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Very, VERY good idea!

Please do. :) My sad excuse for a tree this year is embarrassing. You guys are great! I will have to ask for pointers next year.

You have the utmost beautiful trees. I admire your decorating skills!

Okay, this is not the best clarified picture, but hey. I may come back tomorrow and add a new one in its place.

Several ideas (oh and these are in no order, and I personally would not like #1 being done with my kids, secrets are a no-no, but it came to my mind): #1 Return the gifts (if you've already bought them), and give the kids the cash, and not tell Mom (tell them its' your secret). #2 Return the gifts, put the money together get a gift card to a movie rental store or something (if they are really hurting financially, I highly suggest a grocery store gc). Mail it to Mom in a card, and at the bottom, sign it: we thought you could use this. No RSVP. She'll take the hint at the 'no rsvp' I think. #3 If you haven't bought gifts, don't! She did ask you not to. So instead, bake some goodies. Or put together a fruit basket (yea, I know corny, but my kids eat the crud out of some apples ~ my kids are really healthy eaters). #4 Don't give them the gifts. Donate them instead to your local Toys For Tots/Homeless or DV shelter/School/Day Care/etc. Give in their names. I wish you the best of luck in making a tough decision.

WOW! Hold up! You ALL have my mouth dropping to the floor in what you put in the stockings. HAHAHAHA Never, have I thought of putting any of these things in the stockings. But, I LOVE the idea. Hmmm... I have a few days left. Though I have no clue what to get. Ack! If you can give me some ideas I would love it. I need 3 odd balls. Money was/is super tight this year, so under $2 for each. The ketchup idea sounds pretty good for my youngest (6), as she uses it on most everything. My kids are: DD 12 1/2, DS 10, and DD 6 (but will be 7 Jan 7 ~ it's her golden birthday!!!). So what oddball ideas do you all have?

Please be careful! Better Business Bureau report Link: HERE One comment to note: The majority of complaints allege that the company sells defective merchandise. anyone have any experience with this company? ---------------------------- Reseller Ratings Reviews Link: HERE

Okay, I am just blind searching, I have no idea what a good price would be. So if I am way off target, let me know. Bulwark Zip-In / Zip-Out Jacket of EXCEL-FR™ • sku: B300937 - Have the size you are looking for Fabric: EXCEL-FR™ Flame Resistant, 9 oz. twill 100% cotton $56.85 http://www.anchortex.com/graphics/bulwark/JCT2NV.jpg Still looking for a bit more, than I gotta do dinner, and the such, but will look more later too. --------------------------------- Carhartt FRJ147 Flame-Resistant All Season Duck Bomber Jacket $175.00 -------------------------------- Topps Ike Style Uniform Jackets of INDURA® • sku: T300242 - Not sure how warm this would be $62.85 http://www.anchortex.com/graphics/topps/T300242.jpg From same company as one just above this: Bulwark Zip-In / Zip-Out Jacket of EXCEL-FR™ • sku: B300937 $56.85 http://www.anchortex.com/graphics/bulwark/JCT2NV.jpg

Another code: 15% Off Code: GGMMHVAHPIIC7

Maybe try again. They all come up as $4.99 when I clicked on the link in the OP.

Big Big World: Snook's Treehouse List Price: $14.99 Our Price: $7.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3658555reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Barbie Fairytopia Rainbow Elina with Rainbow Adventure DVD Game ~ I couldn't figure out, is this the doll and game that i have pictured? Or just the game? Or doll? List Price: $22.99 Our Price: $9.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3437583reg.jpghttp://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3437583_alternate1_reg.jpg Doll cannot stand or fly alone With push-button-activated wings that flutter with or without the included DVD game, this Barbie Fairytopia Rainbow Elina doll from Mattel interacts with the DVD game by acting as the remote control in an exciting adventure. Girls can fly Elina to the right or left to capture magical crystals and travel through the many worlds of Fairytopia. Collect all the crystals in the DVD game to create a rainbow and save Fairytopia. Elina wears a petal skirt with a colorful bodice just like in the story. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leapfrog Counting Pal List Price: $14.99 Our Price: $7.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3018628reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hillary Duff "Queen Bee" Lunch Kit List Price: $9.99 Our Price: $4.78 No pic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hillary Duff "Queen Bee'" Backpack with built-in Plug and Play Speaker List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $4.98 No pic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Kitty 1875 Watt Electric Hair Dryer List Price: $21.99 Our Price: $14.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3001018reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dream Life Plug in TV Game - Hasbro List Price: $39.99 Our Price: $9.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2786429reg.jpg

