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SCOUT CHRISTMAS: 10 Thoughtful, Local & Awesome Presents For Under Twenty Beans

 

Stumped with not a lot of coin? We’ve got you covered. Clockwise from top left:

  1. Farmers Market Membership | Discounts at market, free access to special events | $10
  2. “Vancouver” pennant | Civic Pride and retro design all in one | The Found + The Freed | $18
  3. Linen ‘Mushroom’ tea towel  | Old tea towels are stinky | Walrus Home | $17
  4. Mini Terrarium | Just plain awesome | The Window Community Art Shop | $5
  5. Burnt Honey Caramels  | Worth every penny | Beta5 Chocolates | $6
  6. Chocolate Chili Chai Tea | Sweet and spicy. So good! | Davids Teas (Fourth Ave ) | $7
  7. A Good Read | A well loved second hand book is genius | Pulp Fiction | $15 or less, easy.
  8. Concert tickets | Good place to start: Pack AD is playing the Rickshaw on January 28 | $16
  9. Bird Calendar | Everyone needs to get sorted for 2012 | Regional Assembly of Text | $17
  10. Honest John’s Red | A bottle of local red wine is always a sure bet | Road 13 | $19.90