[When kids say something rude..how do you respond??]

I speak to my children before before even going to someones house that they will redieve gifts from. "Even if the gift is not something you like, that is not the point. They spent the time to think of you and shop just for you. So be excited, smile and say thank you." My kids are pretty good. Occasionally I'll have to shoot my 4 year old a death look, and talk to him later about it. If they say something bad about what I get them, then I take it, and explain to them that there are kids that their parents can't afford any presents, So be happy with what you have. I'll give it back later.

[BREAKING NEWS: Wal-Mart's hiding some Black Friday deals]

The wait is driving me CRAZY!!!

[anyon elses kids driving them crazy?]

I think I am driving my kids crazy asking them. Even though my son has a list of over 100 items, I am still asking what he wants. I figure the things that he really want will come up more often. But they both have birthdays between now and Christmas also. So I need all the ideas I can get.

[What age for a cell phone]

My son will get one when he starts spending more time away from us. Going and doing things with out his parents. I want him to be able to be able to get a hold of me when ever he needs to. He's 7 now. He'll get one younger than his little brother because he is very responsible.

[What are you thankful for.]

My 4 wonderful children.

That my family is healthy.

To be able to afford the things we have.

The relationship with my husband.

[gift for a 3 year g/f]

Sounds like your girlfriend will be very happy on Christmas.

[Whats on the top of your TO BUY list?]

I already picked up a gameboy SP and Ipod. So I guess on BF I will NEED to get Robosapien, and Thomas train set.

[A list of free things (so far) to get free on BF]

Thank you for the great list.

[mp3 player to download audio books]

Does this work? I would love to put books on my sons.

[How to keep pets from chewing decorations.]

Put your tree in a play pen.

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

I better get to Target, I want to find those air beds for 4.99!

[12 days of Christmas!]

I need to know how to keep my 10 month old yellow lab puppy from chewing up my decorations? He loves to chew things.

I think you may get more replies if you put this some where besides the 12 days of Christmas post.

[Guess what I saw in the store the other day?]

Yeah, but that means more people will be in line trying to get the stuff that I am there for.

[The Real Chocolate Fountain By Rose Art 5.99]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I'll pass on this then.

[50% off this weekend??]

Thanks for the info. May need to go pick up some Thomas stuff.

[Fruitcake, love it or hate it?]

Yuck

[Thanksgiving DAY sale ads]

Is there any other stores that have sales on Thanksgiving other than Kmart?

[Do Not Buy Baby Alive (Very Bad Experience)]

me too! my daughter had it circled in the TRU book and I talked her out of it thank god!!

she's 7 and it was easy all i had to say was your getting to old for babies , aren't you a big girl and she agreed and said she did not want it!

I am going to keep my daughter playingwith dolls as long as I can. I don't want her growing up too fast.

[Price War Between Target and Walmart]

I am all for cheaper prices.

[Does your family/friends think you are *nuts* for shopping on BF?]

My family is into it, there are 6 or 7 of us that all go together. We like the sport of it, look forward to it all year. However I have just moved to Florida about 1000 miles away from my family, so I go alone now. My husbands family thinks I'm crazy. They just don't enjoy the things like I do.

[Anyone heard about nightowl specials at WalMart on Thanksgiving]

Supposively they are suppose to open at 10 or 11 PM and run until 1 hour beore BF and then close for a mandatory meeting and reopen again for the morning crowd. It's going to be a whole seperate sale though, none of the items posted right now are up for grabs that night. I don't know how they are going to do this, but I got this from a wal mart employee.

I don't think they could get people out of the store close up, have a meeting and be ready for the big sale within 1 hour.

[When do you take the Christmas down?]

It will probably be the middle of January.

[Do Not Buy Baby Alive (Very Bad Experience)]

Hopefully the company will take care of this for you. I haven't heard anyone else have had this happen, maybe you got a defective one.

[PETSMART Black Friday discussion thread]

I haven't thought of Petsmart for BF but I would be interested in seeing what they would have.

[Shopping with your spouse or SO...throw you off?]

My husband usually does OK with shopping. But I think he would be worthless on BF. Way too early for him and to crowded. I think he might freak out.