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sometimes we never know how appreciated a gift is.. until recently i would have said a calendar and on every month i taped a gift card.. BUT ...that changed ..... i recently was talking to a woman who did not expect to win her latest battle against cancer. she sent a picture of a plant i brought her when she was in the VA hospital and i went to see her. She still has the plant and it has beautiful flowers. she expressed to someone how much that plant meant to her, through out all of her treatments. She mentioned that it is now called her peace plant. as she stated so many times that looking at the plant brought peace to her .. THAT is now the best gift i ever gave!

congrats winners!! some were funny to read

where do you stop to get coffee and or food for the line waiting? do you bring from home? do you not want to drink as you'll be waiting on line for a length of time?

out of no where a line formed quickly (even though there were only 8), to scoop up a gotta deal swag bag,or shirt. With only 8 to give

instead of the reg. mashed potatoes.. these taste GREAT.... actually i had some friends who had farmers food boxes and a ton of sour cream, potatoes and onions .. so i had them try this.. and i am now making it myself on thanks giving after tasting theirs INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Place cut potatoes into a large pot and fill with water so that it is just covering potatoes by 2 inches. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, add 1 tbsp of the salt and continue to boil until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tbsp of the butter. Add onion and garlic then cook, stirring, until the onions are tender, 4 to 6 minutes.When potatoes are tender, strain and let steam escape a the colander for about 5 minutes, allowing excess water to drain [this prevents the potatoes from not tasting watery].Place potatoes in a large bowl and add the sour cream, white vinegar, chicken broth, pepper, 1/4 cup of the chives, and 2 tbsp of butter.Using a potato masher, mash until potatoes are your desired consistency. [For this recipe, I prefer mine a little lumpy.]Once mashed, stir in the onion mixture with black pepper and 2 tsp of kosher salt.Add the potatoes into an oven-safe dish and sprinkle with cheese.Place into the oven, uncovered until cheese is lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.INGREDIENTS 3 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut1 tbsp + 2 tsp kosher salt4 tbsp salted butter2 cups yellow onion, thinly sliced (or one medium onion)3 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp white vinegar1 cup low-fat sour cream1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth,( i use a boulion cube)1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese

and be in the front of the line,

i never have seen this christmas or best man holiday.. but will watch both tonight

i wish i were.. i want to be .. that will add excitement

not only it can expire. but it does not work with discount codes. the kohls cash comes off THEN the discount.is applied.

i did not score any. ill keep my eyes open..

im not such a fan of the live streaming.. granted it is what they have to do.. but in general it has not been quite the same as in person at all

after thinking about it i have a LIST of things i buy 3 of every single year. to save for the graduation class as raffle prizes .. from 3 tvs, 3 mini fridges, 3 luggage sets, ect

says they are restocking and to check back at 7:15 i wonder if i can get 3 of the $88. ones ... i do shopping to givt the graduation class and this would be a raffle prize for them if so.!!

wow this can back fire .. i hope all goes well !!

wow i am glad i am not the only one...i am actually looking to buy something just to hopefully gt in the mood of shopping.. who ever thought i wouldnt be in the mood to shop!! but for some reaosn i dont even get happy looking at ads

i have most years. one year i was over board as i let someone who normally does a HUGE display do it on my lawn and use an extra 2 rooms for storage of his xmas decorations as he was moving and would not be able to set his display in the old place .. he normally collects food and donations as part of his work. this year nothing set up yet. and not sure what we will set up

is it just me? i am finding it not as fun, or hard to get into the shopping this year. maybe because its starting earlier? that said i have made a few purchases, but normally i am excited to do so. not this year. and its not for financial reasons. and certainly not cause life is to busy, as this pandemic makes it just the opposite. hopefully in time it improves.! anyone else feel this ?

thank YOU!!!!!

shows what i know.. i always made my cart total the right number . never knew we could be a buck or two short. i would always get fillers.maybe a lip gloss or holiday themed hand sanitizer (though this year those would actually sell out.)

several.. from 2 xbox live 12 months. to socks,underwear pj for all of them..pop corn tins,,ect ...and also boots like op...

there was a list of hallmark movies somewhere? it was a photo of them .. now i wish i screen shot it..

seems like a good deal... in for one.

I accidentally found a christmas movie about a fire fighter .. the 9 lives of christmas. being the mom of 2 volunteer fire fighters this is likely my new one.. but i have not watched it yet. saving it for friday

wow thats a horrible list to have those things .. but i say something personalized seems to be the hit right now.

HAHA this has been a battle .. i am wanting to decorate... but will hold off till the traditional dates.