41 Things for Other People

Last year I aimed to do 40 things for others before turning 40.  I think I did pretty well with it, but I didn't really document it.  I decided that this year I'm going to be more diligent and make a list of what I've done.  I'll continue to edit this one post with what I've done.

#41: Volunteered at the Dulles Pull A Plane event to support Special Olympics, 17 Sept 2016
#40: Purchased Girl Scout cookies to be donated to US Troops, 19 Sept 2016
#39: Purchased Raffle Tickets to support the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, 22 Sept 2016
#38: Volunteered at the Fall For Fairfax Kids Fest, 1 Oct 2016
#37: Bought the meal for the stranger behind me at the McDonalds drive-thru
#36: Moved furniture in library at work to expedite what the facilities team would have to do the next day, 21 Oct 2016
#35: Donated to Homes Team for pediatric brain tumor research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 29 Oct 2016

2014 Christmas Lists

Becca & Olive
- Jessica London
Ribbed Cotton Cardigan with Zip Front, size 22/24 in berry red or forest moss
- Hammacher.com
The Walk By Scrabble Board
- Signals
Hinged Hippo Box
- Serrv
Hues of Autumn Scarf
- Simply Be
Fair Isle Fleece Onesie, size 24/26
- Covered Butter Dish
- Regular-sized muffin pan
- dishcloths
- KONG Medium Size treat dispensing toy
- MilkBone dog biscuits Medium

- Crock Pot


William
- Ring side battle with Daniel Brian figure

- WWE Big show figure

- Lego star wars phantom

- Jason Aldean cds

- Classic rock cds

- Air soft

        Hk ak47/electric /black

        L115/spring/with scope

        M1911/gas blow back co2cartrige useable

        m-60/ electric/ with bipod

- lab coat

- 1nerf n strike elite rapid strike

- True heroes fire and rescue

- Nerf demolisher

- High hat symbol

- Knight stuff

- Nerf zombie strikes ledge fire, sling fire

- Nerf rhino fire ,mega thunder bow, zombie strike side strike

- 3DS games

- Xbox 360

- Minecraft

Brian & Bekah
- Danskin Now yoga pants size 2X, 
- HP ink in black and colors number 564
- No Boundaries Cami with built-in shelf bra any colors
- Victoria Secret gift cards
- DEB gift cards

- rack room shoes giftcard for sneakers
- verizon giftcards
- under armor giftcards
- cascade complete dishwasher liquid lemon scent with bleach
- fresh step odor shield cat litter
- wegmans giftcards
- walmart giftcards

Sarah & Bo

- cardigan sweaters PXL- does not necessarily need to be old school granny type

- IKEA gift card

- Home Depot gift card

- Duluth Trading gift card
- Flannel shirts XLTall 

Hank & Sally

- National Geographic Subscription (one for the two of us)

- Monthly Gym Membership - $50 per person per month

- Costco Membership for a year

- We need a new rug for the entryway - but haven't picked one out. Money for that would work. But that is probably more my want than Hanks!

- Gift cards to TJ Max, Barnes and Noble, Home Goods are always appreciated for me! 

Mom
- PJs
- Help with garden when time
-small dangle earrings

Christmas 2013 Wish Lists

Exchange List

Sheila has Sarah

Nay has Hank

Sarah has Jeanne

Bo has Nay

Brian has Becca

Hank has Brian

Sally has Bo

Becca has Sheila

Jeanne has Sally

Wish Lists - Keep checking back as I'll update them as soon as I get info.