Fairy Dress Up Slippers - Green with Puff Balls List Price: $11.99 Our Price: $6.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-2867427reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultimate Rescue Set List Price: $39.99 Our Price: $19.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-4172053reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spot's Marching Band - Play A Song Book List Price: $7.99 Our Price: $3.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2895352reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iCrazy Frog FM Radio and MP3 Player Speakers List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $5.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2884866reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Annoying Thing Singing Frog - DJ List Price: $11.99 Our Price: $5.49 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2901663reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 inch Crazy Frog DJ Frog Plush List Price: $39.99 Our Price: $5.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2901615reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Annoying Thing Crazy Frog 30 In. Biker List Price: $99.99 Our Price: $5.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2884224reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Play-Doh Make 'N Display Stage Show - Aquarium Theme List Price: $9.99 Our Price: $4.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3326457reg.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tonka Off Road Truck and Hauler with Cement Container List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $9.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2896593reg.jpg ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Xbox 360 Viva Pinata List Price: $49.99 Our Price: $19.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3289896reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nintendo Wii: Starter Kit List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $14.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3493040reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas the Tank Engine - Nordic Sway Back Chair List Price: $34.99 Our Price: $19.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3073610reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disney Princess: Little Princess and Little Prince Dolls - Cinderella & Prince Charming ~Adorable! List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $19.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2901583reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JayJay the Jet Plane Duffel List Price: $16.99 Our Price: $8.49 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3013116reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jay Jay the Jet Plane Mini Backpack List Price: $10.99 Our Price: $5.49 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2889402reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jay Jay the Jet Plane Square Insulated lunch kit List Price: $9.99 Our Price: $3.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3013117reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dora & Diego Two Adventure - Deluxe Activity Set List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $11.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-3115074reg.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pop 'n Mini Message Popples - Secret Pop ~ Okay, who remembers the original Popples? List Price: $12.99 Our Price: $6.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3507539reg.jpg

Couldn't come up with a better title. I can't get to sleep - ahhhh! Disney's Little Mermaid CD Player List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $9.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3722042reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean Jack Sparrow's Spinning Dagger List Price: $11.99 Our Price: $3.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3259072reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean: Pirate Gear List Price: $9.99 Our Price: $5.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-3473715reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean: Buried Treasure Kit List Price: $9.99 Our Price: $5.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-3473714reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Animal Planet Dino Valley Tree Tower Playset List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $11.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3357944reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cranium Zigity ~ I think Cranium games are the best family games. Any sale on those I try to post, because they are worth every penny. :) List Price: $7.99 Our Price: $5.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2789242reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carousel: Bird Mirror List Price: $12.99 Our Price: $5.49 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-3141825reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buccaneers Revenge List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $6.98 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2880069reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wild Arctic Helicopter Playset List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $11.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2873509reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miracle-Gro Deluxe Gardening Set For Kids List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $12.49 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2863830reg.jpg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miracle-Gro Vegetable Garden Set For Kids List Price: $11.99 Our Price: $5.99 http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2863826reg.jpg

Hey, it happens to all of us. Don't fret about it at all. :)

Boys turn! camo warm-up pants ~ Sz XL (14) only Now $4.99 $14.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/739526_m.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- skater sneakers ~ Size 1 youth only Now $9.99 $22.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/753617_m.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- slip-on track sneakers ~ Various sizes (red or orange color available) Now $9.99 $24.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/048589_m.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- workboots ~ Size 1 youth only Now $9.99 $34.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/774598_m.jpg Tons more deals to be had, but I am done looking. Have fun folks!

foldover leggings Now $6.99 $12.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/021759_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- stretch cord pants ~ Size 10 only (girls) Now $4.99 $16.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/029810_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fleece skort ~ Very limited sizes and only 2 colors (blue or green) Now $4.99 $9.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/745309_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bootcut jeans NOW $9.99 $16.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/486218_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- skinny-straight jeans Now $9.99 $16.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/630774_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rugby purse Now $5.99 $8.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/940537_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- velvet mary janes Now $5.99 $19.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/049016_m.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- leopard-print track sneakers Now $9.99 $26.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/049751_m.jpg

skunk costume ~ 18-24 months only Now $2.99 $22.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/703290_m.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- zip-up hoodie ~ Size 5/6 only Now $4.99 $14.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/744971_m.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Big Girls Leggings Now $4.99 Was $10.50-$12.50 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- packable anorak ~ Various colors & sizes available Now $7.99 $14.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/022434_m.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Big Girls Underwear/UnderShirts Now $4.99 Was $7.50

halloween pjs ~ Size 8 only Now $2.99 $16.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/766727_m.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ novelty slippers Now $5.99 $8.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/041757_m.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ half slip Now $0.99 $10.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/589343_m.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Girls Socks for $0.99 (do a search, too many to post) Girls tights for $3.99 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ butterfly newsgirl cap ~ Only size 4-6 available Now $2.99 $6.50 http://content.childrensplace.com/www/b/TCP/images/styles/740391_m.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Big Girls Dress shoes $9.99 to $12.99 Big Girl Slippers $5.99 Was $8.50

Hint added: Don't just look through what I have linked. You will find more sale prices (good ones) if you use their links at the top of the page where it says 'Big Girls' etc. HTH Looks like they are doing their annual (?) Monster Sale at Childrens Place Link: HERE $5 Flat Rate Shipping Now, I am off to find some codes, I hope, and then to scour through the sale and see what I can post. Codes found: 15% off Code: GGMMN2W14BDC7 or Code: GGMMNZR27APC7 Expires: December 23, 2007

Wow! That was quick!

Nice find Shanni! This is a great price for all the folks that camp!

Awesome deal! $20 for an outfit & a shirt would rock my boat! :)

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