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I wrapped the Santa House in several layers of paper and taped it tightly. I removed the tree and maybe the top of the chimney. I then set it inside a box, and put that in a tote. It is very oddly shaped, so it's a challenge for sure. The only thing I think I had to repair was the center floor and dining table section. Just snapped right back.

I finally got mine all set up. I didn't have a spot big enough to put them, so I got a foldable table to set it on. And still ran out of room. I still have a few tiny sets to build that will go in random places. And I have a fire station I never built. So I'll have to find a spot for that next year.

I love it! It looks great!

I wrap mine up in paper and put away in the boxes. Usually there are a couple small repairs that need to be done, but nothing major.

Yay December! This weekend I went to a friend's house and we made Christmas cookies and candy. No way it's going to make it to Christmas!! My buckeyes recipe makes between 14-19 dozen, depending on the size. We made 15 dozen. It sure goes faster with 2 people doing them!

Sounds amazing, can't wait to see it! My friends have FOUR 20ft tall inflatables in their yard this year. They get a lot of attention for sure!

Despite not having a lot on my lists, and really dragging my feet on shopping in general, I did buy quite a bit. Kohl's and Amazon were my top 2 as usual. Monday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Crowds (and traffic) were weekend levels. Marshall's, TJMaxx, Five Below, PopShelf, Michael's, PetSmart: Wrapping paper and bags (although I don't need any more!), novelty candy for stockings, small tree, jar candles, dog treats, and a pair of jeans Michael's was out of the B1G1 sketch pads, but they were available at another store 45 minutes away, in the shopping center that my son was going to. So I did a pickup order. Unfortunately, they got things mixed up, and he came home with 3 big balls of yarn (that had been B2G1), so I made a blanket and donated that to the senior center. And then ordered the sketch pads and a tiny tree for shipping. Joanns online. Yarn, gifts bags, and a couple decorations. Walmart online. Rubbermaid containers and men's pajama set. Samsung. The Freestyle Projector and battery base. The projector was on sale at every store for $200 off. But Samsung direct was the only place I could find the battery base (also on sale), but you could only buy it with the protector. Plus I had a $25 off coupon for first purchase through the app. Kohl's online. Preview sale, veterans day sale, and on Saturday. Towels, throws, bath rugs, memory foam mattress pad, 2 pair of jeans, Under Armor hoodie, couple of toys, toddler clothes, men's slippers, Aura frame, and a Dutch oven. I still have some Kohl's cash I need to spend. All total I earned about $150 in Kohl's cash. Amazon. Resin 3D printer, 3D printer filament, Samsung Buds Live, wireless around-the-neck earbuds, cables, comforter, Logitech gaming mouse, toys, coffee table, and other random things. All in all in was a productive month, although for some reason I was dragging my feet on actually buying things, even when they were are on sale. Now I have to wrap it all!

Thank you! We just moved here 2 years ago, and I love it.

We had nice weather Thanksgiving weekend, so we got the outside all done. I'm glad, because this weekend is yucky! Our porch geese are Henry and Liza.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

So I impulse bought some Rubbermaid containers. 2 sets, 1 in each color. I only use a certain type of container, so that everything matches and stacks nicely in the cupboard. They are not Rubbermaid. So I'm not sure what I'm planning to do with these!

I was showing them as being available during the early access. And they are still showing now that it's open to everyone. I hope you got them!

I always forget about Office Depot, because it's not in a shopping center I frequent (in fact I avoid it!). I was lamenting the $3 deal, when I remembered I do actually have one close. Now to decide if it's worth going to that area!

Cardstock for $2.99 Craft paint B3G3F, but also a set of 36 bottles for $19.99 I got an email today for ribbon, mesh, and bows B1G3F as part of the early preview... but I'm not seeing that in the ad.

Also, they have the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 with free memory upgrade like Samsung's site does... but they are also offering a $100 Gift Card. Nice! I'll get the GC then turn around and use it for the Freestyle if it can be used that quick.

Sketchbooks B1G1F. Yay. They usually do that in the fall, but I guess I missed it. Jar candles 3/$9.99 Yarn B2G1. Guess this is essentially the same as Joann's 30%, but I'd rather have the straight percentage so you aren't juggling purchases when you want to buy the big $10 skeins and also a tiny $3 one.

The Freestyle projector 2nd gen is on sale. Yay!

I am interested in the camping loveseat, which is an unusual item to find here! I've never seen anything like it. I am also considering the logitech headset.

Yay yarn.

I have a 6ft foldable table that I set up in my guest room. I have all my accessories in little bins on a small side table. It's so nice to just be able to go in there and have everything out and organized and ready. With that said, it takes me FOREVER to wrap, because I have to think and ponder and evaluate Every. Single. Thing. Which wrapping paper? Does one person have too much of that paper, and enough of the other? What would be more efficient? Am I leaving enough for a potentially large present? And gift tags. Oh my goodness. I have to pick out the perfect tag for each gift, and make sure it matches the paper. I gave up on bows years ago, otherwise presents would never get wrapped!!

Hello November. Finally getting some lists and gift ideas and starting to get some shopping done. Yay.

Yay, how exciting!! Congratulations!

There are so many cute St. Nicholas Square things! I was just about to place another order for the yearly Under Armor Hoodie for my step-dad's birthday. Then realized the earned Kohl's cash starts tomorrow. So that will work out perfect to use it on that. Yay.

Got my order in. No throws this time, but I bought some last month. And there's still another chance! I got exciting things like a coat and jammies for my dog (woohoo!). I resisted all the cute gingerbread decorations and kitchen stuff. But I also got a Step2 climbing playset for my grandson, so I'm pretty excited about that. That's his big gift so nice to have that decided and done! Maybe on Thanksgiving I'll get my yearly throws and sheets and towels.

Seems like the last several years most places have been waiting until after Halloween. So a lot of the big places were releasing their ads Nov 1. If so, then soon!!