Silverstreak24

My pleasure! It was a blast shopping for you and I’m so glad you like the gifts!!

A package showed up at my door today!! I just couldn’t wait...THANKYOU to my Secret Santa! I can’t wait to watch both movies and I can TOTALLY use the gingerbread drink holder and those dish towels are fantastic and adorable. Perfect ending to my day today. Thank you so much to my ss!!

I can sympathize with everyone else in this thread. This year is hard for me too because my mother is dying of Parkinson’s. It’s been a long 16 year illness but now she’s losing weight rapidly and is having serious trouble eating anything and probably doesn’t have much time. It’s horrible and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. For me, getting through it and trying to make the best of it has meant doing things I haven’t necessarily wanted to do. This year, I went and sang Christmas carols with my church for some elderly people who needed their spirits lifted. I also invited some people who were alone on TG to spend it with my husband and I. I think, as hard as it is, even when we’re down it is important to step out of our comfort zones and find ways to be a blessing to others and I think the OP is awesome for starting this thread because I felt like I was the only one feeling lonely. It’s so hard this time of year when everyone is merry and it just feels...different. Knowing we’re not alone is important. They say the best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up. Maybe we should try and spread some cheer to more people and see if that helps? I don’t know. Just a thought.

Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know. I was hoping no one stole it!

I’m so glad to hear that no elves were needed this year. Hoping no porch pirates have hit me because I haven’t seen anything yet, but honestly, I was only in it to bring joy to someone else, so knowing my SS got their package makes me so happy!!

I sent my tracking number and info last weekend. I hope you got it. If not, let me Know. I’m not great with technology.

I’m done shopping...but I keep thinking I need just one more thing to make it complete. Hoping to find it soon!

Thanks everyone for responding. I have realized that I’ve been way too passive for so long and my husband has been the same. He’s super different from the rest of his family. Thank you all for the awesome advice. I’m gonna tell him he or we need to lay the expectations and I realized yesterday that I do feel disrespected in my own home whenever they come over so I need to be more assertive too and if that makes me a jerk or whatever, so be it. Thanks guys. I feel much better about this.

My husband and I have very different families, but we really enjoy cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Last year was a nightmare. My father said nothing because he’s super awkward despite the fact that he’s known my in laws for a decade and my inlaws were rude to put it mildly...they made fun of my dad at the table, were obnoxiously loud and threatened to leave when we asked them to quiet down a little and my brother and sister in law showed up late so the food was cold...and when we were upset we were told it was our fault because we should have planned on them being late. So, my inlaws weren’t coming to thanksgiving this year because they all made other plans but now their plans have evaporated and they’re likely going to ask us to extend an invitation...we have other friends already coming and I’m honestly afraid to expose them to the chaos and rudeness of my inlaws. Any advice? Anyone else have crazy family drama?

I never get here in time. Every year I miss the Secret Santa! Count me in. I’ll pm my list in a few mins!

Today at work my coworkers and I sat through a ridiculous 3 hour meeting. This is the perfect gift! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCTTSS6/ref=psdc_9302388011_t2_B078J2M8SN

Awesome! I'm in!

What a cute puppy! Enjoy her!

Wow! Is that the whole ad? Petsmart is much better although the antler deal here is decent.

Thank you all! I've made a list of all of the suggestions and I'm so excited to go shopping now. I'm going to try and pick up as much as possibble at as good a deal as possible. Thank you again for all of the fantastic suggestions!

I actually see some decent small finds. The mechanics tool sets for over 50 percent off are a great deal

Thanks for the great suggestions! I'll check the rubber band looms and knitting kits out as well!

These are perfect!! Thank you ALL for your help with this!! You guys are the best!

Hello! I'm not a huge poster but I lurk here almost every year. I am in a bit of a bind and I'm hoping some people will chime in. I'm in a group at my church who is buying Christmas gifts for a family who is having a very difficult time but needs to remain completely anonymous. That being said, my husband and I have selected the 9 year old girl from this family to buy gifts for. I'm having some issues figuring out what to buy a 9 year old I know nothing about...can anyone think of generic but still special gifts that a 9 year old girl might like to receive? The budget is around $150 and I don't think they have a computer or any up to date technology in the home so tech stuff doesn't really work. Any ideas as to what a 9 year old might like?

Thanks so much!

Are the actual sale ads posted from years past somewhere? I think we'd get a kick out of the ads from a decade or so ago...

So sorry to hear about your friend. Your parents are lucky to have a son who takes care of them. I am praying for you and your family. I hope you have a safe and happy thanksgiving and that you enjoy this precious time with your family!

That's awesome! Thank you so much for having these contests! I love gottadeal! For the last few years, I've been just a lurker on this forum, but I've decided to join in the fun again this year!

Man! I'm sorry I missed this chat...hoping to catch the next one on Saturday...

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