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Old 11-02-2006, 10:54 AM
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OT: Christmas gift help!

Hi all!

For the past few years, DH & I (and now Libby!) host Christmas Eve at our house and give our guests something small to take home. I like to plan ahead, but I'm out of ideas this year!!

Here's what we've done -

mugs w/candy & candy canes
Christmas CDs
Christmas cookie mix in a jar (w/homemade tags)

I know I've done more than that - but I can't think anymore! I guess that's what happens when a soon-to-be 1 year old takes over your life!

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Old 11-02-2006, 10:56 AM
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What about Holiday scented Candles?
I love Candles!
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Old 11-02-2006, 11:15 AM
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Why not get some of those small little frames and give everyone as a favor your 1st Christmas family portrait??
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How bout a mini picture frame ornament w/ that precious 1 yr old that has taken over your life???

Sorry, too much sugar in the wake of Halloween so I am not thinking clearly for more idea's.

( Oops Forgive me, I must have been typing at the same time as Caanan..)
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Old 11-02-2006, 11:55 AM
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My friend always does handmade christmas ornaments.
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Old 11-02-2006, 01:19 PM
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I saw some really cute gel hand warmers in a catalogue in the shape of a snowflake, mitten and tree.



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Old 11-02-2006, 02:04 PM
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I think ornaments are great gifts!
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