In the spirit of the holiday season and BlogHer's Holiday Guide, I'm hosting a carnival on Monday, November 12 and asking participants to list at least five items that may be a little different than the run-of-the-mill socks and underwear we usually give as gifts. Your list can include pre-made items (linked to the store where we can purchase the item) or items to make (linked to tutorials). You can read more about the carnival at Don't Try This at Home.