Good ideas, Zalco! I especially like the icon blanket.

I have a small collection of Apple's "Think Different" posters that were sent to schools. I keep meaning to frame a few of them as they include some of my "heroes".

As for gifts.. I have stalled a bit. I am sure my shopping will resume this weekend.

I've not had time to read through the gifts thread, but I'm considering getting a subscription for #2 grandchild to Kiwi Crate. A variety to choose from and age ranges.

Kiwi Crate

DGS had Kiwi crates for a year. He enjoyed for awhile, then got tired of them towards the end. DGD has been getting Lovevery subscriptions from me since she was born (she will be 2yo mid-December). FYI Lovevery has high resale value.

One get DGS still likes after several years (and was suggested here by Oakley - I believe) is Snap Circuit kits. He started with this kit, added this one two months later, then this one two years later.

I just finished cleaning all the windows in our house (inside and out) in recored time with this AquaBlade kit purchaed here. I started using the carbon cleaning clothes upon arrival, then ordered durnig a BOGO sale (Buy 1, Get 2 currently) and gave some to DD2. The window kit is amazing and fun to use. The carbon clothes clean windows, mirrors, counters and stainless steel with easy (no streaking or fuzz either).

I am giving some Pair gift cards so the recipients can get prescription glasses (can also be readers or just blue light filtering without a prescription) and at least one top (changeable cover for the face of the frames). A friend recently got a pair and was talking about deciding which tops to get, so I had to look. I know my son and his GF will enjoy having a "fun" pair.

I saw this picture, which is for sale, and thought of LynnNM.

Ive shared this in years past-- but a few years ago, my nephew's wife asked for a cookbook with meal plans, recipes and shopping lists. They are a young couple who love to cook and eat well-- but she loathed being a slave to shopping, planning, etc.

So that first year, I got her this book and a number of the pantry staples they recommend (good olive oil, etc): The Fresh 20: 20-Ingredient Meal Plans for Health and Happiness 5 Nights a Week: Lanz, Melissa

They liked it so much that I went on to get them the actual meal plan subscription for the subsequent years. The image below summarizes the plan-- they get an email each week with 5 recipes, prep guidance (much of it done in advance) and shopping list for the week. The 20 ingredients cover the full week's meal plan -- with the addition of pantry stables. They really like a majority of the recipes though they may swap out some ingredients-- and it keeps their meals interesting and healthy. Since the meal plans are for 4, they do skip some and also use leftovers for lunches. It just works really well for them-- and even more now that they have a baby.

Note: There is also a plan for cooking for one vs a family.

I am sharing this now because they have a black friday sale going on that reduces an annual subscription from $79 to $49. There is also an all access pass for less than 100 that provides access to all their plans (classic, paleo, vegan, gluten-free, etc).

Not a gift for everyone-- but i thought I'd share since they have been so happy with it. Also, I believe you can still sign up to get a sample weekly plan to try it for free. If you are on the fence, it will give you an idea of what your loved one will receive.

Sorry, here's the link.. I am adding as a new post as my previous post didn't appear to update the thread.

The Fresh 20 Black Friday Specials

These are the best thing ever. I inherited a bunch when my MIL died. LOVE THEM!! And they hold just fine..doubt hers were 'high quailty'.

I really have no financial interest but Lands End is having 50% off across the board today with Free Shipping no minimum purchase.

Ah well, Arcy, maybe quality doesn't matter too much-- but one of my sisters and I have a severe metal allergy so we need to stick with sterling silver and 14k gold. I'd also hate to loose a dear necklace because I swapped out the clasp!

OK, i admit to being a bit "weird" and "funky" .. but I bought these Jonathan Adler coasters for myself this morning. I should have given them as a gift suggestion but I couldn't wait. I think they are perfect because I spend soooo much time focused on my eyes/vision issues. Merry Christmas to me!

I just bought this for my granddaughter. i know she will not know the meaning of chakras but will be fun for her to learn and they are so pretty for her window.

https://www.amazon.com/MANIFO-Crystal-Suncatcher-Colourful-Catchers/dp/B093LB8J2V/ref=sr_1_51_sspa?crid=2S759WU7SLHWO&keywords=chakra+prism+suncatcher&qid=1637847895&sprefix=chakra+prism%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-51-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS1FWV1lVWUUxRUVNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTI4ODU3MkdZR0MxTTNaOFBHNyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDU0NzU1WkY4Mkc0WVFUNjhWJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I think this is a great idea. I will take photos of my mother’s handwritten recipes and give one to each of my nieces. They often ask me for her recipes and seeing them in her handwriting would be extra special. The Printed Gift

Dedtired, I’ve been doing a final cleanout of my mom’s cookbooks and notes and recipe boxes. I think this is a good idea, to have some of them copied. It will be a good late winter’s day project.

Funky -- try HollyYashi.com for the magnetic extenders -- there are three of those. Her jewelry is lovely, and different, too. Read the materials page -- describes the metals she uses -- hypoallergenic, real gold overlay, sterling, etc.

dedtired, thank you for The Printed Gift idea i will get on this tomorrow and hopefully find just the right recipe for the 5 towels i will order i know everyone will love them as my mother had very distinctiive handwriting and loved to cook

Zalco, DH and I went to OU...BOOMER!...and we were talking about Texas and OU football just this afternoon. He is no fan of Texas and would cut off the bottom half of that picture. lol

Roxanna, thank you for the Holly Yoshi recommendation, they tick all my boxes - made in the US, woman owned small business, fun colors and reasonably priced, I just ordered two things!

Lake -- you are welcome! I really like her style, altho it is not really my own style. So pretty. I buy from her for my young granddaughter.

Have fun with her catalog!!