Just so you know what NOT to get me for Christmas, here are some poor gift choices courtesy of Collections Etc. for your benefit and puzzlement.

                                                        "Peppermint Shot Glasses S/6 - 69010

Give your seasonal partying a shot of holiday flavor when you serve drinks in glasses made from striped peppermint candy. Set of 6 standard size shot glasses gives any drink a refreshing peppermint taste and a special treat when you’ve drained them-you can eat the glass! 2 1/4"H x 1 1/2"Dia.
 
Price: $9.99"

I don’t know, seems a bit sticky to me.

"Head To Bottom Towel - 16255

100% cotton towel features "Face" and "Butt" embroidery so everyone is clear on what goes where. Makes a goofy gift for the good-humored, and is a great way to get your guests giggling. Machine wash. 25 1/4"W x 44"L. Imported
 
Price: $9.99"

The thing that cracks me up about this one, is that in the catalog next to the picture it says, "what a value!"

And speaking of revolting:

  Are you kidding me?  This is like the grossest thing ever.  Thank heavens Spider is sooo done with the binky, so no one will think to buy this one for me.  It comes with a piglet snout paci too. 

"Let baby provide the entertainment while enjoying the calming comfort provided by this pair of whacky pacifiers. You won’t be able to stop laughing as your favorite little one enthusiastically sucks on each of these special pacifiers- My Two Front Teeth, and Li’l Piglet. Safe and easy to clean, each is crafted of non-toxic materials. $9.99"

Now this next one is not a bad gift necessarily, but I guess I don’t fully understand copyright and trademark laws too well.

I hope they are not trying to "pretend like they are not totally ripping off the Disney Princesses.  Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid totally had not-found-in-nature red hair.

" Invite your favorite princesses over for hours of imaginative play. Set includes Little Mermaid, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Beauty from "Beauty and the Beast." Each vinyl doll is dressed in her signature gown and comes complete with earrings, flowers, hair, ribbons, bows and shoes. Ages 3+. Each measures 11 1/4"H.
 
Price: $17.99  "

And of course, if your house isn’t COMPLETELY kid proofed yet, or if you are OCD, you might need these.

"Vinyl Furniture Cover

Protect your furniture with these strong vinyl slipcovers. Installs and removes quickly and easily and keeps your expensive upholstery free of spills, dust, dirt, and bugs. Strong PVC vinyl is stitched and tailored to provide a good-looking comfortable fit."

I am going to have to take issue with the good-looking part.

Do not buy me these gifts.  Or for anyone else.  But, maybe the princesses, because those are a steal.