jstluvem

We have 8 kids,when they were all young and at home I would buy a certain wrapping paper for each child then keep a small piece in my notebook with that childs name on it.I would wrap the large unhideable gifts and place them under the tree right away. Then when Christmas finally arrived we would have the kids pass the gift from one to the other until we finally revealed who it belongs to. They had fun doing this,now the gifts are smaller ( down to 3 teens at home) and the grandbabies reap the rewards for the bigger gifts ,so I dont have to worry so much

Ditto ! ...Wow that was close Lol.........you post some great deals..don't want to miss any.

Our school district sets up Angel trees in each school every year . Our families pick from each elementary/middle/high....they also include the parents and a local senior citizen home. After the cut off date the "caring communities" at each school shop for the "angels" left on the tree. It can break your heart to see a 12 year old ask for a used bed or blankets....I like it because we know we are making someone in our community have a Merry Christmas.

For several of my grandchildren (3-8) I'm putting together a dress up trunk for both boys/girls....(the pirate costume for 1.99 on here the other day gave me the idea for my grandsons).

I just received the My Little Ponies I ordered.....all 4. That was the limit set by Amazon. Between the bears/dog's and these It's a good start to the Christmas giving season.....I know a few kiddies who will be very happy on Christmas morning, between my SIL and Toys for Tots and our Community Tree.....the bargains I can catch I share.

I found these on ehow: Create large lollipops by stapling the paper plates together and covering them with colored cellophane. Attach to a wooden dowel and place around the party area for decoration. Create centerpieces by putting a plush Yorkie in a brown basket for "Toto" or just put a pair of red ruby slippers on each table. Make a large banner to hang on the front door that says, "Welcome to the Land of Oz." Read more: Adult Wizard of Oz Party Ideas | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7375449_adult-wizard-oz-party-ideas.html#ixzz1ZSAU4cLT

Ditto!! on the Thanks for the sticky Brad....... I just recieved the order I placed yesterday morning...I ordered 3 bears/2 dogs and thats what I got. Even after the email saying I would only get 1 of each. I hope they send all of my Little Pony's too

Yay !! I won a blue one last year..I will gladly buy a black one .

Sounds like a soothing way to shop,just the kind i need my BF buddy ( my last sister) died 6 weeks ago so this may be my plan for BF this year...

I got my emails too.I am pleased they are honoring 1 of each I ordered...

So sorry....Prayers and lots of cyber hugs to you our friend........please keep us updated

Me too !....this has become one of my favorite parts of the holidays.

My grandson plays with the Let's Rock Elmo....(just like the Bigfoot display he played with last year after Christmas he hardly played with it).

How about Christmas karaoke at your son's house one night.......make your own Christmas cards......make cookies together to give with the recipe to neighbors.......make the paper chain from christmas wrapping paper to hang in her room......get some of her friends together and have a snowman or Santa themed sleep over everyone wear season pj's and you could buy some inexpensive fleece and make scarves or clear glass ornaments and decorate them slide a photo in each one and date them......not sure where you live but....how about getting a cheap tree taking it to a park and decorating it while you have a picnic.....take photos together at stores with holiday item on ie: wreathes snowman ,Santa hats on poinsettias in your hair...just clown around with it then make a memory book with all the great photos of eachother

pogiporkchop....nice list,my list wasn't nearly as detailed as yours....I feel like I should send Eve a new list ,lol........you made it very easy for your SS.

Ditto

Yippee !!....just sent my email off

On my way..Thanks

DITTO !!!!....Hint....hint

the past few years I have participated in both the summer and Santa exchanges.....my favorite part is the card exchange,nothing brings a smile to my face more than opening the mail box and having cards instead bills/junk mail.

This is great ! Thank You so much,I'm gonna pass it on to my kids for the grandbabies...I have a couple of them on the fence about believing this year.

shoes ? Lol

I like the sound of this.

The Santa Clause

How about a hoodie and gloves