Htown Harry
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This time of year, I always have a hard time responding to "Aunt Susie called and wanted a list of present ideas". If I don't answer, it's another plaid shirt. If I do, I usually respond to the pressure by taking the easy way out and answering with something dull like a gift card.
Going the other way, I know that a quality, long-lasting gift is appreciated by the recipient. And it is more more satisfying to give.
Maybe a thread to exchange gift ideas would be fun and produce better results for those of us handicapped in the art of gift-picking and shopping.
You can post good ideas for gifts. Or ask for recommendations if you have an idea but don't know exactly what to ask for. Or maybe even brag a little if you get the new red flyer wagon you have always dreamed of.
Need advice: scissors and a knife sharpener.
This weekend, after carving a turkey with a dull knife and a frustrating craft project involving a couple of hundred feet of fabric cuts with dollar-store scissors, I realized I had a need for sharper tools. Both of these products have a wide variety of prices, styles and effectiveness. Any brand recommendations I should pass on to Aunt Susie?
My tip is the best wine bottle opener we have ever owned. (we received it as a present, and I remember the giver frequently when we use it.)
Easy and quick on both the openings and cork recovery. Very little muscle required and minimal spill risks. It has lasted for years:
Amazon.com: Trudeau Trulever Corkscrew Set with Tin Box: Kitchen & Dining
Going the other way, I know that a quality, long-lasting gift is appreciated by the recipient. And it is more more satisfying to give.
Maybe a thread to exchange gift ideas would be fun and produce better results for those of us handicapped in the art of gift-picking and shopping.
You can post good ideas for gifts. Or ask for recommendations if you have an idea but don't know exactly what to ask for. Or maybe even brag a little if you get the new red flyer wagon you have always dreamed of.
Need advice: scissors and a knife sharpener.
This weekend, after carving a turkey with a dull knife and a frustrating craft project involving a couple of hundred feet of fabric cuts with dollar-store scissors, I realized I had a need for sharper tools. Both of these products have a wide variety of prices, styles and effectiveness. Any brand recommendations I should pass on to Aunt Susie?
My tip is the best wine bottle opener we have ever owned. (we received it as a present, and I remember the giver frequently when we use it.)
Easy and quick on both the openings and cork recovery. Very little muscle required and minimal spill risks. It has lasted for years:
Amazon.com: Trudeau Trulever Corkscrew Set with Tin Box: Kitchen & Dining
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