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[KQ]

Do Origins products have microbeads?

I don't believe they make any microbead products but they do have lovely scrubs.

Aren't microbeads considered taboo now due to environmental issues?

[KQ]

Jesus. KQ is killing it this year in here. Deserves some type of major award.

Really? I was thinking how quiet the board has been this year not just with Christmas but I never saw a Hanukkah thread either.

Did some last minute online shopping today from King Arthur Flour. Had to go 2-day shipping. Only $10 more - suppose I deserve getting dinged having waited so long but I was hoping something would come back in stock.

Still a few things to pick up locally but the important stuff is done.

Baking has started in earnest! Muffins and pie today, gingerbread and Chex mix tomorrow then Rulach and jam thumbprints. Finally there will be Parker House rolls then I can kick back and relax (kinda).

[sb]

Mmmmm, I luv me sum muffins and pie.


Hope Santa brings you something KQ and your gift advice is as always good

[riser4]

I don't believe they make any microbead products but they do have lovely scrubs.

Aren't microbeads considered taboo now due to environmental issues?

Yes, that's why I want to know, so I can avoid microbeads. I want to know if their scrubs have teh beadz.

[Supermoon]

Jesus. KQ is killing it this year in here. Deserves some type of major award.

KQ gave me the best present idea ever last year (Eddie Bauer house cardigan), and I've just mined other suggestions in this thread for a couple of birthdays and anniversaries as well.

[KQ]

Yes, that's why I want to know, so I can avoid microbeads. I want to know if their scrubs have teh beadz.

I've read through the product descriptions and I would say it doesn't look like they do. If you are going to go into a store you might confirm this with a salesperson but like I said... doesn't look like it is something they use. Their scrubs use salt/sugar/minerals/charcoal.

KQ gave me the best present idea ever last year (Eddie Bauer house cardigan), and I've just mined other suggestions in this thread for a couple of birthdays and anniversaries as well.

50% off @ EB right now. They have several versions of the sleep cardigan now. Still LOVE mine!

[KQ]

Mmmmm, I luv me sum muffins and pie.


Hope Santa brings you something KQ and your gift advice is as always good

House really smells like Christmas now - pumpkin pie and molasses bran muffins w/dried tart cherries. So good! I use duck eggs in my muffins for added richness.

[SkiBall]

Any ideas for books, or something creative/learning kind things for 12 & 3 yro boys? I am out of the loop.

[TBS]

For the 12yo

https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Boo...s+book+for+boy

[SkiBall]

For the 12yo

https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Boo...s+book+for+boy

Thank you for that. Maybe pair that with a baseball history book of sorts as he seems to be taking to it.

[KQ]

Any ideas for books, or something creative/learning kind things for 12 & 3 yro boys? I am out of the loop.

It's been a very been a time since I've had a young boy on my Christmas shopping list.

That book is great! Heard that today is the last day for standard shipping from Amazon if you want it by Christmas.

Check this list out:


https://www.starwalkkids.com/gifts/b...year-old-boys/

[riser4]

For the 12yo

https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Boo...s+book+for+boy

Very good reference to have around.

[SkiBall]

https://www.starwalkkids.com/gifts/b...year-old-boys/

Oh geez, now my options have just grown. And I had just found a Mariners history book for him. I have seen some kids playing that SpikeBall thing. Might be a good one.
Thank you KQ Claus.
Getting above book though fo sure.

[Supermoon]

Spike ball is fun. Highly recommended.

[SkiBall]

Starwalk kids led me to stuff for 3yro. Magbuilder Magnetic builder thingy looks perfect.

Spike ball is fun. Highly recommended.

Yeah, was looking at that. Maybe for his birthday in the summer. They are in Seattle, so maybe some indoor stuff for now. Hopefully, right?

[KQ]

Oh geez, now my options have just grown. And I had just found a Mariners history book for him. I have seen some kids playing that SpikeBall thing. Might be a good one.
Thank you KQ Claus.
Getting above book though fo sure.

Type "best toys 12 year old boys" into Amazon's search bar for more cool stuff

[AK47bp]

Type "best toys 12 year old boys" into Amazon's search bar for more cool stuff

Oh Amazon, don't Google that.

[SkiBall]

Thank you! Got a cart full of stuff.
Side question: Anybody use those Amazon lockers? Are they preferable to keep things safe? Shipped before without an issue, but these pirate peeps are getting more mainstream. Their porch is pretty close and open to the street.

[muted]

Thank you! Got a cart full of stuff.
Side question: Anybody use those Amazon lockers? Are they preferable to keep things safe? Shipped before without an issue, but these pirate peeps are getting more mainstream. Their porch is pretty close and open to the street.

Ask the recipients. My dad made us sign for a Xmas package this year, if he asked me beforehand I would have said deliver to my work, now we have to pick up from the post office because we missed the delivery. Lockers don’t seem a pain though, you could pick up at any time of day, right?

[SkiBall]

They said locker would be fine. Guess other fam had some stuff pilfered kind of in the general area, so yeah.

[KQ]

i’m guessing you give some of these delicious foods away?

Yes and I have holiday guests arriving tomorrow but I eat a heck of a lot of it myself. Nice having a fast metabolism this time of year.

[KQ]

Thank you! Got a cart full of stuff.
Side question: Anybody use those Amazon lockers? Are they preferable to keep things safe? Shipped before without an issue, but these pirate peeps are getting more mainstream. Their porch is pretty close and open to the street.

Freakin' porch pirates! Every night on the news there is some new report - just makes my blood boil! Did you see the one that was a seasonal UPS driver and his buddies? He would make deliveries and then call his buddies who would follow behind him and steal the packages.

Nice that a lot of cities are using decoy packages to catch these people but still they are so brazen. What a bunch of lowlifes.

[dtown]

KQ, this one should be right up your alley. Looking to get the wife some work wear for working in the yard, canvas pants and a vest. Stick with Carhartt or go fancy with something like Patagonia?


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[smartyiak]

For the 12yo

https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Boo...s+book+for+boy

Two years ago, I paired that book with:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/50-...s/1110780789#/

[mtngirl79]

I just putting good pair of socks and fancy treats in the stockings, but I brought them to the shop a week or so ago and hung them up and people have been adding to them, so I worked put well.

Boys feel appreciated.