Christmas shopping, anyone?

I can get this on topic but I'm going to wander off since it's astounding and delightful the hefty range of knowledge here. If you want to save postage and give yourself some nice fabric, Arizona Quilts is holding the Polly Esther 2011 record for stuffing the most in a 'if it fits, it ships' box. They are really, Really good. I would like to go watch them and appreciate their concern for my needy babies budget. Help me here. Moma used to give all her children a pound box of Brach's Chocolate Covered cherries. All I can find now is a 'pitiful' box of nine in a 6 oz box. That would make anyone wanting to wallow in them until next Christmas just sit down and cry. You're supposed to eat 'just one more' until you don't crave another bite. AND ! they've decided to 'improve' the chocolate. I don't want improved. Any help? Next. I 'think' I and my daughters would love to have horn wide tooth combs for combing out long wet hair. I suspect the cheap plastic ones we have are guilty of cutting and damage. Anyone here ever been brave enough to spend $40 for a horn ( or something else like maybe wood) comb? Can you stand one more question? It seems like my embroidery machine might do better with a #90 needle. I did labels for 2 Wounded Warrior quilts last night and the #75 seemed to need help. It was a Get it Done project but wasn't special. Polly

It's a good thing our DDIL doesn't have a criminal inclination. I declare that rascal can open 'anything' and restore it to pristine condition. Snooping under the Christmas tree is one of her favorite indoor sports. Polly

Polly- i for one would probably spend 40- on a comb it i thought it was going to be used....is there a good brush you would recommend? my daughter has gorgous long thick red hair. and heck, you should see what i've spent on HORSE grooming supplies .

i'm sorry i can't help on the chocolate covered cherries. I will keep my eyes out for you!

betsey

Miss Polly - If you haven't already discovered the chocolate cherries from Traverse City, Michigan which is the Cherry Captal, you just gotta. Here is their site. You won't regret it.

In my very younger days. Up to 2002 my red hair was below my waist, for most of my life. I would have to look everywhere for a good strong handled brush for my thick locks. I always found those with wooden handles worked the best. I went through the plastic ones like going through a box of chocolates.

I had to cut off my long locks. A recommendation from my physican. I had to go through a battery of tests including MRI, CAT and PET scans. The doctor was afraid my hair would get caught up in the machinery and I would get scalped. Hair brushes that are durable are extremely hard to find. Walmart would not carry such an item.

As for the chocolate covered cherries. My son loves those things. I have to buy him several boxes every year for Christmas. its become a tradition thing.

One product I found that helps with the tangled mess after washing the hair, is Infusium 123. A comb just slids through the hair. It does not have to be washed out and makes red hair shine like a new copper penny. And no I am not affiliated with the manufacturer of the product. just a satisified customer.

Kate T. in cold South Mississippi

Betsey, take Kate T's advice. She has a beautiful, magnificent head of red hair. It's even worse than that. While mine gets darker and mouse-ier every minute, Kate's stays lovely. Bummer. Polly

Kate-

THank you! i will look for infusium 123....and you are right, she eats hairbrushes for breakfast, i think.

betsey

Howdy!

Oh, Roberta, I'm marking this with a big "Like!"

Ragmop/Sandy

Polly, when I couldn't find 'specially good quality caramels for our Pat on her Green I learned how to make them. Have you tried making chocolate covered cherries? I bet they would be as fantastic as my caramels!

Leslie & The Furbabies ibn MO.

The chocolate covered cherries quest is about figured out. I found that Old Vermont carries one brand, there's Mc-something or other and Queen Anne. To my way of thinking, the easiest solution will be to buy a box of each and do some taste testing. I'm going to need some help. Anyone? Polly