Sarah

lunch bag
cardigan sweaters PXL- does not necessarily need to be old school granny type
Ikea gift card

Hank

Cabela's Microtex Insulated Pants - W40/L32, mossy oak breakup infinity
Motor for the John Boat
Work Boots
Short Boots (Drake gear, ask Brian Watkins?)
Watkins hat (ask Sally to order she can pick them up from Brian)
Watkins hooded sweatshirt, 2XL (ask Sally to order she can pick them up from Brian)
Watkins t-shirt, 2XL (ask Sally to order she can pick them up from Brian)
Watkins duck call, $70 wood one (ask Sally for specifics, she can talk to Brian as calls are not show in his website)
AAA and AA batteries
Grudéns Eat Fish Shirt (white, 2XL)
Grudéns Eat Fish Sweatshirt (black, 2XL)
Trail Cam
Flannel Shirts
Quilted/Fleece Lined Shirt/Jacket
Rain Jacket
Slippers
Ground hunting blind

Jeanne

Inexpensive Card Table
Drying rack
Beige toilet seats
Cotton Dishcloths

Nay

Any type of flashlight or apparatus (he recently mentioned a hand-cranked/solar light to Sheila)
He loves Pens
Donations to the Humane Society
Remote Controlled Helicopter

Becca

Cards Against Humanity Deck (which can be bought on Amazon: http://cardsagainsthumanity.com/)

State Counties Wall Art for Maryland (Signals Catalog: http://www.signals.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=DETAIL&ITEM=HP1672)

Photo Transfer Kit (from The Grommet: http://www.thegrommet.com/lumi-inkodye-print-fabric-with-light-kit-blue)

Furniture Fix (like this one from Bed Bath & Beyond: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/Furniture-Fix-trade/1018158701) (I'd like to fix both my love seat and my couch but I'm not sure how much comes in the package)
Flat Coat Retriever Print from Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/155537732/personalized-flat-coat-retriever-print
ZAGG iFrogz Coda Pop Mini Bluetooth Speaker in "Super Fizz (grey)": http://www.zagg.com/audio/coda-pop-mini-bluetooth-speaker/8382
Car Cleaning (inside and out)
Slate Cheese Board

Brian

Tool Case: http://www.amazon.com/US-PeaceKeeper-Armorers-Tool-Case/dp/B004717TEI/
Gift Cards: Duluth Trading Company, Best Buy, WalMart, Red Wing Shoes

Bo

Duluth Trading gift card
Hoodie sweatshirts  2XL (tall if available) if huge get a 1XL (likes the ones with the pouch pocket in the front)
CDs: Mumford and Sons and similar types of music, Dierks Bentley
Kitchen gadgets

Sheila

I love scarves ,silk,woven, pretty

art books not necessarily big coffee table size

unique crafty things (reclaimed or recycled or re-purposed)

gift cards to Michael's, Lowes, Walmart, Giant, Macy's, Target

stationary, writing paper, journals, note cards

the real Kitchen Aid mixer with different blades etc...green or blue (this could be a group gift)

Sally

Gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Pottery Barn, TJ Maxx or Home Goods

Pottery Barn plates in red: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cambria-stoneware-dinnerware-red/

Fleece in Burgundy: http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/product.jsp?ensembleId=45163&catPath=&viewAll=n&pg=1&cmPathInfo=T307

Santa Milk Mug with the letter "S": http://www.potterybarn.com/products/alphabet-stoneware-mugs/?cm_src=AutoCatRel

Battery Operated Window Candles (Christmas Decoration)

Battery Operated Tea Lights

Battery Operated White Pillar Candles (all heights)

Anything from our wedding registries (look for them here: http://www.theknot.com/wedding/Hank-and-Sally/view/5573981245334111/37735741): we are particularly interested in receiving the memory foam pillows from Bed Bath & Beyond (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/therapedic-reg-classic-comfort-bed-pillow/1041326725?skuId=41326725&registryId=13751814).  If you're gifting me this, convince Nay to get one for Hank, too, because I would feel guilty having one before Hank.

