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Guess I'll bite the bullet and do the bulk of my baking this weekend. With the big snow storm coming thru, dont really need to go out in that mess and its the perfect excuse to get it done. :) And its only a week early, so they should still taste pretty fresh, right?

LOL My DH and my friend are like this. She likes Michigan, and DH of course like Ohio state. I just sit back and watch. :)

We had a neighbor have a few of his decoration stolen in the past few years. I agree it sux that these kids cant leave someone else's stuff alone. Too bad you couldnt get a motion detector and hook it up to music.. REALLY LOUD MUSIC. And then when they walk by it, it blares it out and scares the begebees out of them. LOL

Anyone know if these codes expire? (pardon my stupid question, just noticed the answer at the top of page. )

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I Tried to get my DS12 a XL in youth (patriots) and after I went thru checkout it said it wasnt available.

Kids are $32.50. List Price: $64.99 I just ordered.. thank you!!! Merchandise Subtotal: $64.98 SI Customers Save 20%! (Details) -$13.00 Shipping and Handling: $6.79 Sales Tax: $0.00 Total Order Cost: $58.77

awww, thats sweet. And yes I think its fair.. its christmas. I bet its jewelry too.

Is whats under the tree, all her present? If so, then she ruined it for herself. I know i'd be pretty ticked off if my kids did it. They kinda do now, but not all of them. I cant afford to go and buy all new toys, so its they're fault they snooped. And if they are disappointed on xmas morning, so be it. :)

I dont see any Guys. Nuts. could use one for DS12

Well, that makes my decision. Glad you posted that.. cuz I would have never known till they opened it up and was disappointed.

I have to agree with the others on this. Cash or GCs are probably the best to get boys at that age. My oldest DS is 12, and he's getting to be sooo hard to buy for, that its frustrating. And its hard to be honest with family that want to buy for him, cuz everyone is on a tight budget these days, so I cant really expect them to get him what he REALLY wants, he's got expensive taste. So when I try and help them out with things to buy him, it comes off a little harsh. Not that I'm that way, its just he's difficult to buy for. So just take what she said with a grain of salt, I think she was just trying to save the boys acting disappointed when they opened the gifts in front of you and having bad feelings all around. :)

Its for Ages 4 and up, so I'm assuming that its very toylike. I was wanting to get one for my DS12, so he can record his bike stunts and stuff, but I think this might be too juvenile for him?

Well it day 15, and the days of disappointment have now come to a close (thank god!) Really lousy deals this year Little Tikes. http://zoomcc.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/zoomcc_littletikes/Image/Media/JPD442FD_OL_200.jpg Cook 'n Clean Kitchen OUR PRICE: $109.99 (U.S.) SALES PRICE: (27% off) $79.99 (U.S.) SHIPPING/HANDLING: Estimate Cost AGES: 2 years and up (shipping might be alittle High, cuz you cant get free shipping till you spend $200 or more)

Wow.. First off congrats on winning both systems. Thats great! :) I know what you mean about him not having anything fun to open.. I'd feel the same way you do if I were in that situation. Is he into sports? Maybe a little handheld game he can play? (I do like Marcster's idea with getting him a Wii game too)

I guess I dont give many gifts out. I give to immediate family, teachers, and some close neighbors. Does family count with not liking them?

I dont get a xmas bonus. I'm almost 100% the rest of the employees get one, but I think they see me working from home as a perk for me, and an excuse not to give me but the bare minimum. I get 1/2 day on Xmas eve and xmas day off, (paid), so for that I am grateful. :)

Oh wow.. Thats awful. I hope he's doing better. I agree with ChristiB, I'd be freaking out still.

We did in the past, but we kinda got away from that. I have 3 boys, so I guess they arent into that as much as girls would be. :)

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OMG, or this one... Chocolate Trifle "At church functions, folks line up for this trifle. And it is so easy to make!" PREP TIME 30 Min COOK TIME 25 Min READY IN 8 Hrs 55 Min SERVINGS & SCALING Original recipe yield: 12 servings US METRIC About scaling and conversions INGREDIENTS 1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1/2 cup water 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (1.5 ounce) bar chocolate candy DIRECTIONS Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain. In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half of the brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12 ounce container of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate onto top layer for garnish. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving Looks delicious!

Never heard of Trifle bowl before, but I did find this one :) Neopolitan Trifle Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 4 hr 20 min Makes: 18 servings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 42 NILLA Wafers, divided 2 qt. (8 cups) cold milk, divided 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 14 FIG NEWTONS Fruit Chewy Cookies, divided 1-1/2 pt. strawberries, sliced (about 3-1/2 cups), divided 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping SET 10 of the wafers aside for garnish. Pour 1 qt. (4 cups) of the milk into medium bowl. Add dry vanilla flavor pudding mixes; beat with wire whisk 2 min. Pour remaining 1 qt. (4 cups) milk into separate medium bowl. Add dry chocolate flavor pudding mixes; beat with wire whisk 2 min. Let puddings stand 5 min. to thicken. PLACE 8 of the remaining wafers on bottom of large (3-qt.) footed trifle bowl. Stand 7 of the remaining cookies upright around edge of bowl, alternating with 7 of the strawberry slices. Spoon half of the chocolate pudding over wafers in bowl; cover with 8 of the remaining wafers and half of the vanilla pudding. Top with 1 cup of the remaining strawberry slices and 1/4 cup of the walnuts. Repeat layers, including cookies and strawberries around outside edge of bowl; cover. REFRIGERATE at least 4 hours. Top with whipped topping, remaining strawberries and reserved 10 wafers just before serving.