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well is there something they are in need of, that wouldnt really splurge on normally? A new LCD TV? Computer? How many grandkids are there? I just made a photo blanket for one of our coaches, and it runs about $100. they are very nice, and you can get a collage done too. So you wont have to have all the kids in one shot. :) * if you do the blanket, they take about 2-3 weeks to get done, so this isnt something last minute.

There are soo many things I want to do, but i'm getting alot of resistance from the kids. LOL I guess I gotta go find some babies to take pics of. LOL

Aww, that sounds amazing. :) I bet it was a sweet shot.

Just trying to think of ways to stage a shot for our xmas cards. What have you all done or are doing? You don't have to post any examples, unless you want too.

Just saw the Movie "21" on the PSP .. for $9.99 And a simpson's game on the psp for $9.99

just got back. I was only able to pick up another arena. (using the coupon) So I'll take my other one back to walmart. The sales clerk took my name and number and told me she'd call me when they get another order in.. so I can hurry up and pick up more balls and a starter pack. :)

we were just talking about this the other weekend.. it was perfect weather. But DH didnt want to go up in the attic to get the stuff.. so Looks like He's going to be the one on the ladder freezing his snowballs off. LOL

found my coupons! :) thanks. I'll get an arena today at target and return the one to walmart later this week.

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homemade cut-out cookies (with icing on top) and milk.

Wish I had a sams club. Anyone see any at costco? I'm going to go back to the slow target in my area in about an hour. Hope I'm able to get a few more little ones. :)

I was just going to say Cranberries. :) LOL Looks like you thought of everything .. I'm sure they'll love it!

Lots of decent deals.. http://store.nascar.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=friends%20family&origkw=friends%20&%20family&sr=1 http://nascar.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p4636285t130.jpg $11.99 (LOTS - variety of drivers) http://nascar.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p4511420t130.jpg $16.99 (a little variety) http://nascar.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-4075975t130.jpg $8.99 (a little variety)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081117/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_target NEW YORK – Target Corp. said Monday it will aggressively cut prices to give consumers bargains during the holiday season, after weak sales of its apparel and home offerings led third-quarter earnings to fall 24 percent. The discount retailer also said sales in established stores have been weak so far in November, and if that persists it expects fourth-quarter earnings below analyst expectations. "The increasing financial challenges and economic uncertainties facing American households continued to pressure our performance during the third quarter," Chief Executive Gregg Steinhafel said during a conference call with analysts. He also cited higher write-offs in the company's credit-card business, where profit fell 83 percent. Target added $104 million during the quarter to a reserve fund to cover future write-offs as customers have trouble paying their bills. The company has fared worse than its chief rival, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., as consumers cut back on discretionary spending and shop mainly for necessities, since more than 40 percent of Target's revenue comes from nonessentials such as trendy fashions and housewares. Last week, Wal-Mart said its third-quarter profit rose 10 percent, ahead of analyst expectations, as sales increased 7 percent. During the holidays, Target will remain "keenly focused" on offering low prices on national brands and its own products and will match Wal-Mart prices on identical items in local markets, said Kathryn Tesija, Target's executive vice president of merchandise. The company will also offer half a dozen "value items" online every day at special prices. "We have taken a very aggressive point of view this year in terms of our promotional pricing, so we expect to be price leaders on selected items in our circular," Steinhafel said. "This is not unlike what we've done in the past. But given the current environment and recognizing how challenging it is, we will be even sharper than we have in prior years." The Minneapolis-based retailer said profit for the three months ended Nov. 1 fell to $369 million, or 49 cents per share, from $483 million, or 56 cents per share, last year. That was just above the average of 48 cents per share predicted by analysts polled by Thomson Reuters. Revenue rose 2 percent to $15.11 billion from $14.84 billion last year, falling short of the $15.24 billion analysts expected. Sales were helped by new-store expansion, but that was offset by sales in established stores, which fell 3.3 percent during the quarter. Standard & Poor's analyst Jason Asaeda kept his "Hold" rating on the stock. "We see Target doing a better job of communicating its value proposition to customers, but think store traffic will remain weak this holiday season and next year," he wrote in a client note. Target said sales at stores open at least one year, a key retail metric known as same-store sales, are expected to fall 6 percent to 9 percent in November. If they keep dropping in the mid single-digit range during the quarter, the company expects earnings of 90 cents to $1 per share. Analysts had been expecting a profit of $1.22 per share, and Target shares fell 58 cents to $32.45 in afternoon trading. Profit in its credit-card business fell to $35 million from $202 million last year because of Target's lower investment in the portfolio, a decline in its overall performance because of higher bad-debt expenses and lower interest rates. The company sold 47 percent of its credit card receivables to JPMorgan Chase in May. Target said it will stop most share repurchases for now and cut its 2009 expected capital expenditures by $1 billion, mainly due to a lower estimate of 2009 investments in stores that would have opened in 2010 and beyond. "The current environment and our financial outlook have naturally reduced our appetite for investment in our business," Chief Financial Officer Doug Scovanner said in a statement. Investor William Ackman, who heads Pershing Square Capital Management, which owns just under 10 percent of Target's common stock, has been pushing the company to do more with its assets. Earlier this year Pershing pressured Target to make a financial move with its credit-card receivables, and the company ended up making the deal with JPMorgan Chase. Last month, Ackman proposed a plan to spin off a real estate investment trust that would take ownership of the land Target owns under its stores and distribution centers. Target said it is still evaluating the proposal.

thats awesome! :) Dont let it burn a hole in your pocket before the big day.

there are some pretty good doorbusters.. My Dh should be happy. :) Thanks Brad!

Glad to hear your son bounced back okay. :) I'm sure if it would happen, it would only upset them for a few minutes.

Not sure about your store not carrying it. But if it were me.. i'd call customer service on sears.com and ask them ahead of time. That way you know in advance. Inform them that your store said they are not going to carry that model number and see if there is something else they can sub it with. ? IDK just a thought.

Hi new guy. :) Yea I believe the sale is over but you can still get them on sale, just not as cheap. Might want to hang on till BF and get a set then.

Yeah, i'm probably just worrying over nothing.. :) I'm just wanting to downsize the amount we give them, and we have spoiled them so much in the past. Maybe I'll just give them less Mom & dad gifts and keep the santa gifts the same.

Why other kids get more from Santa than they do? My kids are probably in they're last year of believing in santa.. but they are still old enough to notice that other kids get more/less than they do. With the economy the way its been lately, and people trying to not overdo it.. how would you explain to your kids after xmas if they noticed and were upset cuz Santa didnt give them as much as johnny down the street?

Well if you have to do an exchange with everyone.. bake some cookies and give them a dozen each. Its a gift.. .No one said you have to "buy" something did they? Its the thought that counts, and you spend all day baking those cookies with love.

We have been drawing names for years. Its just too hard anymore to buy for everyone + kids. But lately we're doing kinda like a theives xmas exchange, DH and I will buy one man gift/one woman gift (label them as so) and then at the get-together we put them all under the tree and the kids pass out the gifts to the adults. The reason we do this, is cuz we have a fairly small family and we're always getting the same names and this was alittle easier for everyone. With everyone coming on some hard times I hope you dont face any/much resistance to doing an exchange. They can be a lot of fun, plus you can spend a little more $$ on one gift, than you would spend for 10. kwim?

well, use whatever will work. I copied the code from my email.

Sales rep says there is a HUGE computer glitch going on.. and the ads are WAY wrong, but since its advertised, they pretty much have to honor it. So its a win for the consumer. :) I'm getting the black set for $629.99/pair delivered to my store for pick up.