These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

Every year about this time, family members ask me what I would like for Christmas. I've actually never been much about GETTING Christmas gifts...so it's usually difficult to come up with an answer to that question. However, I've been thinking about a few things that I wouldn't mind having...just in case someone REALLY wanted to buy me a gift this year. Oh, and if you happen to run into my husband, you may want to direct him to my blog for ideas. Hint, hint...

Here is my "wish list."

Most of you that know me well, know that I have collected almost each and every VeggieTales DVD, and I really do like to get my veggies. There are a few though, that I do not have yet. The very newest addition to the VeggieTales collection, is "It's a Meaningful life, " based on the popular classic Holiday movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," of course. I'd love to see that one. Another recently added story, is "Sweetpea Beauty," the story of the Princess and the Pea, and how our inner beauty is much more important than our outer appearance. I have not seen that one yet either. I DO have the screener of "Abe and the Amazing Promise, however, I don't have the DVD with all the extras. Other Classics missing from my collection, are Larry Boy and the Fib from Outer space, and Larry Boy and the Rumor Weed. I DO have them, in a 3 disc set, but would like to find them separately in their own cases. I know, I'm weird like that.

Here's an item I'd love to have in my kitchen. Since we live in an old farmhouse, with cupboards up to the ceiling, it's nice to have a step stool to reach the high ones. I have fond memories of one of these sitting in the corner of my grandma's kitchen back in the '60's. My mother always had something similar for the younger kids that were too big for a high chair, but too small for an adult chair to sit on at the table, too. Besides, it would totally match my red apple-themed retro kitchen:

Cosco Red Retro Step Stool (around $50), on sale at Pamida this Sat. and Sun. only for $39.

One thing I do NOT like about my country kitchen, is the fact that there is not enough cupboard space. I'd love to have one of these to put my canned food and dry goods in.

It would also match the microwave cart we have now.

This pantry is made by Ameriwood, and usually retails for around $99. However, it happens to also be on sale at Pamida this week, for $74.99

I have recently become a lover of "Crocs." You know, those ugly, ubiquitous, rubber clogs? Yes, those. After walking around the Minnesota State Fair for several hours on Labor Day this year, I had developed a painful blister on one foot. Since I really didn't want to walk around anymore with my shoe rubbing on it, when we stumbled across a Crocs display, I asked my husband if he'd buy me a pair. Because he loves me, (and he didn't want to listen to me complain about my blister the rest of the day), he agreed. I put them on, and instantly understood why everyone from infants to old people (like me), love to wear them. They are VERY comfortable. The only problem is...the style that I have is full of little holes...which is not exactly conducive to Minnesota winters...your feet tend to get a bit chilly and wet when the snow comes through the holes. However...I would LOVE to have a pair of Crocs winter boots! Then my feet would stay toasty- warm and dry...and comfortable. Here they are in "Espresso," which is the color I would prefer:

Crocs Crocband Winter Boot, in size 11 (They run small) Available at Crocs.com for $69.99

That's about all I can think of at the moment. I'll continue to update this post if anything else comes to mind between now and Christmas. In the meantime...have a Blessed and Safe Holiday Season!