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State health department here estimates 8-10 more weeks before the flu outbreak peaks. Being a healthcare worker I might just poop out if it does last that much longer. On a side note, I finally assembled the carpet cleaner I bought Black Friday weekend. Haven’t turned it on yet though.

Hello February! Got called in to work this AM for a few hours and now all I want to do is take a nap snuggled under my heated throw and my oh so kind neighbor decides now would be a good time to start banging around on his boat............grrrrrr. 67 degrees yesterday, low 50’s today and even colder tomorrow. Oh my aching head.

Putting away the Christmas tree and other décor today. The house always feels so empty after everything is back in the closet. And I think I'm going to be forced to purge some holiday items because I bought too much new décor this season......of course I did. LOL

Happy New Year everyone! It’s frigid down South and the windchill this AM was a fabulous 0 degrees . Even in the negatives in some parts of the state. I am not at all used to that kind of cold and it went right through my scrub pants I tell ya! My cheeks (top and bottom LOL) were hurting before I could get in the building. Hope everyone enjoys their day off if you are so lucky to have it off.

We've finally had long enough cold spell down here in the South to dig out the heavy coats, gloves and snuggy boots! I will say that I do not envy you all who having dangerously frigid weather right now. Stay warm and Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Whoa!!! That will be a ton of fun!

That is exactly what I did yesterday. It rained all day yesterday so I stayed in my PJ's and curled up with my blankets and watched about 4 movies and read a holiday novel. Today I got up and got at it. I got The last last-minute shopping done and some "no bake" baking done for work tomorrow.

I did the same thing.......bought two more gifts today!! I swear Target is putting new gifting stuff out everyday!! LOL I also made the no-bakes today and they are as hard as rocks..... . I’ll still eat them though.

I took a half-day off work yesterday and went to Walmart for what I thought would be that last time until after Christmas. LOL. Yeah, not so much. Today starts my vacation until New Year's Eve and I was going to make the no-bake cookies but much to my horror, the quick oats I had in the cabinet expired......two years ago!!! Good lord. So, unless I get off the couch and shower and head to the store again, that won't be happening today as I had planned. I did receive a box of goodies Monday at work with some brownies, PB fudge and "regular" fudge so it's not like I don't have anything to munch on while watching Christmas movies today. Except for the few last minute things I have ordered for myself there will be no more gift shopping in this house as I don't think I will have enough room in my car as it is now for the gifts and luggage.

I've had a terribly busy weekend and came home to an unexpected, unnecessary but so thoughtful surprise from my Secret Santa last night. In addition to the Wonder Woman goodies I received earlier I had another package full of goodies......a snowman wall hanging, snowman ornament, note pad, and candy! Thank you so very much for the gifts. I love them all!! http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i371/CastleFan40/IMG_1821_zpsjv8knkhg.jpg

Shopping done as of this afternoon. Wrapping done as of about 30 minutes ago when I added the last gift in a bag I already had under the tree. I'll be darned if I'm dragging out the wrapping supplies AGAIN. LOL Baking: haven't started.

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cool! I need to check that out!

WooHoo! I got a flyer from Best Buy today with 15% off a Phillips Hue purchase. I see another bulb in my immediate future. I’m having way too much with this smart home stuff.

It’s nearly 10:30 AM, I’m still in my PJ’s lounging in my recliner with my new Kohl’s throw having a Hallmark Christmas movie marathon. I’m on movie #2. I can’t think of a better way to spend my cold and windy day off.

Completely weird. My first thought was scammer.....

Oh my lord, I'm going to have to try those lil smokies!

I got all of mine wrapped Friday night except for one gift that hasn’t been purchased yet. Waiting to draw names at work. It feels so good to have it all done this early.

mmmmm...........Buckeyes. I might try to make some of those. Haven't had any in a long time. Or maybe I'll make the no-bake cookies. Those are always a hit with me. No one else eats them so they are all mine. LOL

Oh my gosh! I am digging the purple tree!!

Walmart pickup tower: Lord I wish one of my two stores in town would get one! They want you to use the app to check-in so your order will be ready when you get there but 9 times out of 10 there is not one person in the area. I have to push the button to call for help and there I stand until someone decides to show up. So dang aggravating. I will however give the store props for my layaway pickup yesterday, but mostly it was because I got lucky and someone else was there ahead of me picking up an order. All in all it took less than 10 minutes to make the final payment and get my box out to me. Adevent calendar: mine is a replica of the one we had as children. Handmade banner and everyday I snap on a different ornament.

same here!!! I just spent my $15 Kohl's Cash from Black Friday shopping and earned another $15 on what I bought. Plus I got my usual $10 promotional gift for my birthday this month! LOL. I'm running out of things to buy from there but I certainly am not letting $25 go to waste.

I got my last BF purchase shipment yesterday but I’ve ordered a few things this week from Target and Kohl’s so that is still come!

thanks for that list len! I never thought about asking Alexa for phone numbers! LOL