them with toys and gadgets, such as the popular cat crazy circle toy, cat brushes, Tuffy dog toy lobster, Benebone chew toy for powerful chewers, and Kong Wubba dog toys. $11 to $18

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Antigonish Skatepark Association. Enjoy a full customized clothing line and merchandise that supports the local skate park. A wonderful gift for any skater or anyone who would like to promote the skate park by wearing the Antigonish Skatepark Collective team logo.

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Antigonish Co-op Country Store. Your pets will surely appreciate a few new toys for the holidays. Be sure to check out the wide selection of cat toys and dog toys carried by the local Co-op Country Store.

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Giveaway!


Enter the draw* for a chance to win a $25 gift card generously donated by Kent Building Supplies Antigonish!

Simply COMMENT below on this post

And get an additional 2 entries by:

1. SHARING this post on Facebook

2. TAGGING a friend to Like the Country Parent Facebook page

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*Draw will take place on Friday 9:00pm EST.

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Browse through the Antigonish Mother’s Day Gift Guide for local gift ideas for Mother’s Day!

and…

Enter the draw for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes:

♦ $100 voucher for a photo session by John David Photography

♦ $25 gift card by Cameron’s Jewellery

♦ 4 Tickets to the Cape Breton Air Show by Celtic Air Services!

See details at the end of the gift guide.

To view the gift guide, click on the Image below or click here for the PDF version.

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If you are looking for Valentine’s Day gifts in Antigonish, browse through the suggestions below before heading out the door.

Whether it’s for your partner, your friends, your children, pets, or even yourself, here are a few local gift ideas to get you started.

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The Posh Peppermint Home & Gifts · 200 Main St. Antigonish NS · 902.863.HOME

Various stunning Swarovski crystal pieces made right here in Nova Scotia by Ronda Chiasson of Andsly Jewelry Creations make beautiful gifts for that special someone this Valentine season.

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The Plum Tree Gift Shoppe · 225 Main St. Antigonish NS · 902.735.7586

Anne-Marie Chagnon jewellery is all handmade in Canada. Each piece is handcrafted with premium quality materials in their Montreal studio. Their pewter is nickel-free, lead-free and cadmium-free.

Elm Gardens · 25A East Main St. Antigonish NS · 902.863.3492

A beautiful arrangement of flowers is always a thoughtful gift for any loved one. Whether you are looking for a simple bouquet of roses for your Valentine or a lavish mixed floral arrangement, Elm Gardens offers a great selection to choose from.

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Local chocolates! A classic favorite for the Holiday. Enjoy these limited edition Valentine’s Day chocolates featuring pink heart-shaped, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolates. These seasonal treats come in boxes of 15 and 24 pieces.

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Antigonish Aesthetic Centre · 45 Market St. Antigonish NS · 902.863.4700

Why not pamper yourself or a loved one with the gift of relaxation? Escape for a moment and experience complete tranquility! From cosmetic services, to skin care and complete body treatments, aromatherapy and therapeutic massages, the Antigonish Aesthetic Centre offers an array of options to make you feel rejuvenated this season.

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Funky Munkys Bath & Body · www.funkymunkys.ca · 902.318.0109

Whether it’s for yourself or for the little ones, Valentine heart bath bombs make for a thoughtful gift. These ones are scented with red rose, the perfect aroma to make you relax and unwind while enjoying a bath.

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One Stop Pet Shop · 3063 Post Road Antigonish NS · 902.863.1215

And let’s not forget about our furry friends… One Stop Pet Shop carries cat grass and two of the most popular cat toys in the store: Crinkle balls and a cat sardines filled with cat nip. For the dogs: Darford grain-free cheese heart-shaped treats and Rogz smiling balls, which can also be used as treat balls.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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