I hadn't thought much about it up to now; but if I am still off work because of my messed up ankle; I might as well get creative. I like baking; but a friend and mini club member suggested something to me today that I might do. For our club's auction (fund raiser for the club at our Banquet) I make gift baskets. I get the baskets at the thrift stores (cute and cheap and interesting ones). Then I start at the dollar stores and find a few things that catch my eye; like unusual pot holders/dish towels, cheese shakers, etc. etc. and run with an idea. For instance, today's baskets were: an "Italian" basket with pot holders and dish towel with a chef and wine theme, a small spiral Italian cookbook, jar of a nice spaghetti sauce, spaghetti pasta (made in Italy), olive oil, and a cute parmesan cheese shaker. Then I had a "tea basket" with two boxes of organic teas (green and black chai) and a container of homemade Chinese Almond cookies and the recipe.....and so on. So, I think I could do that for Christmas gifts. My friend suggested I start a small business that way. Problem is there are business like that out there already; most with pricey items (which I couldn't afford to do). But, that's what I might be doing for the holidays then.