Santa Claus is coming to town!
So we have more money than I was afraid we might for Christmas presents. I am so happy that I'm giddy! So here's my noodling about family presents:
Mom, 50, new-fledged pastor, teacher
Puzzles
Stoles (this is for sure. Must get fabric. I originally thought about silk, but it's a pain to sew. Maybe cotton with a satin lining so it slips across her clothes without catching. Are tassels too high-church?)
Sewing/tool box
S -- barrettes, religious post-its, sermon-writing mix CD, useless kitchen utensil, beaded glasses-holder chain (maybe
$10 worth of beads), Regency Christmas book if I can find any. Jr Mints.
Dad, 50, Mercenary accountant, drives 100 miles a day
Weather station
Guy-books, esp in large print. Browse large-print sections
Books on tape, car toys, things for his long commute
Computer games commensurate with his system
S -- driving mix (singable oldies), Mountain Bars (Costco), deer whistle, gadgety toys
Sister, 23, Web Mistress
Footie pjs (do I have time to make them?)
Polarfleece snuggly
Fake cat (see HarMar)
Hamster foo
Good coffee
Sheepskin booties
S -- glasses-holder chain, barrettes, good chocolates/caramel, useless kitchen utensil, maybe Websites that Suck, or Brother Cadfael mystery
Brother-in-law, 25, Gaming geek, laid-off
Miniature brushes or molds
Good games -- Catchphrase? (If we get it for him, then we can play. Woo!), Chez Dork, Harry Potter CCG?
Ancient world books, like the one Silmarian is so addicted to.
Sweater (copout option)
S -- Lego bits, origami paper/book, stuff that needs assembly, useless kitchen thing
Brother, just 17, very christian
Computer game
Guitar accessories
Non-fiction books on Mars
Thinky fiction books -- he's old enough to handle anything now. Maybe MIAHM.
Journal
Something fun
S -- dice, shades, goldfish, adult wallet
Plan to have money out there so we can buy paper and stuff, since I have heard recommendations against wrapped packages on the airlines.
Sweeties and local friends are going to get Epiphany gifts. We love you, promise.
Mom, 50, new-fledged pastor, teacher
Puzzles
Stoles (this is for sure. Must get fabric. I originally thought about silk, but it's a pain to sew. Maybe cotton with a satin lining so it slips across her clothes without catching. Are tassels too high-church?)
Sewing/tool box
S -- barrettes, religious post-its, sermon-writing mix CD, useless kitchen utensil, beaded glasses-holder chain (maybe
$10 worth of beads), Regency Christmas book if I can find any. Jr Mints.
Dad, 50, Mercenary accountant, drives 100 miles a day
Weather station
Guy-books, esp in large print. Browse large-print sections
Books on tape, car toys, things for his long commute
Computer games commensurate with his system
S -- driving mix (singable oldies), Mountain Bars (Costco), deer whistle, gadgety toys
Sister, 23, Web Mistress
Footie pjs (do I have time to make them?)
Polarfleece snuggly
Fake cat (see HarMar)
Hamster foo
Good coffee
Sheepskin booties
S -- glasses-holder chain, barrettes, good chocolates/caramel, useless kitchen utensil, maybe Websites that Suck, or Brother Cadfael mystery
Brother-in-law, 25, Gaming geek, laid-off
Miniature brushes or molds
Good games -- Catchphrase? (If we get it for him, then we can play. Woo!), Chez Dork, Harry Potter CCG?
Ancient world books, like the one Silmarian is so addicted to.
Sweater (copout option)
S -- Lego bits, origami paper/book, stuff that needs assembly, useless kitchen thing
Brother, just 17, very christian
Computer game
Guitar accessories
Non-fiction books on Mars
Thinky fiction books -- he's old enough to handle anything now. Maybe MIAHM.
Journal
Something fun
S -- dice, shades, goldfish, adult wallet
Plan to have money out there so we can buy paper and stuff, since I have heard recommendations against wrapped packages on the airlines.
Sweeties and local friends are going to get Epiphany gifts. We love you, promise.