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That is correct. However, there are programs you can download that will strip the music from iTunes and save it to your computer, then you can use it on other devices. I'm not sure if they will also strip apps, but I kind of doubt it.

One of my favorite contests!! OK, 1. There's a tent sale going on at Best Buy! Wait, what? When did Best Buy start selling tents? 2. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is SO yesterday! The Black Friday Target Parade of flat screens is where it's really at. 3. I just love these 89er days at the mall! (OK, you might have to be an Okie to get that one).

The Kindle's are eReaders. The Kindle Fire is a tablet. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TSUGXKE/ref=nav_shopall_ods_tab_ford

I just want to jump in here and say I am enjoying reading all of these! I'm in awe of all of you. My cousins are constantly quoting movies, and I'm like "Yeah, I saw it. No, I didn't memorize it". LOL

This year, I was really craving it in July! lol. But usually, I start getting really excited and ready for it when it gets close to the 100 day mark.

You could also consider the new $50 Kindle. It's a 7 inch screen. It's 8gb, but you can add a micro sd card up to 128gb. It's not HD, but I had one and the screen looked decent to me. I sent mine back because I couldn't download my Amazon music to the card, so there wasn't enough memory for me. But if he mostly will be watching YouTube and Netflix, it's half the price. Also, a lot of people say you can't download all apps to a Kindle, but I've never found an app I couldn't get to. You may have to download an app called MobileMarket1 (or something like that - I can't remember), but most Google apps can be found there. I don't know anything about Galaxy either. My son has a Nexus (same thing? No?) and he likes it. But this is another option for you.

Both of my boys went with me exactly once. LOL. Both said "Never again!". But now I have a daughter in law! And she goes with us (me and my sister) every year.

I'm really hoping they go on sale. I plan to get one for my grandbabies' room, and another as a gift for my son. I love having the one in my living room.

I usually do mostly candy in the stockings. When my boys were little, the stockings were filled with candy (Nerds, Gobstoppers, that kind of stuff - the oldest didn't like chocolate), and there was a small stuffed animal on top. As they got older it was just the candy. Now, I don't do as much candy, because I was finding that I could fill Easter eggs with the leftovers. They get one box of their favorite candy, and usually a gift card. The grands get candy candy candy, and whatever else Grama wants to stuff in there that their little hearts may desire . So, to answer the original question, I don't buy any of the stocking stuffers on BF. In fact, it's usually the last thing I buy.

The seal has been broken! We'll take it. LOL

len_mullen, on 28 Sept 2014 - 5:50 PM, said: I had to go back and find this, Len, because I was pretty sure it was you that had posted it. It really explains the whole thing for me. The period leading up to Black Friday now, is what Christmas was for me as a child. Don't get me wrong - I still LOVE Christmas, but now my giddiness and anticipation comes from BF. So whether I have a list or not, and despite the changes (most of which, I hate), I'm not giving up on the tradition.

I had decided a while back that I wouldn't buy a shirt this year, but I don't think I can pass this up!

Glad to see you BJS, we were getting worried about you.

Harbor Freight. And I say 10/13 too.

What I wouldn't give to have all of them follow Staples' lead! I don't see it happening, but it sure would be nice.

I would be terrible too. I've probably seen all the movies, but I can never quote them. LOL But, I'm game!

When you go to your profile, hover over the current picture and you should see the option to "change". From there you should be able to upload the picture you want. Hope that helps!

LOL. Me too, really!

I have a Skype account, but haven't used it since my boy got back from Afghanistan 3 years ago. I'll have to pull it up tonight to see if I can remember my information to send.

Everything I bought at Kohls or JC Penney last year was online. I don't go in either of those stores on BF.

The end of an era. On the other hand, you have the opportunity to make new traditions and memories and she can help.

I agree with tinkrbel. I carry very little cash, because I don't want to lose it. I will probably use my credit card, just in case I go over budget a little, but then will pay it off before interest accrues. I avoid paying interest if at all possible.

We're getting a little ahead of ourselves . He didn't start this contest until 10/8 last year.

I don't know how tight the budget is, or how many gifts you generally give, but another idea would be a room makeover. Maybe buy paint, curtains, and bedding. Accessories if you can/want to.

I watched a couple Christmas movies on Amazon last weekend. My boy thinks I'm crazy, but I don't really care what he thinks. LOL