Will

Lego Star Wars Anakin's Star Fighter

Lego Star Wars Luke Skywalkers XWing

Lego Star Wars Darth Vader's Star Destroyer

Lego Star Wars YWing

Lego Star Wars AWing PURCHASED

Lego Star Wars Trade Federation Ship

Lego Star Wars Z95 Headheader

Lego Star Wars Jaba's Place

Lego City Mine Sets: Excavator Transport, Loader & Dump Truck, Mine Truck PURCHASED

Matchbox cars

Police Kit

Spy Kit  PURCHASED

Slippers PURCHASED

Bean Bag Chair PURCHASED

Wii Bass Pro Shop Hunting Game

Wii Star Wars Clone Wars

Wii Indiana Jones the first

Wii NASCAR The Game Inside Line

Wii Ram Racing

Wii Madden 13

Wii Tiger Woods PGA Tour: The Masters

3DS Original Mario Kart

3DS Super Mario Bros 3

3DS Angry Birds Star Ward PURCHASED

3DS Hot Wheels Worlds Best Driver

3DS Phineas and Ferb_ Quest for Cool Stuff

3DS Lego City Let the Chase Begin

MineCraft Pocket Edition

UPS Plane Set (Franklin Toys, Severna Park)

Marble Mania (Franklin Toys, Severna Park)

WWE John Cena Action Figure

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Belt

WWE Wrestlemania Ring PURCHASED

WWE Sports Bottle

WWE Ultimate Championship Belts PURCHASED

WWE Steel Cage

iPAD PURCHASED

iPod Touch

CDs of Johnny Cash, AC/DC, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Imagine Dragons, Pompei, Luke Bryan, Michael Buble, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, PURCHASED

Books about history, the military, which way books, Monster Trucks, and Sports Cars, 

Movies including Miracle, Mighty Ducks series, Raiders of the Lost Ark series, Spy Kids series, Star Wars any, Despicable Me 1&2. PURCHASED

Sally & Hank may also get these:

May also purchase – check with us if you are going to purchase any of these things to make sure we haven’t decided to give them to him:

* Lego Star Wars jaba’s palace

* Lego city mine site

* Light sabers

* Hockey goals and sticks

* Battroborgs

* Hot wheels car maker

* Hot wheels carry case

* Gift cards – itunes, stores,

Toiletries List for Santa's Stockings

Sarah

Pantene Curl Conditioner
Pantene Max hold Curl defining mousse
Sure or Secret unscented solid deodorant
Crabtree & Evelyn Nantucket Briar talc free powder. 

Hank 

Jeanne 

Nay 

Becca

Nuetrogena Deep Clean Face Scrub

Plain Buff Puff-like scrubbers
Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm or Blistex medicated lip balm (green tube, I think)

Brian 

Garnier Fructis Simply Clean Shampoo
Old Spice Pure Sport Deodorant (not antiperspirant)
St. Ives non-medicated Apricot Scrub (green label) - Bekah

Bo 

Old Spice original scent CLASSIC deodorant
Dove Sensitive Skin unscented soap.

Sheila 

Sally

Lotion – Aveda, or any type of body lotion

Razors – Gillette Venus Breeze Cartridges 

Face Wash – Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser and/or Purifying Pore Scrub

Loofas

Deodorant – Degree Ultra clear for women

Hand Lotion – Aveda, Gold Bond, Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream

Chapstick – Burts Bees Beeswax lip balm (no flavor, just plain)

Hair ties – Goody Stayput Elastics 

I like the Bath and Body Works Sensual Amber body lotion and shower gel: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21434146&cm_vc=200

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012 Wish Lists

Here's who has who:
Hank has Sheila
Sheila has Sarah
Sarah has Hank
Becca has Bo
Mom has Becca
Nay has Brian
Bo has Mom
Brian has Nay

Mom
- House sign from the Kiwanis club of ocean pines ...they install. I have the form $15
- 1 deep garden tilling... priceless
- white cotton briefs size 6 fruit of the loom or Hanes $6.00 about
- socks: black brown blue beige, mostly cotton, only a couple of pairs needed
- Flat griddle for stove top use
- plain turtleneck any color
- simple note cards to use for thank you purposes Walmart 's are fine. $1
- Small garden flag any season
- Candles, tapers, unscented, any color actually need blue, yellow .
thanks so much!
- 12" tall St. Francis statue
- aromatherapy heat pack


