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You could do different denoms of cash. Throw in some ones, maybe a couple fives, just one ten. Maybe some candy that is reminiscent of their childhood. I've never played the game (I've seen it), so I don't know how much fun this would be - but what if you used "coupons" for things that wouldn't actually wrap well? Like, if one of the gifts was an ornament (I just picked something in my eyesight to use as an example :)) and you included a picture of it in the ball but not the item itself. Does that make sense?

Little Tikes Tobi 2 Robot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W28ZR72/?coliid=I2LUZSDAM17406&colid=3VHLSFABL98MP&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it My granddaughter asked for this. It's got games, and a selfie camera. She thinks she can talk to her friend who also has one, but I can't find that particular feature on it.

Praying the surgery went well!

Well that was fun to peruse, but I didn’t see anything that made me want to run out and get a Costco membership. I do wish they would put a final price on everything instead of saying it’s so much off.

Sign up deadline is 3 weeks from tomorrow. Come play with us! You won't be sorry.

Happy birthday Tinkrbel! Magickallight, I love that you keep up with these!

Congratulations y'all!

I love the step back in the right BF direction :).

Yay! Yes, I hurried here as soon as the notification hit my phone. No, I don't ever shop at Harbor Freight.

I'm looking for a dressing recipe, because my sister and I only know how to use StoveTop :). I recently tried this one. The flavor was good, but I prefer a more moist (dare I say, mushy?) dressing. I left out the apples, and I may add more broth. I don't know if that will help . Anyway, it's Gluten Free (for my daughter in law); maybe you'll like it: https://www.mamagourmand.com/gluten-free-stuffing/ Ingredients 1 recipe gluten-free bread (2 pound loaf) see recipe notes for using store-bought bread 9 ½ tablespoons butter divided 3 celery stalks diced 1 medium onion diced ⅓ cup fresh parsley minced 1 ½ teaspoon dried sage (2 tablespoon fresh minced) ¾ teaspoon dried thyme (1 tablespoon fresh minced) ¾ teaspoon dried marjoram (1 tablespoon fresh minced) 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 3 large eggs 1 egg yolk 1 apple peeled and diced 2 cups gluten-free chicken broth Instructions Begin by slicing the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and divide between two baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature for 24 hours. Alternatively, toast the bread cubes in a 225ºF oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. 1 recipe gluten-free bread (2 pound loaf) Liberally grease a 9X13-inch dish with ½ tablespoon butter. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onions. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. 3 celery stalks,1 medium onion Add the parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute longer and remove from heat. ⅓ cup fresh parsley,1 ½ teaspoon dried sage,¾ teaspoon dried thyme,¾ teaspoon dried marjoram,1 ½ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon pepper In a large bowl whisk the eggs and egg yolk. Add the dried bread, apple, butter herb mixture, and pour broth over everything. Gently stir to combine. 3 large eggs,1 egg yolk,1 apple,2 cups gluten-free chicken broth Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter and drizzle over the top. Cover securely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 20-25 minutes longer, or until the top starts to brown

Congrats y'all! Thank you everyone that participated. I love reading all the entries!

Got it now!

I went through on my phone last night and saved several items in my list. Then this morning I went through and one by one, for one reason or another, deleted everything I had saved. Now I'm bummed because I didn't find anything to actually buy. LOL

I love seeing big Halloween displays. There a couple houses in my small town that really go all out. Unfortunately, I don't have enough storage space for decorations for anything but Christmas (and even that is not a big outdoor display) :). I agree Freesia, I LOVE the 12 ft skeleton!

Something must have gone wrong. I didn't get it

Yeah, I took mine over to the grands and stressed "you aren't going to get everything you mark. This is just giving me an idea of what you like!" lol.

Got my prize club prize. The charity organization you bought through is near and dear to my heart. Thanks Brad!

Yeah, this time of year I always like to go read through the old forums.

1. The doors are stuck! They can’t get in! WooHoo, Best Black Friday Ever!! 2. (Kid in letter jacket) “Hey! Is that a paper ad? Can I see that?” 3. If your sister doesn’t hurry up and fight her way out of the Aeropostle, I swear I’m going to crash right here

I didn’t know sleep apnea monitoring was a thing. That might be an interesting feature. I have the 6 and it works fine so I don’t know that I could justify getting a new one, but I might have to look into what other fun things they’ve added to convince me to give Apple ALL my money.

WooHoo! I got it.

We still bought papers last year (and probably will this year), but the # of ads actually printed and in the paper was sad.

The ice has been broken. Wittenlover is in!

Who is ready for the GottaDeal exchanges? It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! If you’ve played before, you know the deal. If you have not participated, please consider joining us. We have a lot of fun! All you need to do to get in on the fun is read this long list of rules, then fill out the questionnaire and PM it to me by November 8. 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 Santa does not. 2. Ornament Exchange is also just like it sounds - an exchange of ornaments! There's a MINIMUM of $5 before shipping. 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 $36.50 for postage. (The current cost for a first-class stamp as of the time of this posting is 73 cents). 4. Tracking (aka delivery confirmation) is a MUST. Please PM me the tracking number and how it is being shipped (USPS, UPS, etc.) 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, November 8. I should be able to get the names out by Sunday, the 10th. 9. The last day to ship is Monday, December 9. If for some reason you cannot ship by this date, please let me know ASAP and then ship priority. 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. 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. I'm begging NOW. 13. The most important rule of all - HAVE FUN! 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 $20 to shop for yourself at Target or Walmart, what would you likely look for? *Is this the only/primary gift you will be opening this year (that you didn't buy yourself. You know who you are. )? *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 (16) Wittenlover Bopeep ilikefree msyves sunni0913 Kash HanShotFirst Gatorburg ytmomof4 JesusLuvU tracy0504 Pepper_Mint_Tea stevierocks jendeere BFAddict716 Coastiwife Ornament Exchange (7) Bopeep msyves sunni0913 ytmomof4 JesusLuvU Pepper_Mint_Tea BFAddict716 Cards (8) msyves sunni0913 Hubbalance packratfamily tracy0504 stevierocks BFAddict716 carheel

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