queenki

Im not impressed either, all that hype and this is what we get. No Walmart for me!!

Already out of Sears, Big Lots, and Target so far. I am waiting to see where else I will have to be.

I just read on another site that Macy's ordered them to remove their ad from there site, so I guess its coming to us next. Just an FYI.

OMG, today is halloween and that means we are down to 23 days left!! I can't wait!!

Nothing much, we move all the toys, gagets and clothes up to our rooms and the kids continue to play. I begin the clean up process to get a portion of my house back.

We do all everything from Santa but the PJ's, Robe and slippers, those we let them open on Christmas eve and they come from us. We dont care much about taking the credit for any thing because they stay innocent for just a while and then someone is going to spill the beans about Santa. So we are living it up right now and letting them think Santa does it all. ONLY IF THEY ARE GOOD!

Those of you that are done are ALL my Idols!!

Since my kids are young I dont count clothes as a gift. I do have things that I have to get them just because its Christmas. I think when the kids are older then I will count the clothes as the gifts, they will actually appreciate getting them because they will be picking it all out.

Does anyone know if Meijer has layaway? And if they do, do you know what their policy is?

I have found my self at Walmart first so far every year. Because they seem to open first for what I want and then I go from there.

I began about 5 yrs ago, but didnt sign up here until last year.

It has varied for me for the last few years. My dh went with me the first couple of years because he said he likes to see how crazy people get. I think its because he wanted to make sure I didnt spend all of our money:D But it really is a huge family thing. Last year my husband stayed at home with the kids and my mom,sister, cousin's wife, her mom and I shopped. We meet up with my aunt, cousin and her friend all meet up for breakfast and then went back out. I am so ready. I have already decided my game plan for this year. Is it time yet!!

What is your christmas traditions? My whole family get together on christmas eve, we eat, visit, sing christmas carols, etc, exchang and open presents. Then everyone goes home and does their own things for christmas day, so we can spend time with our spouses families. The kids make cookies for santa, Santa puts toys together and sets them out. Mrs. Claus brings the remaining gifts out. The kids wake up and play and mommy cooks breakfast. My mom and my dh family comes over and I cook dinner.

My whole family get together on christmas eve and we exchange gifts and whatever you get that evening you are allowed to open. But as for what santa brings they can only open on Christmas morning. We put out the toys and all other gifts christmas eve after the kids go to bed and then we wake up and play with the kids and their montains of gifts.

For sure, my 6 yo twins still believe. Thank God!

I have a list of things that my dh, ds and dd want and then I just have a list of people and shop for them. Once I have the gift for that specific person I cross them off. But I dont have certain items on the list I just get an idea of what they want and go from there.

What do you take with you on Black Friday? A fanny pack, a purse, coin purse or just use your pockets? What do you have in it? What do you wear also? I wear some jeans and a long sleeve shirt, I layer it with a sweater and a hat, gloves, tennis shoes, and coat. I do this so as it gets warmer I can peel the layers for comfort.

I went to the outlet mall last year and left around 10pm and got stuck in a huge traffic jam on the interstate. It was crazy. The line stretched all the way from the mall back on to the interstate for a mile and a half. I didnt get there until 1:30 or so just waiting in my car just to get off the roads. It was insane. I plan on going to the outlets after I get my doorbusters from Walmart, Targets, BestBuys and so on.

I am so excited now, this means it is close to the big DAY!!

We usually partner up and go to separate stores, so I will be picking up things for people who are getting things for me. But the only person who I will actually shop for is my grandma.

Does any one know when this years boards will open for black friday?

I am sure you can go online and get this stuff for the same price. We went yesterday and cleaned up. I even put the kids in line, they go through so many crayons over the school year, I am really happy to say I spent $1.92 on 20 boxes yesterday. Sounds like a lot but I am sure they will all be used.

Is any one else ready for Black Friday like I am? Or is it just too soon to think about that?

Anyone got information on the Premium Outlets Midnight Madness yet? I am working on my plans for bf and was wondering what stores will be open. Any help with this, Im going crazy here!!

I dont need anymore laptops or tv's so I am a little satisfied with the walmart ad, because they have something my 5 year olds want. the Game boy mini. So I will be saving $40 on that so I am satisfied with that deal alone. But it could be better!