[Need ideas for father. Please]

I was thinking foods from his past also:) My Fil has macular degeneration so cannot see well at all anymore( I think they have declared him legally blind) and he loves books on tape. They have some old series on mp3( they also have tapes, cds, dvd-r, and hard drive transfer) at www.dadsotr.com or www.originaloldradio.com.

[Gift baskets for parents]

What about an ice cream sundae basket. I made one once for my dh's aunt and uncle. I bought pretty sundae glasses, a nice scooper, and toppings. I got hot fudge and caramel topping from See's Candies( yummy) but I am sure you find some at a candy store near you. You could add money for the ice cream or a gift card from their grocery store.

 

I also have made rice pillows for my family. just a small bag of muslin filled with rice, then a " pillowcase" to go over it. Heat it in the microwave for 3-4 mins till heated through. It works as a heating pad. We love them and they are really cheap.

[Idea: Gift for Mom/Dad from Kids]

I love this idea for my parents. I could fill it out then ship to 1 sis. She can put hers in and ship to the other sis who lives by our parents.

[Need ideas for 12 yo boy & 9 yo girl]

www.nationalwildlife.org has a lot of wolf stuff( at least it did last time I was there) It may be expensive though, not sure. Be sure to check the clearance stuff.

[Anything for 15 year old son that isnt so expensive?]

I agree with the exercise stuff and the sports stuff. Maybe a card of a favorite player. Does he like the outdoors at all( hiking, hunting, etc.), how about binoculars or a telescope. a good knife?

[Ideas for an 8-year-old boy]

I got my 7 yo magnetix this year. His older brother has some and the 7 yo loves them. Lego and Hot Wheels are always a hit. Mine also wants binoculars and loves things like the crystal growing stuff already mentioned.

 

www.naturesworkshopplus.com has some good build it stuff and things like the crystal set.

[What to get my 1 year old son (price limit $65)]

Glad you found somethings to get him. My dc love the fisher price Little People items. We have the Noah's Ark, 2 different trains, the play house, and something else. Almost all of them play with them from my 11 yo( playing with the littles) to the 2 year old. We got most of them as the younger ones turned 1 or 2.

[Layaways @ Wal-mart to go on Clearance 12/18]

I sure hope the sewing/fabric thing is just a rumor. I buy most of mine there.

[Did you sign up yet? Little tikes 15 days of xmas..]

Got my e-mail that I am signed up.

[Did you sign up yet? Little tikes 15 days of xmas..]

I signed up:)

[About how much did you spend on BF?]

Around 200, all of it grandma's :)

[What didn't you get?]

I missed the $3.98 mixer and coffee pot but expected that since I got there around 6:15. I also missed the telescope at Wal-Greens but got a better one from Wally World for a little more. I ended up buying more than I had planned since I went to Target and Wegman's and had not planned to.

[Anyone else still not have their gameplan together?]

I still am not even sure what I am going to buy. There are a few things still up in the air. The stores I know I want to go to are opposite directions from me, So I am not sure which to hit first. I am thinking Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target, and K-Mart. HHmmm... decisions, decisions:)

[*** Official I received my Thanksgiving newspaper thread ***]

I wish I had mine!! We did get our Wal-Mart ad.

[Sure things. What one item do expect to get year after year?]

I like to stock up on the Faded Glory jeans also.

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

I will have to check out the Radio Shack ones.

[Dang, no indoor grills]

And the Foreman Supersize Grill is at K-Mart on BF for 49.99

[Dang, no indoor grills]

Oh, wait I saw that the Foreman Extra Large 10 Burger Grill is an early bird item at J.C. Penny's for 38.88

[Dang, no indoor grills]

I have wanted to try the foreman grill for awhile now. There was one on Freecycle but I didn't get it:( Have you used these before? and How big is the biggest one?

[Shopping on Turkey Day]

There were a few things I wanted to grab at K-Mart this Thanksgiving. Since my hubby works on Thanksgiving we will not be celebrating that day and I will have time to do some shopping.

[How often do you check gottadeal.com?]

I really only come on at night but then I may be on here for a few hours just readingthrough all the posts or trying to figure out what I need to buy.

[Best/Worst Rebate experience]

We got BF stuff from Ace a few years back that had rebates and they were great. Came within a reasonable amount of time and no hassles. Then I bought some stuff at dept. store( I cannot remember their name. They are in the Robinsons-May family) and never recieved the rebate. They wanted my original reciept which I was not thrilled about. What if I needed to return those things or others that I bought on the same reciept?

[~~UPDATED~~Did Anyone Get Contacted by ABC News?]

wow that would be exciting. I think it would certainly be strange to see someone with a camera crew following them around at my Wal-Mart:)

[Ok....ABC News Just Left My House!]

Congratulations

[Work Coats?]

Carharts are great but my son prefered black to brown. Also try Tractor Supply Company. I think they have their own brand for a decent price.