The List (Part 2)

Here are some gift ideas for Ben and me ...

For us both:

• A bench to match our kitchen table. We've seen a couple styles we like at Ikea. We are looking for a bench with a back but no arms, in a finish that matches our existing furniture.

• A few large bulletin boards for the basement playroom. We would like to set up an "art gallery" for the kids' artwork.
  

• A date night. We would definitely enjoy a night out without the kids. Ben and I always like to receive movie vouchers and restaurant gift certificates. (A night in a hotel would be awesome!)
  

• The new Paul Brandt CD, Risk.

• Classic board games.
  

For Ben:

• A hand-held multimeter.

• A set of small plastic drawers for organizing tiny electronic doodads.

• An arduino board.

• A new pair of slippers. (Ben is fairly picky about his slippers.) Ben would like plain, unlined, quality leather slippers with rubber soles.

• Dress shirts. Blue and white shirts match well with his charcoal gray suit. Ben's collar size is 16 1/2.
  

• A gift certificate for a new suit.

• Socks. The perennial Christmas favourite!

For Lindsay:

• A family-sized waffle iron.

• A new skillet.

• Casserole / serving dishes (like Corning Ware or Pyrex).

• Wooden mixing spoons.

• A mini loaf tin and/or a mini muffin tin.
  

• A large, clear plastic quilting ruler.

• Card making supplies. (Things like cardstock, fancy papers, stamps, inks, pens.)

• The newest Pride and Prejudice movie on DVD.

• A gift certificate to Thyme Maternity.

• Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook. (I have seen this book in the discount aisle at Superstore.)
  

I hope we've furnished you with some helpful ideas, our family :-). Thanks for your generous gifts!