The holidays are quickly approaching, and I’m making my list, checking it twice, sometimes three or four times. (no, I’m not Santa, although sometimes I feel like it.) My parents - check - I send money to the SIL - she bought their present. Mr Incredible - unfortunately it looks like we are fixing the blazer…not fun at all. The kids?? Yeah still working on that. Mr Incredible’s mom? Check - Mr. Incredible’s day - UNCHECK…. What do you give someone that has everything he wants. He has everything he wants. Yes, everything. I’ve asked the mother-in-law for some ideas, and the usual - get gift certificates to… and lists about 4 different stores - including a bait shop. Yes, a bait shop.

While surfing the net - I came across the Artificial Rocks Factory. A rock- that is what I could get the Father-in-law, one with their Name, Address etc. According to this company’s website -

“Address signs and plaques not only serve the practical purpose of making it easier for friends, family, delivery drivers or fire/ambulance emergency crews to find your address, but they can also be attractive accents to your home or business.

Address plaques, address signs and address markers can be located on a home or business’ mailbox or structure, but showcasing them on a rock has always been a popular choice for those with the time and money to find, move and install a typical 1,000 lb. boulder for that purpose.

For those who don’t have that luxury, Artificial Rocks Factory has a great new alternative with it’s four models of realistic fake rocks with custom address or welcome plaques. Molded from actual 800-1,000 lb. boulders, Artificial Rock Factory’s incredibly lifelike 50-60 lb. “fake rocks” look and feel natural because they’re made from construction-grade cast stone–not fiberglass or polyurethane.”

They look pretty nice. This could be a great present. They don’t have one, it would look great in front of their house. Perhaps this would be the prefect gift. So I look into it and give the Mother-in-law a call - guess what she is getting him for Christmas - SERIOUSLY…. The next door neighbor is starting his own business - engraving rocks. Yep. Guess I’ll have to come up with something else.

Perhaps I’ll just order one for Mr. Incredible, I can’t afford a real rock - but these would look great in our yard. AND I CAN AFFORD IT.