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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »no judgement? ok I really dislike Christmas & always signed up to work. I don't like anything about it, the songs, the lights, etc. wish I could skip it & I don't buy gifts, but this year our grand kids picked adult names to get them a gift, so we have 2 gifts to buy, ugh. It's not a religious thing as I'm a christian, It just seems to be all about $ and gift giving. I am glad that the world celebrates it though. I'll be glad when it's over
It's funny how it goes. I'm a deep-seated atheist, yet I love Christmas. Well certain aspects of it. I totally understand resenting the commercialisation of it. I don't stress over it and I don't get into debt, that's no fun. For me it's about family and silly fun and something to look forward to when the weather is so miserable.
Plus I enjoy making things (when I have time) and the kids are just getting to that age where it's magical so I'm all in this year. I went big on homemade decorations this year. Our house is a taste free zone!
I still love Christmas too. I don't do much as there are no little kids and that makes all the difference. It's just me and my mom and her boyfriend. But I love the tree and the music and the old movies. I was so upset my mom had a little table top tree last year she relented and got me a real tree again this year. I love to look at the tree in the dark and listen to carols.
I'm excited this year since my mom & I went together with her Walmart Savings catcher (we both contributed receipts) & bought my nieces a Barbie Dream House. To see their reaction will be priceless in itself.
At first I was researching wooden dollhouses on Walmart.com made by Kid Craft but my mom said those can take six hours to put together & more or less need to be attached to a wall in case they would fall over onto the child. With the Dream House it apparently makes different noises & some parts fold into others.
I remember the doll house my dad made was one of my favorite presents growing up. My nieces still play with it to this day.
I think I spent about $40.00-$60.00 of non savings catcher money per kid.
I even bought my sister's future kid a present. This will be her last one.
I bought my nieces the dream house years ago. And the camper. And the car. Everything Barbie. I bought them everything I was never allowed to have as a kid. My last niece was so not into Barbies so I was never able to do that for her.
My one niece I bought a My Life Doll & it's crazy all the accessories that come with these dolls. There's a pretty decent sized arcade game (plays some off brand Atari kind of games) & one at work that I kept playing with at SD had a toilet that if you hit the button it makes a flushing sound.
Wait, they have a doll toilet that flushes? Or did I misread that?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-life-as-17-piece-bathroom-play-set-with-shower-and-light-up-vanity/151895705?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1850&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9006715&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=151895705&wl13=1850&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAu_LgBRBdEiwAkovNsFvIzP8tK6969sNZEviySCajxL-n-eXmQYio2UMzBGX_tzq2AuHETRoCZGsQAvD_BwE0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »no judgement? ok I really dislike Christmas & always signed up to work. I don't like anything about it, the songs, the lights, etc. wish I could skip it & I don't buy gifts, but this year our grand kids picked adult names to get them a gift, so we have 2 gifts to buy, ugh. It's not a religious thing as I'm a christian, It just seems to be all about $ and gift giving. I am glad that the world celebrates it though. I'll be glad when it's over
It's funny how it goes. I'm a deep-seated atheist, yet I love Christmas. Well certain aspects of it. I totally understand resenting the commercialisation of it. I don't stress over it and I don't get into debt, that's no fun. For me it's about family and silly fun and something to look forward to when the weather is so miserable.
Plus I enjoy making things (when I have time) and the kids are just getting to that age where it's magical so I'm all in this year. I went big on homemade decorations this year. Our house is a taste free zone!
I still love Christmas too. I don't do much as there are no little kids and that makes all the difference. It's just me and my mom and her boyfriend. But I love the tree and the music and the old movies. I was so upset my mom had a little table top tree last year she relented and got me a real tree again this year. I love to look at the tree in the dark and listen to carols.
I'm excited this year since my mom & I went together with her Walmart Savings catcher (we both contributed receipts) & bought my nieces a Barbie Dream House. To see their reaction will be priceless in itself.
At first I was researching wooden dollhouses on Walmart.com made by Kid Craft but my mom said those can take six hours to put together & more or less need to be attached to a wall in case they would fall over onto the child. With the Dream House it apparently makes different noises & some parts fold into others.
I remember the doll house my dad made was one of my favorite presents growing up. My nieces still play with it to this day.
I think I spent about $40.00-$60.00 of non savings catcher money per kid.
