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Wargod
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07-16-2001

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Oh no Sugar, I'm sorry you're having a crappy birthday weekend! Lots of positive thoughts that it starts to get better quickly and you can have a very happy birthday!

Sis had called earlier to see if I was bringing the kids by to decorate our aunts house today for Christmas. Said sure. Only problem was when we got there bil had told my nieces they could go to the movies with a cousin and his kidlets. Ah well, we can decorate later in the week since the kids are out of school this week.

Sis is all excited. I'd bought the turkeys and will take veggie trays and deviled eggs for Thanksgiving. She went today and bought the ham, the roast, stuff for cheesecakes and side dishes and couldn't wait to show me it all. Whoever else joins us will bring drinks, other desserts, and the rest of the side dishes so we're all set for Thursday.

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 5:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
Thanks Wargod. Hopefully it will improve, tomorrow is my birthday, so maybe. My sisters, bil, some of the nephews and a niece as well as a friend will be here for lunch and cake. I was looking forward to that, however, hubby is downstairs making something I did not want. Pisses me off. He can be such a great kind, fun, warm loving guy. And he can annoy the bejesus out of me. He KNOWS I don't like it, so why he is preparing it that way just pisses me off. And I have had to clean all day after doing something bad to my left knee (knees already in bad shape, but this is something extra, very painful). I stopped doing Thanksgiving for both families a couple years ago because it made for crappy cleaning cooking no fun birthdays. And since I'm on my teary rant, I miss my friends, we moved here after we got married and haven't made any new friends yet. On the plus side, I do have a couple of friends from Omaha who do live here, but busy jobs... Poor me, guess I'll have a birthday eve pity party.

Neko
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08-03-2001

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Neko a private message Print Post    
Sugar, one year for my birthday, my Mom made me a full dinner just because it was my birthday.
However, she made a ton of things that weren't my favourites at all.

At the time, I was kinda like "Why? Doesn't my Mom know me at all?" but now I look back on it and I'm pleased that she took the time out of her day to make me something, even if it wasn't something I liked.
She loved me enough that she wanted to do something for me.

That's how you should look at it too. Your husband loves you so much that he's wants to do something for you, even if he's a little bit off in doing it.

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
Yes Neko, he does love me and does many kind things for me. And I know he made the lasgne despite his feet being sore (although he did know that would happen when he spent the morning raking leaves & doing yardwork) but he just doesn't think sometimes or gets really stubborn.
However, he has made a pan of good lasgne and a pan of crappy lasgne ( ground turkey that taste funny and has a weird texture) for about 15 people. He knows nobody but him likes that crap and it is NOT that he does not like beef. I appreciate the concern for our health but he knows I won't eat it nor will the company so the good lasgne will have to stretch. I imagine I will go without so that our guests can eat. Salad and cake for me.

We also ordered a small cake because we didn't want a lot left over. I just found out that more people are coming. Cake slices may be a bit thin also.

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 9:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone for letting me rant

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 11:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Rant away Sugar. I'm not a big birthday (my own) person and haven't celebrated it in years cuz it usually ends in one disaster or another, lol.

Frootjuuce
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02-24-2007

Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 1:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Frootjuuce a private message Print Post    
Sugar, they have teletubbies "new with tags" on ebay right now. I looked on ChildrenStory.com and the listings popped up. Will any of those work for you?

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 12:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Sugar, I hope you end up having a good birthday! I understand, it would be nice to have it go your way at least one day a year. Been there. Anyway, happy birthday and happy teletubby searching!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Sugar, I have been following this and I understand how you feel. I think you should go out and get yourself a little surprise, something special, something splurgy just for you! I know I have a date with Sephora soon!! :-)

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone for the kind birthday wishes. Overall, things went well, despite my sisters showing up late. One group called me 15 mintes before they were to arrive! A low key day, lunch, cake, ran a shopping errand. Hubby and I were too tired to go out for dinner and there weren't any movies I wanted to see so it was another evening in front of the tv. Amazing Race and 24. Strangely, I think I like my birthday when it is on Thanksgiving the best, if we are not cooking. The Friday after is the worst, too busy with shoppers for me to go anywhere. And I did get a birthday email from Donny Osmond!!!! I did not win the powerball, someone else did but I did win $8.00, perhaps I was not specific enough in my birthday wish, lol.

Off to check eBay for teletubbies. I did come up with a long shot idea. One of the local PBS stations has a shop selling various British items that sponsors some of the Brit Coms. The town is within 45 min to an hour away so I may give them a call, perhaps it is something they stock or can order.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 2:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Here's a silly question...how do you all shop for Christmas gifts? I'm scanning through the black Friday ads and it dawned on me, I'm not even interested in seeing whats on sale (not that I'd go anyways!)

The kids haven't given me their lists yet (other than Dakota's homework assignment last month) and I'm really not sure what to get them. I know Kota wants the bike and Caleb wants a video game, but neither has expressed wanting anything more yet.

I normally have a list for each kid written out...things they want that we will get them, things not on their list that they need (for example, Kota needs a new helmet to go along with the bike, oh and both want Ipod shuffles,) and the things they always get like books. I know both are getting clothes...they need more winter stuff and have grown out of other stuff, but haven't put any thought into how much of our Christmas budget will go towards that. Books, board games, and movies are usual items on my list for them. Haven't really decided how much we're spending on toys or what toys we'll be getting them.

For me, I really can't get into shopping without having my lists all nice and neat and sorted out. I need to know exactly what I'm going to buy and how much I'm willing to spend on it or I can't do it. And it seems like this year I'm having a much harder time even coming up with the lists because I'm having to stretch less money even further.

