Just little by little cause bills need to get paid first.. I am moving right along on mine. Have 2 afghans done, gonna make a movie box for Amy and the baby with that, movie candy, popcorn, special glasses, a DVD or 2 and the 2 matching afghans, they watch movies together and snuggle.
I made her a journal jar
Put together a Christmas planner for next year for her from a site, printed them out and then decorated a 3 ring binder that I bought at Wal-Mart for .74 clearanced, turning out nicely
Made all of the jars for my jarred gifts for my special customers, doing dip mix this year
gotta sort out the gift closet yet, dreading that but I know I have some good things in there.
I want to be done by Thanksgiving this year, not sure what my status will be with my knee.
Anybody got any great ideas?
Cathie : ) 1|1|I'm not as cool as you with homemade gifts, but..|noway|stormybizzles@yahoo.com|03:59:22|10/29/2009|
I found a bunch of Choxie chocolate on clearance at Target, so I bought a bunch of that, plus over the summer I got a ton of stuff at the Bath and Body Works summer clearance. I love getting stuff ahead of time! 2|1|Im with you on dreading going into the gift closet Cathie..LOL....but Im just about done too...|blessedx5|I_am_blessedx5@yahoo.com|06:29:18|10/29/2009|
We dont celebrate halloween so each Oct.31 we wrap gifts for those outside of our house. We roast marshmallows,play a family game, choose a movie, and order out...we have been doing this for about five years, I buy all year long to get ready, most of the ladies in the family will be getting baskets with glade candles, softsoap ensembles sets, bodywash and a body puff, most of the guys are getting axe items in a basket....I have something for just about everyone.....
I luv the stuff u have so far....you are very creative.... 3|2|I am going with the ladies we are all going shopping tomorow and then to dinner it shall be fun:) We are hitting the Christmas tree store,Burlington Coat Factory and also Bath and Body have coupons at all how cool is that:D|sarahjones|s.scottjones@comcast.net|07:00:08|10/29/2009|
Sarah S. Jones 5|2|Here is what I do for the "gift closet"|ncbrunet|ncbrunet@aol.com|09:09:48|10/29/2009|
(isn't it funny how we all have "that" closet).
When I buy the gift, I put a sticky note on it right then that has the name of who I bought it for and what occasion it is for (ex. Katie, XMas) I put the sticky note on the edge of the item, so when I am looking on the shelf, all the sticky notes are facing me and I can easily read them.
I also have a shelf of gifts that say "extra" and then list on the sticky what the item is (balt salts) so I don't ahve to pull the box out to see the contents. It makes it really quick to grab a last minute gift for someone.
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4|1|I don't know what to do this year....|whitmarg|robin@whitmannet.com|08:52:04|10/29/2009|
My son will be leaving for grad school the week after Christmas. He's going to Israel, so it makes no sense to load up the Christmas tree and stocking with stuff since he can't take it. He needed a laptop, so that was his graduation gift. He needed a traveling backpack which I already gave him so he can scientifically figure out how to get the most in that puppy. Then I need to get his plane tix, which I really need to do this weekend. He has enough clothes for a small nation (and most of those will remain at home). Gift cards are out because, well, I don't know if there is a WalMart in Jerusalem!!! I just don't feel the spirit this year. I'm very sad and depressed about it. 6|2|Robin - get a Skype account for him for Christmas so he can call more frequently - or calling cards. Also, lots of ppl keep in touch via social media - even if he Twittered you could keep tabs on him. Sorry you're feeling so sad, I think I would be too.|Sara_s_Mom|IClipCoupons@gmail.com|09:19:31|10/29/2009|
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11|2|Robin I have some ideas...|Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|14:05:38|10/29/2009|
Stamps, phone cards, and then maybe give your son a promissory note. That you promise you will mail him one box every month while he's there with his wishlist items or such.
