bluebear

I think an Oculus Rift will probably make it on the wish list. Would love to get that about $300 (25% off). But realistically, I can't imagine it'd go below $350. Probably not even that, but I can hope.

I've been using wireless chargers for my (Windows) phones for a few years. I love them. We have them in a few places throughout the house, and one on my desk at work. They work great. We happened across a special several years ago at the AT&T store on the official Nokia chargers, and bought several then. They still are going great. I believe they have "fast charge" wireless ones now, but I haven't used those. We all obsessively charge our phone here so that's not needed often. And that's easier when you can just lay it down on the charger. Now, with all that said... When I got a new phone in February it didn't have wireless charging, and that was the saddest thing ever.

Just bought the first Christmas present! Well, not counting the thing I pre-ordered from ThinkGeek in June that still doesn't have an actual shipping date. Son wants the Switch Pro controller, but in Splatoon colors, and it's discontinued. I've been watching it fluctuate by more than $20 since May, and tonight it dropped to the lowest I've seen it since I started watching. Yay!

In both my stores it's by the customer service desk. The idea being that if you go into the store, and they don't have what you are looking for, then they'll ship it to you! Great idea really. But I always forget. I hate going to the store though (I just hate going anywhere really and that shopping center has a lot of traffic around it), but I also hate paying shipping, so I was very thankful mama was there! I also sent her my Kohl's Cash, so that was used!

You could also do "Cuddle up with a book" package. Blanket, books, bookstore gift card... Or even a kindle or fire and Amazon card. Mama went to the store today and ordered the Halloween cats blanket for me, from the kiosk, and got free shipping. Hooray!

Well, I get paid on Dec 20, so most of my Christmas shopping will have to come out of the check I receive Thanksgiving week. Unless I can get some started during October. So that's maybe $1500ish total for all shopping. But... My amazing parents have decided to give me and my sister and 4 step-siblings $500 each. (this is in addition to the gifts they'll give everyone.) Everyone else has already got theirs, but I said I wanted mine for BF shopping! Last year they did the same, and I used it for our vacation the week before Christmas.

I got my son's Switch on eBay, it was a pretty good price for the bundle, and eBay had a one day coupon for I think 15% off, so that made it a nice deal. So that would definitely be something to look out for, rather than a sale. Game systems just don't get marked down much. And like riven3d said, maybe a bundle deal, in the form of a gift card or free controller or game or something.

Well, you never know when you will need an emergency gift! So it's good to be prepared.

Hehe!! Sale starts Wednesday. I got $10 KC yesterday, so I guess that's what I'll be spending it on. I also started looking at the St Nicholas Square throw blankets. Those aren't as plush, but still nice. And they have a gingerbread design... On a blue background! That matches all my "stuff". Then I did the usual search on 'gingerbread'. And now I have 4 gingerbread items in my cart. In September. Trying to convince myself I don't need to buy them yet, they will be on sale again before they are relevant.

I got next week's Kohl's flyer in the mail today, for their "Lowest Prices of the Season" Sale. And THE throws are in there, $9.99! Not quite BF price, but good if you want to make sure you get your favorite style. Or, the black Halloween cats. Just sayin'.

I bought a something last year (nest maybe) and then realized that it had a monthly subscription. So that's one thing you'll want to look at.

The socks came from Amazon, of course! AND they have kids sizes too. I'll be getting those for my grandson. The ones I have are women's, yesterday's were pink BB-8! But I'm pretty positive they also have men's. I've always liked Star Wars. I'm not a huge junkie, but I do like it. Daddy took me to see the very first one when I was about 4 or 5. In the 4th grade, I had an Empire Strikes Back lunchbox. One of my 3 kids likes it. The others are "meh".

So, for my birthday, my husband got me Star Wars 12 Days of Socks! You open one a day, like an advent calendar. But I am not waiting until Christmas, I'm opening them now! I was so excited, and my family (especially my mama) thought I was nuts.

I dont have any ideas either. My boys are getting older, and it gets harder each year. But usually I have some direction and at least know the big gift. They do usually start giving me ideas eventually, and then there's too much stuff! Grandson will be almost 4 this year, so THAT'S going to be fun!

I am too, and I'd wait too. But... I didn't pass that to them evidently!!

Oh yay! I do my grocery shopping at Target, so an extra 10% off will be nice!

Kanyon, what I mean is that they don't want to wait until Thanksgiving. My guess is they won't make it into October. I think they were waiting to see if there are any price changes to the existing model once the new ones are announced today.

My parents are wanting to buy Apple watches for each other this year. I keep telling them about gift card deals at Thanksgiving... But I'm not sure they are going to be willing to wait that long! Once they've decided to buy something, it's usually not long after they get it. Oh well.

Still in the 90s here! The nights are getting into the 70s, so at least there's that I guess. But I left the house without my sweater on, and haven't put it on yet, and even in the summer that's unusual for a work day! I do believe it is hotter here this week than it was a couple weeks ago.

I don't have any ideas for anyone yet. Well, maybe something for my husband, but I bet he'll come up with something else he wants before then. But no other ideas for anyone else. Guess I need to start thinking harder!

So we went on a short overnight trip, yay! And I got a cuckoo clock for a souvenir/birthday present, double yay! But I hope no one is going to want anything super expensive for Christmas this year!

Cool! Thanks Brad!

Grandson got to turn around in his carseat this weekend! He was excited. He reached the max rear facing weight for his seat, at 3 years 7 months. He and I discussed last weekend that he would be turning around soon, and he said he didn't want to, but he probably didn't even know facing front was an option. I'm just glad to not have to hear all the great grandparents complain about it anymore. ( now they will probably complain how his head flops when he sleeps or something...)

First day of my birthday month. Woke up this morning to all the emails with "It's your birthday month" points and specials. Yay.

Yesterday I impulse bought a sock loom. I might have me a warm cozy pair of socks to wear for black Friday... Next year... Not sure what I got myself into!!