It's gift giving time

[LaurieS]

You can get clocks/calendars on the net and set a certain date.. you can then do a count down for a special event.... I don't think it was quite intended to be used as ElsieShaye does... she might have the most unique event that she's counting down to.

[elsieshaye]

Yes, exactly.  I like Google, so I have an iGoogle start page on my computer, and found a countdown timer "gadget" to put there.  You can also find timers online that you can put on your computer's desktop, or use as your computer  wallpaper.  It just reminds me that time moves quickly, and nothing is forever, which helps me respond calmly to things that would otherwise send me into orbit.  Like the X.

[LaurieS]

Don't miss seeing the EX
http://www.amazon.com/5-Piece-Unique-Designed-Raffaele-Iannello/dp/B000KMAIHS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1289183008&sr=8-4

[elsieshaye]

Hahahaha, Laurie - I love it!

[barelythere]

Hahahaha, Laurie - I love it!

I just saw this...totally priceless!! Hilarious!!

[Tara]

I ordered a gift basket for ds and dil as well as my dad for xmas since I will be gone
They are a local company here in Oregon.  I like knowing the items in the basket will be fresh.
They have the best 'moose munch"  its addictive.

I've also gotten a great gift basket for my bday this year  from ds and dil  that was all ORGANIC  which dh and I both
enjoyed.  Have also gotten very nice gift basket from the wine company which had wine and
snacks. 

Since I live a distance from family its interesting to see the variety of things that can be sent.

http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/gift____shop-by-holiday-occasions_shop-by-occasion-christmas-gifts

[LaurieS]

Has anyone given one of David & Harry's, Of The Month Club gifts?  Or any other month club websites?  Looking for in-laws who need absolutely nothing.

[Tara]

Hi Laurie,

Don't know about the monthly, but the harry and david warehouse and shops are in the next town over. 
One thing I like is the stuff is pretty fresh.  The moose munch that is carmel and chocolate is awesome
and addictive.  Are they wine drinkers?  there are some nice wine clubs.

Em

[LaurieS]

No, my in-laws are not wine drinkers.. so I was looking at the fruit... no where did it say how much was actually shipped at a time... So I think I'll call them and check on the weight.. I'd hate to pay those prices to find out that they are getting two big beautiful, but expensive apples

[Rose799]

The prices on Costco's gift baskets often include shipping fees... 

[url="http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BC&Ne=4001055&eCat=BC|3605|3762|22259&N=4001055&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=3605&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&hierPath=3605*3762*22259*&topnav="]http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BC&Ne=4001055&eCat=BC|3605|3762|22259&N=4001055&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=3605&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&hierPath=3605*3762*22259*&topnav=[/url]

[LaurieS]

Those look wonderful Rose... I'm hoping to find something that they will receive throughout the year.. but I do have other people that a single fruit basket would be well received.

[Tara]

No, my in-laws are not wine drinkers.. so I was looking at the fruit... no where did it say how much was actually shipped at a time... So I think I'll call them and check on the weight.. I'd hate to pay those prices to find out that they are getting two big beautiful, but expensive apples

makes sense.  Only thing about the fruit is that it is not organic, but many people don't care about that.

[Tara]

The prices on Costco's gift baskets often include shipping fees... 

[url="http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BC&Ne=4001055&eCat=BC|3605|3762|22259&N=4001055&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=3605&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&hierPath=3605*3762*22259*&topnav="]http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BC&Ne=4001055&eCat=BC|3605|3762|22259&N=4001055&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=3605&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&hierPath=3605*3762*22259*&topnav=[/url]

They have quite a selection gift baskets and how nice that you don't have to pay shipping

[seasage]

I have received gifts of fruit, cheese, cherry products, etc. from many of the places mentioned above.  I never found the monthly fruit gifts worthwhile.  It seemed that by February they were sending out the stuff they hadn't sold at Christmas.  My favorite fruit gift by far was the big box of pears my brother sent.

This year I will send gifts of tea from www.harney.com.

[Tara]

nice idea, what ones have you tried and liked?