When you shop locally, you’re supporting your fellow Atlantic Canadians and giving holiday gifts that are thoughtful, unique, and enduring. The offerings from East Coast creators, artists, and experiences are sure to spark joy throughout the year, as you’ll see in this year’s Saltscapes-curated selection of stocking stuffers. Happy holidays (and happy shopping)!
Grohmann Paring Knives
Buy local! Grohmanns are great stocking stuffers that will pass down through the generations. The Paring knife with 3-inch blade is ideal for fruit or veggies, weighing 29 grams. Steel is partial tang, meaning it goes partway through the handle and durably riveted, making it a more lightweight choice. Available in the classic natural rosewood handle as shown or dishwasher-safe polypropylene handles. Available straight blade or fully serrated blade, which is great for tomatoes, potatoes, apples, and more. Order at www.gknives.com, call 1-888-756-4837, or drop in downtown Pictou, N.S., at 116 Water Street.
I Have a Love Story
Natalie MacMaster
$29.95
Natalie MacMaster has captivated audiences for decades with her masterful Celtic fiddling and electrifying performances. Winner of many music awards, Grammy nominee, and recipient of the Order of Canada, she has collaborated with a host of musical legends including the Boston Pops, The Chieftains, Alison Krauss, and Yo-Yo Ma. In the Best-Selling I Have a Love Story, Natalie shares the remarkable journey from her humble roots on Cape Breton Island to the world’s most renowned stages. She opens up about her relationship with fellow fiddler and husband Donnell Leahy, and offers an intimate look at the balance of career and motherhood, navigating the triumphs and challenges of raising seven children. Brimming with heartfelt reflections on family, faith, culture, and music, I Have a Love Story is an uplifting memoir that inspires readers to cherish and nurture the love in their own lives.
MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.
Tunes & Wooden Spoons III: Come In, the Kettle's On!
Mary Janet & Margie MacDonald
$27.95
In 2020, during the middle of the COVID pandemic, Mary Janet MacDonald from Port Hood, Cape Breton, became an international Facebook sensation with her show, Tunes & Wooden Spoons. She’s back with the third and final book in the trilogy, Come In, The Kettle's On!
Mary Janet and her daughter, Margie, take us on an incredible culinary journey into several Maritime kitchens where they find good company and tasty food. Grandmothers and grandfathers from throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island invite us into their kitchens where they share their secrets to healthy eating and strong families. From the 102-year-old grandmother in Pomquet who is still making rolls for family and friends to home cooks and bakers in Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Miramichi, Janeville (near Bathurst), and the small fishing Acadian village of Shippigan, you’ll enjoy incredible visits with inspirational people as well as delicious Maritime foods!
At every house, Mary Janet and Margie met at the door and were invited to “come in” and have a cup of tea. They visited with humble bakers, widowed seniors who needed time to chat, and others on fire with their baking. Their hearts (and bellies) were filled at every stop. If you enjoyed the first two books in the Nationally Best-Selling series, then this book is a “must have” for fans of Mary Janet MacDonald.
MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.
Nova Scotia's BEST Word Search Book
Vernon Oickle
$15.95
For lovers of word search books, this volume features 80 puzzles all about Canada’s Ocean Playground, providing hours of entertainment to both the novice word search puzzler and the seasoned pro. More than a puzzle book, Nova Scotia’s BEST Word Search Book is also packed full of intriguing information, from tidbits about unsavoury privateers to fun facts about savoury rappie pie.
Nova Scotia’s BEST Word Search Book Vol. 1 was created by Vernon Oickle, award-winning author of the best-selling Bluenosers Book of Slang, You Think You Know Nova Scotia: the ULTIMATE Bluenoser Quiz Book, and Nova Scotia Outstanding Outhouse Reader Volumes 1 & 2. If you like word search puzzles, then this book is for you.
MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc.
Saltscapes Magazine Subscription
Visit our Holiday Shopping Cart to renew your personal or gift subscription to Saltscapes for just $31 (tax and shipping included) this holiday season. Include with this limited time offer, extend the gift of celebration and joy to someone you love with a one-year Saltscapes subscription for only $28 (tax and shipping included). Bundle this offer with your regular Saltscapes renewal for even more festive fun!
Atlantic Splash Adventures Gift Cards and Season Passes
Give the gift of endless fun with an Atlantic Splash Adventure Season Pass this Christmas! Perfect for thrill-seekers and families alike, a Season Pass grants each holder unlimited access to all the park's attractions all season long. Plus, with convenient Gift Certificate options, you can let your loved ones choose their own perfect adventure! Make this holiday season unforgettable with the ultimate gift of adventure, laughter, and memories. Give the gift of extreme summer fun at Atlantic Splash Adventure today! Visit www.splashadventure.ca to shop.
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