Carol in Cal. Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 9:41 AM, mmasc said: I saw the lemon curd at our grocery store and really wanted to buy it (I love their jams!), but didn’t really know what you do with it. How do you use/eat it? The classic use is on scones, especially the plain cream scones. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 This is really dumb, and overpriced, and not truly all that much more useful than what I have now, and yet…somehow I really want it: https://www.taylorandng.com/la-sorrentina-the-atomic-coffee-machine.html 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Kareni said: This is different and rather charming ~ Red Cardinal Birds Nativity Set This set is no longer available new. Get ready.... Hipster Nativity Set Regards, Kareni Thank you for posting the Hipster Nativity. It was a good laugh to start the day. The solar panels on the stable - priceless! 🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 3 hours ago, knitgrl said: Thank you for posting the Hipster Nativity. It was a good laugh to start the day. The solar panels on the stable - priceless! 🤣 I was laughing at Mary’s exposed bra strap! 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 A bookish themed gift list with some nice ideas ~ Gift Guide 2023: Bookish Personalized Gifts! Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 Today's finds are all penguin related ~ Attn: @Penguin Inuit Nativity Set with Igloo and Penguin Penguin gnome Custom Penguin book cover poster Penguin bookends Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 12:09 PM, ikslo said: I was laughing at Mary’s exposed bra strap! 🤣 It’s all in the details. LOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 3:51 PM, Garga said: Purple ink pens. Pens with purple ink are so cool. Everyone should have a dozen of them around the house. If nothing else, they can be stocking stuffers. https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-preppy-fountain-pen-violet I like these pens and have half a dozen in all different colors. I'm currently out of ink on the purple one so have switched temporarily to orange. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagistraKennedy Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 On 11/6/2023 at 12:51 PM, stephanier.1765 said: I find more things for myself in this thread than gifts for anyone else. LOL Why do you think I'm here? 😉 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Today's finds ~ This nifty pencil ...hmm, out of stock. Try this Or this Color Changing Ink - Black to Green Dog shaped paperclips Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Also from the above vendor, some Washi tape: Books Small things Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 E love jet pens! Budsie - turn a photo of your pet into a custom stuffed animal Stair slide - turn your staircase into a slide 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 14 hours ago, TechWife said: Budsie - turn a photo of your pet into a custom stuffed animal Stair slide - turn your staircase into a slide What great ideas, TechWife! On 11/9/2023 at 10:25 PM, Carol in Cal. said: This is really dumb, and overpriced, and not truly all that much more useful than what I have now, and yet…somehow I really want it: https://www.taylorandng.com/la-sorrentina-the-atomic-coffee-machine.html I don't drink coffee, but I'd like that, too! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Today's finds are candle related ~ Bread loaf candle This candle is such a deal (ha!) that I might consider buying several! Bendy twist candles Slogan candles Handelabra...something for you, @Stacia? Regards, Kareni 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Some funny sewing signs. I would buy them for myself, but my sewing area is my kitchen table, not a dedicated room. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2NVKHD1/ref=sspa_mw_detail_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QCRTHH9/?coliid=I2V6PNEOM3K8XP&colid=2V7VYVJQ7U60M&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 7 hours ago, Emba said: ...my sewing area is my kitchen table, not a dedicated room. Some shirts (wearable signs!) for you and other sewists ~ One Two Three Four Five Six Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I thought this was a joke, but it's real. 😕🤢 “I think a lot of parents like that aspect of it – Sheriff Judd’s watching you.” https://www.fox13news.com/news/gradys-judds-sheriff-on-a-shelf-is-back-for-the-holidays-to-benefit-the-polk-county-sheriffs-charities https://news.yahoo.com/sheriff-judd-watching-sheriff-shelf-203933011.html 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Today's finds are steampunk inspired ~ Lamp Snail trinket box Submarine Hot air balloon tights Victorian city leggings Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 A personalized snowflake. (Does that make it a special snowflake?) Regards, Kareni 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 Today's find ~ A brain cap Plus, this is seriously unusual ~ Bunjesus I saw that ornament Regards, Kareni 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 40 minutes ago, Kareni said: Plus, this is seriously unusual ~ Bunjesus The item description is funny! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishes Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Projector to trace and draw https://store.flycatcher.toys/products/smart-sketcher-2-projector 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 11/14/2023 at 4:17 PM, Kassia said: I thought this was a joke, but it's real. 😕🤢 “I think a lot of parents like that aspect of it – Sheriff Judd’s watching you.” https://www.fox13news.com/news/gradys-judds-sheriff-on-a-shelf-is-back-for-the-holidays-to-benefit-the-polk-county-sheriffs-charities https://news.yahoo.com/sheriff-judd-watching-sheriff-shelf-203933011.html I'll be the weirdo who finds this hilarious, and also less creepy than the original elf. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 12 hours ago, Wishes said: Projector to trace and draw https://store.flycatcher.toys/products/smart-sketcher-2-projector That does look like fun, @Wishes; thanks for sharing the link! (Though someone in their advertising department needs to be informed of the difference between compliment and complement.) Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 Today's finds are decidedly not elegant gifts ~ Balloon dog Dad bag fanny pack Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishes Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Kareni said: That does look like fun, @Wishes; thanks for sharing the link! (Though someone in their advertising department needs to be informed of the difference between compliment and complement.) Regards, Kareni Ha! Didn’t even notice that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 These gifts could be fun if you like surprises and like reading. (Even more so if others neglect to buy for you or if you shop for your own holiday gifts for whatever reason.) Or they might be a fun gift to give a book-loving friend (like me....). Blind date with a book ~ Zero One Two Three (very snazzy!) Four Regards, Kareni 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Kareni said: These gifts could be fun if you like surprises and like reading. (Even more so if others neglect to buy for you or if you shop for your own holiday gifts for whatever reason.) Or they might be a fun gift to give a book-loving friend (like me....). Blind date with a book ~ Zero One Two Three (very snazzy!) Four Regards, Kareni My library did something like this, you could check out wrapped surprise books, around Valentine’s Day, I think. No extra goodies, but it was low risk because of you opened it and it wasn’t your thing, it was free and you could just turn it back in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Apologies if this has already been posted: Library card phone case 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, fraidycat said: Apologies if this has already been posted: Library card phone case Very nifty! It's probably no surprise that I like that given the art projects I've been doing this year. An example: Fronts: Backs: Regards, Kareni (owner of an old style flip phone) 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 This find is out of the ordinary ~ Cocaine sugar bowl Alternatively, there is this Poe sugar bowl For Dr. Who fans A fun yarn bowl Various teapots Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) I love pencils and just stumbled on this lovely collection in a great box. I bought one for my stocking… There is also this set of pencils from around the world. Intriguing. Might get it too. Package isn’t as cute. LOL Edited November 19, 2023 by Alte Veste Academy 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Fun gift for kids: "Where's Waldo" type books but personalized so that the child is searching for little characters of themselves. There are several different themes, including a Christmas theme, and some can include up to 3 children in the same book. They're listed as ages 4-10, but there's also a version that's up to adults. Regularly $40, currently on sale for $30 with BlackFriday code for 25% off. Wonderbly books 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Those pencil sets look great, @Alte Veste Academy. Enjoy your stocking gift! And thanks for sharing those Where's Waldo type books, @Corraleno; they look like a lot of fun. Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Today's finds ~ Lying flat duck light Cat night light Regards, Kareni 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 14 hours ago, Kareni said: Today's finds ~ Lying flat duck light Cat night light Regards, Kareni The duck light has me giggling. Just so funny! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Extra long CVS receipt scarf 3 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Thank you, @Corraleno. They also have a Costco Receipt Scarf! Regards, Kareni 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Today's finds are for those who love biology and more ~ I also admit to liking the artist's store name. SheSellsCellsDesigns Here is a neuron pendant, but you can see all the offerings at the above link. Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 A couple of onesies ~ Too true! Mathy humor Plus Math humor for those beyond elementary school Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) On 11/19/2023 at 7:32 PM, Kareni said: Today's finds ~ Lying flat duck light Cat night light Regards, Kareni Oh, Karen! That cat light is straight out of Star Trek! It’s 9” tall, which is life size for an older kitten or a small cat. That light would keep me awake, but it sure is neat to look at. Maybe one for the home theater? ETA - I snagged one for dh’s stocking! Edited November 21, 2023 by TechWife 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 49 minutes ago, TechWife said: ETA - I snagged one for dh’s stocking! I hope you'll both enjoy it! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 Today's finds ~ A canister with attitude! (Beware the ones on Amazon which are plastic not ceramic.) A bicycle pizza cutter Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 Today's finds ~ A fun toilet paper holder (for some reason, this brings Wallace and Gromit to mind) --- there's a dragon, too. A snail soap dispenser Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Dino chicken nugget pillows: Dino nugget pillows 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 @Shoeless, those do look like fun! I also like the similar Goldfish-looking item. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Today's finds are crocodile themed ~ "Squeaky Clean" (t-shirt and more) Crocotiel Gatoraid Croccoli Tightrope girl pillow Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Book Seat - especially good for people who have a hard time holding a physical book. Also works with tablets. Looks comfy & not bulky. Bookish Christmas Tree Ornament Novelty Socks for Readers - several styles 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 2 hours ago, TechWife said: Book Seat - especially good for people who have a hard time holding a physical book. Also works with tablets. Looks comfy & not bulky. Bookish Christmas Tree Ornament Novelty Socks for Readers - several styles That ornament is perfect for Dd! Thanks! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 @TechWife, thank you for sharing those three bookish gifts. I'd be happy to receive any of them! @ScoutTN, I hope that your daughter will enjoy her ornament. Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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