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Thanks. There is also a coupon in this months Rachael Ray magazine.

I like Zazzle, I have friends who have used Skin-it or you can buy the stickers at BestBuy and make your own.

Halloween was 50% last night in Fort Wayne, candy was only at 30% tho

Judging from the few ads we've seen & WM sale this weekend, I'd have to agree. I usually get my big-ticket items early & so far the prices have not been impressive.

I love the thrill of the chase.

Oh, I am SO excited to start shopping! Only a few more days :):):)

Thanks for the info. Scored the display for $269! Kids will be thrilled!

Easy, no cook candy 2 lb. almond bark 1 c. dry roasted peanuts 2 c. miniature marshmallows 2 c. Rice Krispies 2 c. Captain Crunch peanut butter cereal Melt bark in 200 degree oven. Place all other ingredients in a very large bowl and mix. Pour melted bark over mixture and mix well. Drop by teaspoons on waxed paper. FRENCH CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CANDY 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips 1 c. chopped walnuts 3/4 c. Eagle Brand Milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt 2 or 3 bottles chocolate sprinkles Melt chocolate chips over medium heat, stir in nuts, milk, vanilla and salt. Cool 5 minutes and shape into 2 inch balls and roll in chocolate sprinkles. Makes about 50 pieces of candy.

No, it's one per person.

After my birthday on December 5.

I don't know if it's a national thing but my local JCPenney in Fort Wayne IN will be opening at 2 AM on BF.

Wish the teachers at our school felt that way, I stopped giving teacher gifts when they sent home notes stating they didn't want more "stuff" or baked goods, please send gift cards & then not one of them sent home a thank you or even an acknowledgement of the gift.

Racerfan- My DD goes to one of the top tech colleges in the US and this is the laptop they provide every incoming freshman: http://www.gearxs.com/gearxs/product_info.php?products_id=15717 It's really cool, the screen flips around flat and turns it into a tablet that she can take notes on using a stylus. It may be something to look at instead of an ipad/etc.

Oooo, what App is this? It sounds like it would be handy! We only buy for our kids ($250 each x3), my Mom($60), MIL($60) and then a $5-10 gift that goes in a pool at the in-laws and everyone picks one. It's kind of lame but I usually get stuff when it's 75% off or so, so we can participate just to keep the rest of the family happy. DH & I spend about $100 on each other.

I do the majority of my shopping online but if there's something I can't miss, Ill be in Fort Wayne, IN

Cheap gifts for the in-laws! Score!

Depends on the iPod. Are you talking a Nano or a Touch? Touch is like an iPhone without the phone. The Nano plays music & videos.

a friend's DH is a manager @ Kohls and he told me they are discussing opening at midnight on BF. He's against it thinking it's too much to compete with ToysRUs/Walmart's all-nighters. Would Kohls opening @ midnight change your BF strategy?

I keep my kids' stuff in our camper or the small stuff in a bin in my closet under scarves & belts

Right store, wrong date, ah well.... Congrats to the winners!

I would recommend the 16gb since memory cannot be added. Apps & music can always be removed to make more space but I think a tween would fill up 8gb fast. I've had mine for 18 mos & it's almost full but I'm a music lover. You can upload your own CDs, use amazon, etc. for music, not only iTunes.

Harbor Freight on 10/17

I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed when they figure out that the Fire is nothing like the iPad. Not that the Fire isn't going to be a great product, but it's going to be nowhere near doing what an iPad does.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/28/amazon-unveils-new-79-kindle-99-e-ink-kindle-touch/

They are having a big announcement in NYC right now. I'm not sure when the new pricing begins