Good for you for homemade gifts

• Pole (North): Have U finished ur Christmas shopping? - RadGuy
  • Of course we're done!! - Sara
  • Did 3 last minute gift cards yesterday and the stocking stuffers! DONE! - nm - Laura E.
    • As for wrapping......that's another ball game (hope to do it all tonight, we'll see). - nm - Laura E.
  • Absolutely not. I took today off so I can get my shopping done. - humbuggery
  • shopping - texan
  • Shopping - yes, making gifts - no - NYer
    • I make photo calendars featuring snapshots from last year - md-mt
    • Good for you for homemade gifts - SM
      • My favorite gifts over the years were the homemade ones - congrats for having the energy - aunt lou

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There sure aren't many of us around Nature Girl!!  I'm 41 and most of the people my age have no idea how to can or freeze things.  I brought in salsa once to work and there had been this article about botulism in the newspaper and a couple of people were very hesitant about trying my salsa.  I asked them if they thought that I would put my 4-year-old at risk and yes I do pressure cook at the correct temp for the correct time!! Hear that POP.  I haven't been able to do as much as I'd like with my daughter being young, and working 2 part-time jobs, but always have to do a large variety of jellies and jams for Christmas gifts - the relatives pout if I don't because store bought definitely is not the same!!  Will be drying apple chips this weekend and making applesauce and applebutter.  The husband and his brothers own a 5,000 acre farm so I am spoiled with the veggies and I have a large garden.  My dream someday is to put in a small orchard.  In all my free time.... 

He is treating his wound with a homemade sav.  I cannot find "sav" anywhere.  It sav, sauve??? I know its like a lotion but I'm not sure how to spell it.  Thanks!

he has already requested that for tonight.. he even went and bought the groceries for it!  So, I guess that's it for me!

And if he has anything that he is craving that you bake have it ready in the car! I'm sure he's probably missing some kinda food from home after being gone so long.

That is so exciting... and after a year, wow!  I am happy for you. Have an awesome reunion!!!

Seems to me I always give to the accounts and my IC's and I do get a bonus from one of my accounts but I have yet to receive anything from my IC's but I am sure anything would be appreciated.   Even cookies or candy would be appreciated as I rarely have the time.

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Good stuff <G>

Girls are so easy to shop for b/c we love everything! lol

Yes, bath & body works are great but if you are like me, then you already have a year's supply left over from previous gifts so i would actually pass on the bath sets.

I think that every girl, no matter what type of personality, loves being pampered at the spa. A nice massage or mani/pedi combo is best. I wouldn't give a facial though b/c some women don't like them (they are not good for sensitive skin) Or if you don't want to do the spa, how about a gift cert to her favorite hair salon?

Then of course, every gal loves any type of jewelry! Or if they already have a lot of jewelry, how about a new jewelry box or stand?

And don't forget technology! A new cell phone or a digi cam. Or if they already have both, new accessories for the phone or digi cam.

Want more ideas? How about a movie-themed gift? you could do a gift card for the local cinema, or buy some of their fav movies on DVD and include a small throw blanket & some microwave popcorn so they will have everthing they need to snuggle up this winter & watch a nice movie.

Then there are always gift cards to their fav restaurants, or you could get them tickets to a local theater show, or tickets to a wine-tasting event.  as i mentioned earlier, girls are easy to shop for! i am sure they will love anything you get them this holiday!

happy holiday shopping!!

I think that it varies throughout the country and the circumstances.

My husband and I are on a budget so we don't spend much.  For his great-nieces and nephews, we send a card with gift certificates for fast food restaurants and it is for 5 bucks.  Might not sound like much to many but they seem to appreciate it and we feel better not breaking the bank.  He has a huge family and to do more would be tough.

What is the going rate for a graduation gift?  It is the granddaughter of an acquaintance of ours.

DH can probably BBQ hot dogs and burgers for dinner because I don't feel like cooking.

Now that I can use the oven again without heating up the house.  I had a sweater on until noon today.  And socks!  Nice relief from 90's and sticky humidity.

I love doing meatball subs, because everyone just helps themselves.  Sometimes required when you're behind deadline. :)   I just buy ready made meatballs, dump them in a baking pan, pour 2 jars of pizza sauce on top and bake at 350 for about an hour.  When the buzzer goes off hubby and kids grab a sub roll, put the stuff in and top it with shredded mozarella.

I get my work done and everyone is happy.  (I hate meatball subs).

Two questions: Do you receive any Christmas bonus or gift from your company, and do you give your company or team leader anything?  I was just curious. This is my first year to be working at home, as I have always worked in-house.  That was always the "fun" of working in the hospital -- the gift exchanging and Christmas parties!!!

It was delivered to their porch according to UPS but she did not get it.  It contained gifts for her children.  Because we did not put insurance on the package, UPS will do nothing to assist.  The box alone to ship had cost $45.00 and insurance would have cost another $25.00.  It is a sad story, but what it boils down to is that the kids won't have a Christmas.  All monies in the Santa's House for Christmas Angels fund have been dispersed through the Christmas Angel program.

So, I am here to ask for help.  I would like to raise $150 to $200 today if at all possible and for anyone who donates $10.00 or more to this special cause, I will give a software package that contains a word Expander and spellchecker that is worth over $100.00 for your trouble.  Donations can be made to sales@mtstars.com via Paypal.

Again, thank you for your consideration.