kulkel

I am self employed so normally there is no bonus for me. This year business was good so the past 2 months I ummm, paid myself. Hey, I deserve it:tongue1: But my DH gets a bonus (they call it holidays not taken pay) the 2nd week of Nov. Usually it averages out to around $1000. I feel for all of you that work and get nothing as a bonus...esp. when a company is doing good. They wouldn't be where they are without their good employees therefore, they should be rewarded!

I have a serious problem here....I can't keep the secret this why I end up spending 2-3 times more on presents than I plan too!

That kills me~same here! They always have the same reply though..."Kel, you need some serious help!"....lol:razz:

I donate to the less fortunate. I love doing it and one never knows when you will be the one in need.

So sorry about your mom. I am sure she is with you on BF and everyday.

From 2005, hmmm First it would be spending time with my youngest daughter Bf-ing. Next it would be the nice people in line after us. It was freezing cold outside and sitting out in below 0 weather got to both my daughter and I. Even though we had blankets, etc..the younger guys next to us covered us up with their blankets and ran to their car to get a portable DVD player for my daughter to watch. I have met some awesome people waiting in line. BUT....I have also met some really mean people once in the store....UGH

IMO, I am usually always disappointed in K-mart. Their ad never truly impresses me.

BF-ing doesn't ruin it for my daughter. I don't buy for her while shopping. I hope your daughter shops with you again this year. My daughter calls it our BF tradition. She even told her grandma to have Thansgiving dinner enough this year so we have time to come home and prepare for our adventure.

Madison, WI

This is not a poll. Just a thread to express~ With all the excitement of BF, and trust me I am right up there with the rest of you. I use to spend my BF shopping alone and staying in a hotel (yes by myself) like a mini vacation from the kids and DH. But 2 years ago my youngest daughter (now 12) begged to come with me. So, of course with those batting eyelashes I agreed and gave up my vacation. Thinking gosh this stinks. How wrong I was. She stands in below -0 weather with me in the sleet and snow (last year for almost 8 hrs) singing songs and making friends with the people standing next to us. I no longer look at it as losing my vaction but with bonding with my daughter. She is right ontop of the shopping lists and I swear cks GottaDeal more than I do (if that is possible). This yr will be her 3rd year BF-ing with me. And to tell you the truth, although I love BF spending it with my daughter is awesome!:) What special meaning does BF hold with you?

Searched and didn't find a thread so I thought I would add/ask this. How many of you purchase item/items for charity on BF, for the needy? Personally, I purchase atleast something it may not always be a big items but anything will help.

I'm thinking each person would be supplied with a specific list of items that are on in the BF ads. And after standing in the cold for hours and hours they (maybe 20-30 players) are allowed in the doors to complete the list in the least amount of time. Meanwhile the theme song would be another one bites the dust! With the prize being a timed shopping spree in the store of their choice (listed on BF).

The shopping list is a dream. Until last year I was sitting down for hours plotting my BF race now it just takes a few clicks THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Hello BF Junkies **OOPS** I mean Every1 37 yr old mommy of 4 from already COLD Wisconsin here. This will be my 3rd year with GottaDeal and my 6th year BF-ing! I swear they need to make a support group for all of us:tongue1:

Was at BB last BF by 9-ish. 2nd in line not bad, until...the below zero weather hit dang toes got frost bite OUCH! LOL, learned my lesson though, not going out at 9pm anymore. Gonna shoot for before nine and dress warmer!...lol Counting the days for sure!