I tried dock seed once, too.  

When using seed or husks from more unusual things, it might be wise to microwave a sockfull a couple or three times to see how it holds up - if it burns or smells bad. 

JennyC:

Have you tried the greens in early spring?

Oh, yes. Dock greens are always looked forward to in the spring, as they're the first wild food of that sort to appear here. They have a mild flavor, somewhat reminiscent of beet greens. A spring feast is chopped dock greens boiled with leftover Easter ham and a little onion, then cheese added after it's done.  

 Usually by July I have a line up of grocery bags with a few things in for each person. This year still just have one bin of things, not very helpful.  I think I'll set up the bags, and start, as suggested, getting some food items for the kids with food stamps.  Tnat will make me feel like I'm started, at least.  Right now I just feel behind. 

A friend sent home with me today a slightly used little girls stationary kit.  Will go to the 6 or 9 yo, it's ballerina theme.  Updated with a new pen.  

Hi Latenightleader

I sent you an instant message, not sure if you got it.

Could you check.

Thanks

Happy

 Thanks, Happy.

 Tracy, I do the bag thing too, one for each person. Babs

I like the bag idea!  That's good.

 I've posted my list on another thread as well, but I can't find it again so I'll just repost here.

• Out of town family (DH's siblings--all originally from KY): Box of Kentucky food items--home canned salsa/spagetti sauce/jam, Moonlite BBQ sauce, Ale 8 sodas, etc
• DH's employees: Movie basket--plastic popcorn bucket filled with homemade popcorn spices, popcorn, $5 Blockbuster giftcard, movie candy from the Dollar Tree, 2 (glass) bottles of soda
• Our parents: Breakfast basket--homemade jam, orange honey, scone & pancake mix, orange cranberry bread, bagels, cutting board & spreaders, blueberry syrup
• Nieces & nephews (all under 3 years old): Fleece throws with knotted fringe (super cheap to make right now as Hancock Fabrics has their fleece 50% off!!) plus money for their 529s
• My sister & her husband: Lowe's gift card or similar.  They just bought their first home.
• My brother & his fiancee: Unknown--I've got to think of something soon.  Maybe I'll get out the P15 crochet hook and make them a quick throw blanket for their house.
• My co-workers: Christmas candy & cookies

We'll also do a couple of name draws so if those people are girls, they will probably get Arbonne lotion or something since I sell it and have a good discount.  If they are guys, I'm stumped.  Probably a UofK sweatshirt or something.

Everyone on this thread has such good ideas.  As you can see above, I've swiped a few pointers from others.  I hope the owners don't mind!