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w i n t e r 2 0 1 4 | g o i n g p l a c e s 25 5 GroupBook It's time to put some of those digital images on paper. Nothing makes a better gift than a collection of memories from that family holiday, winning season or cherished addition to the family. Showcase your images in this Manitoba company's photobooks, greeting cards, postcards, team books and calendars. e design interface couldn't be easier, and shipping is quick. Cost: Photobooks start at $13; one-page calendars are $1 each when you order 10 or more. CAA members save 30% on all photo and business products. • Where to buy: www.groupbook.ca. 6 Culture for Christmas Tuck a couple of tickets to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in someone's stocking, and they'll be singing your praises throughout the holiday season. And nothing says Christmas in Manitoba more than an outing to see the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's perennial favourite, Nutcracker. Or go really big with the gift of travel to see Manitoba's iconic polar bears on a Frontiers North excur- sion to Churchill. Cost: Varies. CAA members enjoy discounts of 10 to 15% on tickets and trips. Where to buy: www.caarewards.ca/manitoba. 7 Danny's Own BBQ Sauces He's a social media sensation with his trademark thumbs-up selfies, and there's no doubt you'll be giving Danny Kleinsasser's sauces two thumbs up after your first sample. The kind- hearted powerhouse behind a robust catering company and restaurant brought his signature barbecue sauces to store shelves after catering customers screamed for more. Flavours include Roasted Garlic & Honey, Raspberry Chipotle and Horseradish, but the two standouts are Original and Apple Butter. Cost: $6 each.• Where to buy: Visit www.dannyswholehog.com/Dannys_BBQ_Sauce. html for a list of retailers. 10 Johanna Brierley Jewellery Design If you've ever strolled the beach and found a stone with a hole in it, you'll understand the inspiration behind Johanna Brierley's lucky stone creations. Earrings, bracelets and necklaces feature silver castings of original lucky stones. A favourite is the Lucky in Love bracelet featuring a rare heart-shaped hole. Cost: $55 to $275.• Where to buy: Visit www.johannabrierley.com to order online or for a list of retailers. 9 Made in Manitoba Books ere's no better way to get the vibe of Manitoba than by cracking open a hardcopy. e Lake by Jack MacDonald tells stories about the various beloved cottage areas of the province. Silver Screens on the Prairies by Russ Gourluck takes a look back at Manitoba's plentiful movie theatres. And Stuck in the Middle by Bartley Kives and Bryan Scott chronicles the collective Manitoba attitude that comes from being in the centre of Canada. Cost: Starting at $29.99. • Where to buy: www.mcnallyrobinson.com. 8 Julie Pedersen Muckies Britney Spears wears them. So do Katy Perr y and Anna Paquin. Your friends and family can too. Fash- ionista Julie Pedersen makes Muckies, a twist on traditional mukluks that fea- ture luxurious suede, furs and baubles in unexpected combinations. e sig- nature shaggy-fur treatment looks great and keeps feet comfy in any cli- mate. And there are Baby Muckies too. Cost: Baby Muckies start at $75; adult Muckies, $395 and up. Where to buy: By special order only at store.juliepedersen.com. catering company and restaurant brought his signature barbecue sauces to store