With only a few weeks left until Christmas, the

countdown is on for finding the perfect gift. Don’t break the bank this holiday season,

shop in Uptown Waterloo. Here are the top 20 under $20 gift

ideas. A curated list of items perfect for the

teachers, coaches, neighbours, and co-workers that make every day special.

For A Teacher

• OrnamentTen Thousand Villages. Penguin - $12.00. Other ornaments - $6.00.

• Notebook. The Truth Beauty Company - $9.95.

• Solid Perfume.Harmony by Earthwinds - $9.95.

• Tea for the Tree. (tea flavours that hang as ornaments)Davids Tea - 3 for $15.0o or $6.00 each.

Lip Care Gift Set.

Pure and Simple Waterloo - $15.00

For the Coach

• Head warmer.

Meow Boutique - $14.00.

• Peruvian Dark Roast Coffee. (other varieties available)Ten Thousand Villages – Each $13.90.

• Blackboard Clipboard.

Home Hardware - $10.00.

• Delicious baked goods such as walnut shortbread, classic sugar cookies or pumpkin bread.Honey Bake Shop – Price varies per item and amount.

• 8 Days of Tea Collection.Davids Tea - $19.50.

For the Neighbour

• Candleholder.

Ten Thousand Villages - $12.00 each.

• Antique clock.

The Futon Shop- $19.99.

• Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils. Dana Shortt - 200 ml is 12.98. 375 ml is 17.98.

• Cheese Plate made from slate stone Home Hardware - $12.99.

• Frame.Ten Thousand Villages - $20.00.

• Elizabeth Olwen 2015 Desk Calendar.Write Impressions - $15.00.

For the Co-Worker

• Growler.Abe Erb - $7.00 for the growler. $12.00 to fill.

• Plant. The Truth Beauty Company

• - $14.00.

• Harmony by Earthwinds .

• The Book of Awesome.Words Worth Books – 18.00.

• Remember, December 10 is the Uptown Holiday Open House. Shop then for specials and treats. Happy gifting!

• Guest Post By Christina Proctor, Waterloo Region’s Fashion Blogger at www.WearOutThere.com