tracy0504

I was trying to downsize Christmas dinner this year because I usually make as much as I do for Thanksgiving... I don't know if it will fly with the kids though, they are into traditions...

Fotgot to post this, but I received my OE...so cute...pics later...

Received my T-shirt yesterday!!!!

I got my TeeSpring sweatshirt on 11/13/15....love it!!!! still waiting on my t-shirt though...

In my honest opinion, the "adult" children are grown, so the fact that they get any gifts @ all should be appreciated!!!! Especially the one that has children of their own, because in my house they would get more than the parents. Now, don't get me wrong because I still buy my grown children gifts, but I concentrate more on my 15 y/o because he is still a child and most of the things he wants he can't buy on his own. I already made it very clear to my 22 & 21 y/o that they are grown w/ jobs so they can buy themselves just about anything they want, but I will still get them some gifts. Now if my funds allow then yes I will splurge on them and get my oldest the Wii U that he has been wanting (mind you he has a Xbox One on lay-away @ Walmart) and I may get my daughter a new 32" tv for her bedroom (for the apartment that she claims she will have by the new year). But to EXPECT more @ their ages is a bit selfish and spoiled if you ask me... I am sorry if I sound harsh, but you asked for honest. These grown kids have taken the meaning out of Christmas, it's about giving a gift to show love, it's not about how many gifts or how much each gift cost!!!! Who's keeping a running tally?!?!. Sorry, but this really upset me and I would have a few conversations with the older children (and you shouldn't have to) because @ their ages they should be more understanding. Ok, I am done ranting...lol...and to answer your question, no you are not being unreasonable!!!! I usually ask everyone what they want and try to fulfill their lists... I only did that with my youngest this year!!!!

I'm still waiting on Kmart and Walmart's adds... I will probably order my big items from QVC as I do every year anyway (and can make smaller payments over 5-6 months), but I still like to go out and get deals on items like 30 pairs of holiday socks for a $1/ pair (Kmart) and useful items like towels or clothes for a reasonable price...so far I haven't seen much that I would be in a hurry to get, so I'm hoping Kmart/Walmart ads will bring some excitement for me...

I was hoping they would have the bearpaw boots on sale again this year

They have all the sames items on sale that they do every year...and i will be there getting my share...lol...

Exactly how I felt!!!! The percentage off means you will have to go into the store just to find out how much it will be & while you're there maybe you will see something else you need...

Target always has some tv's left they are so much more organized/prepared than walmart!!!! Walmart use to do there tv's the same way but this whole stand in line w/ a wristband & don't move and maybe we'll have enough in stock so you don't have to order it online drama is a mess & exhausting...

I went to JCP last year on BF, made out pretty good... I see the same item i purchased last year for twice the price this year though... i see a few items i may try to get on friday if i'm still out shopping but nothing that i have to have!!!!

I was wondering about the coupons myself...

Ok, so I don't normally shop @ Kohl's on BF, but they have some things that I am looking for & their online sale starts 11/23!!!!

The $19.99 boots & the Shark vac caught my eye...

My Thanksgiving menu was written out a month ago because I'm a planner & just so i wouldn't forget an ingredient...lol...but i always make the same thing: Turkey-roasted Cornbread Dressing (thinking about making an oyster dressing as well this year) Baked Mac & cheese Collard greens Sweet Tato casserole (2 kinds) Potatoe salad Cranberry sauce Deviled eggs Hawaiian sweet rolls Cornbread Dessert: Sweet potato pies Cheesecake pies Peach cobbler w/ french vanilla ice cream (maybe) And anything else i might want to add...

Oh no!!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!!

Song: Please, Come Home for Cristmas. Lyrics:...If only in my dreams.

Woohoo!!!! Thank you, Brad!!!! Congrats to all the winners!!!!

I thought about doing that this year...i figured it would be easier to keep track of gifts you give to family/friends that don't live with you so you don't give them the same gift two years in a row...lol...

For the old school candy lover... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001QYYVO/ref=mp_s_a_1_34?qid=1445964662&sr=8-34&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=gifts+under+%2420&dpPl=1&dpID=51lagN1R3HL&ref=plSrch

For the novice or expert gardner or perhaps the picky eater who won't eat anything orange (I had one)... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q74B3D6/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1445910618&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=gifts+under+%2420&dpPl=1&dpID=51JxtjLxU-L&ref=plSrch

Song: The Chipmunk Song Lyrics: ...Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie

Interesting & very unique... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WX15URW?psc=1

Ummmmm whatever I have managed to save is what get's spent and since pay day is the same week as BF if I need a little extra I have that too...lol...I don't set a budget usually... I go all out for Christmas!!!!