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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.

I don't do stockings anymore, but when my boys were kids I filled them with candy. When they were really little, I'd put a stuffed animal on top. As they got older, sometimes I'd put a small gift in the stocking with the candy, but mostly it was just candy .

https://www.amazon.com/Rollerskate-Lightning-Remote-Control-Rollerskating/dp/B08VGFBPCC/ref=pd_ybh_a_sccl_150/146-9875280-7367203?pd_rd_w=FD0wz&content-id=amzn1.sym.67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_p=67f8cf21-ade4-4299-b433-69e404eeecf1&pf_rd_r=TMFRX4GPH99WMAQEWNPB&pd_rd_wg=ANSAz&pd_rd_r=5d56ee8f-8b53-4037-a39f-8dca2a925e41&pd_rd_i=B07KXKSH2M&th=1 Rock N Rollerskate Doll Rainbow Riley For the child in your life, OR for the adult in your life that likes fun. They had these on QVC during Christmas in July, and I thought they were so cute.

https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Portable-Laptop-Charger-Starter/dp/B07FM85W13/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1BNQHYOPHJ65B&keywords=halo%2Bbolt&psr=PDAY&qid=1665585953&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjkzIiwicXNhIjoiMy45OSIsInFzcCI6IjMuODQifQ%3D%3D&s=early-access&sprefix=halo%2Bbolt%2Cearly-access%2C84&sr=1-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&th=1 HALO Bolt I've had one of these for a few years. Got one for both my kids a couple years ago. Planning on getting my mom one this year. I think everyone should have one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BD7YYBJ/?coliid=I16WD3S4K3Q5OA&colid=3VHLSFABL98MP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Deeper PRO+ 2 Sonar Fish Finder For the fisherman. I'm going to try very hard to get this for my son, and I can't wait to use it .

My must watch every year is White Christmas. There are several that I love, but I make sure I watch that one every year.

https://www.amazon.com/Silonn-Countertop-Portable-Self-cleaning-Bullet-shaped/dp/B08ZYJ8CRX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=139Y762LOE4N6&keywords=countertop%2Bice%2Bmaker&qid=1665417288&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2Ljk3IiwicXNhIjoiNi44MyIsInFzcCI6IjYuMzYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=countertop%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzREtITllLRFUySzNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDEzNTQ1M0JNV0JWVFNYUkRWSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDE0MDY2M0RJVU85WVBEQUs4NiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 Counter top ice maker For anyone that doesn't have an in freezer ice maker and is tired of using trays or running to the store for a bag.

Just how much we save when GD posts these great buys.

https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Daddios-SP-HALF-Sheet-Silver/dp/B001IZZGKU/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=aYASj&content-id=amzn1.sym.03bef33a-a357-4fe3-9505-7fd4d6236957&pf_rd_p=03bef33a-a357-4fe3-9505-7fd4d6236957&pf_rd_r=BBSXT3EVJYS93630V317&pd_rd_wg=YORiU&pd_rd_r=041c5800-db69-4113-8db6-012b416ef12b&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d&th=1 Fat Daddio's Natural Aluminum Half Sheet Pan For my son and daughter in law. I gave them some darn nice cookie sheets and cake pans, and they managed to ruin them. Maybe I should get them cooking lessons too, LOL.

All of them! LOL. I even love looking through the ads for stores we don't have and won't let me shop online! Seriously though, I do most of my planning from the Walmart and Target ads.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WMG3RLY/?coliid=IFRL4IH9CPLGP&colid=3VHLSFABL98MP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Seester keychain For your sister. **My sisters and I have said "seesters" for years. TBH, we kind of feel like pop culture has stolen something from us, LOL. Still a good gift for them though .

Oh, I don’t think I could pick one. I wouldn’t say they’re my favorite, but anything by Alabama instantly takes me back childhood. Christmas in Dixie gets me choked up with nostalgia every time. If I had to pick favorites, I’d say I Heard the Bells or Mary Did You Know.

3 weeks to get signed up. C'mon, Come Play With Us. You'll have fun.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q4BC1CJ/?coliid=I2YFZBSZOGUCMS&colid=3VHLSFABL98MP&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1 Bluey Heeler Family Plush Set 4 Plush 7-8" Figures For the little one that is into Bluey. I've had it sitting in my wish list for a while now, because at his age he may not still love Bluey by Christmas .

Congratulations winners!

I suspect it will be a lightning deal, and there will only be 2 available.

There's a huge, beautiful red brick house between me and the next town over. The original owners always went all out with Christmas decor. About 10 years ago they sold it to a doctor and they never do anything. Every year, I want to go knock on their door. LOL. Like, if you could afford this house and all this land around it, you could afford to hire someone to decorate. You owe it to us! (LOL, I realize they owe me nothing. I just think it should be a crime to have that beautiful house and that beautiful manicured lawn and do NOTHING at Christmas ).

GDers were watching for deals, getting ready to score 'em. (that stunk, but I wanted it to rhyme, LOL)

I have most of my GD shirts. Last year, my sister made me a quilt out of hers and a few of mine .

Batteries and cheap bathroom rugs. Lowes and HD seem to go back and forth on who has the best battery deal. The rugs don't wash well, so I buy a few and just throw them away.