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Because anything Star Wars related will be big this year for adults and kids both I think. I want one of these myself! http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Origami-Paper-folding-Projects/dp/0761169431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445820035&sr=8-1&keywords=star+wars+origami

Can't wait for the ads. I could use a new laptop.

Somewhere in the early 2000's..... 2001 or 2002 maybe. I went to Walmart to get a new 'big screen" tube TV. Managed to get one of the last ones on the pallet and was barely able to handle it alone. Did this and still managed to get to work on time even with a 30 minute commute. I've been hooked since.

Harley cuff links for the weekend biker dude! http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davidson-Links-Metal-Enamel-Cufflinks/dp/B00YW3LXW0/ref=sr_1_11?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1445721594&sr=1-11&nodeID=2474937011&keywords=motorcycle+cufflinks

I'd take that in a heartbeat!

My family eats Thanksgiving lunch at noon sharp. So we have plenty of time to get the kitchen back in order and to have a nap. My mom and I peruse the ads one more time, do some online shopping if needed and available already, then about 4 to 4:30 pm we will head to Walmart, gather up the stuff we need/want because the pallets are already being ripped apart. Then it's just a matter of standing in a checkout line waiting for the signal from management to turn on the registers. We haven't needed any of the big tickets items in several years so we haven't had to deal with those lines at all.

I don't see many rude shoppers at the small town Walmart I use for BF shopping. One year I did see some sheet sets flying through the air and the cops hustled over to that corner but that's been it for the last 20 years or so I've been BF shopping at Walmart. The main problem I notice now with the Thursday night sales is the packs of teenagers that come just to hang out and 'show out" and in general be in the way.

Walmart, since that's the only store in my small hometown where I will be on Thanksgiving. It's a tradition for my mom and myself and it's the perfect place and time to catch up with people you haven't seen in years, or since the previous year's Black Friday shopping. The rest is done online

I don't have children so the majority of Black Friday shopping is for me but I do manage to get gifts for family and friends if needed.

Aww. I love those felt/sequin kits. My grandmother made each of her grandchildren one of those stockings when we were born, made each family an advent calendar and the girls (myself included) were lucky enough to get tree skirts. My mom had to retire my stocking after 40 years because we were afraid the felt would tear it is so worn thin in places on the back. Now it holds a place of honor in my treasure box. As far as being crafty, Last year I made "consumable crafts" for friends and co-workers.......peppermint scented body scrub and peppermint soap in the shape of snowflakes.

Great news for the cheap blu-rays and DVD's. I remember having to hunt stuff last year to buy to get the free shipping. That USB drive is still in the package! LOL

I have the Mini and love it! Use it mainly for hot cocoa and occasionally coffee but only when my dad visits. I don't mind at all having to fill with water every time. Countertop space is at a premium in my house and the mini uses only a small amount. I have the My Kcup accessory but have never used it so can't speak to that. And of course all the color choices for the mini is a fun thing.

November 1 is the day for me! Can't wait. Some of my favorites: Christmas with the Kranks Four Christmases The Holiday Twas the Night Before Christmas (Rankin & Bass) Frosty Rudolph Elf The Grinch (both the cartoon and Jim Carrey version) Miracle on 34th Street (the one with Natalie Wood) A Charlie Brown Christmas Home Alone A Christmas Story Nat'l Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Little Rock, AR or Memphis, TN

I agree. And I'm sure they will replenish all along. Target had some great stuff on Force Friday, many things I wanted for myself.

vacuum.......shark or Dyson. Also am going to consider a new laptop for myself if I can get the same or similar deal my mom got from BB last year. She and my dad both love the laptops she got.

Just now starting to make lists so the shopping will commence soon I hope.

Here and ready! Already have a list made.

The Plush Grumpy Cat I gave my 40-yr old sister was probably the biggest hit of the night for my family. LOL. My 72-yr old Dad is tickled over getting a laptop too. We finally had time to get it set up for him last night and he's been on it nonstop.

Me too! I just may have to participate next year. Good job Secret Santa's and OE gifters!

Mom & Dad gifts are wrapped and under the tree when they get wrapped. Santa always left gifts unwrapped during the night. Usually the big gifts of toys/electronics.

I can't wait for my Dad (72 yrs old) to open his gift. We're giving him his very first laptop! He'll think it's silly to have spent that kind of $$ on him but he'll secretly be giddy about not having to snatch Mom's to shop ebay for his used golf clubs. He's also discovered YouTube and Google now so he may never get out of his La-Z-Boy again. LOL

My place of employment sponsors a Senior Tree for the elderly in the counties Home Instead offers services. I always take 2-3 of these. These break my heart quicker than a child off the Angel Tree because they only want basic things that I don't give a second thought to. Sweat pants/shirts, slippers, blanket, robes, nightgowns, jeans, blankets, etc.

I would have never thought about a Star Wars themed tree! That is awesome.

I'm not a teacher and have no kids but my mother taught high school math for 40 years so she received many Christmas gift over those years. Her favorite ones were homemade cards. She also really enjoyed (and by default me, my sister and my dad) the holiday boxes/tins/sacks filled with candy, homemade or Hershey's. She enjoyed getting notepad gift sets or sets put together yourself.....nice pretty pad and nice pens. She enjoyed gift cards. I always steer clear of scented candles and bath/body products. She got more of that stuff than you can count and rarely used it. She doesn't like heavy scents and so much of what she was given was never used. My sister and I took what we wanted but we are picky as well. I love the homemade ornament idea. Pinterest is full of holiday craft ideas. I'm making peppermint sugar scrub and snowflake shaped hand soap for my friends at work.