Pasta and Tomato Sauce

For you:

"I picked these up for you. You can use them together. Or not. The lady said the pasta is good with just some oil."

Love, Mom

Incredible Snacks

For you:

"I got these from that snack vender at the farmer's market that your sister loves. I've had the carrot chips, but not the green beans. So maybe you could share some with me."

Love, Mom

Pink(ish) Poinsettia

For you:

"I went to the poinsettia sale. They only had these varigated ones left, but I thought you might like it. I got one for myself also."

Love, Mom

Holiday Candles from Bath & Body Works

For you:

"I wanted to get these for you girls for Thanksgiving, but when I went to buy them, they weren't on sale anymore. So I got them on Black Friday. I couldn't remember which scents you liked, so if you don't like these, we can exchange them."

Love, Mom

Beef Fat Soap From the Farmer's Market

For You:

"Did you want to get some of this soap too? I can get you your own. Or here, how about I break this one in half."

Love, Mom

Victoria's Secret Underwear

For You:

"I got a card for a free panty from Victoria's Secret, but it's the style I don't like. You can have it if you want."

Love, Mom

Clinique Repairwear Anti-Gravity Eye Cream

For You:

"If you go pick up my foundation you can keep the free gift with purchase."

Love, Mom

Darn Tough Socks (Slightly Irregular)

For You:

"I picked these up today. I got some for myself and your sister also. Actually, maybe I'll give your sister her's as a Christmas gift. But you can have yours now."

Love, Mom

One Banana and a Bowl of Cheesy Potatoes

For You:

"Did you want to take some potatoes home with you? I already packed some. And what about a banana? Do you have any bananas? Take a banana."

Love, Mom

No-Bake Cookie-Like Things

For You:

"You want some of these? I'll pack them for you. I made them today after I saw them on pinterest."

Love, Mom

Mellowcreme Pumpkins

For You:

"Picked these up for you today, since I know you like them, but are too poor to buy them."

Love, Mom

A Floral Arrangement

For You:

"These flowers are for you. Since you haven't been feeling well."

Love, Mom

Pink Fitbit Flex Band

For You:

"It was really cheap. Like, really cheap."

Love, Mom

Spanx Skinny Britches Shorts

For You:

"I got these off Zulily. Zulily, you know? These look really small, but you can't make returns to Zulily. So if they don't fit you can just return them to me instead."

Love, Mom

Fitbit Bracelet

For You:

"Why don't you take my extra fitbit bracelet, in case yours is getting all worn and dirty."

Love, Mom

A Partial Bag of Carrots

For You:

"I needed carrots for a recipe, but didn't use them all. I probably won't use the rest. You can have them if you want."

Love, Mom

One Dozen Eggs

For you:

"You said you were out of eggs, so I got these at the farmers' market. I would have got the spinach too, but it's out of season."

Love, Mom

Oatmeal Packets

For you:

"These have been in the pantry for a long time. I think they're expired. I was going to throw them out, but then I thought I'd see if you wanted them first."

Love, Mom

Running Socks

"I got these socks for you to try. If they're too small, give them to me, and I'll wear them."

Love, Mom

Pizza ... plus a little more

"I packed up some pizza for you to take home. Oh, and a couple other things too."

Love, Mom