great ideas. I never bound mine, will have to look into that.
I'm making for my guy cousin for next year. I made him coasters, and I thought i'd have to explain them, but he knew what they were.
I have a pair of the little microwave mitts that magnetically stick to the microwave. I use those for getting hit things out of the microwave. I would worry about the bowls catching fire.
They were my go-to present for family this year too--everyone was just thrilled and amazed-it was suggested that I "patent" the idea! Had to explain that it wasn't original LOL!