![Azalia Quinn fills out a mock ballot. On Thursday, Oct. 24 AP Government students did a pretend election to experience what it’s like. “If you can get [students] enthused about voting at a young age, the chances are higher that they’re going to continue this process throughout their adulthood,“ Brian Brown, the AP Gov teacher said.](https://mshsprospector.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/18FGwFbMo8mtfWGnVEvaqiODxDZhuV9ipRw3DAgL-1200x960.jpg)
The holidays are approaching: shop local!
50 gift ideas from local shops for the 2022 holiday season
The perfect gift can come in many shapes or sizes.
With the holiday’s around the corner, finding the right gift within budget can be difficult. Local shops are a great way to find unique gifts while supporting small shop owners. Below is a list of gifts that are good for most audiences. On each gift idea, there is a link attached to either the shop, restaurant, or item. Happy holidays from MSHS Prospector.
Price – Under $20.00
How to Raise a Plant book $16.99
Funny Towel $14.00
Agate 7 slice windchimes pikes peak rock shop $12.00
Crystal Necklace Gold or Silver $5.25
The Ten Spot Gifts priced $10 and Below
Price $20.00-50.00
10 Piece Crystal Gift Box $35.00
You Are Awesome Care Package $34.00
Local Rocky Mountain Posters $30.00
Discovery Tours – Cave of the Winds $25.00 (per person)
Honey Cottage Giftcard $25.00
Topographical Concrete Planter $20.00
Amethyst Décor on Metal Stand $20.00-51.00
Tea time – Miramont Castle $20.00-40.00 (per person)
Pickle Gift Set $30.00-50.00
Price – $50.00-100.00
Self Care Gift Basket – Snowflake $99.00
Pikes Peak Half-Day Jeep Tours $80.00 (per adult)
Wood Turned Vase $65.00
Baking Set $64.99
Cooking Classes with Gather Foods $60.00-100.00
Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil Capsules $64.79-$86.39
Olive Oil Giftset $57.99
Price $100.00-250.00
Pikes Peak Art Collective Pottery Class $225.00 (5 classes; Pottery Planters)
Weekend 2 Night stay in themed room at the Old Town Guest House $195.00-300.00 (Varies by room & night)
Intro To fly fishing at The Peak Fly Shop $185.00 (per person)
Tattoo/Piercing Gift Certificate – Westside Tattoo $100.00-250.00
Adventures out west – ColoRAD Zipline Tour $109 (per person)
Mountain Chalet Gift card ($100.00-200.00)
Price $250.00-500.00
Wood & Turquoise Table $445.00
2 day lift ticket, Breckenridge Ski Resort $334.00
Private Flight – Hot air balloon ride $275.00 (per adult)
Price $500.00-1,000.00
Ski Chairs set $881.00
Price $210,000,000.00
Local Restaurants – Give the gift of a meal!
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Paige Harrison is a senior at Manitou Springs High School who enjoys writing poetry in her free time. This year while being a Senior reporter for the Prospector...
