[Need some creative ideas for gift wrapping]

What about going to the dollar store and getting a chip/dip tray, wrap the dip up cute(Christmas cellophane or bags) putting it in the middle and then wrapping the whole thing in cellophane and a bow? Or at my dollar store last year the had 2 small plastic Christmas pails for $1, They had a top that fit and locked on them. They were the perfect size for a dip mix.

[Lay Away Poll]

I don't use layaway so it won't affect me one way or the other.

[Perimeter Perusing at Target (Target Clearance Deals) - 2005-06]

I found this last week at 1 target and thought it was just dumb luck but I found another one today. It is a spiderman bed/tent for only $7.48, regularly $29.99. It is a small dome tent with an inflatable base. It was not marked down at either store just on the shelf with the others. These will be great for Christmas gifts if you can find some. Here is what it looks like:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-3/qid=1159910271/ref=sr_1_3/601-7364697-5657707?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B0007ODN94

[New York Yankees Heater Long Sleeve T-shirt $12.00 - Amazon.com]

Another husband that is a yankee fan here, Thanks!!!!! This will be great for a christmas gift!!!

[Recipes/Ideas for gift jars?]

Check it out here for some ideas...

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/giftsinajar/

for food ideas.

[What are YOU going to do for breakfast?]

We will have snacks in the car but won't eat a real meal untill lunch, when most of the shopping is done.

[Have you been to Disneyland at Christmas time?]

I have and it is beautiful!!!!!Also try and make it when they have the snow after the fireworks show. That is truly amazing and so much fun!!!!!

[Stores already have christmas stuff out.]

I have seen lots of stores starting Christmas already and at Walmart I have seen lots of overstock of toys being stored on tops of the aisles all over the store. There are toys everywhere!!

[When do you try to be "done" shopping?]

I always try to be done on Black Friday but every year after that I always find more stuff to buy.

[What's your favorite Christmas decorating theme?]

Well since my name is Holly, That is my favorite theme. Holly berries and greens and reds.

[What type of paper will you use this year?]

I love cartoon characters, Winnie the Pooh, Dora, Spongebob, Mickey, my dollar store always has a great assortment, I've already bought a bunch. They my husband gets wrapped in Mossy Oak camo paper. I try to wrap each persons gift with paper theme that they like.

[Shopping on Turkey Day]

I go to Kmart first thing in the morning. Usually I hate Kmart but can't resist some of the deals they have then.

[How long are you out on BF?]

I am usually home by 2pm-3pm. This year my sister ans I have vowed to stay out as long as we can stand it and take advantage of the fun!!

[Anyone ever go shopping Alone??]

I usually start the morning shopping with my sister and then she had to work (retail...ugh) So then I went off by myself. This is the first year she is out of retail so we will shop together all day!!!! I am so excited!!!

[What time do you get started?]

I usually try to get up at 4am so that we are out and on the road by 4:45am. This year we might try to get up earlier depending on the ads/sales.

[Crazy about the holidays!]

Don't worry, I am right there with you:gdthums:

[Perimeter Perusing at Target (Target Clearance Deals) - 2005-06]

I went today as well and got lots of school supplies at 75% off. Just a heads up, When I asked about the backpacks and lunch boxes I was told those would be part of the Thursday markdown. So check back on Thurs for those items.

[Wal-Mart to end layaway...]

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?Feed=AP&Date=20060914&ID=6022388

 

It looks like they will be stopping layaway before Black Friday.

Wanted to give everyone a heads up for their holiday shopping planning.

[Perimeter Perusing at Target (Target Clearance Deals) - 2005-06]

I found 2 Britax Parkway boosters today!!!Bought them both!!! I called around yesterday and all stores said they went clearance and they don't carry them anymore. I found the 2 under the shelf where the highchairs and such are....the car seats are on a different aisle. So check the whole section. Thanks to the OP that mentioned this deal!!!

[Little Tikes clearance deals]

Wow some good deals there! Thanks

[Walmart.com has 2 packs of movies for 8.41 shipped]

Gotta check it out, Thanks!!!

[Perimeter Perusing at Target (Target Clearance Deals) - 2005-06]

Just wanted to share, not sure if this was posted somewhere else, but as I was shopping I found Bob's busy day(Bob the Builder) and Scooby Doo frenzy in funland (or something like that) Vsmile smartridges. They were all in the clearance section of sporting goods(next to toy section). None of them were marked so I scanned them and sure enough they were scanning at $4.97. Great buy! So scan them where ever you see them to double check.

[Target Christmas Clearance?]

I'm in So California

[Target Christmas Clearance?]

I went to 2 targets today and they have so much inventory!!! It looks like nothing has been bought at 50%...Maybe everyone is waiting for the 75%. Got lots of the dollar spot stuff today at 75%...good deals

[Target Christmas Clearance?]

At all of the Targets near me they still have tons of stuff. Some stuff I never saw before Christmas. Last year they were still unloading new Christmas merchandise when everything was 50%. Since there is so much stuff I am patiently waiting.