If you buy any of these items, please come back to this list and click the "Reserve" link to mark which item(s) you purchased. This will help ensure that Melly Hodges does not get duplicate gifts.
Updated 11/8/25
I would be delighted with any of the items on this list but equally happy with something else you might choose. As Jen says, "Go Rogue!"
Cool Beans
My favorite colors are red and pale yellow but I like all colors, usually bright. I love to hike, listen to audio books and read, be outdoors, make puzzles and walk my girl Lizzie among other things! I love dogs, birds, hedgehogs & national parks!
Reserved on Dec 07, 2025 by Brig Gen (Ret) William R. Hodges
Weighted vest for walking $31.98
I would like a weighted vest to help get my heart rate up when I am walking outside. I do not know much about them so feel free to pick another. This is just an example.
12 Dark blue napkins-preferrably no iron $24.98-something like this
I never have enough blue napkins for the Polish Pottery so anything that will go with the busy Polish Pottery
Reserved on Dec 07, 2025 by Brig Gen (Ret) William R. Hodges
Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Wooden puzzles are a totally different experience than regular puzzles but are usually very expensive. While I like 1000 pieces I have made several that were only 100 pieces and loved them as well.
Tree of Life-500 pieces for $32.99 or the 1000 pieces for $69.99
Wooden puzzles are my favorite, hard to find and expensive. I would love either size.This one is reasonable for 500 pieces and beautiful.
Reserved on Dec 20, 2025 by will and mallika
500pc
Ethopian Amarula-a bottle
This is hard to find but I have tasted it and it is divine!
Reserved on Dec 07, 2025 by Brig Gen (Ret) William R. Hodges
The Magic Puzzle Company--Forest Feast $22.99
Aunt Marsha & I did a Magic Puzzle Company puzzle at the beach and loved it. It is different from regular puzzles because there are flat areas that butt together within the confines of the puzzle. There are things to find and lots of tiny details.
Reserved on Dec 07, 2025 by Brig Gen (Ret) William R. Hodges
Ankle weights-$31.34
I selected these on Amazon but have no real expertise so if you know a better brand choose those.
Wingspan Fan Art Pack $30
Reserved on Nov 11, 2025 by Sandefur
Ahwahnee Copper mug $28.99
"Not All Who Wander Are Lost" t-shirt, M $18.13
Reserved on Dec 11, 2025 by Bill Hodges
Jigsaw Puzzles
I just love puzzles! I mean I REALLY LOVE puzzles! I usually buy 1000 pieces but I recently did a 500 piece one that was terrific. I like a challenge, but I select a puzzle for the picture. Here's one I'd love to have.
Play board games with me!!
Books--mysteries, thrillers, historical, biographies, fantasy & sci-fi
I love to read! Mysteries are my favorite, but anything character-driven with a great story--not too gory or explicit.
Gifts card to Audible, LL Bean, Land's End, Coldwater Creek, Brighton
Always fun to get to shop for something you didn't know you wanted!
