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Wow, this is a tough one... but I came up with a few ideas... One thing I can think of for the oldest son/wife is an overnight stay/weekend getaway at a nice hotel in a Jacuzzi suite and meal voucher, or maybe a bed and breakfast, or in a cabin with a fireplace...they can order room service or cook and just enjoy each other's company... For the middle son, I would pick an activity he likes or his fave sports team and buy 2 tickets (really good seats would be a plus) to a game (home or away)...or maybe there's an upcoming spring/summer concert within 100 miles of where he lives that you know he would enjoy, purchase the tickets along with dinner vouchers (or a hotel stay if need be)... Also, for the two that have children I would include coupons for "bonus" hours/days/nights/weekends of babysitting!!!! Even if the don't go anywhere it's always nice to have a little "me" time without your "mini"... or even a couple coupons that have you doing the grocery shopping as long as they provide the list...or how about a spring cleaning from a professional service or maybe once a month cleaning for 6 months...

Actually, I got this line from A Christmas Carol (same movies, different titles)... Answer: Gremlins Quote: If you're really Santa Claus, you can get it for me. And if you can't, you're only a nice man with a white beard like my mother says.

IDK if those additional items make a difference since I've only eaten it that way since I was a kid...lol...I do know evap. milk tends to make things a little "smoother"...

Not a big fan of pumpkin, but this sounds tasty...

For the adult LEGO lover... https://www.amazon.com/KYONNE-Build-Building-Blocks-Christmas/dp/B076PCPTJC/ref=sr_1_36?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1540502652&sr=1-36&keywords=unique+gifts

That Seven Layer Magic Bar Cookie sounds delish...I may give those a try...

the German Chocolate ones or a different coconut cookie? And when you say flat, what exactly do you mean? Was the flavor not there or literally "flat"?

Well, the Wal Mart we went to last year was amazing...it was our first year going to this particular one for BF and it wasn't over crowded when we first got there, I was able to walk through the store and pick up everything I wanted without cart traffic jams and jump in a line and wait until the registers opened up...hopefully you will be able to get a set next year or maybe drop a hint to a family member as a most wanted gift...

Trust me when I tell you, if your friend can't make it you can...it's that easy...boil (whole), bake or microwave the potatoes...mash the potatoes (I use my Kitchenaid) and add the other ingredients, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and evap milk is to your likeness and amount of sweet tatoes you use (taste and consistency)...eggs, I usually use 2 (usually), drain the crushed pineapples and stir into mixture...put into baking dish, bake for about 20 minutes on 350, add marshmallows if desired and bake until toasted...

Answer: Bumpuses (Sp?) Question: What day is a close second and sometimes surpasses Black Friday for busiest brick and mortar shopping day of the year?

I did order several of my favorite Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie DVDs from Amazon that should be here tomorrow

Yes, I am also looking into Sling as well as Hulu Live TV to see which would be better... if I choose sling I would have to get the $40 package and add $5 Lifestyle Extra to get Hallmark Channel... Hulu Live TV doesn't offer all the channels I want to watch, I don't believe...

I think I may do this for the Christmas Eve potluck this year...

We use to have a Teavana in our malls here and I always loved looking at these but never bought one... I would by this for a tea lover and put it in a gift basket... https://www.amazon.com/Teabloom-Teapot-Gift-Set-Removable/dp/B074M7M1BX/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1540385137&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=glass%2Bteapot%2Bwith%2Binfuser&th=1

Just joined...

Answer: Miracle on 34th St. Quote: Fifteen shillings a week, a wife and five children ... And he still talks of a Merry Christmas

I think I only want throws from them this year, but If I can get them early and cross them off my list that would be great...

Capture the flag was always one of my favorite summer camp games as a child... https://www.amazon.com/Capture-Flag-REDUX-Nighttime-Birthdays/dp/B00XK9C4H0/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1540301607&sr=8-35&keywords=unique+gifts&dpID=51LlBgABP2L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Answer: Cranberry Sauce? Question: What large former retail outlet commissioned and published Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

This is the only reason why I want cable back right now (and SyFy lol)...most of the movies are repeats from years past and I don't see too many of them on the app, unless I'm overlooking them...

This is always hard for me...I try and get the items on their list along with some other things I think they may like, so there is not a set number...this year, IDK what my budget is yet, but I know it won't be that much...my children are 25, 24, 18 and my 18 yo told me yesterday to let them by all the present for me...to me one big gift or getting the most wanted item always makes up for the other "minor" things they may get and they care less about the amount of presents...

I like the look of these and if you know someone who is into all things "cosmos" this could be a nice gift.. https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Kitchen-Knife-Set-Gift/dp/B071VQJDC3/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1540219917&sr=8-10&keywords=unique+gifts

Looks like I won't be watching this year...no cable...

Answer: All I want for Christmas is you... Pretty pencils to write I love you...

If he is going to be living in an apartment off campus then all the small appliances that Wal Mart usually has for like $10 on BF, crock-pot, coffeemaker, waffle maker, electric griddle...