Unfortunately for my kids, cuz I know this isn't always a fun gift (Dakota may enjoy it more this year) clothes will be a big part of our Christmas budget. Both have outgrown damn nearly everything they own. Kota has five pair of pants that I consider acceptable for school (and they're short on her) and only two long sleeve shirts. Caleb has one pair of pants that are as long as his legs and his jacket doesn't come close to fitting him. Luckily we've had mild weather so far and she can still wear capris and he's fine with a sweatshirt in the morning and has been wearing shorts, but that isn't going to last much longer. Usually I can find good sales on jeans around this time of year and I'm certainly going to be trying to scope out the best ones.

Probably also do something with their extra cirricular activities. Softball sign ups start in two weeks here so Dakota will most likely get a gift certificate for the sporting goods store so she can go pick out a new bat (she's outgrown that too...sigh) and Caleb will probably get guitar accessories (picks, strings) and a couple new music books.

LOL, Darren got his sick pay check today...that's all of our Christmas shopping money (we cash the chech and only use that cash for Christmas shopping) and as soon as I saw it I felt the stress start. It was more than we expected, but still less than other years since he did have to use some sick days this year. I really don't mind spending less, in fact looking forward to that in a wierd way, but it does put more pressure on us to really think about what we're giving.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Um, wait, what was the question?

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    

quote:

...how do you all shop for Christmas gifts?




I think that was the question lol.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
at the store, on-line, ebay... (I still don't know what the question is!!)

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
WAR-- Apple (the only day of the year this will happen) has most of their stuff 10% off this Friday. On-line. Not sure about Apple Stores. Might be worth checking out the ipods...

Csnog
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07-18-2002

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Csnog a private message Print Post    
I just donated to the Humane Society thrift store and saw a lot of new merchandise. I asked about it and they told me that they had stores donate goods for end of the year write offs.

I make a list throughout the year when I hear something about a desire. Someone might be a collector, teenage drivers covet gas cards, car wash tickets and my daughter mentioned a single egg poacher which I found about 2 months ago. My mother is always looking for stamps so I bought the forever stamps.
I'm not into the whiz bang electronics and leave that to the parents. I might buy an add on such as a game for it.
I am a year round shopper.

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
I do all my Christmas shopping online (except for stocking stuffers, which are usually just a paperback book and candy). It was kind of funny this year, because I was the last one to have my list ready. The boys were all hounding me for it because they wanted to get their shopping done early.

This year was really easy, because other than finding an outfit for my mom, I just went on Amazon last night and in less than half an hour, my shopping was done - and everything qualified for Prime (free two-day shipping)!

The boys do have some clothes on their lists, but I know their dad will get them those. He thinks they're just wasting their time playing video games - I look at it as stress relief after a long day of work and/or school.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 11:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL, yep, sorry, I was posting while tired last night!

I was just wondering how other people shop...I do the lists, while sis usually has a general idea of what she wants to buy but mostly just walks around the store waiting for inspiration to hit. I could never shop that way, but it works for her. Was also wondering if people do more online shopping or would rather go to a store.

Julie, I actually saw the shuffles were going to be on sale somewhere (don't remember where, it was an email alert for someones black Friday sales) for $47.50. That's about a buck off the regular price I've seen everywhere. I cracked up...to get me to an after Thanksgiving day sale it'd have to be totally awesome and that's not it! I'll check out the Apple site though.

My aunt called to remind me I have to get money from her to do her shopping. She gives sis and I the money she wants to spend on our kids, we go shop, wrap the stuff up and stick it under her tree. Her only request is that whatever we buy is something fun. I may talk to her about the shuffles.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Kids usually type up a list with links and pics of what they want. But since this year it's 1 gift per kid no need for a list. I may end up just giving each one $50.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 12:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
I survey everyone and look at Amazon, Ebay, Target, and Walmart online before hitting the pavement. This year I am scaling back and giving cash. It is so easy to overspend when you buy actual gifts versus the cash approach.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 12:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I think I'm gonna have two extra kids this year, so I'll be looking for inexpensive little stocking stuffers. Can't have them here with nothing to open, I feel. DS#2 will be getting stuff he needs for Brazil and DD will be getting orange stuff and cash, lol ... I sent DS#1 an amazon gift certificate. He doesn't have much room on the ship for stuff, so this way he can figure out what he wants/needs.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I agree War, saving $2.50 on an ipod is not enough to get me out of bed early and elbowing the crowds.

I'm an all year shopper too, so I don't have much to buy. DD wants a pink camera. There are plenty of them in the friday ads, but I found I could match the best prices online with no tax and no shipping, so shopping online is much easier and even cheaper than getting up at 4:30 am to shop!

DD also want's an "ipod", so I'm not sure what to do about that. She's young enough that any mp3 player would probably do (especially if it's pink), but i'm not educated about them enough to know if the other brand are any good.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Because of my business, I get about 200 pounds of catalogs this time of year (no exaggeration - four large boxes full already!). I like to browse through them because I find some unusual, unexpected gifts.

Most things I buy online; but I found a great deal on an iTouch at Best Buy - it was an "open box" item, so he gave me 10% off.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
The ipod shuffles are $44.99 at the apple website:

http://www.macconnection.com/IPA/PM/Brands/Apple/iPod/NewiPodShuffle.htm

Oh,and there is free shipping on orders over $99, so get two and get an itunes gift card so you qualify! :-)

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
This is such a cute idea, especially if you have young children.

elf-magic