Will (as typed by Will)
marble runpogo stick
bike
fake shotgun
Nerf stuff
Lego Star Wars stuff
Nintendo 3DS Mario e-party game
Adam Jones T shirt
Super mario bros Wii
WWE super star ring
maden NFL11 xbox
xbox
first act electric guitar with amp

Becca
- cake tester
- Scotland roadmap
- Wii Game: Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic games (pre owned from Gamestop is fine)
- money for luggage
- scarves (not winter ones - pashmina type)

Sarah
- Robe- terry cloth or fleece
- Slippers- (prefer memory foam soles) sz 7.5-8
- Turtleneck shirts..... XL or XL petite
- Sweaters- cardigan- Petite XL or XL
- White footie type socks....the more cotton the better.....I have worn cotton & bamboo rayon and they are not bad the last ones I bought were no nonsense, but I do not know if they even make these anymore...it has been about 5 yrs!
- Black work socks....the more cotton the better....again I have some from Bass that are a cotton bamboo rayon mix and they are ok.
- leaf rake - prefer a large bamboo one, but I do not know how much they cost so a metal one is ok too. I don’t think I want a plastic one because they are not very effective.
- Crabtree and Evelyn- Nantucket Briar- scent
talc free powder
hand lotion
shower gel
- Pantene:
Color care shampoo
Color care conditioner
Mousse for Curly hair, maximum hold (4)

Bo
- Duluth Trading Company gift card
- Flannel Shirts- if from Duluth-XLTall If from others 2XLTall
- Duluth Long Tail tee's- XL
- Duluth Now will wear.....mock turtle neck type as well XLTall
- Jeans- size 40X30
- Leather belt - 40"
- Gift money toward new shoes- because I do not know what kind I am buying yet
- Old Spice- Original....that is original & original scent....
- Dove unscented soap
- double blade or triple blade disposable razors
- unscented hand or body lotion...quick absorbing

Christmas Wish Lists

I haven't heard from everyone, but I'm putting what I want out there (nothing new about that, right?)... Send me your lists and I'll post them here for all to see.

I will also include a list of "personal items" so mom can tell Santa and George (the Elf) what we might want to get in our stockings.

Becca's Wishlist
- Hungry Girl cookbook: these are available in a lot of places (Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, etc.)
- Origins Smoothing Souffle (whipped body cream): this is available only from the Origins counter at department stores or online; I really like the Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins line, too (with mushrooms)
- beverage / mug warmer: there was one in the Bed Bath & Beyond circular for $5
- electric (cordless) kettle, something similar to this would be great
- socks: I need thin, but preferably cotton, brown or black socks; I'm not opposed to patterns, but would like them to look good with dress pants.
- iPhone 4s kickstand case: it is a case for the phone that has a prop similar to tabletop frames.
- Giftcards: Old Navy, iTunes, Macy's, Target, ZAGG (where I could make my own iPhone4s case with any image I want!)
- Wii games
- Wii nunchuk
- Weather Station
- tripod (Gorilla Tripod) - I guess I would need the Gorillapod Original for my little camera or the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM to hold Brian's nice camera that I use a lot...

Will's Wishlist (Christmas and Birthday)
- toolbox and tools
- non-fiction book about The Titanic
- work bench
- RCB Cordless Drill
- Remote Controlled Vehicle that can do stunts like flipping over
- telescope
- camping gear: mess kit, flashlight, fork/knife/spoon combo, sleeping pad
- hi-hat cymbal
- sports clothing: Nationals, Capitals, Ravens, Orioles

Mom's Wishlist
- plain dishclothes
- wind chimes for the front porch (not big, medium-sized)
- slicing knife, like to slice a roast
- outdoor flag for Christmas
- earrings that dangle, but not too long

Hank's Wishlist
- Quality long underwear
- Wool socks
- White fish t-shirts Guy Harvey or Joe Tomellari
- Tackle bag
- Seat for John Boat
- Hunting bibs
- Insulated pants for hunting
- Music: Keith Whitley (Don’t Close Your Eyes), Emmylou Harris, John Anderson, Don Williams, Don Edwards, Cory Morrow, Tracey Lawrence, 80’s rock (Guns and Roses etc), Ricky Skaggs, Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, The Harwell Grice Band (not A Million Miles(I have that))

Bo's Wishlist
- Duluth Trading Company: XL- Trim fit for undershirts
- Duluth Trading Company: long tail tees, 2XL tall for shirts-flannels
- Duluth Trading Company: size 40x30 for Ball room jeans
- Kitchen things that would be restaurant quality that he could use at work......

