wittenlover

Agreed! Been a faithful participant for several years! It's a blast!

No idea yet - I just know they've had PetSmart beat the last few years, so I'm waiting to see if the trend continues. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled, for sure.

Meijer! Cat litter! Yes really... lol Other places I hit physically are PetSmart, Home Depot, B&BW, Walmart, Target sometimes, this year maybe Menard's now that I have a house and I have a Menard's so close to me. I do Kohl's and BB (if there's anything I want there) online. Other places vary, depending on the sales.

Yep. Same. lol

Beware... They're addictive (as you can see)... Once you start, you might not be able to stop!

So fun seeing the sales starting to pop more and more - anticipation is building! Woo!

Info has been sent!

Interesting, as I just recently learned I have a Sam's Club inside of 5 miles from me... Will look into this...

Actually going to be keeping an eye out for an Apple Watch deal... Wasn't necessarily planning on that but my Fitbit's been nothing but frustrating since Google took them over (sadly). I'm having to charge it sometimes multiple times a day (and I am far from alone). Kind of defeats the purpose of having it... They've also basically killed the scale I'm using, so yeah. Done with Fitbit. A shame, too. I really liked their stuff pre-buyout. Worked great.

I'll have to work at some point on BF but it likely won't be till sometime in the afternoon. That said, I'll likely be out early for batteries and such (and may be hitting up Menard's this year with the house and all, now that I have one near me). I enjoy being out in the crazy. I'll also likely do some shopping online (looking at you, Kohl's) but my actual finalized plans will depend on what the deals are vs what I'm looking to get.

I bought a house this year for the first time so I'm still "filling in the blanks" for various house needs. That said, gift budget will be same/maybe slightly smaller, depending on what all other stuff I end up buying for the house. Honestly, I often spend the most on my SS gift for the exchange here on the forums (yes, we have a minimum but darned if I don't blow right by that most of the time LOL). (Shameless plug: If you haven't yet joined in the fun, try it out this year! Always such a good time seeing what everyone gets!) I am watching for sales/deals on various things I have my eye on, though.

With Dad and I being the only "local" family, he typically refuses to let me cook (though I'd love to - and yes, I've told him this), so we usually go to some restaurant or another for TG. Maybe since I'm in my house now I can convince him to let me finally cook a small TG dinner for us in my "new to me" house/kitchen.

I kinda fell off the grid here since I moved into my house (though those of you on our Discord have seen me around). So, while I'm missing out on the prizes this year, I figured I'd pop in and say "hello again, friends!" I am excitedly gearing up to welcome trick-or-treaters to my house, having bought some fun fall decor and a cute Halloween kitty inflatable for my yard. Garden gave me some awesome lettuce in early summer, got about a dozen cucumbers before fungus ravaged my vines (sad face), lots of dill, still getting good parsley, about to harvest my celery and finally my brussel sprouts. Learned some things that will help me grow better/more next year. Lots going on but counting down to BF as always. My list is a bit different this year now with my house (ah the joys of home ownership) but that just means I am learning about new things and the costs that go along with them. Happy fall, y'all! I['ll definitely be around more now as BF nears!!!

Yes! Count me in again! I'll get you my info once I'm home from Charlotte, Bopeep!

How the heck is it May already??? Counting down the days till I head off to Charlotte and starting to stress about finding a kitty sitter for while I’m gone. I’m really uncomfortable with the idea of someone I don’t know well having access to my home while I’m gone but haven’t been able to find a friend (or two) that can help with both mornings & evenings. Oof. Wish me luck!

And not conducive to me finishing my move to my house as easily as I was hoping. Ugh. Lost multiple large trees in the last storm here at my soon-to-be former apartment complex. Truly sad…

Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! Happy February, GD fam! I’m starting the month as a new homeowner! Closed on my house on the 27th and have already been over there to change the locks. I won’t completely move in until after my trip to Vegas early next month but it’s exciting to get things over there. [emoji16][emoji106][emoji537]

… need a trip to my eye doctor for some new glasses. Gotta be something good in this pile…

Same! If for no other reason than it marks the time to shop for my Secret Santa! [emoji16][emoji106]

Happy New Year, GD fam! Tonight has been sobering. First the news about the Bills player that collapsed on the field, then followed by the news of motorsports legend Ken Block having lost his life in a snowmobile accident earlier today. A potent reminder that life is so very precious… Stay safe, friends. [emoji170][emoji170][emoji170]

Merry Christmas, GD fam! [emoji16][emoji319][emoji318][emoji172][emoji320]

Thank you again, Bopeep, for being an awesome Chief Elf! Merry Christmas!

So very sorry, friend… [emoji22] Your mom may not remember this but she will feel the love and, someday, you will look back on this time with the knowledge you loved her well in the midst of the most difficult times. Praying for all of you.

Just opened my SS box! Thank you so very much Reinholt1 & mom! You spoiled us! Kitties are already trying to break into the treats

Had to work yesterday. Was not fun being out in the brutal winds. Otherwise, not as horrid as it could’ve been. lol