Dena Neal

OMG -- I just received a gift from The Popcorn Factory today -- and it was DELICIOUS!!!! :gdlicklips: I got the peanut butter chocolate.... my office was in HEAVEN!!!

My 11 DS is asking for a video game chair for Christmas. Does anyone have any idea which chair is the best -- and where I should shop? I was also thinking about beanbag chairs. I don't think that he wants a chair that has speakers, electronics etc -- so I think a beanbag may be more comfortable... please help!! 11year boys are super tought to buy for -- just getting out of the toy age:eek:

I've been trying to be good and limit my shopping -- so tell me if I'm behind the time or now.. but I was at TJ Maxx yesterday and in the area right by shoes that has makeup, perfume, sunglasses, etc -- they had VERA BRADLEY stuff. Nothing big -- it looked like just the small stuff like makeup cases, curling cases, wallets -- and it was the last set of retired colors. I was looking for anything like that so I didn't even bother to look at the price. UGH!! I'm losing my shopping touch -- anyway -- I just to spread the work and see if anyone else has seen anything like this??

Ok -- I was at Dillards yesterday. THere are 40% off signs everywhere --- but don't let the signs fool you -- they are not necessarily for the items that are hanging on the rack the sign is on. The lady in the formal dress area told me that if the item was regular price, then it would be 40% -- nothing on clearance was an extra 40%. Then, I went down to Jrs. and the shirt that my friend picked out that was NOT on sale - didn't ring up and extra 40% off -- we were so confused -- so I think that it was only certain brands or products. I do know that they announced that all athletic shoes where 40% off when were were in the store -- hope this helps a little bit...

I know alot of the teachers in my son's pod are doing weight watchers -- I know that everyone enjoys sweets/treats but you may want to offer some fruit choices as well. Idea #2 -- Starbuck used to have a large container with a spot that you could get a 'to-go' order. This would be a nice change to the standard coffee in the morning. Or -- you could get some speciality coffees and brew these at school -- it will also make the area smell good. Idea #3 -- maybe have Panera cater lunch one afternoon and get the teacher's to place their order ahead of time so that they can choose what they like..

My husband and I are looking to put an inground swimming pool in our backyard. He currently does concrete work so the backhoe and concrete work will be no problem. WE have done some research but I'm still hesitant. If anyone has done this or has any companies to recommend that sell the kits, please help!!

Thank you so so much. I thought it was just me -- I search high and low -- I thought you could find a coupon for everywhere on the internet but I guess some store just don't offer codes all of the time. Anyway the item that my husband want to purchase was actually on sales $40 off today (online) so he went to the store to purchase and it wasn't on sale. He told them that online it was $159 he would just buy it there. The store said fine but by the time he paid shipping it would probably be the same price. I tried to check their website for price match info but couldn't find any. Does anyone have any input here? Should I call the corp office ? Thanks, Dena

My husband has a gift card for Tractor Supply. Last week they had 15% off line. This week I can not find any promo code for a % off -- or free shipping. Please help!!

I think alot of the Target baby clearance ended up at Big Lots... try there -- I know that had mattresses for $60. I've been watching as my niece is due in May. Do you have any kid's consignment stores in your area like ''Once Upon a Child"? Craigslist is probably the best place for your money though....

This is second hand information but it seemed creditable (from a girl that I work with that purchased stuff) so I thought I would share. I will check this out tomorrow and let everyone know how it went. My friend @ work went to Macy's last night and was able to purchase 2 big name brand boots (the high ones) for $80 total. She said that all of the shoes were bogo... we're in the Cincinnati OH area if this is a YMMV thing.... If anyone else has details... please chime in.... thx

I stopped at Big Lots today to pick up some cleaning supplies and cruised through the baby section to shop for my niece (who is due in May). I noticed a tons of the Target baby items that have been clearanced. I guess the stuff in my area never will go 75% off -- it will go to Big Lots on the salvage truck. There was an Eddie Bauer stroller travel system for $130 -- I think this was actually $229 at Target but I'm not sure -- I just checked their website and could not find it. I also saw lots of the onsies sets. Prices were good but not the 75% price like a was hoping for ....

I believe it was the purple one. My target has the yellow 07 for 339. This is about the same as BB&B 399 less 20% coupon. I'm going to buy one of these things -- I just need to get the best deal!!

ok -- new news --- the one @ Kohls is the DC07 not the 17 -- I don't know the difference --- hopes this helps...

It was in the store -- sorry!!! I ran into get a belt for my horrible Dirt Devil -- and they don't sell belts -- but I did notice that this vacuum was $319 -- my husband wants one for his birthday in a month -- I'll probably go back tomorrow and buy it. FYI -- I just checked their ad that was in Sunday's paper and I didn't see this advertised either so YMMV.... good luck!!

I was just at Kohl's and they had the Dyson Animal for 319.99!!

Kohl's had this today for $319.99!!!

90% at 2 stores in Cincinnati, OH this morning -- pretty much stuff left a few hours ago but it was being bought by the cart full. I had about 1 1/2 carts of ornaments, trees, tree skirts, candy etc and it was only $30!!!! I think my favorite score was the large buckets of ornaments that were 18.88 -- and they were only 1.89 -- I almost bought these at full price -- super glad I waited!!

Target does have on sale but they don't have daily pages (bummer) -- I guess I will have to spend the $40 and just call it a day. THe one that I just can't hardly do is to pay full price for something. Maybe I can justify by telling myself I've saved tons of money on other things --- I'm 1 week into the new year and I'm starting to lose my mind not writing everything in the planner... thanks for all of the helppp

Does anyone have an idea of the best place to purchase the Franklin Covey planner pages -- for the least amount of money? Should I order direct or is there a retailer that make have coupons? I only need the daily pages that are about $40. Suggestions please!!!!:g_help:

Does anyone know of any deals on cards (invitations)? I wanted to make some for my DS's 11th birthday party but I'm not too excited about paying 2.49 each at Shutterfly. He is wanting his party at Lazer Kraze (some type of Laser Tag place) and it doesn't look cheap either. Any ideas? Last year made the invites... maybe I'll have to do it again.

Finally -- my store (Florence, KY) went 75% off -- but not anything left that I was looking for -- maybe I will go out and hit another area store this afternoon...

I'm in Cincy (Ohio) and the 2 stores I shop are STILL only 50% off. I'm still holding out for 75% because there is alot left -- hopefully in the next 2 days this will happen...I'm getting anxious...

Seems to be the same story everywhere -- there really isn't anything left. This probably has alot to do with the had all of their stuff 50% way before other stores so everyone was buying things up.

Dillard's in our area will be having the 75% off on New Year's Day only-- this is on all clearance -- not just Christmas.

Hits: DS18 - Xbox 360 DS10 - Flip Camera (he's been taking pictures nonstop) and RockBand DS8 - PSP DH - Digital Camera It was a very 'electronic' Christmas this year. Misses -- I bought my DS10 new pjs from Target size XL 14-16 and they were still too short!!! I know that he hasn't outgrown the kids sizes!!