Sarah's Wishlist
- black cotton crew socks
- cardigan sweaters (lighter weights as the heat in the office is HOT compared to home)
- money towards a new computer
- Crabtree and Eveylyn Nantucket Briar

Sally's Wishlist
- Fancy perfume by Jessica Simpson
- Jewelry box (in white) or this one (also in white) There was another one I saw too, similar to these two, but I can’t find it right now.
- Earbuds or these
- Earphone cord wrapper thingy
- Pajama set – pants and top (if sold as a set go for Mediums. If sold separately, go for Medium top and Large bottom)
- Kitchen Items:
- http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/holiday-cookie-stamps/?pkey=cbakware-christmas
- http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/holiday-stamp-style-cookie-cutters/?cm_src=hero
- http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-192566/Chicago-Metallic-Pie-Mold
- http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-563726/Nordic-Ware-Nonstick-Ebelskiver-Pan

Brian's Wishlist
- Gift cards (Sears, Walmart, Game Stop, Best Buy)
- Good Leather Belt with removable buckle (size 44-46)
- Root Beer Making Kit (available at Bed Bath & Beyond)

Sarah's Stocking Items
- Sure unscented ...though I have quite a bit (BJ'S big pack)
- St. Ives Apricot Face scrub....blemish and black head control....orange label
- Pantene Mousse' for Curls
- Pantene or Suave Color care Shampoo and conditioner

Bo's Stocking Items
- Old Spice- Original ...Original Scent deodorant
- Dove -bar- unscented (soap)
- Shampoo....he uses any type...daily care or moisturizing....light scents...
- Melaleuca- Whitening with fluoride toothpaste

Brian Jr's Stocking Items
- Old Spice- High Endurance...pure Spot...or Ocean Breeze..... hard to say because he uses whatever he has in the cabinet, which is what ever we give him throughout the year!
- Shampoo....again whatever
-Mentadent toothpaste....but we bought a giant pack at BJ's a couple of months go and he has quite a number of containers....you could just come get one out of the bathroom closet and give it to him again
- Body wash.....only he knows he has used many varieties, but I am not certain he has a preferance
- Soap...he has been sticking with Ivory, as he appeared to have an allergic reaction last year to the Irish spring...it may have just been that he was washing, but we have to be careful

Becca's Stocking Items
Face Wash: I like Neutrogena Deep Clean Face Wash but usually use the generic one from WalMart, Target or CVS (be wary, there are Acne Face Washes that are the same color)
Lip Balm: I've been into Blistex Medicated Lip Balm (teal color) lately, but always appreciate Lip Medex (small blue tin)
Powder: Gold Bond Ultimate Comfort Body Powder
Deodorant: Degree Invisible Solid Shower Clean
Shower Gel: St. Ives Renewing Collagen Elastin Body Wash and I can always use a new poof
Moisturizer: Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15 Formula
Toothbrush: Spin Brush (I can always use new heads)

Sally's Stocking Items
Neutrogena Deep Clean Scrub (face wash)
Neutrogena Naturals purifying pore scrub (face wash)
Neutrogena Naturals facial cleanser (face wash)
Venus Breeze Cartridges (razors)
Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant (Pure Rain)
Hand Lotion – any kind
Biore Pore Strips
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Trees – cause reese’s peanut butter cups taste better when they are in any shape other than a cup.
Burt’s Bees Chapstick – I usually go with plain, but I suppose I could/should branch out every now and then.