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That's awesome!

I totally get it! I find myself saying, "um, don't really have one" a lot, and I know that's not helpful. I even said out loud "why are we still asking this question?" on the what have you always wanted but would never buy yourself question. LOL I'm always open to suggestions if we want to change the questionnaire up!

My son said "And this is where it starts. The robots will rise up and rule us all".

I wish I were the type to decorate for fall. I would love to have a decorated house, I just don't like doing the decorating . I will start my Christmas decorations the week before Thanksgiving, and put up the tree and finish everything up the weekend after.

Shopping Kohls today?? I have a 40% off code but it's only good today. I'm going to go ahead and post the code, because I don't want to miss your PM. If you are going to use it, please post here to let us know so someone else doesn't try to use it also (it says 1 time use). Promo Code: R2EUADXL8TD8L http://cl.s6.exct.net/LiveContent.aspx?qs=cecded5c8ee4d32b0642004fee7b853b6af38e0fe5f9cd9fe2c3eaf3d66fa88ea81c5c07c5a78a0f700a54eb723495d467174848b6e1a46232327a43aa03b640ceb0af45e1e57317e5fc6d3cb5e58705d9fa3c8e1003aec947c6c789559c7a8b

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I do believe I love this shirt.

If you decide to make these cookies, keep in mind it's written out as a quad batch. We've done these cookies every year since I was a kid (well, I guess my mama did these cookies when I was a kid, and the rolling pin has been passed to me). Sometimes I think I should do different kinds of cookies, but everyone that gets these loves them, so there's that. I am thinking of trying a hot cocoa sandwich cookie with a marshmallow buttercream filling this year. We'll see.

I haven't used lay away in years, so this doesn't affect me. And yet, I'm seriously angry about it. I think it's the 10-30% interest rate. I'm just thinking about that young mom (that I was) that needs lay away for one reason or another to ensure her kids have Christmas, and now they are going to exploit that. grrrrr

I generally prefer light grey tshirts. I am not a fan of white (but I would wear it! ).

I use Peter's caramel (comes in a loaf) and I order it and Merken's chocolate from Stover & Co. This year, Stover & Co has their own branded melting chocolate, so I'm thinking of trying that instead of the Merken's. Haven't decided for sure though because I hate to mess with what's tried & true.

I went to plan my order for my chocolate and caramel from the company I buy from, and the caramel is showing out of stock. I wasn't going to order for about 10 more days, so it'll probably be back in stock in time, but I admit I panicked a little. Amazon has it, but at like 3x the price. I don't want to use Kraft caramels. Not that there's anything wrong with Kraft, but it's just not what I use. So, ya, it'll be back in stock in time, right? I need some reassurance. Y'all have me so nervous. LOL.

OK, so, I always conflate Black Friday with Christmas season when these questions come up (like, what is your BF budget? Do you mean my Christmas budget?). So, Do you mean just Black Friday sales, or I can only buy 1 thing for Christmas? 1 thing on Black Friday - probably the Nintendo Switch my grandson wants. I figure surely there will be bundles available again for BF, as opposed to buying just the console now. 1 thing for Christmas, period? - Yeah, I'm just not buying anything at all if I can only buy 1 thing .

I shop for about 20, plus GD Secret Santa and our family Dirty Santa. 8 of those are kids and grandkids, so of course there's multiple gifts for those (usually about 13-14 a piece, but this year the 2 oldest grands might get 1 big expensive gift. They are getting too big to throw a bunch of toys under the tree). The rest just get 1 .

ads, sales, deals, tradition, of course GottaDeal. I agree with Len in that Black Friday has always been the start of the Christmas season for me, but I realize not everyone that loves Black Friday actually celebrates Christmas.

I've been picking up a few things with every grocery order for my cookies and candies, but that's been more about spreading out the expense. I'm getting a little nervous about other things though.

Looks like the book was posted 10/24 last year.

