scaled back here too. the pension doesn't go very far. I made fruits, veggies, cakes, pizzas, pastries etc for the 2 lil grands. their mum is getting them a store" so grandma made the wares. It was so much fun. made sets of fabric bowls, a few quilts etc for the older kids. made em a few ornaments and I have been getting nagged about the tree not being up yet. We used to put it up at Thanksgiving. Just seems silly to do it that early now with only 1 daughter at home. But by George we are putting it up today!