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!) 23|3|Great ideas ladies. Skype would be great. And I really like the promissory note idea. I knew you guys would cheer me up!!.|whitmarg|robin@whitmannet.com|20:11:56|10/29/2009|
. 35|4|I like that "promisary note" idea Kristy.. like how they doing the once a month fruit for a year.. so neat an idea.. Robin, hope you don't get too depressed.|car_mont|car_mont@hotmail.com|07:26:11|11/14/2009|
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8|1|I am just about done.. Cashed in mypoints and discover rewards for giftcards for my grandparents and my dad, bought my mom a cordless drill, my hubby got an array of things like kmart clearanced clothes, B&BW for men and 2 swords (1 was on clearance), all I need is to get my sister yetand hers will probably be from the gift and stockpile closet.|kandywolf|kandywolf@gmail.com|09:43:09|10/29/2009|
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9|1|haven't barely started :( no money this year..|Jacqui_OHIO|swaptonz@yahoo.com|13:06:12|10/29/2009|
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I did manage to get my daughter a shirt at JCPenny's today with the $10/$10 coupon so only paid $2.12 for that. Got her a pedometer/game thingy from Seventh Avenue a couple of weeks back with a $20/$20 or more code. It was originally $49.95 clearanced to $22.95 and I got it for a little over $8.00 with the coupon and shipping charge. Pluse got her some really nice hardback books where I work for .33 each, got 5 of those. So she has 3 gifts so far. I have to budget best way I can because there just isn't any money for Christmas althought I am really going to try and start saving my change up and get her the Mario game for her Wii that comes with the wheel. She has had her Wii for almost a year and loves that game but I haven't had the money to get it. I still think they are around $49.97 and I have a best buy card with $8 on it to start me out so hoping I can save up the money and maybe a little closer to Christmas it will get cheaper or have some bonus buys with it. 13|3|Hey Connie~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|14:09:28|10/29/2009|
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12|1|Connie check ebay.. the wheels can real cheap like under $5 shipped.. the game is a little harder but you can find them |Kristy|mi3zons1@yahoo.com|14:09:17|10/29/2009|
used on ebay or look if you have local game trader stores. Mega Media Exchange, Plant Replay, Game Stop there are more but I can't think of their names off hand.
"Women should not have children after 35. Thirty-five children are enough." - anonymous (Only 28 to GO!) 14|2|Just started Monday-bought 3 presents**|marybeth|randall3@aol.com|15:25:44|10/29/2009|
:) 15|3|the wheel is $5 at the dollar store I think|crenchen|crenchen@aol.com|15:56:09|10/29/2009|
I was talking about the game and the wheel new is around $49 but I know Dollar General carries the wheel, bat and maybe tennis racket for $5 or so. If I end up getting her one I can buy an extra wheel there if it is a two player game. I was wanting the Fit Plus and the Biggest Looser ones also, but will check for used ones also. 16|3|I started a little.. |CJDJ112366|Lintaos@optonline.net|15:57:41|10/29/2009|
I got a whitening kit for hubby, razors and gum
I got clearanced crayola wonders Dora & Diego for Elijah & Alana
My cousin is picking up stocking stuffers for Elijah in Florida since he's into Mickey & Minnie. I'm waiting for my bill.lol
I picked up nail polishes and chapsticks for Alana. I have catalinas so I'll pick up small stocking stuffers for Carissa & Devin...
I picked up Mickey Mouse Club House as Elijah's main gift. We'll be going to the dance outlet for Alana's stuff.
I don't have a clue about Jesse yet...
Money is really tight here too, but we will work it out.. Just little by little cause bills need to get paid first..
Carol 17|1|about 3/4 done with christmas shopping.|ppe1952|MATWELL3@ROCHESTER.RR.COM|16:01:02|10/29/2009|
puzle books for my mom
underware, plus some other small things for wonderboy
some funky t shirts for brutus
movie tickets and
outback gift card for brutus and his lady
odds and ends for other people.
care packages for all.
