A lot has happened this year. My family felt the pangs of a cross-country move. My life changed significantly for the better. Terrorism, radicalism, school shootings, disrespect for authority, hit all time highs. Daily news reports made us weep.
If you’re still struggling with gift ideas amid all of this chaos, I offer the following suggestions:

Image courtesy Google Images.
Merry Christmas loyal followers and best wishes for a peaceful new year. May god bless you and keep you safe in the months to come. Be kind; to yourself and others.
Word of the Day: Remarque
Fun fact about me: If I could find the right picture, I’d get a tattoo.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, December 2015. Image courtesy Google Images.
What a lovely, timely post. Thanks, Jansen. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Thanks Pat and to you too. I miss seeing you. Glad you stopped by today.
Happy holidays!
Patricia
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Best wishes for a fun (and booming!) Baer House Christmas and a fabulous 2016!
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Thanks my friend. I wish only the best to you and yours as well.
Patricia
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Wonderful Christmas gift suggestions…and so, my gift to you, Patricia, is my heart. I’m so glad you are enjoying your life at Baer House. Happy holidays to you and your family!
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That’s very sweet Sheila. Thank you and I shall treasure it.
Patricia
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What wonderful gift selections. I’d be happy with peace and forgiveness and maybe a side of understanding. It’s been a tough year – glad you are excelling in your new home. Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men.
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Amen Clay. Let’s all just take a step back and breathe right?
Here’s to a prosperous and happy new year.
Patricia
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Now those are gift selections that have meaning.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family!
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And gifts that can be given all year round, too.
Happy holidays!
Patricia
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Those are the best gift suggestions I’ve seen in a very long time. I’m going to share them and link to your blog. I hope you have the merriest Christmas ever and that 2016 brings an avalanche of guests to your beautiful Baer House.
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Me too Patricia and thank you for sharing the goodness. These are certainly gifts we can share and give all year long.
Joyous Noel to you and yours.
Patricia
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