Gift ideas (by type, in random order within type)

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Priority wish list items are highlighted in orange

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Last updated 11/15/08

For All Of Us:

Books/CDs/DVDs/Toys – see Amazon Wish List	http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/39HM6638PX835/ may find better prices at half.com (but shipping might be higher); look for DVDs at www.deepdiscountdvd.com or buy.com
Reupholster sofa	(Have to put a few unreasonably large things on the list to make the others seem attainable, you know?)
Peach butter	http://www.texaspeaches.com/vogel/ has the best peach butter I’ve ever eaten.
Swim lessons	For Meg and Tim http://www.seastarswimming.com/Pricing.html
Trash can	32-gallon (not the huge ones!) wheeled outdoor trash can http://tinyurl.com/3u5ec5 link to example Rubbermaid can at Home Depot
Leaf rake	Narrow one for getting between plants in flowerbed

For Tim :

See Amazon list (link above)
Art supplies	Play-Doh, glitter, glue, crafts, stickers, paints, markers, pencils, and so on
Sporting equipment (age-appropriate balls, bats, etc.)	Any sort of active-play toys, like things to run and jump with
LED nightlight

For Meg:

See Amazon list (link above)
Sporting equipment (age-appropriate balls, bats, etc.)	Any sort of active-play toys, like things to run and jump with, maybe badminton or tetherball
LED nightlight
Art supplies	Play-Doh, glitter, glue, crafts, stickers, paints, markers, pencils, and so on
Washable dry-erase markers	If you should run across any…
Raincoat	Preferably with hood, not separate hat

For Robert:

See Amazon list (link above)
New ties	Church neckties
New skillet	Big flat skillet (4 pieces of French toast size), non-stick without Teflon http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=15080108&RN=917&KSKU=113717
Songs of Zion book	It can be ordered from the publisher by calling 1-800-423-2484 or going to www.faith-facts.com.
Songs	“Ruby” by Kaiser Chiefs “I’m Not Over” by Carolina Liar both available at iTunes

For Laura:

See Amazon list (link above)
Tech stuff	----------------------------------------
Program to rip DVD audio	Want to capture DVD audio as WAV or MP3
PC Headset	USB connection, for talking on the computer. Prefer the headband type (not in-ear or attached to ear). They have them at Fry’s, and probably Wal-Mart, too.
Drawing pad	Graphics tablet for PC input
Phone accessories	Belt clip for Treo 755p
Entertainment stuff	----------------------------------------
The West Wing	Season 3 or beyond box sets – don’t need to be new, just functional (i.e., don’t pay a lot for them)
Extra tiny stuffed lion	Wallace Berrie 1975 lion, about 3" long, 1.5" wide, and 1" tall, made of golden brown plush fabric with a dark brown yarn mane, a skinny braided dark brown yarn tail, and a tiny pink felt tongue. I have an okay one now, but if you should run across another, I’d love to have a better/extra one!
Songs	“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Deep Blue Something “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65 “Smooth” by Santana
Craft stuff	----------------------------------------
Silkscreen	8x10-ish with wood frame, available at Michaels
Jeweler’s hand drill	http://www.little-windows.com/store_item.htm?itemid=58&cid=13 or you can find them on eBay
Thread	50 wt. long-staple mercerized cotton – like Aurifil or Robison-Anton or Master Piece (Superior)– light gray, navy, black, white
Tsukineko Inks	For work on fabric, paper, etc.
Colored mechanical pencils	Mechanical Pencils with erasable colored leads
Stamp Pads	ColorBox MicaMagic
Sharpie Metallic	Sharpie Metallic markers – I would like to find gold or copper/bronze
Home stuff	----------------------------------------
Ergonomic chair	Something like this http://www.sitincomfort.com/finwoodkneel.html (haven’t shopped for all options/prices)
Composting equipment
Clothesline	Something big enough to hang a load of laundry on, but preferably something I can put away when not in use. Must be 6 feet tall or less (can’t show over the fence).
Clothes stuff	----------------------------------------
Rice t-shirt	New Rice t-shirt, short sleeve or long sleeve, not white
Sweaters	Straight at the bottom (no band), medium weight, not scratchy
Perpetual stuff	(i.e., things you can’t have too many of) ----------------------------------------
Pliers	Assorted sizes and types
Duct tape	Any color – Michaels has red, purple, etc.
Work gloves	Gardening or work gloves, ladies’ large or equivalent
Magic Erasers	Mr. Clean Magic Eraser – just the regular or heavy-duty, no scents or Febreze or anything like that