‘Tis better to give than to receive, and with that in mind, here are my ten favorite gifts that I gave this Christmas.

1. Lint brush (for Christopher)
2. Pop by U2 (for Christopher)
3. Netflix subscription (for my brother Jacob)
4. The Wood Book by Romeyn Beck Hough (for my father-in-law Don)
5. Framed picture of Jacob and I at my wedding (for my mom)
6. Scratching box (for Ravi, the cat)
7. Homemade mittens, scarf, and hat (for my best friend Jenny)
8. Wedding photo books (for my parents, my in-laws, and my grandparents)
9. Ticket Stub Diary (for Christopher)
10. Cast iron fondue pot (for Christopher)

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