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Count me in!!

So sorry to hear you have been going through all of this for most of this year. I pray it gets better for you and you are able to gain enough strength and independence to be in your own home for the holidays!!

Forgot to say I got my prize club gift last week… thanks Brad!

The five drawer chest for $5.99 Table tennis for $24.00 The vanity for $19.95, not sure if it's a woman's vanity or bathroom vanity (it's says the location is luggage), but it's still a steal...

This is a great gift for couples in love, a parent, grandparent, child or even a best friend… https://a.co/d/dhjC9BY

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An eye massager… from the reviews people who suffer from migraines, fatigued eyes and even dry eyes use this product… this would be great for someone who stares at a computer screen all day and needs that after work we eye massage at home… Limited-time deal: RENPHO Christmas Gifts, Eyeris 1 Eye Massager with Heat, Birthday Gifts for Women, FSA HSA Eye Care Gifts for Mom, Smart Eye Mask for Relax Eye, Reduce Eye Strain https://a.co/d/8GXU68A

Unfortunately, I need a new Christmas tree this year... that's the only item I have on my list so far... BUT, my goal is to do less shopping for my adult children and it's so hard for me because I'm a giver and it brings me joy to see the excitement on their faces from my gifts... hopefully, I can stick just to my family secret Santa person and buy stocking stuffers for everyone else... my grandson hasn't told me his list yet and my grandgirl will only be 7 months old so she'll be easy...

https://www.amazon.com/YLL-Wireless-Microphones-Pre-Loaded-Bluetooth/dp/B0BBKW5G1T/ref=sr_1_7?crid=33V51QY78ZUBB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ozl8bf9CB8_U0UYFYJD5aqKs0e4GnKQttlTHgahn_LT_3vRiH7gq3F2wHolIHlBA3nzbzqjOkYDtTBR12_NGnVTnR-KQZ2oKt4mKlieZKY74sqhjKlhNeUBVavpn5b8dm44FMZoJbOlMmoPaBVWhmnpy7tKIU_Kp_S5YMs10ZNc3QlLFDvlNWIKl8J5HYKsHgQ2NVt9F8vDIhiTaFDP01sNL2ObObIEiZvvGsLx1g7Jd2I8jvi00qaOn6uC-WjedvBqH-eruSn1vnay8S8eMa1n-CToxxWG_mFfe5kKbykQ.RHc31OLDgsFhYNyK2XGsAu5be_QvG-sHU8X6tBnVMgA&dib_tag=se&keywords=gifts+for+teen+girls&qid=1729706793&sprefix=gifts%2Caps%2C501&sr=8-7 This gift is recommended for girls aged 4 all the way to teens...

https://a.co/d/5R7Kw5P Stocking stuffer for the handy man/woman…

https://a.co/d/28xYLYo This one’s going on my list this year.

DUDE Wipes - Flushable Wipes - 3 Pack, 144 Wipes - Unscented Extra-Large Adult Wet Wipes - Vitamin-E & Aloe - Septic and Sewer Safe https://a.co/d/5vmyqtx I got these as stocking stuffers for my adult sons last Christmas because they were less than $2-$3 and I got a kick out of the name… but to my surprise, my sons actually appreciated them

It has begun!! I hope everyone enjoys this Hallmark Christmas viewing season!!!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RGWQ54? I love to keep my butter sitting out on the counter or table and think this butter crock is cute... of course there are cheaper options, but this is more for someone who is a collector of this brand (obsessed almost, lol) and would appreciate an addition to their collection... because why else would you pay over $40 for a butter crock

No, I have been fortunate to not have order issues when ordering online...

I've been doing JCP online the past few years, may have to shop instore this year...

Congrats to all the winners!!

In my office there's my boss and then me and two others... it's a little easier to shop... thinking of doing throws, slipper socks and maybe a mug with hot cocoa and apple cider packets and maybe some homemade cookies...

Kohl's has never been my go-to store... most of their women's clothing aren't my style and they're pricey, although I have bought a few dresses from there and a pair or two of boots but only during BF sales... I mainly buy the throws, candles and Christmas socks during BF...

