[What are your thoughts on trampolines?]

I would love to have one for my kids. I got a letter from my homeowners insurance last year with updates to my policy. Dogs no longer covered and trampolines no longer covered. I didnt run out and get rid of my dogs. I still want a trampoline but no neighbor kids or friends would be allowed to touch it. People my say they wouldnt sue but they would.

[Stores already have christmas stuff out.]

I was pretty surprised when our WM put up the Christmas stuff about a week after Halloween

[Have you been to Disneyland at Christmas time?]

my hubby is always trying to convince our kids to go to Disneyland instead of getting presents yeah right, like that would ever happen.

 

I bet it would be so magical though.

[Holiday Events in Your Area...]

Our little town has a Christmas parade and it is tradition for me and my kids to go. BaHumBug hubby stays home.

[Crazy about the holidays!]

I love the holiday season!!! I cant stop smiling. I am a giver and I love to give like crazy

[When do you send out your Christmas cards?]

I confess, I havent bothered for several years. I am just too busy

[When do you try to be "done" shopping?]

I always try to finish up the weekend of BF but I am a shopaholic and always tend to see things that I 'need' for gifts...lol

[What have you already bought your kids for Xmas?]

wow! you guys are amazing! I havent bought a thing yet

[Are you obsessed with Christmas wrap?]

I LOVE wrapping. I have learned not to wait til the last minute though that can be really exhausting.

[Best Buy 'ticket' item policy?]

The problem I had last year with the Ticket thing at Best Buy was people having spots saved for them all night.

 

Best buy came out and gave a warning that they would be passing tickets out in X amount of time, which gave people enough time to call others to come out and stand in line and steal tickets. Pretty damn annoying. Complained about that, so hopefully they'll just pop out at some point and hand the tickets out.

 

Though, I will be shopping in a much better area this year anyway, so one hopes it won't be such an issue.

I have noticed that almost every year at my BB also, very, very frustrating!

[Helpful hint for cold weather..]

Hey cactusmom if you wear those loose moon boots (not the really dorky ones LOL)for BF you can get the hand warmers in the toes of them. I did that last year with my boots and my toes where toasty warm!

hadnt thought of it before but I could wear my snow boots and put some of those warmers in. I shouldnt look tooooo goofy

[Helpful hint for cold weather..]

Just get a pair of these:

 

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47668537&parent_category_rn=4501773&vcat=REI_SEARCH

 

http://a1072.g.akamai.net/f/1072/2062/1d/gallery.rei.com/media/703131_7086Prd.jpg

 

I have a friend who used them for skiing. She said they work great!

Those are incredible!!!! I will definitely look for those.

 

You guys will think I am nuts because I get so cold and I am in Arizona lol. There have been some years that it is pleasant out but I have had a few years where I am just shaking I am so cold.

[How much do you have saved up so far for BF?]

got paid yesterday so I have about 400.00 saved now I have a looooong way to go.

[What one item are you hoping for this year?]

computer It has been 2 years since my last one and it is definitely time

[Lay Away Poll]

I dont use layaway either so it wont affect my decision to shop there or not.

[When do you start listening to Christmas music?]

I start listening on BF also. It just seems to be the perfect day

[Do You Bake For Neighbors, Friends, and Coworkers?]

I am the English Toffee maker in my family gotta keep those dentists in business.

[Gift Card Exchange Ideas Needed]

oh I absolutely love the idea of a gift certificate for the maid service.

[Don't forget about the $149 eMachines deal from BF2005]

wow, what a deal. I was too far back in line for last years computer but I got one two years ago. I beleive that one was a bundle.

[Best Buy Black Friday Sample Ticket]

that is a much nicer looking ticket than the ones we get at my best buy. I think ours were color coded for each department but they were just something they printed up themselves at the store.

[Pre-Ad BF Plans (merged)]

My pre BF plans -

 

hit BB and go home and go to bed. Hope someone gives me a reason to do more shopping

[Experience black friday. BF Videos !]

that one is cool with the stairs, might slow people down a little. or more people might get trampled

[Helpful hint for cold weather..]

I always grab a few of the hand warmers out of my hubbies hunting gear. I have been trying to figure out how to get some in my shoes

 

Thanks for the hint on the one for neck and shoulders, I will try that this year.

[By your experience which stores have better doorbusters than others?]

I think WM has the best but that wont make me go there

[How do you take a potty break while waiting in line on BF?]

I usually have my chair and blankets with me so my spot was pretty safe. Also ask you neighbors in line if they would like anything from the convenience store while you are gone. Keep your neighbors happy and they wont have a problem protecting your spot in line