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Gidget
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07-28-2002

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gidget a private message Print Post    
overachiever!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Better to go for the more preferred date, I'd think Rosie. Great seats might not be worth it if it's not a good time for them to go.

Yankee can you come rewrap all my presents please? None of mine look as pretty as yours!

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Thanks War. Oh, I should have included that 2nd choice is a week night and 1st choice is on a week-end. I think that makes the price different.

War, if I were in Hawaii, I would send Christmas cards from there too. That is so cute. Glad that they are having fun.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I've said it before, but it bears repeating just so you guys don't think I'm a bragging overzealous weirdo.

The ONLY reason the presents are purchased and wrapped this early is because DH and I are escaping the holiday season this year and heading to New Zealand in mid-December for a 3-week vacation.

If that weren't the case, I wouldn't be done. But I am. And it feels good. LOL

Oh and P.S. -- I got all my wrapping paper/bows/tags etc. at Target. I love Target. I wish they had one here. But then I might get tired of it and not love it as much.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Well done, Yankee. The packages are beautiful.

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
1. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Both!

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? I wrap it all (sometime even mom's things) (I'm sick I LOVE TO WRAP!)

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Colored lights on the tree and house.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? Nope

5. When do you put your decorations up? Right after Thanksgiving. The boyfriend HATES hanging up lights but loves me so his house is all done up because that is where I will spend part of the holiday. My apartment will be done this weekend.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? I make a mean pumpkin roll.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? The year we went back north to be with all the family I was 12 and had to be the Christmas pageant because one of the girls couldn't make it. It was the last holiday before my grandma got sick...

8. Favorite Christmas movie? The year without a Santa clause

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve or Day? My family does Christmas Eve and now the boyfriend and I will have his family on Christmas

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? With memories of ordainments past and new ones bought out of love.

12. Can you ice skate? Not for lack of trying!

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? That is hard... I got my first Snow Village building from my Dad it was a radio station about 10 years ago when I started in radio... When I was a little girl I got a cabbage patch kid when they came out (mom worked at Shopko and snagged me one)

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family.... And SNOW!

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Back to my pumpkin log...

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Each year we have a springbok puzzle called the Christmas house it is from 1980 1000 pieces it is this big house with the front removed and all the people working inside getting ready for the holiday... I love it.

17. What tops your tree at home? An angel my grandma made

18. Which do you prefer -- giving or receiving? Giving

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.... just that because when I sing it usually does

20. Candy Canes... Yummy!

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
Rosie:

I say it is in the thought and that the cost is something to keep in mind. I know someone that loves you will love the gift no matter what date.. if the second is cheaper than take it! That way you have extra money to use for someone else...

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Thank you, Racin.

1st choice = 1
2nd choice = 1

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
1. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? both

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? I wrap

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? colored

4. Do you hang mistletoe? nope. the cat kisses me without that

5. When do you put your decorations up? different times

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? DIL's ham

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? How much my parents loved the holidays.

8. Favorite Christmas movie? James Stewart is in it

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve or Day? whenever I get my hands on it

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? lights and ornaments

12. Can you ice skate? not any more but used to

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Yes. Hope chest from my parents. I am currently placing keepsakes inside the chest to give to my oldest granddaughter.

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? being with family

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? pumpkin and chocolate pie

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? it used to be watching my kids/grandkids on Christmas morning but they are older now. I enjoy when we all sit at the table and play cards or a game after dinner.

17. What tops your tree at home? angel

18. Which do you prefer -- giving or receiving? both

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Silent Night

20. Candy Canes? nope

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Lol I swear Rosie I didn't tell her.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Mocha, I swear, it was so weird to hear her say the train. Wonder what made her even think of something like that? I hadn't heard about it until you told me.

I believe you! Relax.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
rosie, i pick #2. i'd rather have really great seats. and since she gave the dates. then the date was OKAY with her.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Thanks Landi.

#1 = 1
#2 = 2

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
If anyone is looking for a simple-to-use cellphone for a gift, try the Jitterbug Cellphone. I love how easy it is to use but it looks like you have to use their service as well.

www.jitterbug.com


Mind challenging games for seniors:

www.brainage.com


Helpful Household Gifts for Seniors:


www.oxo.com

Maris
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03-28-2002

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Just wanted to say a TVCH buddy has saved me this christmas. Dakota's was able to find a PS3 at her Wallmarts and her son went out and got it for us, putting his own desire for a 60 gig aside for my son. Now that is a sacrifice only a true gamer can grasp the meaning of but I am very grateful.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 11:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Aw, that's so nice of them Maris!!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 12:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Wow, that's great Maris!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Has everyone seen this video? It's by the same guy that did his house up so nicely last year ... youtube video

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 3:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
Ladytex I think that was a miller commerical last year too

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 3:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Need a gift idea for a nine month old.....

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
That was more than nice of Dakota, Maris.

Lady, is this the same guy that moved his Christmas Show (because it just can't be called decorations. lol) to a nearby park this year? (I haven't clicked on that yet. Still cleaning here.)

Escapee, how about a cuddly stuffed animal?

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 4:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
She has too many of them as it is, in fact we are donating some this year.

we got her the elephant peek-a-block thing, but her Gramma wants to know what to get the kid who has EVERYTHING.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Rosie, yes, it's the same guy.

Racinrach, yes, they used this guy's house from last year in the Miller's commercial.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
top gifts for nine month old

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, December 01, 2006 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Piggy bank with change. Or if she has a savings account some money to put in there. Or a gift card so when she has a sudden growth spurt and needs clothes you can get her something new. Gift cards aren't all that exciting unless the kids old enough to shop for themselves and like to do that, but she's also young enough she'll be happier with the wrapping paper and bows than anything else, lol.