Remember your manners: when god answers your prayers----- say thank you. 18|1|I am have not even started. Yikes!!|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|16:02:51|10/29/2009|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
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19|1|I really have hardly any one to buy for this year....DH's family is doing away with the gift exchange which was always the most 'work'....the boys are easy this year since they'll be newly licensed drivers with a vehicle (they want gas cards and cash to put towards their insurance)....Dh and I don't buy for each other...so mainly just my mom, and she's easy to buy for! :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|16:41:10|10/29/2009|
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You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
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20|2|Joy, you can always buy for me :).|petunia1|sweetpea39@comcast.net|19:10:41|10/29/2009|
I hate to see you not having to buy for someone..LOL.. 21|3|Done...Done....I am done ~|petunia1|sweetpea39@comcast.net|19:11:48|10/29/2009|
started early and bought a little at a time, got some nice deals on stuff and feels so good. now I just need to wrap 22|3|Aw, that's just sooo sweet of you, Debi...to make sure I don't feel left out on the holiday chaos! :D|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|19:19:46|10/29/2009|
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
--Thomas Jefferson--
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
~Abraham Lincoln
24|4|That's What Friends Are for ~|petunia1|sweetpea39@comcast.net|20:25:42|10/29/2009|
LOL 25|5|I am sewing 2 sets of flannel pj's! One for baby London and one for a little boy in need...multi tasking here..lol!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|22:22:19|10/29/2009|
I wanna crochet up some nice thick snuggle socks for several people in my family, It's a nice thought but might not get them all done till after x-mas.lol!~!
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26|6|Cathie, finished london's set of jammies...I have a pic of it posted on my blog...I gave it to her early, could'nt wait..lol!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|16:17:35|11/13/2009|
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27|7|I.m DONE DONE DONE|STEVE|STEVBOLT@WMIS.NET|16:52:34|11/13/2009|
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28|6|Awww, I love the name London!|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|17:46:10|11/13/2009|
What a sweet and unique name!
29|7|London is the name of my DD's friend since childhood. She lives in Chicago now. Makes for interesting conversation when someone doesn't know her name and thinks you are talking about a city :0)|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|17:49:34|11/13/2009|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
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30|7|And I forgot to answer the question...|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|17:51:47|11/13/2009|
I'm about half done with shopping for kids. They are all I am shopping for. Dh and I don't do much in the way of gift exchange, but I will think of something he will like (maybe movie tickets or something.)
I'll probably make some fudge or something for the adults we care about, but I am keeping it very simple this year. 31|8|thank-you, I love her name too, and her brothers name is Lake. quite unique names.|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|18:04:14|11/13/2009|
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32|1|Have a bunch of it done, been shopping on ebay:-)........|jdlaurie|savethosepennies@aol.com|18:16:11|11/13/2009|
Mostly the kids stuff done, but the rest of the family likely won't do much because money is tight everywhere! Been picking up new with tags webkinz for $5 shipped on Ebay (have found 4 of them so far! Waiting to find the exact ones they want!). New and Like New PS2 Games for $5-$7 each shipped (most $5 & most still in their wrappers). Picked up a used PS2 with 25 games for only $40 shipped (no idea what games yet, we'll see when it gets here). Picked up Build a Bear clothing that are like new really cheap! Even got a New Build a Bear outfit for $5 shipped Picked up a DVD my daughter wanted for $6 shipped on Ebay BRAND NEW(would have been about $12 anywhere else). Got a Nascar Costume for my son - brand new for $11 shipped! Gotta Love Ebay!
Trying to do xmas with only money on earn on Ebay this year.
I also picked up 7 board games for my daughter for under $5 total after gift card and rebates at TRU and a baby playpen, highchair etc at Target on sale and I had a gift card So I think I'm doing pretty good so far!
I've been picking up some build a bear accessories at the store, but only when I have coupons available to use
My husband thinks I've done great this year so far I still have $75 in gift cards to JC Penney that I might use for the kids for xmas... although my daughter needs pants now since it's getting a bit chilly at night. We'll see.
Laurie
33|2|Laurie, you did great on e-bay, awesome job!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|19:00:44|11/13/2009|
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34|2|that's great Laurie!!! Good Job!|jilda|vze4gj4m@verizon.net|19:59:31|11/13/2009|
:) 36|1|only takes me 10 seconds to hand them cash|tollman62|thebossatnight@yahoo.com|09:59:59|11/14/2009|
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