[Write a Black Friday haiku & win a BF t-shirt - CONTEST OVER!]

Black Friday is here

One crazy lady to fear

DEALS is all I hear

 

I can't wait

[North Pole.com]

I have used this site in the past....It is really cute and the lil ones really liked it. I also like the letters I could print out. After my DD got her 1st letter from Santa she wanted one daily......So needless to say I used every means possible to come up w/ different little letters for her.

[How do you budget for Christmas money? How much do you spend?]

No I don't set a budget.....I try and find the HOT items selling on Ebay and grab them if I can. Last year it was the PS3 and Wii's and elmos that helped with my shopping expences. With 6 kids saving all year is hard to do....But DH will work all the overtime he can!!! Gotta love him

[What do you leave out for Santa?]

Cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. But last year I forget to grab carrots so my DD who was 4 left blueberries out for them...lol. And santa always leaves the kids a note thanking them for the snack and telling them to enjoy their gifts and have a Merry Christmas.

[Has anyone picked a theme yet?]

Last year I had an old fashion tree....white lights, red & green checkered ribbon as garland. the old fashion oil candle lights, bows, and ornaments.

 

My children usually pick a different thems for they trees in there bedrooms...Last year my DD who was 4 has a Strawberry Shortcake tree and she picked a teddy bear theme for here nine month old sister. The boys had a football tree. Who know what will happen this year??

[Santa Pictures....Do you get them or not?]

Yep ...pics with Santa is a must. I know they are pricey but our local Wal-Mart does them for free. And the Background at our's is really pretty and the guy who has played "Santa" the past 2 years is great with the kids. He also looks wounderful!!! After I get my free 5X7 I got to the machine and print some xtra for the grandpartents and a few wallets. The santa at our local mall dose not look or act the part.....which in my oponion stinks!!!

[How many gifts does Santa bring?]

My DH says I go WAY OVER BOARD!!!! I have 6 children the 2 little ones get the most about 15. The older ones gifts cost so much more so They get about 8-10. And of course lots of little stocking stuffers!! My parents go way over board.....they spoil all there grandchildren ("I guess they still like playing Santa") Probably about 10-15 more gifts a piece.

[Christmas Tree Lights... White or Colored????]

I like all white on my tree....and the inside and outside was red and white last year. I change

color thems quit often. My kids like multi-color so this years will probably change.....

[Whats you favorite thing about The Holidays?]

I have so many things I really enjoy.....but seeing the smiles on my children faces all through the holiday season is precious.....decorating, baking with them, singing christmas songs, and of course the presents.

[where are you hiding your xmas gifts?]

Well this year my 2 oldest boys r moved out on there own.....my 14 and 12 year old boys will be the tough ones....there r so nosey!!! Last year there stuff was at my parents so I'll probably do the same this year for them. My 2 youngest girls 1 1/2 and 5 don't know how to be nosey so I just make sure they can't run across something by accident.

[Do you kids still believe in Santa?]

My 4 older boys do not but the 2 little girls still believe.....It will be sad when they are 2 grown not to believe anymore

[How do you wrap?]

I really enjoy wrapping the gifts really nice. Although the gifts "Santa" brings for the kids are decorated much nicer than the ones I wrap for family and friends...lol Well thats what the kids tell me anyway.

[When do you start decorating for Christmas?]

I usually start the 1St of November!!!

[Men's cologne]

My 19 year old son wears Curve. It smells nice

[CAUGHT FED EX driver Drop kicking my sons playstation2!!!!]

I received an email a few weeks ago about numerous UPS uniforms being purchased on E-bay. It was a letter of warning to be careful during the holidays of unusual deliveries. The email supposedly originated from Homeland Security as a caution when accepting packages. It said to call local authorities if supicous of the delivery guys. The email indiated that the uniforms could be used by cons or terrists. I am going to go back and try to find the email for all of the details.

 

Just be carefull!

I received an Email regarding this situation a few days ago. However I received the same Email last year about the same time. I don't know if it is true, But I guess better safe than sorry

[WM Owes apology to all]

Walmarts secrets were a joke! I can't believe all the hype ( I stayed up all night too), never again! Walmart is going down hill fast.

I agree, Not to great to me either!

[Is price matching really a good idea?]

I price all threw the year and I am also a coupon nut and It really dose save you alot of money:D So to me it is worth the time to explore those adds!!

[I love all the people but I can't always get into GottaDeal.]

I only had problems during the posting of wal-marts BF add. Other than that no problem.

[wher do you guys hide stuff until Xmas and how do you keep track of all of it??]

Oh my goodness....I hide everywhere. IN the attic, at my moms, my inlaws. My children are 20, 18,14,11,4 and 8months. So it is very difficult. The 2 little ones are to young to snoop so thats the stuff that is hidden in the house. But those older ones are a pain in the butt....They are always snooping around. about 5-6 years ago everything went to the inlaws and I wrapped over there then they delivered it the night before x-mas and the kids still to this day do not know where we hid everything...LOL

[What kind of lights?]

My tree was white last year....I change ALOT. Who know this year

[Best BF Deal so far?]

I really don't need no electronics this year....So to me I am not real impressed with any of the BF ads. Wal-mart may have 1-2 toys but fighting crowds for just them few items seem silly. Hoping target will be better!!

[Decorations up year-round?]

I love all the decorations and all but After 5-6 weeks of seeing it I am ready to take it down and get my house back to "normal". Well as close to normal as possible...lol

[How many presents for Xmas?]

Usually around 12-15. With one bigger gift. I have 6 children ages range 20-1 years. My 20 year old is on his own so lil grandson takes his place. He still get a few but I think it should be more for the kids.

[I saw the next ad yesterday at work will post from it soon]

I was given a list for Wal-Mart not sure if this is really what they will have.

HP Pavillion Ze2308wm Notebook Computer & A 1203w-b Desktop w/15" LCD $398 Each.,

20" Flat screen Tv/ DVD Player Combo $120.83., Philips HDD077 2GB MP3 Player $99.72.,

Cabbage Patch Newborn $10., Dora the Exployer: Talking Kitchen $79.94., Gameboy Advance SP(4Colors) $48.88., Girls Quest Tetra or Boys Quest Boomer 20"Bike $25.88., Jeep Power Wheels 4x4 Ride - on- Vehicle $79.88., Playstation 2 System $149., XBOX System Bundle w/One Game$179.24., Any Questions of what else my be on here I'll try to answer. Hope this will help some of you.

Iam almost positive this is last years..

[PS3...how hard is going to be able to get?!]

I am gonna start at least 48 hrs in advance watching our local WM for a line to start.