Indy you could do a wish list of the books you want on Amazon. Your MIL wouldn't have to buy them there, but then she would know what you want.

Grey I WISH you'd decorate your house and then put up pictures because I bet it would look fabulous.

We do a calendar of our photos as a gift for family and a few friends. I do enjoy baking and since I've pretty much stopped eating baked goods most of the year, it gives me a chance to indulge. I usually make a variety of cookies and bars to give to a few friends at work.

There is always a bunch of stuff I want for my classroom and I can usually get my oldest sister, who refuses to stop giving me stuff, to buy something for my class.

Veronica