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That is so sweet of you to step up and make some special memories!

My wife has been making this breakfast casserole for our Christmases over the past few years. It's easy and tasty and is a nice, hearty way to start the day. Sides could be fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls (I like the orange rolls), or (my favorite) oven baked biscuits or crescent rolls. Fellowship over food is one of my family's favorite traditions and I think it is an integral component of a family holiday.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/9247/christmas-breakfast-sausage-casserole/

Here are some links to some stocking stuffer ideas. I'm bookmarking these, myself, because I need to step up the stocking game for my wife. She fills mine and the kids' but never hers!

https://modernmrsdarcy.com/39-stocking-stuffers-that-will-actually-be-appreciated-dont-feel-like-a-waste-of-money-and-wont-be-brokendestroyedforgotten-by-new-years/

https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/inexpensive-stocking-stuffers

Food, candy, and sweets in our stockings are also a thing. We get candy for the kids and then my wife and I get each other artisan cheeses (available for cheap at Aldi!) and fancy candy (i.e. Lindt chocolates). She also gets me a chocolate orange (https://www.amazon.com/Terrys-Chocolate-Orange-6-17-ounce-Packaging/dp/B001LN4IZS?th=1) which rarely ever makes it to noon on Christmas Day. I treat it as my dessert after the breakfast casserole! :-P

Target dollar bins are a GREAT place to look for affordable stocking stuffers and, honestly, some nice gifts too. They've recently begun putting out scarves and gloves and bigger items so don't forget to look there.

Another one of our traditions is to make sure we have some kind of music playing. We'll turn on the TV and play one of the satellite Christmas music channels while we eat breakfast and the kids open their gifts. If that isn't an option, Pandora, Spotify, or Apple Music all have Christmas channels ready to go. There's just something warm and fuzzy about being together with each other and having merry tunes playing in the background.

I hope this has been helpful and not just the random rants of a Christmas-loving madman! I think it's really awesome that you're wanting to make Christmas special for your family. Just having the urge in your heart to do that means you're already halfway there!

Price Range?

Smovey Swinging rings are expensive, but help friends with the vibration.

https://www.smoveyhealth.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Smovey-Vibrowsing-System-Swinging-Vibrational-Fitness/dp/B001PKT55A

I bought a set, but passed them along to a friend who Parkinson's who doesn't have the time to work out in the gym.

There are other things like a knife safety glove that has saved me injuries.

Oh, a book I loved was Micheal Robotham The Suspect. Good book, and the good guy has Parkinson's! It is very realistic as little things just clicked with me.

For me this year I want something I never asked for before, running socks! I learned to run and have been having a blast with C25K and running. I started down this road at 25 and hit my low point at 55 (couldn't get off the floor) but at age 60 I am doing fantastic and running a 5K! Google "your city Parkinson's boxing" to get ideas for classes locally (I love my gym, all of us from ages 32 to 82 are fighting Parkinson's and is my support/motivation to keep going).

Feel free to post this question on /r/Parkinsons as I am sure the team has many more idea's.

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Not op, but I bought that for my niece! It's from 1st Steps and you can get it on Amazon usually (if you order early enough). It's very cute and my niece loved adding the ornaments and playing with the star. There is also a small train that goes around the base which was her favorite part. I thought it was great. She's going to be three right after Christmas, so I think she'll still enjoy it this year and maybe next...even if it's just to decorate her "own" tree. :)



Step2 My First Christmas Tree with Bonus Ornaments
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1H8VF7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7xwvDbCYPR032

It's not hard to do!

http://smile.amazon.com/MOTA-Classic-Train-Real-Smoke/dp/B00AEVIG9C?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage It's $43, it's loud, the track has to be perfectly flat (carpet might not work), and it requires some fine precision and a steady pair of hands to get the train on the track just right. Also any child or dog will easily tip it over. That said, it's awesome and reasonably sturdy and totally worth the Christmas effect! It's easy to store in the summer, batteries last a while, and everyone appreciates it.

I would turn off the smoke (too chemically) and the engine sounds.

I hope you get it. Let me know! Merry upcoming Christmas :)

Thanks a lot, and I can totally share where I got that stuff (on Amazon!)

