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LOL, there were a few as I was pulling the names that I thought "I think she's had her before". But I figure with as many years as we've been doing it, we're bound to cycle through eventually. It's funny though that you BOTH got the same people you had a different year.

Welp, the game became too painful to watch. Oklahoma State's loss is our gain, right? The names and cards list have been distributed! Let me know ASAP if I messed anything up . Get to shopping Santas. I hear some great deals can be found here: https://forums.gottadeal.com/forum/3-online-hot-deals/ Don't forget to send me tracking #s. And VERY IMPORTANT - Be sure to let us know when you receive your gift/ornament, even if you plan to wait to open it.

I have the names assigned. It's time for the game to start, so I'll be back later to send out the lists . If you missed the cutoff, it's not too late! I can still get your name on the list.

That's awesome! Give us details, we'll be sure to watch for him!

Wanna play? Tomorrow is the sign up deadline. We are missing some regulars, and I hope they are okay. Like I said though, I certainly understand not being able to participate this year.

We don't have a BJs, but there are a few things in this ad I'd be interested in if we did. Now I'm even more anxious for ads I can shop from .

This will be his very first computer, so he doesn't need anything fancy. He's at that age that's so hard to buy for. His teacher said he has a high aptitude for computer literacy, so I thought a computer might be a neat idea. School work, maybe some simple online games, learn to email with his Grama . They don't have room for a desktop setup.

1. Which store do you think will have the best Black Friday sale(s) this year? This is kind of subjective and really depends on what you're after. BB might have a great deal on an 80" TV, but an 80" TV won't fit in my house so it's not a good deal for me . For me, I'd have to say Walmart or Target will get the most of my money this year. 2. Do you anticipate shopping in stores on Black Friday this year? Feel free to explain why or why not. Yep. Although, honestly I will have most of my own shopping already done online. But it's tradition and it's fun and darn it they can't take it away from us! LOL 3. What one aspect of past Black Fridays would you like to see brought back? I wish they'd put it all back on Black Friday and start early in the morning.

I will remove the asterisks by your name

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-ideapad-1i-14-0-hd-laptop-celeron-n4020-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-cloud-grey/6511947.p?skuId=6511947 I don't know much about computers, except how to use them for what I need. I'm thinking of picking this up for my 11 year old grandson. Decent deal for a starter?

Congratulations winners! This is my favorite contest every year, and I so enjoyed reading everyone's captions.

1 week left to get signed up! C'mon and play with us. You know you want to.

That's a good price on the dutch ovens, if you happen to be in the market for one (or 2, as the case may be). Not a bad price on the KA stand mixer either. I don't have a Costco membership. When it says After $xx.xx off, is that a rebate situation?

When we get together with the big family, we do finger foods. Everybody brings whatever they want. Someone can be responsible for paper plates, napkins, and cups, someone needs to be designated to bring drinks or everyone can bring their own. For our more immediate family (there are 24 of us), we get together at my mom's and have chicken & dumplins. I make the dumplins and rolls at home and take them, my oldest sister fries chicken and takes it, my other sister lives with my mom and she makes fried potatoes and spaghetti in tomato sauce (that's a side in our family). Personally, I would not get a bigger tree to decorate for the family. I'm sure your 4' tree is beautiful and just right for your home. I don't know how big your house is, but it might seem pretty cramped when you bring in 35 extra people. A larger tree is going to make it feel even more so. My best advice: don't stress! And don't think you have to do it all alone. It's supposed to be fun so make it as easy as you can so you can enjoy it.

"Like the past two years, Walmart will spread the excitement of Black Friday savings over three events throughout November" I mean, I get their point, but spreading it out over the whole month kind of takes away the "excitement" factor. Not saying it's not a good thing, it's just not an "exciting" thing anymore (imo) .

I don't usually have a set budget, but you are right that what money I have won't go as far this year. Going to have to get creative to keep the grandkids in the loot they have come to expect, LOL.

We are off Thursday and Friday. Back in the day, I would take off BF. And before I could do that, the sales started early morning so I would get up and go shopping, then go to work .

Photo #1: I, too, sometimes want to find a quiet corner of the store to just sit and play with toys for a bit. Photo #2: These boxes seem awful light, are you sure these weren't for the display models? Photo #3: When Black Friday and laundry day coincide

That would be awesome (in my opinion)

Congrats winners, and thanks for some really cool ideas!

We make a lot of cookies and candies to give out, but I never really considered those gifts. I mean, I guess they are (obviously), but if it weren't for the cookie trays the recipients are not people we would buy gifts for. Does that make sense? Anyway, I've tried my hand at many crafts, and failed spectacularly almost every time. I just see it in my head and think it seems so simple, go spend a lot of money on supplies, and end up with what looks like a 3rd grade art project. My sister crochets and she can turn out some beautiful creations. We all have a blanket or 2 made by her and all the new babies get a blanket. So a few years ago she pointed out some chunky yarn at Walmart and said she wanted a blanket made of that. I was going to just buy her the yarn, but decided to make the blanket for her since she has made so many for all of us. I looked up the directions on Pinterest, I think they called it finger knitting or something like that, and thought even I can't mess this up, LOL. I can't promise it will stay together if it ever has to go through the washing machine (the parts where you run out of yarn and have to stitch a new skein on kind of had me nervous) but I was kinda proud of it .

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088BGR1G3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Because the dog deserves gifts too. These are the best chew toys I've ever found. My pup could tear everything I bought him to shreds in minutes. He's had one of these for 4 years and it's still solid (yet chewable).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045UBG6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Thomas and Friends Tough Trike For the littles. Especially if their name happens to BE Thomas . You might have to take the seat off if there's a new kitten in the house. Ask me how I know.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BSX1EM/ref=cm_gf_aaxi_iaab_d_p0_e0_qd2_n6wb9iJvuo9cHCgjKQ9l?th=1 For the baker. Or the want to bakers that ruin their cookie sheets and cake pans and need new ones.

Just over 2 weeks to join! It's shaping up to be a low turnout this year. I know things are tough though, so I certainly understand. I also know not everyone hangs around all year, so some haven't trickled back in yet.