| Gift Giving |
| Somebody should update this page! ME! There are other pages listed in the sidebar and you could favor me with a search in Amazons webpage. this summer I will renew the efforts at book reviews,etc.
Take a look at the teas and coffees, and some of the gift basket offerings.
Gourmet foods
Harry and David Relish
If you never take my advice on anything else, you must at least try this just once! I buy this stuff as often as I can. It is a sweet and ever-so-slightly hot relish. If you want a special addition to scrambled eggs, this is it. If you like something to dress up a humble casserole or just about any sandwich..... and if you want to delight your guests, you need this relish. This may sound like so much hype, but I assure you it is not. I love this stuff!
|
|
Gardening |
I found something that although perfect for the Handyman of the house would be ideal for a Gardener, like me! How many times do we cross the yard looking for where we dropped that tool we last used? Or run off to where we keep them because we didn't want to lug them all out? An open sort of carry-all toolbox that would work for weeders, trowels, fertilizer spikes, seeds...whatever. AND a place to store them when too tired too put it all away after the work is done for the day.
Bucket Boss Brand 01056P Bucket Boss 56 Carry-all
English Cottage Gardening: For American Gardeners with Tasha Tudor!
Outside the Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Garden
This has many cottagey-type gardens
|
| Buying for Children |
| It really helps to have an idea of what is age-appropriate. The Amazon site has a sidebar with the suggestions for age groups. but sometimes those suggestions are just hyped-up selling devices. So what does one look for? For little children simple wins the day. Solidly constructed and colorful. Simple building and matching toys and games, and they love washable stuffed toys. Those are always good investments. At about age two, I think riding toys become important. That need to move, plus lots of energy, is best channeled into a riding toy. I love to give at least one good quality book to each child at Christmas. Here are some classics to read and reread:
Middle to older readers:
The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set
Companion to Narnia
Younger children:
Blueberries for Sal
- for fun and laughs:
The Big Orange Splot
Middle readers:
A Wrinkle in Time
The Phantom Tollbooth
I love any and all Eyewitness books ( for all ages): Eyewitness Books
Bring them all on!
 |
| Older Children |
| This is more difficult. I like to concentrate on the personal interests, such as certain hobbies, with choices in music only when I am sure. I recommend going on a shopping expedition to the craft and hobby store with your child to see what sparks their interest and explore the choices.
Build a Birdhouse:
The Home Depot Bird House Kit
This would be so much fun for a pre-teen, or for a childs project with Mom and Dad. My son has built one such kit for me to put in my garden. I am so proud of him!
Books you will love, too:
Calligraphy and Illumination: A History and Practical Guide
Sax Calligraphy Supplies
|
| Cooking and Baking |
| A few suggestions for gift-giving or holiday celebrating:
My Favorite Basic Cookbook:
Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
I love Sabatier knives and this is a super bargain:
Sabatier Precision 14-Piece Stainless Knife Set
|
|
| Thank You! |
Thank you for coming to my page, and if you have [Ctrl+D] bookmarked me- Bless you!
|
| Earlier Editions |
Earlier editions of the Bookshelf:
:
Gardening with recommendations for Water gardening and reference books.
Bookshelf, Vol. 3 last years Christmas selections.
Bookshelf, Vol. 2
More Garden books, Childrens recommendations, Celtic music, Native American history
Bookshelf, Vol. 1
|
|