BELLS: Currently says Unavailable, but when I got mine I was concerned about availability and the owner said they'd be restocking Amazon within a matter of weeks (and that was a week ago). So if you keep an eye on it, you should be able to pick up again really soon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5T1XRX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BOXES: The boxes now have a 2nd option with little handles on top and an extra 1.5" to the height of the box, which wasn't an option when I ordered mine; however, I'd still probably get the boxes without handles, for it looks better and is a great fit for a bit of tissue paper and the bell.

NOTE: The boxes come with little plastic old-looking coins and a little treasure map. I'm just putting that stuff off to the side for some other activity someday. Maybe I'll even use it as something fun from the Elf on the Shelf on one of the days!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F1KCV7L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If she's "sort of" a hipster, might I suggest a salt crystal lamp? Perfect for people who are into things like the spiritual feel and look really good in a room. I have one and I love it! Definitely catches the attention of people who come over!

Edit: They can be bought from here: http://www.amazon.com/WBM-Himalayan-1002-Natural-Purifying/dp/B001892AX2
And also if there is a Earthbound near you, you might be able to find it at the store, seeing as it's where I purchased mine! There are also many other things she might like at Earthbound if there is one near you.

Hope I can help!

I love them. My mom used to buy me a new one every year. She sent them all to me last Christmas. I also buy my sons each a new one every year as well. It's really cool to see my Hallmark Keepsake ornaments on the tree next to theirs now. My husband also has a bunch from his childhood too. I love how they have the year on them, so you don't forget when you got it. I got the cutest one for my youngest (he just turned 2) last Christmas. It lights up and Pooh sings the entire "Rumbly in My Tumbly" song. 😊

If you can find an advent calendar with pockets which are about one inch wide and tall, these tiny eraser toys were a hit last year with my kids (the links take you to amazon.com)

tiny animals

tiny food

And here is an amazon link to advent calendars with pockets

I have used the same cloth advent calendar with velcro figures for at least ten years or more with my kids, and over the years I have put Legos in the pockets and various chocolates, but I think they liked the little erasers the best. They are EXCELLENT quality. You can take them apart and put them back together. If you search on "tiny toys" on amazon, you will probably find other ideas as well.

Funny cats scared of cucumbers - cat vs cucumber compilation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXv44YL_Gio



Cucumber Large Pickle Food Polish Glass Christmas Tree Ornament:

https://www.amazon.com/Cucumber-Large-Polish-Christmas-Ornament/dp/B07BH2PM3R

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Best of luck to you! 😄 😸

https://www.amazon.com/Precious-Moments-Figurine-Cleansed-100277/dp/B000U81N76

https://www.ebay.com/i/331637881982?chn=ps

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I saw a bunch listed when I googled "He overfilleth my soul Precious Moments" (but looks like the actual name is He Cleansed My Soul).

My mom collected Precious Moments growing up too and Country Cousins.

Parents - $25 restaurant gift card. You give Mom an excuse for a date night.

22 y.o. sister -
Some ideas:

Pretty scarf??

Bangle?

Tartan Wrap?

Soaps?

14 y.o. brother -

Some ideas:

LED Dinosaur? or Basketball?

Xbox gift card?

Binoculars?

It depends on the kids, but giving them a few spending dollars works well at that age, too.

https://www.amazon.com/EDC-Outdoor-Portable-Keychain-Screwdrivers/dp/B07MNGLDGX/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1N7X3GSULLXJ0&keywords=gifts+for+men+under+5+dollars&qid=1567559291&s=gateway&sprefix=gifts+for+men+under+%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-12 these look useful and I know several of my family would like them

theres a book that uses physics and science to porve santa exists its call the indisputible existence of santa claus. great read.

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https://www.amazon.ca/Indisputable-Existence-Santa-Claus/dp/1468316125

Thanks! Its on Amazon now - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFAXB7L A black Christmas to all and to all a dark night

Even Balsam Hill is not great. Look at the needle of this tree: https://www.amazon.com/Balsam-Hill-Classic-Artificial-Christmas/dp/B0028B33LC/ref=sr_1_16?crid=HJ1KSBT2C9C7&keywords=realistic+christmas+tree&qid=1572007257&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A371487011&rnid=371482011&s=home-garden&sprefix=realistic+christ%2Caps%2C207&sr=1-16

For 700 dollars I would like something nicer

I've now got this fella on order https://www.amazon.com/Funko-POP-Holiday-Krampus-styles/dp/B074NX38M4

I did look at buying a Krampus tree ornament from Esty which looked brilliant. However it was $25 with $25 postage, which for a single ornament is way too muc. I can decorate a tree for £1 from poundland