A few people have asked for our wish lists. So, for those who are interested, here they are:
Christy’s List
Nick’s List
Hailee’s List
Donations in lieu of Gifts
Hailee Grace
Hailee’s Library (I try to keep this list up to date with her current books if you’re looking to add something to her shelves).
Hailee loves to feed the Ducks at Randall Oaks Park Zoo (we have a membership, but we keep quarters on hand for duck food). She will tell you that yellow and ducks are her favorite right now!
She has a ton of books, but loves them! Anything fun or silly is a big hit. Or, if it is interactive, that’s a big plus, too (flaps, etc.)
She’s a big fan of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Characters, especially Minnie. (The characters are Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and sometimes Pete).
She’s brave and adventurous and loves to swing and slide and climb on whatever is close by.
She loves to build things and loves science. Right now, most of her blocks are Mega Bloks, but she’s started using Lincoln Logs at school. Any small building kits are really fun for her as she has her own tool set and loves to use it!
She plays golf with Daddy in the garage and loves to cook in the kitchen with Mommy.
But, her absolute favorite thing to do is to play with someone. So, in lieu of gifts, an afternoon of “Get you” would be so lovely!
Christy
Fresh Fruit and plants
The Peach Truck
Harry and David Pears
Gardenia
Calligraphy
http://The Postman’s Knock Gift Certificate
Pampered Chef
https://www.pamperedchef.com/wl/JP5dGG
My consultant is: Ashley Walker
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/ashleywalker1/pws-contact-me-id
White House Ornament Years I’m Missing
2008
2005
2003
2002
2001
1999
1998
1994-1997
1990-1993
1989
1985-1988
1981-1984
Lenox First Blessing Nativity
I have begun collecting the Lenox First Blessing Nativity. I have many of the pieces, but there are 2 new pieces this year (Girl with Goose and Little Drummer Boy). Also, there are other retired pieces you may be able to find on Ebay or Replacements.com. They are listed on my Lenox Registry.
http://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/Christy-Giardino-Nick-Giardino-Gilberts-Illinois/1107207
French Perle Dishes
We’ve purchased the French Perle Bead White Square Dishes as our main dishes. However, I’d love to have the serving pieces to go with them. Also, listed on the registry.
http://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/Christy-Giardino-Nick-Giardino-Gilberts-Illinois/1107207
Pen Stuff
Original Crown Mill Cotton Cards
Original Crown Mill Cotton Envelopes
Original Crown Mill Correspondence Set Navy/Cream
China Service – Lenox Bellina (Platinum)
I’m trying to complete my china service this year. I’ve created a registry site to keep track of what pieces we are missing:
http://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/Christy-Giardino-Nick-Giardino-Gilberts-Illinois/1107207
I’ve been finding the best prices on www.lenox.com and if you receive their emails, they often have additional sales of up to 30% off (sometimes more!).
**Update – I’ve actually found some “New-in-box” items on www.ebay.com and on www.replacements.com/. These would be great places to check!
Gift Cards that are ALWAYS appreciated
Starbucks
The Stationery Studio
L’Occitane
Barnes and Noble or Amazon (Nook or Kindle Books)
New Interests (Books, Please)
Gardening
Vegetarian/Vegan cook books
Sign Language
Calligraphy
Stamp Collecting
Nick
Updated Amazon wish list
(Includes woodworking tools, etc.)
Gift Cards
Cabela’s
Home Depot
Menards
Donations in lieu of Gifts
Team Blueline
Team Blueline supports the families of police officers injured or killed in the line of duty.
The Ruth Project
The Ruth Project supports adoptive and foster families in their journeys
BeLoved Atlanta
BeLoved Atlanta equips women in building a new life after having been trafficked.
Jeremy Smith Scholarship – Be sure to designate this scholarship
Jeremy Smith was an amazing young man who left us too soon. He was also an architecture student and this scholarship has been founded in his name.
The Giardino Journey 