~The Daily Grind~ 11/10/09

[AlexWyattMommy]

ann i wish they were old farming books I'd send you a prepaid box or anything other than what you listed dad LOVES and collects old books just not those subjects.

Since these came from farm houses, there very well could be some older farming books. I'll put that on my list too.

 

[PinballFamily]

Let's see:

Christy: The CTS did have the storage ottomans (ottomen? ) and they were pretty cute. About 18" x 24", with the lid that lifts for storage inside. They had tan, brown, and a couple of dusty green ones. They are $29.99, minus the extra 20% off. I'd be more than happy to pick you up some if you want - I'm sure we'll manage to see each other sometime in the next few months...! Totally up to you!

MM2000: I got an entire sheet of the F&F coupons off of slickdeals. I think there is a PDF file posted there. The sale started today and runs for a week (Tues/Tues) Let me know if you can't find the file - I could photo copy my (kinda tattered and missing one coupon!) sheet and mail it to you today if you want. Also, there are lots of shoppers there and everyone is offering everyone else coupons - I got asked at least three times by very nice women shoppers..."Hon, you have a coupon, right?" I also think there is an active DIS thread on this topic too -

TB: Sorry to miss your call and email - I was on the bus headed for the shopping center, baby! Would have loved to have you stop by - I'd be up for another trip over there because I forgot to buy a gift card and meant to.

P.S. Went to ACM and used my 50% off coupon on myself (woo woo!) for a cute MS gift that I'll put under the tree. (Don't worry TB, it is something you already have! But still I ain't opening that deep punch early - you'll just have to wait until 12/25 along with me!)

 

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks, Pam, I Googled it and found one. I think we're going to trek over to Framingham/Natick on Sunday (Saturday is the baby shower), so I'm glad to have it!

Does anyone have any recipes for steak tips in the crock pot (that they've tried and liked?)? I have steak tips and we don't have any propane! I'd like to make them on Thursday.

 

[morgansmom2000]

woo hoo!!!!

Just got pj's report card... She is ranked in the top 15 of her class!!!!!

so, there will be a small party here tonight!!!

wtg, pj!

 

[PinballFamily]

Great - glad you found the coupons! They have all sorts of great holiday stuff - my store was packed and there were many groups of women from different offices/businesses buying 30 of this and 50 of that for office parties or decorating or something. Their overloaded carts were truly something to behold! (One frazzled looking chick kept screeching to her cohorts, "We're on the clock now, come on!" as they kept straying away from her to look at other things.) Don't think you'll have that problem on Sunday!

 

[morgansmom2000]

Great - glad you found the coupons! They have all sorts of great holiday stuff - my store was packed and there were many groups of women from different offices/businesses buying 30 of this and 50 of that for office parties or decorating or something. Their overloaded carts were truly something to behold! (One frazzled looking chick kept screeching to her cohorts, "We're on the clock now, come on!" as they kept straying away from her to look at other things.) Don't think you'll have that problem on Sunday!

LOL, that's funny. I'm sure there won't be loads of people running around buying stuff "on the clock" on Sunday. I almost went in this morning, but I was running late, glad I waited for the coupons! That's where I got the 6x12 albums that I love!

 

[party of 3]

Woo hoo!!!!

Just got PJ's report card... she is ranked in the top 15 of her class!!!!!

so, there will be a small party here tonight!!!

YIPPEE for PJ! 15th! good for her!

Where does one get the CTS friends and family coupons?! Please share!

Went to Mike's, found Holly's stamps and some fun stuff on clearance. Got the Hot Cocoa punch, OMG, I LOVE IT!

I'm leaving around 1:00. Need to stop and get milk on the way home, and then make a lasagna for dinner!

you got the cocoa punch!!! YEA for you!!! YEA for me for my new stamps!!!
i'd love a CTS coupon! are ya kiddin' me?!

 

[party of 3]

slickdeals??? is that right?

 

[morgansmom2000]

Here's a link. CTS.

The hot cocoa one is soooo awesome! And, they had a whole display of Christmas papers...MOG, I'm going to be broke, there is a set of Bazzill "glazed" that has embossed (like heat embossed, not like embossing folders) snowmen and trees and stockings and stuff...OMG, I almost died.

 

[PinballFamily]

MM - thanks for posting the link. I just found the PDF in my downloads folder but didn't know how to post the file. Then I noticed you already did it!!!

Y'all have to tell me "STOP shopping for Christmas!" (Except for two more little things for DH from LLBean, a few gift cards for my mom - gonna make her a cute card with pockets for them - but she won't appreciate the card...), a Target gift card for DS's classroom aide, and a few things for the dog.)

