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I JUST GOT MY BIG TOY BOOK IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!! WHAHOO... I'm ready to go shopping.

In our Walmart, they just start having people form a line, and then hand them out when it hits 6am. And if your lucky enough to get one before run out, good deal. If not, you just wasted your time for nothing. I personally would love it if they gave out the tickets.. at least you knew your getting one, and dont have to waste much time in a line.

I think it would depend on the sales at the other store also. Cuz if BB, Target, and the other stores have stuff that is a good deal, your going to spend a lot of your time backtracking, and you dont want to waste any valuable time on THAT day. IF its a walmart your not familiar with, go a week or two ahead of time and get the layout down, if possible? Also, like Trish1298 said, the stuff isnt where its suppose to be on BF anyways.. (like putting the computers in the middle of the grocery section)

I have to say, our walmart isnt that crazy. I usually get in and get out within an hour or less. BUT this year, i'm going to try for the bigger ticket items that are more in demand, like a LCD TV and a computer. So maybe I'll be saying differently next year. :)

One year, I gave each of the kids in my son's class a santa hat. They were only $1/each at the dollar store, and the kids had a blast wearing them. The way I saw it, was i'd spend that much on candy and bags, or some other trinket.. so why not?

I've been asked to post this recipe on here..i hope this is a good spot. PUMPKIN (CREAM CHEESE) ROLL Cake: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg 3/4 cup flour Filling: one 8-ounce package cream cheese 4 T Butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 t vanilla also needed: wax paper and aluminum foil clean linen towel (not terry cloth) powdered sugar and sieve ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Beat in remaining cake ingredients. Grease a 10X15inch jelly roll pan (I just use a cookie sheet that has sides). Line the pan with wax paper, then grease and lightly flour the waxed paper. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350, for 15 min. Cake cooks fast, so watch carefully to avoid burning the edges. While cake is baking, sprinkle powdered sugar heavily over the kitchen towel, using a sieve or sifter. Turn hot cake onto the towel. (watch the powdered sugar makes a mess.) Remove wax paper. Trim off any burnt or crusty edges. Sprinkle more powdered sugar over the hot cake and quickly roll up with towel inside. (careful not to crack the cake.) Let cake cool completely, about 30 min. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by beating together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Carefully unroll cake and spread with filling mixture. Roll up cake with filling inside. Wrap with wax paper then foil. refrigerate or freeze. To serve, slice cake about 1/3 inch thick and sprinkle with more powdered sugar. Note: Cuts best when still slightly frozen.

Last year, my then 10 year old kept questioning "Santa", so I sat him down and told him the truth. It broke his heart.. I think he wanted to believe he was real, but from what he heard at school, he needed clarity. So me being the Mom that doesnt want her child getting made fun of at school, told him. Now he wants to help me shop for his 2 younger siblings and wrap and hide the gifts. Its actually fun this way, I have someone else to sneak around with at midnight. lol

4 years for me... I always worked retail the years before that, and hated BF. Now I'm on the other side, and LOVE It. :)

I was thinking the same thing... seems like the best deal so far?

I agree.. Limits are a good idea. If someone wants more than one, then they can grab a buddy and stand in line together. There would be nothing more frustrating than standing in line with 5 people in front of you, and the 10th item is gone by the time its your turn....

I bake lots of cookies, and my specialty is Pumpkin Roll (with the cream cheese filling) I get lots of Requests for it. :) I think this year, i'm going to make muffins also, that way people will have something to eat early xmas morning.

They have those musical mats out now, they look like pianos, and they can sit on the floor and play or even dance on them. Saw one on the ToysRus site for about $40.

They seem to be selling a lot of those remote things w/o the battery packs. I bought 2 terrain twisters the other year, and had to get 2 packs... I was thinking the same thing.. Just another thing to buy to get it to run. Could you imagine xmas morning w/o the battery.. ew, not pretty.

If he doesnt already have it.. you could get him stuff for his room. A blanket with his favorite team on it, for those cold nights watching TV. Also some Banners or posters to hang in his room. maybe Ebay's got some really cool memorabilia ?

Hi all, I'm from VA, and have to say I love BF. I Look forward to it every year. I"m new to this forum, and love all the advise and stories. I work from home, have 3 boys, and a hubby who is a fireman. Let the shopping begin! :)

Just a thought, why not make a calendar of the grandkids for 07. I know you can do this online or at walmart pretty cheap. But its a very personal gift that they can enjoyed all year long. I did it the year before last, and it was a huge hit with everyone.. so i'm doing it again, and making more copies for Aunts and Uncles.

Madden 07, NCAA 07 or maybe an MP3 player. If he rides the bus on field trips, it would give him something to listen to. Also, he may like that Deal or no deal game that is out now. They have electronic version out.