My hubby asked me what I wanted for my Birthday :cake: (April 7th).. which I alway's say nothing as I buy what (within reason and alot of thinking it over type of thing) I want normally throughout the year... but this time I said I wanted a Excalibur dehydrater that will come in handy for this...

My son is getting into Legos. I got him a Lego set that was original $19.99 retail. It was still brand new in the box and after I got all discounts it was $7! I am saving it for Christmas. Then I got this awesome wooden barn playset for his preschool teacher for Christmas (he will be at the...

I spent $5.75 (plus tax on the 5) so under $6 I bought all of Little Miss's B-day presents here they are 1)A full size bottle of Forever Sunshine from bath and body works ( free with coupon) 2) A webkins and a webkins clip ($5 at a good clearance sale more than 50% off) also a retired one so...

I just went through the process of having a virus removed and installing Norton Anti-virus on my computer. Oh Yea, just what I did not have planned but am trying to look at it as a special treat for myself. So it is a christmas present. While I find the whole ordeal taxing and very annoying...

I am. As much as it pains me I am buying my daughter what she really wants- a pair of sparkle Uggs. I have looked and looked for a deal on them- anything. But there is nothing. Everything else I'm buying for Christmas I bought for a steal, but nothing showing up for this item. She is a...

I have never been a big fan of Thanksgiving and Xmas. It seems like I never had enough money to take advantage of Black Friday, Mudane Monday and any day of the weeks leading up to Xmas. Being single parent and low paying jobs kept me from buying presents for my children and family. During...

She has 4 kids. Past few years I've given Victoria Secret gift cards out of desperation. I really want something homemade. Have already given: picture frames numerous years, (including a home decorated one that flopped) lotion stuff but she prefers Bath/Body, clothing and is very fashionable...

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soooo, I thought this year I would give a gift to myself. I would work on repairing my relationship with my mother. *insert insane crazy laughter here* OH MY STARS it is simply impossible. I just posted on Facebook that I went out to see Christmas lights with my daughter. My mom writes to...

All the children at church ( including my youngest) received Christmas presents from Church this year. For Advent they received a beautiful Advent "wreath" - a glass bowl purple "crystals" and advent candles with a verse to read every night and and thought question to discuss. Then this last...

Well, I was invited to a birthday party for an aquaintance. I really do enjoy her company and we have been spending more time together. Anyway it is her 40th and it is at a hall. I realize that many times people get silly with the presents. I would like to just get her something simple that...

Little Miss wants/needs a CD wallet to hold her CD's. She currently is using a few promotional CD wallets they are black with an advertisement on it and it is a soft case which isn't working well for her. She has been wanting a "girl one ". Girly ones are hard to find believe me I have looked...

Before I met DH, I had an extremely different lifestyle. I used to go out to clubs, bars and hang out with my friends. Then I met DH and it was completely different from there on out. He and I haven't talked much about my past, but I know about his. I've recently come into contact with some...

I made a "make up kit" for my nine year old. It has perfume, body cream, lip gloss, "diamond dust" (powder with a hint of sparkle), and a cool wash cloth. Here is the price break down Bath and Body perfume (retail $5) -- free Bath and Body perfume another fragrance ( retail $5) --free Bath and...

It snowed this year. We definitely had a White Christmas. So much snow that we were snowed in.:snowing: It ended up causing many happy presents such as. It was such a pretty sight We ended up have an extended Christmas visit from my mother 3 and 1/2 days instead of just 1 and 1/2 Happy play...

Ever think no one is listening to you? I feel that way 1)My almost teen son, is having to have lessons about how rude it is to put your earphones in your ears while someone is talking to you as he is constantly putting them in his ear mid sentence while I'm talking to him. 2)My Daughter...

I have been looking high and low, everywhere for a wooden six slot picture frame, the kind to sit on a desk for my MIL, since she has 6 grand children. Haven't found one and was about to give up. And there today at Goodwill was a beautiful looks new wooden six slot desk top style picture...

Hi My 7 year old has done her list for Santa and on it this year again is one of those Gourmet Girl Cupcake makers. I believe they are American so that's why I thought I would see if anyone here has bought one for their daughter. They are pretty expensive to buy and then it looks like you...

it could also fit in one of those small padded envelopes also. The kids generally make something to send in the Christmas cards to family. This is generally the present as well for great grandparents, great aunts/great uncles ect. In the past we have: made homemade notecards for them to use...

My mom gave me a wonderful birthday present yesterday for my birthday. And it was a great day all around. :hearts::bdaypty: She always wants hints (be told what to buy) for my birthday. This year she picked one out by herself. A Vacuum! What a great surprise. A few months ago my mom was...