I am really done with the Christmas gift shopping, (even for myself!), all the kids are "even" (whew!) and I need to save the remaining $$$ in the Christmas budget envelope for the tree, card postage, and our holiday baking ingredients and traditional splurgy foods we enjoy at this time of year.

I need my anti-enablers to help me!!! The temptation to keep spending is strong and the ads are and will be so enticing..., but I know that I really want to be saving for our summer 2010 WDW trip.

 

[party of 3]

Here's a link. CTS.

The hot cocoa one is soooo awesome! And, they had a whole display of Christmas papers...MOG, I'm going to be broke, there is a set of Bazzill "glazed" that has embossed (like heat embossed, not like embossing folders) snowmen and trees and stockings and stuff...OMG, I almost died.

thank you! and you did not text me to torment me like i did you????

i need that glazed snowmen paper for my new cart!

 

[ddavis860]

Got a call at work today from the school nurse DS17 was down AGAIN for throat lozenges. So, she took a peak in there, called the Dr, made an appt for DS and called me to tell me what was going on... I said thank you... She did all the work for me

So, DS might have strep...but the rapid strep was neg again. If he doesn't get better on this course of drugs, he has to see an ENT doc and maybe have his tonsils out. THAT I'm not happy about at all!!

 

[joyah]

Oh Deb that will be a bummer at his age. E had his out at 3 and the next day was ready to roll. literally no pain meds just popsicles and icecream for abt a week. I'll send up a prayer it clears up and he can avoid the surgery.

I haven't even started xmas shopping yet I have a feeling it will be VERY last minute for us. still trying to figure out if I can afford to work for the small amount they offered

 

[party of 3]

Deb that stinks! hugs for him.

i'm hoping to finish up our shopping on my bday next week. i am really hoping dh can take the day off so we can do it together. we used to have our annual date night and bubba and mom would have pizza but no more.
i think i really want him to have the day off so i won't be alone on my birthday. not sure i can face the day alone.

 

[morgansmom2000]

Deb that stinks! hugs for him.

i'm hoping to finish up our shopping on my bday next week. i am really hoping dh can take the day off so we can do it together. we used to have our annual date night and bubba and mom would have pizza but no more.
i think i really want him to have the day off so i won't be alone on my birthday. not sure i can face the day alone.

I have your birthday off, if he can't take the day! I'd love to spend it with you! (Thursday, right?)

We're going "lean" this year. I ordered PrincessM's room redo yesterday, I have a few movies for her, a lunch box, and some assorted items too, DH and I will do stockings, and I think one family gift (probably a game of some sort). I'll buy a few things for my mom, cuz she sleeps over on Christmas Eve, and DH will need to buy for his family, but that's it. Of course, I'll probably buy a few things for DH to put in my stocking

 

[morgansmom2000]

thank you! and you did not text me to torment me like i did you????

i need that glazed snowmen paper for my new cart!

Our prices weren't as good as yours, so no need to torment you!

I uh, opened the paper, it's supposed to be 12 sheets. It's a package of 2-sheets of 6 different papers - they didn't open a package, there are 3 sets of 12-sheets!!

 

[morgansmom2000]

Got a call at work today from the school nurse DS17 was down AGAIN for throat lozenges. So, she took a peak in there, called the Dr, made an appt for DS and called me to tell me what was going on... I said thank you... She did all the work for me

So, DS might have strep...but the rapid strep was neg again. If he doesn't get better on this course of drugs, he has to see an ENT doc and maybe have his tonsils out. THAT I'm not happy about at all!!

Oh Deb, I hope it's not tonsils! Of course, it may just be better to get them out and get it over with! Pixie Dust headed your way!

 

[party of 3]

Our prices weren't as good as yours, so no need to torment you!

I uh, opened the paper, it's supposed to be 12 sheets. It's a package of 2-sheets of 6 different papers - they didn't open a package, there are 3 sets of 12-sheets!!

what????!!!! OMG!

I have your birthday off, if he can't take the day! I'd love to spend it with you! (Thursday, right?)

really? that would be great! he said he's going to ask the 1st of the week. so i will let you know!

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

Kitty made it to time out. LOL. I need new shoe laces now but hes learning a lesson.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Deb--I hope DS feels better!!

Nan--WAY TO GO, PJ!!! Rock on, sister!!

I'm so behind on catching up with everyone's posts today. It's pouring rain here, and it's been one of those days at work where you wonder why it's not socially acceptable to smack people?!?!

DH & DS are off tomorrow, so I'm hoping they'll make a run to Michael's!! DS is feeling yucky--had shots last Friday and has an ear infection, so it's been a long day today for him. He's napping right now!