There are many families who generously give me gifts for Christmas and occasionally for my birthday. While it is certainly not necessary, my favorite gifts are notes and pictures from my students! However, if you'd like to get me something more, here are some things you definitely should not get me for various reasons: I am allergic to: flowers, anything perfume- or flower- scented (this includes candles, lotions and perfumes), aloe, lavender, rose, shea, pine (yes, that mean