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VIII Christmas 2014 maltatoday, Sunday, 14 december 2014 Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Acqua by Ferrari is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Scuderia Ferrari Light Essence Acqua launched in 2014. Top notes are lime, ginger and white tea; middle notes are peach blossom, rose and sea notes; base notes are cedar, musk and white wood Exclusively distributed by Chemimart Tel: 21492212 Armani Si Intense Si Intense is described as a modern chypre fragrance. It opens with accords of cas- sis and black currant heart extract. There are also fresh notes of mandarin and berga- mot with a silky touch of free- sia. The heart develops with es- sence of May rose and ne- roli absolute, with addi- tional accords of davana and osmanthus. The base features patchouli, vanilla, ambroxan and woody notes. Exclusively distributed by Chemimart Tel: 21492212 Festive fragrances for him and her A thought that counts Balmain Extatic Balmain Extatic The composition is created by Emilie (Bevierre) Coppermann as an oriental flo- ral. The initial accords include crystalline rose, nashi pear and osmanthus. Sharry Baby orchid that smells like chocolate dominates the heart, accompanied by sexy and dark iris and night jasmine. The scent ends with amyris, sandalwood and cashmere wood with a touch of Barenia leather. Exclusively distributed by Chemimart Tel: 21492212 The foodie Recipe books and the internet can be a great help in learning the ropes around the kitchen, but nothing beats some one-on-one time with the experts. Some top chefs and the Institute of Tourism Studies offer courses, ranging in duration from one day to several months, on anything from kitchen basics to advanced pastry and haute cuisine. Give your favourite foodie knowl- edge and skills that will last them a lifetime. You might even get some tasters! The new homeowners Step away from clichéd gifts and offer your time and energy. Mov- ing in to a new home can be a long, exhausting process. Give the new homeowners 'vouchers' that enti- tle them to a few weekends of your time. You can lend a hand in clean- ing up, painting walls, moving fur- niture and helping them to settle in. This gift is guaranteed to be more useful than another toaster and will help make their new house a home. The adrenaline junkie Our little island might seem a tame enough place – no poisonous snakes, no wild weather – but there are things you can do to get the adrenaline pumping. A trial flight in a small aircraft or microlight makes for an unusual gift that will give the recipient a new appreciation for our wonderful landscape and may even be the start of an exciting hobby. The hardworker 2014 has been a tough year and for the workaholic, the festive season may only serve to usher in more deadlines, more pressures and more stress. The gift of a spa day will give the recipient a chance to decom- press, spending a day in luxury and relaxation. Help get them ready for the new year with a clear mind and a rested body. The little ones Children have a notoriously short attention span so toys (and the boxes they came in) rarely remain in use for long. Organize a special day instead. Start off by making breakfast – pancakes are easy and fun to make. Plan some hands-on activities to wear the lit- tle guys out – try a pottery lesson, making Christmas decorations or, for older kids, some volunteer work such as walking shelter dogs or hosting a bake sale. End the day with a trip to the theatre, where more and more kid-friendly plays and performances are becoming available. A grand day out that will leave them tired out, happy and with plenty to talk about at Christ- mas lunch. The workmates An office Christmas lunch is all well and good but what if you want to try something different this year? With a little time and or- ganization, you can easily make the routine office meet up a bit more exciting. Organize a treasure hunt, a cook-off or a few rounds of laser tag. What's team spirit without a little healthy competition? The los- ers have to buy a round of dough- nuts when you return to work in January. it's easy to get swept up in the flurry of christmas gift shopping, wrapping paper, online shipping and trying to find something for the people who have everything. but there is another way. Forget silly knickknacks or technology that will be obsolete in a few months' time. Try these not-so-traditional gifts to make your loved ones' christmas stand out.