I even bought my sister's future kid a present. This will be her last one.
I bought my nieces the dream house years ago. And the camper. And the car. Everything Barbie. I bought them everything I was never allowed to have as a kid. My last niece was so not into Barbies so I was never able to do that for her.
My one niece I bought a My Life Doll & it's crazy all the accessories that come with these dolls. There's a pretty decent sized arcade game (plays some off brand Atari kind of games) & one at work that I kept playing with at SD had a toilet that if you hit the button it makes a flushing sound.
Wait, they have a doll toilet that flushes? Or did I misread that?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-life-as-17-piece-bathroom-play-set-with-shower-and-light-up-vanity/151895705?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1850&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9006715&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=151895705&wl13=1850&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAu_LgBRBdEiwAkovNsFvIzP8tK6969sNZEviySCajxL-n-eXmQYio2UMzBGX_tzq2AuHETRoCZGsQAvD_BwE
Wow. That is all I can say. Do the girl and boy dolls fight about leaving the toilet seat up?4 -
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »no judgement? ok I really dislike Christmas & always signed up to work. I don't like anything about it, the songs, the lights, etc. wish I could skip it & I don't buy gifts, but this year our grand kids picked adult names to get them a gift, so we have 2 gifts to buy, ugh. It's not a religious thing as I'm a christian, It just seems to be all about $ and gift giving. I am glad that the world celebrates it though. I'll be glad when it's over
It's funny how it goes. I'm a deep-seated atheist, yet I love Christmas. Well certain aspects of it. I totally understand resenting the commercialisation of it. I don't stress over it and I don't get into debt, that's no fun. For me it's about family and silly fun and something to look forward to when the weather is so miserable.
Plus I enjoy making things (when I have time) and the kids are just getting to that age where it's magical so I'm all in this year. I went big on homemade decorations this year. Our house is a taste free zone!
I still love Christmas too. I don't do much as there are no little kids and that makes all the difference. It's just me and my mom and her boyfriend. But I love the tree and the music and the old movies. I was so upset my mom had a little table top tree last year she relented and got me a real tree again this year. I love to look at the tree in the dark and listen to carols.
I'm excited this year since my mom & I went together with her Walmart Savings catcher (we both contributed receipts) & bought my nieces a Barbie Dream House. To see their reaction will be priceless in itself.
At first I was researching wooden dollhouses on Walmart.com made by Kid Craft but my mom said those can take six hours to put together & more or less need to be attached to a wall in case they would fall over onto the child. With the Dream House it apparently makes different noises & some parts fold into others.
I remember the doll house my dad made was one of my favorite presents growing up. My nieces still play with it to this day.
I think I spent about $40.00-$60.00 of non savings catcher money per kid.
I even bought my sister's future kid a present. This will be her last one.
I bought my nieces the dream house years ago. And the camper. And the car. Everything Barbie. I bought them everything I was never allowed to have as a kid. My last niece was so not into Barbies so I was never able to do that for her.
My one niece I bought a My Life Doll & it's crazy all the accessories that come with these dolls. There's a pretty decent sized arcade game (plays some off brand Atari kind of games) & one at work that I kept playing with at SD had a toilet that if you hit the button it makes a flushing sound.
Wait, they have a doll toilet that flushes? Or did I misread that?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-life-as-17-piece-bathroom-play-set-with-shower-and-light-up-vanity/151895705?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1850&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9006715&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=151895705&wl13=1850&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAu_LgBRBdEiwAkovNsFvIzP8tK6969sNZEviySCajxL-n-eXmQYio2UMzBGX_tzq2AuHETRoCZGsQAvD_BwE
Wow. That is all I can say. Do the girl and boy dolls fight about leaving the toilet seat up?
@kelly_c_77 thanks
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »no judgement? ok I really dislike Christmas & always signed up to work. I don't like anything about it, the songs, the lights, etc. wish I could skip it & I don't buy gifts, but this year our grand kids picked adult names to get them a gift, so we have 2 gifts to buy, ugh. It's not a religious thing as I'm a christian, It just seems to be all about $ and gift giving. I am glad that the world celebrates it though. I'll be glad when it's over
It's funny how it goes. I'm a deep-seated atheist, yet I love Christmas. Well certain aspects of it. I totally understand resenting the commercialisation of it. I don't stress over it and I don't get into debt, that's no fun. For me it's about family and silly fun and something to look forward to when the weather is so miserable.
