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When you’ve got three brothers, it’s a challenge to find the perfect Christmas or birthday present that’s not the same old shirt from L.L. Bean, or cheesy golf paraphernalia, or Starbucks gift card. This year, I’m going all out in the nostalgia department— I’m going all the way back to our childhood. Everyone knows that little boys love models, whether it’s model cars, or trucks, or airplanes, or ships.

There are many things that can gain value as the years go on, but few think about things like collectible magazines. These are not always something that go up in value, but like some newspapers, those with big events included can be worth a lot as the years go along. Not only can you find old magazines of interest, you can come up with your own collection that may be of some value in the years to come. You just have to be smart about which to collect and how you take care of these.

It seems like only yesterday but it has been countless years since I got my very first paint by number kit. This hobby is a real treat for anyone who is interested in creating beautiful paintings but doesn’t know the ins and outs of the art form. The paint by number kit is a great starting point for potential artists of all ages.

You probably know someone in your life that has an unusual hobby. Some people collect common things, but others have a collection of things of which you would never have thought. My father in law is a “car guy” but he also likes John Deere memorabilia. What I didn’t realize is that there is more to a John Deere collectibles set than just hats, coats, and the tractors.

I have always loved playing the Monopoly game, but it is so much work. You have to get everyone together in the same place, set up the board, and spend literally hours moving your pieces around. Some of our games would go on for days, as we had to stop our play and pick it up again later.

No matter who you are, you cannot resist the taste of candy at some point. The sugar gives you a little something special and makes you feel great. Nothing tastes quite like candy and makes your taste buds dance. There are lots of different candies on the market,

At Mad Dash Riot Cruiser T’s you’ll find unique motorcycle apparel that expresses the joy of having your own motorcycle. Many of the designs, but certainly not all, are geared to the Lady Rider. As more and more women decide to throw a leg over, it becomes more and more apparent how under-represented the female rider is.

These video cameras are great for recording all your precious moments and special events. Each camera holds sixty minutes of video, and it’s so easy to share or upload to video sharing sites like YouTube. Popular accessories (sold separately elsewhere) include a table top tripod and a mounting bracket that will attach the camera to just about anywhere, even your bicycle handlebars or baby’s stroller. Sweet! Grab one for yourself or for a friend or both. They make great gifts. Happy V-logging!

When I was a little girl, I wanted a pair of roller skates for the longest time. I never got them, because there was just no where for me to use them. However, my mom would often take me down to the local roller skating rink each weekend so that I could have fun skating if I wanted to. This was back in

When looking for pocket watches, you may find them in more places than you might think, but most often in department store jewelry departments. You can also find them in some kiosks in the mall where you do most of your shopping, but always be wary of kiosks, especially around the holidays. Some are there only for a short time, and if the gift you give needs servicing or replacement, the recipient could be out of luck.