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The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25: Nov. 6 - USPS Retail Ground service Dec. 9 - Priority Mail and First-Class Mail Dec. 15 - USPS Retail Ground service Dec. 16 - Priority Mail Express Military service Dec. 18 - First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards) Dec. 18 - First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) Dec. 20 - Priority Mail service Dec. 23 - Priority Mail Express service https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm

I got mine too! Nifty little thing…took me awhile to figure out what it was

It’s a laptop year for us. Mine is 10 years old and I’m tired of DHs complaining about it.

I bought one of these at a flea market, but this one is cuter because it has an umbrella. The little kids love to watch the squirrels eat. Wooden Squirrel Picnic Table Feeder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T14DSGX/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_KJ3R8RTG9NSHC4M7316E

I have 13. Hubs 2 sons Daughter son in law son’s gf + her mom MIL Sister + BIL Niece Father + Stepmom I’m stumped on my children and SIL. Everyone else is easy LOL

I think someone posted this in last year’s thread. They are our new favorite and so versatile. Try adding different liquors to the frostings for an adult tray. Bonbons 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 package (7- or 8-oz size) almond paste Vanilla Bonbon Frosting 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Bonbon Frosting 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Steps 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat all bonbon ingredients except almond paste with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until dough forms. 2 Cut almond paste into 1/4-inch slices; cut each slice into fourths. Shape 1-inch ball of dough around each piece of almond paste. Gently roll to form ball. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 3 Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and bottom is golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 4 For vanilla frosting, in small bowl, stir all Vanilla Bonbon Frosting ingredients until smooth. 5 For chocolate frosting, in small bowl, stir all Chocolate Bonbon Frosting ingredients until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until soft enough to spread. 6 Dip tops of cookies into frostings and sprinkle with decors as desired.

I think this is really cool…and you can have it personalized. Wooden Recipe Notebook with recipe pages https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z4CY5VC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_FFNMDS4PT17GKDGBCP7M

We don’t start decorating the 1st week of December but we leave up until Twelfth night.

Im getting these for stocking stuffers: Dip Clip, In-Car Sauce Cup Holder Set for Vents of Vehicle, for Ketchup and Dipping Sauces (2 Pack, Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3CW6HP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3EVX8Z40JXSMG5YR4EGE

Happy October! [emoji260][emoji262]

COVID slowed us down Black Friday keeps us hopeful We will persevere

I put away $20/week so I have $1040. My kids are all adults and no grandchildren so it’s probably going to be gift cards or experiences this year.

Elf The Santa Clause The Santa Clause 2 The Santa Clause 3 The Christmas Chronicles

Most likely will cave but I’m trying to hold out for a BF deal on something. That Tablo is tempting at under $100 though!

Day one as a cord-cutter….so far, so good. It’s our 1st time with no DVR in probably 30 years, Will see how long we last.

Wow, August went fast! We are less than 90 days from BF!

We made it to August!

Happy July & Happy Canada Day to our northern neighbors! [emoji1063]

5 months….or 21 weeks!

Antenna on 3 TVs Main Tv: LG smart with a Roku and antenna Kitchen: TCL Roku Smart TV Bedroom: Element-not smart, has antenna It’d be nice if the DVR worked on the main & bed. The kitchen is fine without. I’m thinking of picking up one on eBay just to try it out. There are some Bolt models on there for $60-80

Thanks for the input. Looks like Amazon only carries refurbished TiVo. Even the TiVo site sends me somewhere else to purchase. I don’t have a Fire, just an LG smart Tv w/a Roku to pick up the slack. I’m thinking I need to look more into this new ATSC before moving forward.

Anyone have a recommendation for an OTA DVR? Are DVRs even a thing anymore with streaming? We don’t have unlimited data with our ISP so that’s a concern with cutting the cord. I have an outdoor antenna with a 30 ft tower so signal is great OTA.

I did. My Spot was doing the same thing. I miss my Spot. The Echo Show sound is not as good.

I like Blue Lizard. I’m very fair, easily burn and I can be in the sun for hours with this brand as long as I reapply every 20-30 minutes.