Plus I enjoy making things (when I have time) and the kids are just getting to that age where it's magical so I'm all in this year. I went big on homemade decorations this year. Our house is a taste free zone!
I still love Christmas too. I don't do much as there are no little kids and that makes all the difference. It's just me and my mom and her boyfriend. But I love the tree and the music and the old movies. I was so upset my mom had a little table top tree last year she relented and got me a real tree again this year. I love to look at the tree in the dark and listen to carols.
I'm excited this year since my mom & I went together with her Walmart Savings catcher (we both contributed receipts) & bought my nieces a Barbie Dream House. To see their reaction will be priceless in itself.
At first I was researching wooden dollhouses on Walmart.com made by Kid Craft but my mom said those can take six hours to put together & more or less need to be attached to a wall in case they would fall over onto the child. With the Dream House it apparently makes different noises & some parts fold into others.
I remember the doll house my dad made was one of my favorite presents growing up. My nieces still play with it to this day.
I think I spent about $40.00-$60.00 of non savings catcher money per kid.
I even bought my sister's future kid a present. This will be her last one.
I bought my nieces the dream house years ago. And the camper. And the car. Everything Barbie. I bought them everything I was never allowed to have as a kid. My last niece was so not into Barbies so I was never able to do that for her.
My one niece I bought a My Life Doll & it's crazy all the accessories that come with these dolls. There's a pretty decent sized arcade game (plays some off brand Atari kind of games) & one at work that I kept playing with at SD had a toilet that if you hit the button it makes a flushing sound.
Wait, they have a doll toilet that flushes? Or did I misread that?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-life-as-17-piece-bathroom-play-set-with-shower-and-light-up-vanity/151895705?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1850&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9006715&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=151895705&wl13=1850&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAu_LgBRBdEiwAkovNsFvIzP8tK6969sNZEviySCajxL-n-eXmQYio2UMzBGX_tzq2AuHETRoCZGsQAvD_BwE
Wow. That is all I can say. Do the girl and boy dolls fight about leaving the toilet seat up?
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Addie update
I don’t think she hit her head. I’m more concerned about her neck. He is s tough cookie!!!2 -
Got done the last minute shopping & boy is my butt dragging. Might make a warm bath & relax a little.
On another note I had a major NSV yesterday! I bought a pair of Hudson jeans ($60.00 at TJMAXX in July that are size 31) & finally fit comfortably in them just yesterday. My next goal will be to fit back into my AG jeans (size 32) I bought on www.6pm.com a few years ago. I think the reason I can fit into the 31 is the stretch in that particular pair.
I'm now hovering anywhere from 199-204 pounds. I think it's a little higher lately due to TOM last week, eating higher sodium foods the past couple weeks, & eating at maintenance a few days. Last week I ate at maintenance almost the whole week & it was a much needed lifestyle/diet/journey break. This week I might lose with a small deficit, but I needed a few days at maintenance from how crazy/tiring this week has been.6 -
Way to go, Kelly!!1
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Today my supervisor kept asking what was wrong with me. Well for one I am exhausted for busting my literal keister going double time to get everyone out as fast as I can while managing to give everyone their bags, I pushed carts a bit yesterday, & I am trying to also watch out for SD at the registers so I can grab my light & take returns if needed. My brain literally felt like it was fighting to shut off tonight a half hour before I got off.
All the customers keep asking if I am relieved that the holidays are almost over & I keep saying nope, because we'll be just as busy after the holidays with everyone buying all the leftovers & then returning everything.
UGH - sorry its so bad!1 -
@Beka3695 another earthquake. This one was a 2.8 in Monroe County, closer to you. Did you feel it??1
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After a mad night yesterday (Ellie's breathing got scary but after a few hours in hospital she was much improved) I did bugger all today.
I did make some Florentines this evening once the kids were asleep. I didn't have any double cream so used full fat milk, but they're delicious anyway. It's kinda impossible to make something gross with those ingredients. I'm ridiculously excited about eating them, I figured you guys would understand.4 -
melissafeagins wrote: »Way to go, Kelly!!
