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It seems like black Friday is usually 40% off site wide. So that makes hand soaps about $4.75. I don't remember if they do other sales alongside the 40% off or not. I always wait for the $2.95 sales, or if I really love something, I'll splurge at $3.50.
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We usually do outside on black Friday, and the inside the rest of the weekend (and sometimes over the next week). But we have talked about maybe doing outside a little earlier, and then turning things on on Thanksgiving. My husband got a new giant (20 ft) inflatable he's super excited about. Me, not so much. I think I'll stick to the weekend after Thanksgiving for inside though. But I do hate it'll only be 3 weeks with the decorations up, because I have a LOT of decorations, and that's a lot of work for only 3 weeks.
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I'd pick the Amazing Giant Sonic Robot!! And the train set.
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Well looks like we've just added a desktop computer to the list. Preferably Dell. They usually have a pretty good BF sale, so I should be able to find something.
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We are boring. We do the same thing every year. Mama does most of the cooking, and I do the baking. I do make the cranberry sauce, though. Thanksgiving Roasted turkey Dressing (no stuffing) Mashed potatoes Egg noodles Sweet potato casserole Green beans Squash casserole (maybe) Fried Squash Corn Rolls Deviled eggs Homemade cranberry sauce Pickles, green olives, black olives, cheese Dessert will probably include pumpkin pie and dirt cake. Not sure what else. No Christmas parties for us, we have no friends. Christmas Eve I'm usually lazy and fix a Stouffer's lasagna. Christmas Day Honey baked ham Turkey breast Mashed potatoes Egg noodles Sweet potato casserole Green beans Corn Rolls Deviled eggs Homemade cranberry sauce Pickles, green olives, black olives, cheese Dessert will be buckeyes, mints, brownies, cool whip cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, candy cane cookies, chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz, homemade marshmallows... and whatever else I come across and want to make! New Years day Smoked pork roast Mashed potatoes Black eyed peas Collard greens Turnip greens Green beans Deviled eggs Pickles, green olives, black olives, cheese
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Sigh. I don't have hardly any ideas for people yet. Toys are always good, and sales plentiful. This year I have an infant and toddler grandchildren. I got a bit already on prime days. Both my sons need new converse, so that's one thing I'll be watching for. I usually get them after black Friday, when they'll be on sale but I have kohl's cash from BF shopping. Other than that, I dunno. Hopefully I'll get some ideas from the sales!
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I Iooked at that suitcase! That caught my eye because I had gotten back from a flight that same day. But I don't plan to go anywhere again soon! Good to know you liked it.
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I am known for making buckeyes every Christmas. When I first made them, i got a recipe out of the church cookbook. I didn't realize it was enough to feed the whole church! But I still use that recipe, and they all get eaten. Buckeyes (chocolate covered peanut butter balls) - Makes approximately 19 DOZEN 1 pound butter 2 pounds peanut butter 3 pounds powdered sugar Semi sweet chocolate chips or other melting chocolate Mix together first 3 ingredients. I start with a mixer, then you may need to finish with your hands. Roll into small balls. Smaller than you think you should. Put in freezer for a few minutes. Use a toothpick to dip balls into melted chocolate. Sometimes I put a tiny bit of oil in the melted chocolate. Place back in freezer to get hard. Picture shows 229 buckeyes, a few chocolate dipped pretzels using leftover chocolate, homemade marshmallows, and homemade buttermints.
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With the sales this week I finally got started shopping. I am getting ready!
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Looked through the new deals, or at least ones that weren't in the sneak peak, and got 3 more items. I am happy with my shopping progress over the last 2 days. But I gotta stop now!!
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And... just bought 3 more things for the grandbaby!
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I got home from my trip yesterday and my gift was waiting for me. Thank you Brad! That's awesome.
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Oh goodness. I've bought so much. I guess I finally got in the mood. I've got my daughter and 3yo grandson pretty much done. I bought 1 thing for my 9yo grandson, and 3 or 4 things for the 6 month old granddaughter. My niece's birthday is next week, so that is done now too. And, I did manage to get a couple things for myself as well.
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I actually bought a few things from Walmart! I added them to my list a couple days ago. And then actually didn't change my mind!
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Happy October! I'm 4 states away from home. Can't wait to get home next week and see the prize! I'm pretty sure it was delivered yesterday. Tonight we're headed to a fancy party, and tomorrow is the even fancier wedding. I'm way out of my element!
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Happy fall! It was 93 degrees here today! We had our false fall a couple weeks ago. Maybe in a few more weeks it will get cool again.
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Thanks! I need some dressy shoes for an upcoming wedding. Can't beat $6 shoes, especially when you have to buy two dresses as well!
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Happy Labor Day! We're slated to get close to 90 today, the rest of the weekend we were low to mid-90s, lows in the 70s.. This week will be cooler, with one day not making it out of the 70s! Brrr.
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Yay August. The hottest month of the year. School started for our district today.
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Happy July! I'm off this week, but next week is the last week to finish up summer projects. New teachers come in 2 1/2 weeks, all teachers in 3 1/2 weeks, and students return in 1 month on August 1st!
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Oh no I am so sorry! I also spent several days in the hospital during spring break. So I can relate and sympathize. I hope you are recovering!
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Happy June. I am happy to report that after almost 4 solid months of being sick, including a 4 day hospital stay, that I am finally feeling normal from. The last couple of weeks were really good weeks. My last check up about 3 weeks ago showed that the pneumonia was still in both lungs. But I'm confident that the next check in about 6 weeks will be a good report. Yesterday was mulch day. We got 60 bags on sale at Home Depot last weekend. We got 35 bags out yesterday. Not sure if the remaining 25 bags will be enough, but we'll deal with what happens. I may have done too much yesterday though, I didn't have a great day today. But I'm just so glad I was even able to do something.
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Happy Mother's Day! Hope everyone has a great day!