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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 10:53 pm
Kimsue, I don't know about the 16/17 yr old, but having a 12 year old, I swear all they do is pout! I like that you gave them the choice as to how to split up the money. Julie, I could probably put together a scrapbook for the same amount (er, maybe more cuz I'd have to buy ink cartridges for the printer) but I've got enough crafty stuff planned I probably wouldn't have the time to put one together. Considering the price and the time saved, it'll most likely be the best option. I've been putting together the beaded bookthongs, making good progress too. I have 5 done. I'm starting a new projects. Sis bought a 10" gazing ball a couple years ago that she never took out of the box and in fact forgot she had til she was unpacking a box the other day. She asked if I wanted it and at first I said no...if the kids don't knock it over the dogs would. But, we were talking about what we could do with it and came up with the idea of decorating it with strands of beads. I've got to go to Michaels this week for some beads and stuff, but we're thinking it'll make a nice gift for our aunt. She likes things to pretty up her house and that she can look at (doesn't need much else.) I'll post pics when I have it done. Grumpy, cousins company has a contract to build apartments, it's six months or so of steady work which is why he took it. He's sharing a cheap apt with a couple other guys...hates it, hates being away from his family, but also needs to work. Bil and the other guys will be doing the same thing when they go back to work next month, though they'll be in Bakersfield and not Vegas. Sis isn't real happy about it, but she just keeps reminding herself he's been off work since May and this is better than nothing.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, November 03, 2008 - 2:00 pm
Darren had a cute idea yesterday that could be as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be. Caleb's a whole lot like his daddy, into computers and video games and legoes while Dakota is more crafty like me. As a result Caleb usually has more in common with Darren and spends more free time with him and Kota with me. Ever so often we'll switch it up and I'll take Caleb to see the movie he's been wanting to see or just do something with him I know he's more interested in. Darren though, will invite Kota out for "date" night. They'll get dressed up and go out to dinner alone. It's been quite a while since they've done that and she's been hinting around that she's waiting for it. Yesterday we were waiting in a check out line and she said, "Look Daddy!" and handed him a bunch of gift cards to restaurants, lol. He told me when we got home he'd like to buy one for her for Christmas so he can take her out. I thought it was cute...it won't matter to Kota if he gets her a card for Red Lobster or McDonalds and they get to go out and have fun together.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 11:27 am
I came across this site and thought it was interesting. http://www.theblackfriday.com/
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 1:00 pm
I know some people love the black Friday sales and thrive on them and I know you can get some great deals. But, we did that one year for a gameboy for Caleb and I swear I'll never do it again no matter whats on sale or for what price! We got there a few hours before they opened and waited outside in line (were actually pretty close to the front.) And we had fun chatting with the people around us and hanging out, very festive mood and lots of excitement. As soon as the doors opened, people went nuts. I'm not enough of a shopper for that, lol.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 1:02 pm
Should have posted this here: Just got this for christmas (but for about half the price) http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixers&cat=310&prod=1936
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 2:19 pm
I got the exact one last year for Christmas - half off too, I just love Kohl's! You'll LOVE it!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 11:17 pm
BLACK FRIDAY Sale Ads http://www.blackfriday.info/sales/ There's a few already listed, and more to come as it gets closer to Thanksgiving.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 12:42 am
thanks serate. i will definitely bookmark that page!!
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Canyoncowgirl
Member
10-24-2008
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 4:52 pm
If you want to give awesome, vegan, cruelty-free products as holiday gifts and help a wonderful non-profit group at the same time, check out this link
Shop To Benefit Kitty Moon Catchers This month, all the profit from sales on the website will be donated to Kitty Moon Catchers Rescue, a non-profit cat and kitten rescue founded by TVCH member, Moondance.
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 2:51 pm
Anyone know anything about the Disney Mix Max Media Player? I'm thinking about getting my niece one for Christmas. She's going to turn 5 in March and think she might be able to work it. I'm sure the pics and mp3 uploads will be easy, but I am worried about the videos and how much of a pita it would be to format them to wmv. I know they have clips and movies to buy, but the choices are not all that great. She is not into HSM and the Cheetah Girls yet, lol. Anyone have a child or someone they know that has one? And if so, was it easy to load up?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 3:14 pm
Zgood, here is a link to amazon. You can click on the numbers after the stars for each item and read some reviews. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Disney+Mix+Max+Media+Player&x=12&y=21
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 3:17 pm
Main thing i can tell is a lot of people like the ipods better (for $50 more) mainly because of the ease of uploading from itunes...and that there are very few movies available for it and the ones that are available are expensive. Someone else said "with an IPOD, I can just spend my $2 on I-tunes, download the video and be done. I'm amazed at how much easier ITunes is to use and buy music, videos and TV shows than the disaster that Microsoft calls Windows Media Player"
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 5:07 pm
new question i never know what to get my brother, sister in law and their 2 boys. 12 (13 in March) and 10. they live in Fresno, CA. i saw that the Harlem Globetrotters are coming there in January. I usually spend $25-$30/person. I can get 4 tickets (floor seats) for $107. (under one of the hoops) Do you think that's a good gift? I went years ago and loved them!!
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 5:12 pm
Texannie, I think that would be a great gift! That would be a fun family evening!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 5:16 pm
I also think a great idea~~~
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 5:36 pm
ROFL!!!! the tickets were $107 EACH...no wonder they were so good. bout fainted at the total but the $25/ticket seats aren't bad, what do you think? Section 121, Row H, Seats 5-8

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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 7:43 pm
I think that would be a super present, Texannie.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 7:48 pm
I vote in favor. Sounds like they would have a wonderful time.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 8:27 pm
ordered them!!!
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Pippin04
Member
10-26-2007
| Monday, November 24, 2008 - 9:14 pm
I got Globetrotter tickets for my bday last year and loved it. I was never allowed to go as a child as I am a girl and my father would only take my brothers. My sister bought me two tickets last year and we had a great time.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 3:53 am
That's great Pippin!!! I am really getting into ordering event tickets. Trans Siberian Orchestra is coming to Houston December 28th. Thinking of getting my dad and his wife tickets. I would love to see them myself!! I had thought I would give my whole family, my mil, dad and his wife tickets to the Christmas Eve show of "A Christmas Carol" that one of our theater's puts on but it's a matinee. Not sure that would work
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 9:54 am
Texannie, it sounds like a wonderful present, but I would check w/ your sister-in-law to double check that they don't have anything planned for that date. Just to be on the safe side.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 11:47 am
well, too late now! LOL it's not till January and it's a weeknight so hopfully it will work out.
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Riviere
Member
09-09-2000
| Friday, November 28, 2008 - 3:16 am
As a hermit I'm something of a Catalog Queen as I detest shopping and can't find what I want in any local stores. Amazon has an amazing array of movies & music among a milllion things. Alibris has many rare old books seldom found, via their vast network of resellers. FragranceX has those old perfumes we haven't been able to find in any stores for years. The list of my trusted shops is too long to list here! If you seek something special by Xmas, most online tems arrive in 5 to 21 days... Happy Shopping!
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Canyoncowgirl
Member
10-24-2008
| Friday, November 28, 2008 - 8:23 am
Hey, everyone! This is the last weekend to help Moondance's non-profit cat & kitten rescue while you are shopping! Through November 30 (Sunday) 100% of the profit on purchases of vegan, cruelty-free products at www.lassothemoon.myarbonne.com go to Kitty Moon Catchers Rescue.
Shop Now! Choose awesome holiday gifts or something special for yourself! Thank you so much for helping the kitties!
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