I don't usually go into it with a budget. I should, but I don't. LOL

tl;dr - Sign up by 10/29 Ship by 11/30 Post here when you receive your package! HAVE FUN!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! It is time to sign up for the GottaDeal Exchanges! If you want to join in on the fun, please send me a PM no later than Friday, October 29. Please put "Secret Santa 2021" in the subject line. I will do my best to have the names picked and back out to you by Monday, November 1. You know there must be rules, so here they are (please read before signing up): 1. Secret Santa is just like it sounds - a secret exchange of gifts! There's a MINIMUM of $10 before shipping. If you choose to spend more, please don't be disappointed if your partner doesn't. 2. Ornament Exchange is also just like it sounds - an exchange of ornaments! There's a MINIMUM of $5 before shipping. If you choose to spend more, please don't be disappointed if your partner doesn't. 3. Card Exchange is also as it sounds - an exchange of holiday greeting cards. Unlike the other two, however, you send (a card) to everyone who signs up and you get (a card) from everyone who signs up! If you have a favorite holiday recipe feel free to include it with the cards you send out. There is no minimum or delivery confirmation but please understand that you send a card to everyone on the list so if 50 people join the exchange you will be spending $29.00 for postage. (The current cost for a first class stamp as of the time of this posting is 58 cents). 4. Tracking (aka delivery confirmation) is a MUST. Please PM me the tracking number and how it is being shipped (USPS or UPS) so I can keep track of everything. If you send via USPS Priority it should be included at no charge, but it is always best to check for yourself. 5. Insurance from the USPS is also a MUST. Check with the post office nearest you for the cost. 6. Make sure your item(s) is/are properly packed and with plenty of padding. 7. Everything must be new/unused within reason. Used books, CDs, and DVDs are okay as long as they are in a like new condition that you would be okay with receiving. 8. The last day to sign up is Friday, October 29th (you have until midnight CT). I should have names out by Monday, November 1. 9. The last day to ship is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30. This is earlier than usual, while still being after traditional Black Friday. If for some reason you cannot ship by this date, please let me know ASAP and then ship priority. **Please remember shipping is taking longer. Please try to ship earlier than this date if at all possible. 10. If you are participating in the Card Exchange please feel free to mail them any time but make sure to keep holiday mail delivery times in mind. **Again, remember the mail is taking longer than normal. 11. You must be a member with some posting activity, to participate. This helps to make sure that only dedicated GottaDealers are participating and we have less of a chance of people flaking out. 12. If you participate in the SS/OE, please post when you receive your package even if you are waiting until later to open. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT 13. Any decisions made by the exchange host are final. Each case or question will be given fair treatment and consideration. Please include in your PM: 1. Your forum username, your name and address 2. Your email address, in case I need to contact you and can’t reach you through PM (I don’t include your email address with the information to your SS) 3. The exchanges you would like to take part in (Secret Santa, Ornament and/or Card) 4. The answers to the questions below if you are going to participate in Secret Santa/Ornament exchange Are you male or female? What is your t-shirt size? Are you married? Kids? If so, gender and age Pets? Allergies, diabetes, etc that your SS may need to know? Would you accept homemade food (such as cookies)? Any absolute dislikes? Anything you really don’t want any more of (i.e. coffee cups, knick knacks, etc)? Favorite Crafts or Hobbies? What do you do for a living? What is something you like to do with your family? Do you collect anything? Favorite Fast Food Establishment? Favorite Candy/Sweet/Finger Food? What is your favorite color? Do you like lotions? If so what kinds? Do you like scented candles? What scent? Any favorite sports teams or Nascar drivers? What's your favorite type of music? Who is your favorite musical artist? What's your favorite movie? What's your favorite holiday movie? What kind of books do you like to read? Do you have a favorite author? Who? What's your favorite thing to do during your ‘me time’? What is your favorite winter activity? Something that you wouldn’t buy yourself but have always wanted? Would you prefer your gifts wrapped, or no? If you had $10 to shop for yourself at Target or Walmart, what would you likely look for? What else would you like your Secret Santa to know? This is not an official GottaDeal.com event, so participate at your own risk. GottaDeal can't be held responsible if you do not receive anything. Speaking of not receiving anything, hopefully everything goes as planned and no elves are needed, but please let me know if you are willing to step up in case someone does not receive their SS/OE package. Secret Santa (24) Bopeep ilikefree sunni0913 gatorburg msyves colemandawn4905 HanShotFirst tracy0504 BFAddict716 Reinholt1 Reinholt1smom Kash Illinoismom Jesusluvu Coastiwife budgets$sexy hillbillyswife jstluvem vern28 Pepper_Mint_Tea wittenlover Ytmomof4 tyreejames stevierocks Ornament Exchange (10) Bopeep sunni0913 colemandawn4905 BFAddict716 Jesusluvu Coastiwife msyves hillbillyswife jstluvem Pepper_Mint_Tea Card Exchange (10) sunni0913 msyves Carheel tracy0504 BFAddict716 Reinholt1smom hillbillyswife hillbillyswife's mom jstluvem stevierocks

Narrow it down to 5, huh? OK, let's see... White Christmas Holiday Inn The Santa Clause (all of them) Miracle on 34th Street (old or new. **Although, I guess the "new" one is old now. Wasn't it like 1994?) Almost any adaptation of A Christmas Carol (bonus if it is musical )

One of my favorite days of the year is the day I log on to GD and see the BF subforums are open! Thanks for making my day Brad .

Hello BER months! 1st day of meteorological fall is not feeling so fall like. Today is supposed to be the hottest day of our year so far . September is a busy month. OU & OSU football starts the 4th, grandson birthday on the 4th, grandson birthday on the 7th, my birthday on the 13th, grandson birthday on the 25th, son birthday on the 28th. Phew. I'm already tired. (and we won't talk about how I listed college football before my grandson's birthday ).

It's what's actually on. It's just a streaming service for those channels.

Congratulations! And I know what you mean. There were 37 dresses hanging in the closet the day my son was born 30 years ago (I had not had a sonogram, but my mother was convinced it was a girl because of the heart rate, how I carried, all those old wives' tales).