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As they get bought they go under the tree except for thier "big" gifts which is what Santa brings.

We bought my son Virgin because that is what all his friends have. Everyone seems to love it good reception in our area. Fingers crossed anyway lol.

Ipod also has free shipping on orders over 50. You are correct though you cannot listen to the radio on an ipod. I bought my daughter a nano today for 95.01 shipped. I wanted to wait and get her the 2 gb but I kept missing out on it and honestly she won't put more than 250 songs in it anyway.

I agree completely they come in 3's think you should be safe now. I am sorry for the angels though .

You do relize I am cussing you now cause you have compelled me to go buy more. Very good teachers gifts since I was debating adding ornaments anyway. Anyone know who has clear balls on sale? I love that jodi it is beautiful! BTW where did you get the feathers? Trying to think of what I can pull apart to get them lol.

Freeship free shipping on 100 or more expires 12/14 sorry not much but the only one I have seen.

I would bring a housewarming gift as well.

Thank you. I love the little felt snowmen they are too cute. And the snowman soup I will Definately have to do! I may add that in this year with teachers gifts. :) I wonder if you could buy those little cone shaped baggies you see anywhere they owuld be cute to put those in in layers. We have done both the reindeers and loved those. Jodi those candle holers are really pretty! Love good cheap ideas that turn out looking nice! I clicked on the pic loved the cats butt in the picture looks like my house lol.

I am glad you were able to take it back no problems. :)

lol that is cute :) I am sure you are extremely proud I knwo I would be! DD is the same way when it comes to BBW.

Those are so cute! I will have to try those in the future. You made me think of ornaments though not sure why I had not thought of them before. We have done salt dough ornaments several times and the kids really enjoyed them. One year I made a trace of thier hands and cut them with a knife out of salt dough. Remember to use a straw and put a hole in the top before you cook them . Salt Dough 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional) This is the most basic and time tested dough mixture. First mix all the ingredients together. Next knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. The kneading will make the dough smooth and shinny. Floor your hand to prevent the dough from sticking. This dough can be baked in a low (250 degree) oven and then painted. Spray with a varnish for added shine. Industrial Salt Dough 1 cup flour 1/4 cup salt 2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon oil Food coloring This is a long lasting dough that requires cooking. Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly and knead. The dough will be very pliable and easy to sculpt. Place in plastic bag or airtight container to store. Bake in a low oven and paint. I have not used the second recipe but it does say longer lasting which really is an issue. We have painted both with spray paint and regular craft paint both turned out well. After letting dry I usually wait 24 hrs spray with sealer to make them last longer. You can embellish your ornaments with little beads, glitter, googely eyes felt etc. I used hot glue but you could use craft glue as well it will just take longer to dry. Just use your imagination. Idea we used orange slick paint to make the snowmens noses if you pull out slowly it gives hieght and you get the carrot effect We used the cheap .88 ribbon from walmart to make hangers. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree080.jpg a snowman my daughter made this is what I mean by you might want to try the second one. This is one of the few left that we made I think 6 years ago. The sides have no paint from wear and cracking. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree081.jpg a Christmas tree Another one is with clear glass ornaments (I got a ton a garage sale for next to nothing and experimented with them lol) A few drops of craft paint different colors inside the ornament. Swirl and shake and it gives it a marble effect they are very pretty. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree085.jpg

Magic Reindeer food In a small ziploc bag or baby food container if you do it in a baby food container you can put it in layers like sand art, mix: 1/4 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup sugar sprinkle of red or green sugar crystals (for cake decorating) You can cut a circle of cloth or felt a bit larger than the lid. Place over the lid and tie a ribbon around it to decorate. Reindeer Poem to go with: Sprinkle on the lawn at night The moon will make it sparkle bright As Santa's reindeer fly and roam This will guide them to your home. if you dont celebrate Christmas : Winter Rabbit Poem to go with: Sprinkle on the lawn at night The moon will make it sparkle bright Winter Rabbits hop and roam, This will guide them to your home.

We have done the potpourri jars before too and loved them. :) Glitter domes One jar with tight lid (any size, but smaller looks better). baby food jar would work really well One plastic figure (your choice) and any other plastic decorations to make a scene. Glitter Superglue Ribbon and lace Superglue the figure and decorations to the inside of lid. Make sure you leave enough space around the edge for the jar to screw down in. Fill your jar with water, but not all the way to the top. Leave enough room for the decorations and glitter. Put the glitter in the jar. For every inch of water you need 1 teaspoon of glitter. Screw on the lid. For extra security you can glue the lid on. Glue lace around the bottom edge of the lid to hide it. Put the ribbon over the glued lace. later have learned two things 1 you can used shaped type foil confetti 2 glycerin makes it "snow" glitter or mineral oil. Something that will weight it down a bit anyway. It is touch and go just use a few drops and then add as much as you need to get the effect you want. Another baby food jar one Melted snow men 2 black beads or buttons for eyes 5 black beads or buttons for buttons lol small piece of carrot for the nose or you can use something els if you could find a mini carrot maybe? 2 sticks for arms tiny top hat if you can find it some glitter and glyciren mixture like used above fill jar with water add tag says melted snowman

I have to agree with the others that say Veggie Tales. They are Christian based though so if these are not your beliefs you might want to steer clear. That being said my kids loved them, DD is 13 and still will watch them lol. Are they boys or girls? If they are girls that opens up all the "princess" disney movies. Boys you have all the spiderman cartoons .

I think you get either 100 or 150 off that is about it. Go to sprint.com and sign in and look under promotions it should tell you what you are up to recieve.

I am so excited I am getting very very close to being done! I have been doing them in stages so they dried well. I put the last red on the plates today and the 12 that were already dried got a coat of glitter. Late tonight I will put a coat of glitter on the rest and tomorrow I get to do all the background colors. This has been more of an undertaking than I thought it would be and I will be SO glad when it is over.

Jessica, did you try and take it back yet? Wondering how things went.

Spencers carries those I must have missed that section lol.

You could always contact the company that you bought it from and have them handle the damage. Anyway just a thought.

LOL ok sorry had to get that out. Sweetie do not be embarrased! Lots of people have them. I promise a lot more than you think. Honestly if it was hanging out the side of the box that being the item that it is I would file a claim. Please tell me it is still sealed in something?

ok I guess I should have asked this lol. Is there a color plate I made that you don't like? One that you do not think turned out looking right? Thanks for the compliments :)

That is neat never knew that. Thanks for sharing.

OK guys I have a few done anyway. Tell me what color you like? Or if you like them better clear. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree066.jpg green http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree067.jpg gold http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree065.jpg white http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/christmastree068.jpgblue

Well the only thing I did this year was string the lights. The kids picked the tree ... DH was not thrilled with it and they also decorated it. Well my DD did anyway Alex put the candy canes on. It is very old fashion hodge podge of everything. She loves that wish I could say the same . Before we cut it down. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/ourtreebefore.jpg home and decorated ... notice the lights hanging low at the bottom? The cat sitting beneath the tree did that. I put them back up everyday and she takes them back down again. I have officially let go and left them alone as of tonight lol. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h278/ms_mckenna/ourtree.jpg

LOL I have a ton to do. We are going to finish shopping this weekend since it is the last week I feel comfortable shopping on line and having enough time for shipping. Have to finish painting the teachers plates. Who knows what else my brother and sis in law are coming down this weekend too so should be lots of fun.