I usually make peach cobbler, but my kids won't eat it, two of them don't care for peaches and one doesn't like warm fruit... Apple cobbler has been a request but I always make a crisp or pie... this year I think I may try it with this recipe... I may cheat and use ready made crust and there is a note at the bottom on how to make it without cooking the apples first (which is what I'd probably do). Apple Cobbler Ingredients For the apple filling 5 pounds apples, peeled, about 9-11 large apples; use a variety of flavors 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 small lemon 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 small lemon 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 5 tablespoons all purpose flour*, See notes if you are making this without cooking the apples 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, optional 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the cobbler topping 2 & 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup buttermilk**, cheater version okay, see notes 1 egg 1/2 cup cold butter, chopped into chunks 2 tablespoons sugar, granulated or raw sugar or both Instructions Make the apple filling: Choose your apples. You need 5 pounds of apples for this recipe, which is about 9-11 large apples. I like to use a mix of apples for the best flavor, like Granny Smith, Gala, and Golden Delicious. Use a microplane grater to zest 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel into a high-sided 12-inch skillet. (SEE NOTE for instructions on how to make this without cooking the apples first; you can skip the skillet and place raw apples directly in the baking dish.) Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pan, about 3 tablespoons. Peel all the apples with a vegetable peeler, or one of those handy apple peelers. Slice the apples very thin, about 1/8 inch, see photos. You should end up with about 9 cups of sliced apples. Add your apples to the skillet with the lemon. Toss the apples with the lemon juice occasionally as you peel, so the apples don't brown. Cook the apples. (Remember this is optional! See notes!) Once you have all the apples peeled and sliced in the pan, set it over medium heat on the stove. Add 3/4 cups granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar over the top of the apples in the pan. Sprinkle 5 tablespoons flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional but delicious), and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt on the apples. Stir it together gently so you don’t break all the apples. Once the mixture is all moistened and you don’t see patches of flour or cinnamon, set a timer for 20 minutes. Cover the mixture with a lid but don’t walk away. Stick around and stir the mixture every 3 minutes or so, replacing the lid each time. Cook for 20 minutes, until the apples are fork tender but still hold their shape. The apples will not soften more while baking in the oven, because of the magic of pectin. So have a taste and see if you want to cook a longer or shorter time. Only you can know your apple al dente perfection level. Once it's off heat, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Scrape the cooked apples and all the caramel-y-ness into a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Set aside to cool for a couple minutes. Make the cobbler topping: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Whisk it together. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup buttermilk* and 1 egg. Pour it into the bowl with the flour, then use a pastry cutter to cut it into the flour, making a shaggy dough. You can use a spoon or fork if you don't have a pastry cutter, be sure to use a cutting motion rather than stirring. It's okay if there are still some dry spots of flour, see photos. Pour or spoon the flour mixture on top of the apples in the 9×13 pan, and spread around evenly. Chop a stick of butter into 1/2 inch pieces. Scatter evenly over the top of the flour mixture. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the top. I used half granulated sugar and half demerara (raw) sugar to give it extra crunch. Bake at 375 for 45-55 minutes. The top should be turning light brown. Once it is light brown all over the top (not just in a few spots) and it's bubbling like crazy, it's done. If you like an extra crispy top, broil the cobbler for 1-3 minutes at this point. No need to move the oven rack up. It gives it an extra crisp browning that I just love. Who doesn't want a crispy crunchy top? But don't walk away! Keep an eye on it, I can't tell you how many things I've lit on fire in my broiler. Check it every 60 seconds. You are supposed to let it cool completely. Hogwash! Wait 15 minutes to let the juices set up and then dig in! Vanilla ice cream is just not even optional for serving. Store leftovers loosely covered on the counter; transfer it to the fridge after 2 days. Notes *How to make Apple Cobbler without cooking the apples first: I do prefer cooked apples for this cobbler, but I know it’s a lot of extra steps and sometimes you just need to git er done! It’s so easy (and still very tasty) to make this with raw apples: Follow all instructions as given, but instead of mixing the lemon and sliced apples in a skillet, place them directly in a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Add all the ingredients called for in the filling directly on top of the raw apples in the pan, with only one change: *use 1/2 cup all-purpose flour instead of 5 tablespoons.* This will help thicken our sauce as it cooks in the oven. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gently stir the mixture together, being careful so your apples don’t go flying everywhere. Your apples should have a light sauce clinging to them, with no obvious patches of flour or sugar. Press the apples down gently in the pan. Top as instructed in the recipe with the cobbler dough. Bake as directed, keeping in mind that the longer these apples are in the oven, the better they will be. Take it out of the oven when the cobbler topping is as browned as you can take it! You can even top with foil in the last few minutes of baking if you want, to slow the browning process while still giving the apples plenty of time to soften.

Congrats!!

They took away the 1% cash back on purchases, which has helped me out in the past... some people shopped there so much they racked up hundreds of dollars in cash back rewards... so there's one disappointment about the "re-branding"...

Hmmmm... I think we'll see early sales from the usual suspects, Wally World, Tar-jay, Kohl's... I don't think Wally World or Tar-jay (or any of the smaller stores) will be affected by the coming election at all, depending on where the store is located and the demographics people are still going to shop... I live close to the Canadian border and we have a lot of people who come from Canada DAILY to shop in Tar-jay specifically (several Tar-jays in the area to be exact)... if they only stock up to supply for the Canadians they would still make a killing because they do not care and are not affected by our election... but we see the same things on sale every year because there is always someone in need of one or more of those items, electronics, games, toys... now how much of a sale we will see on the usual products is a good question...

I got nothing... I remember using Shopkick a few years ago... you got points just for entering certain stores and walking around scanning certain items... those points would add up and be eligible for gift cards to stores... I haven't done a lot of in-store shopping since Covid so I haven't used the app since 2020 or so... but I enjoyed it when I did... how much you earned was based on you... I earned enough to select a $25 Walmart gift card and that would have been higher if I would have started earlier in the year...