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August 19, 2005
Christmas Baskets in August
2005 Christmas Baskets Contents and Ideas
Theme: My Favorite Things
Leffe Blonde - On order.
Young's Luxury Double Chocolate Stout - Delivered to my door yesterday.
Pickapeppa Sauce Excellent on steak! On order.
Lawry's Seasoned Pepper I have to start collecting this because there is usually only a couple on the shelf at a time when I go to the grocery store.
Dark Chocolate Tim Tams from Australia. Easily ordered to arrive within a weeks time. Far too hot right now to order these and keep them. This will wait till the very last when the weather is cooler.
White House Historical Asso. 2005 Christmas Ornament These are gorgeous ornaments. Living this close to the nations capitol it makes my family in Ga. feel special to get something commemorative from D.C. I have every single ornament they have made since the 1980's. I LOVE these ornaments. On Order.
***Update - on MommaK's advice I am ordering this too.
Head Country BBQ Sauce
I also forgot about stroopwafels. I will also add these to the baskets that will have coffee.
Right now I am leaning toward the theme "My Favorite Things". To introduce others to really good products I have discovered since being 600 miles farther north than the rest of my family. I still may change my mind and create more personal baskets for each family. I might go with my theme and add a few things for the individual in the family.
I would like each individual family to have personal things tucked in. My sister and her family are complete opposite of Steven's brother and his family. It is the same for his parents and my mother.
For my sister there will be books and gourmet coffee. For her husband I have no idea yet. For my neice and nephew there will be a gift card for movie rentals and novelty popcorn on the cob. The kids also will have other larger gifts. (Individual ears can be purchased here.)
For Steven's brother there will be a few Yuenling. For his wife there will be decadent dessert. For their three boys there will be the popcorn on the cob and an age appropriate movie (they are all under 5). The boys also have other gifts.
Steven's parents will get more gourmet type additions. Exotic tea for his mother - black tapioca pearls, jasmine, etc. His father is a nuclear physicist so there might be a book, perhaps a biography of a scientist and nuts and candy.
My mother will be getting a completely different basket. There is a hair spray she uses that I can buy up here for half the price she pays in Georgia. There will be other beauty products we know she uses religously. There will be gourmet coffee and specialty teas. No sweets. She won't eat them lest her size 4 body gain a pound. Perhaps a book and photos of the girls from this past year.
I am just now beginning to collect things and one never knows for sure between now and October what I might find to tuck inside each basket.
Things I want to get in a Christmas basket
Music Meme
I was tagged by Kate - A Daily Dose Of Power.
“List ten songs that you are currently digging … it doesn’t matter what genre they are from, whether they have words, or even if they’re no good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying right now. Post these instructions, the artists, and the ten songs in your blog. Then tag five other people to see what they’re listening to.
I am not going to tag anyone this time.
1. Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
2. Why Georgia Why - John Mayer live version
3. Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
4. I Can't Drive 55 - Chris LeDuex
5. Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
6. Hanging by a Moment - Lifehouse
7. Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
8. Desperately - George Strait
9. Blackwater - Doobie Brothers
10. In The Summertime - Jerry Mungo
Posted by Angie at August 19, 2005 07:30 AM
Comments
Angie, you are amazing. I hate to even think of Christmas yet - and here you are almost ready.
Can I get on your list? I'd love one of your baskets; expecially since they are not generic and appear to be tailored to each recipient.
You are one in a million, woman!
Posted by: kenju at August 19, 2005 09:23 AM
I like to do baskets too. It's great fun to share local treats you have found in your travels with family and friends. I found the best bbq sauce while living in Oklahoma that I buy in bulk every year online to enjoy and include. It is called "Head Country" http://www.headcountry.com/shopping/cgi-bin/getitem?id=25
The HOT is the best.
I also do the White House Ornaments...love them.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!! Happy Birthday:)
Posted by: MommaK at August 19, 2005 09:24 AM
You are so organized, and thoughtful. Thinking up ideas for gifts is, I think, an inherited talent. Another three cheers for Wonder Woman.
Posted by: Old Horsetail Snake at August 19, 2005 09:56 AM
Great songs, thanks for posting.
Posted by: kate at August 19, 2005 10:41 AM
Great basket Ideas- your families are lucky to have such toughtful gifts- It has made me want to start now- but see angie- you are always an inspiration! Thanks sister!
Posted by: Jakapk at August 19, 2005 12:20 PM
Thanks for list, some great ideas there.
Posted by: channah at August 19, 2005 03:44 PM
I love the idea of family gift baskets! Especially since you can purchase things as you see them throughout the year instead of having one big expense at Christmas!
Posted by: Susan ~ Dances with Minivans at August 19, 2005 03:54 PM
Okay, now I don't just want to live with you, I want to be in your family and on your Christmas list.
Posted by: Raehan at August 19, 2005 05:00 PM
just found some of your chocolate beer here on a website in Australia $ 8.00 per beer little steep for my wallet but promise i will by some before chrstmas as a treat.
mark
Posted by: mark at August 19, 2005 05:51 PM
You're thinking about Christmas already...you're going to have a baby, working on your house and yard, making all your own food AND you're thinking about Christmas already. Can I be an honorary family member???
I told Momma K...we're packin' up and comin' down!
Oh did I mention YUM!!!
The White House Ornaments are a great gift ...we give them to the teachers every year. They're beautiful. ;0)
Posted by: J&J's Mom at August 19, 2005 06:41 PM
ok..I will send you my adress..I cant wait for my x-mas basket..lol...cool ideas angie..
and I love Margaritaville too..lol
Posted by: christina at August 19, 2005 10:44 PM