Agreed! Great job, Kelly1 -
After a mad night yesterday (Ellie's breathing got scary but after a few hours in hospital she was much improved) I did bugger all today.
I did make some Florentines this evening once the kids were asleep. I didn't have any double cream so used full fat milk, but they're delicious anyway. It's kinda impossible to make something gross with those ingredients. I'm ridiculously excited about eating them, I figured you guys would understand.
You didn't know my MIL, but she could have made something gross from those ingredients. She could cook real food passably, but I was truly frightened og her dessert.1 -
melissafeagins wrote: »After a mad night yesterday (Ellie's breathing got scary but after a few hours in hospital she was much improved) I did bugger all today.
I did make some Florentines this evening once the kids were asleep. I didn't have any double cream so used full fat milk, but they're delicious anyway. It's kinda impossible to make something gross with those ingredients. I'm ridiculously excited about eating them, I figured you guys would understand.
You didn't know my MIL, but she could have made something gross from those ingredients. She could cook real food passably, but I was truly frightened og her dessert.
I've probably said this before, but my grandma's Pumpkin Pie tastes like sadness.3 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »melissafeagins wrote: »After a mad night yesterday (Ellie's breathing got scary but after a few hours in hospital she was much improved) I did bugger all today.
I did make some Florentines this evening once the kids were asleep. I didn't have any double cream so used full fat milk, but they're delicious anyway. It's kinda impossible to make something gross with those ingredients. I'm ridiculously excited about eating them, I figured you guys would understand.
You didn't know my MIL, but she could have made something gross from those ingredients. She could cook real food passably, but I was truly frightened og her dessert.
I've probably said this before, but my grandma's Pumpkin Pie tastes like sadness.
Is that the one that "accidentally" fell out of the car?0 -
kelly_c_77 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »melissafeagins wrote: »After a mad night yesterday (Ellie's breathing got scary but after a few hours in hospital she was much improved) I did bugger all today.
I did make some Florentines this evening once the kids were asleep. I didn't have any double cream so used full fat milk, but they're delicious anyway. It's kinda impossible to make something gross with those ingredients. I'm ridiculously excited about eating them, I figured you guys would understand.
You didn't know my MIL, but she could have made something gross from those ingredients. She could cook real food passably, but I was truly frightened og her dessert.
I've probably said this before, but my grandma's Pumpkin Pie tastes like sadness.
Is that the one that "accidentally" fell out of the car?
Yup.
I do love her stuffing though, but I could have lived my whole life without knowing she added liver in it & then removed it before serving. Personally I have never had to eat liver & onions or liver in general.1 -
melissafeagins wrote: »@Beka3695 another earthquake. This one was a 2.8 in Monroe County, closer to you. Did you feel it??
What time was it? We were in our basement and thought someone was walking upstairs. K came back down and said the thought it was one but I didn’t see it on the geological website.
ETA: I found it on the geological site- it was as 3:10 PM. This was not what we felt and I didn’t feel it.0 -
melissafeagins wrote: »@Beka3695 another earthquake. This one was a 2.8 in Monroe County, closer to you. Did you feel it??
What time was it? We were in our basement and thought someone was walking upstairs. K came back down and said the thought it was one but I didn’t see it on the geological website.
ETA: I found it on the geological site- it was as 3:10 PM. This was not what we felt and I didn’t feel it.
So you have the ghost of Christmas Past at your house walking up and down the stairs.... Is that better or worse than earthquakes?3 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »melissafeagins wrote: »After a mad night yesterday (Ellie's breathing got scary but after a few hours in hospital she was much improved) I did bugger all today.
I did make some Florentines this evening once the kids were asleep. I didn't have any double cream so used full fat milk, but they're delicious anyway. It's kinda impossible to make something gross with those ingredients. I'm ridiculously excited about eating them, I figured you guys would understand.
You didn't know my MIL, but she could have made something gross from those ingredients. She could cook real food passably, but I was truly frightened og her dessert.
I've probably said this before, but my grandma's Pumpkin Pie tastes like sadness.
Is that the one that "accidentally" fell out of the car?
Yup.
I do love her stuffing though, but I could have lived my whole life without knowing she added liver in it & then removed it before serving. Personally I have never had to eat liver & onions or liver in general.
My dad tried to make me eat liver once. I was 7. He said I couldn't go to bed until I ate it. I fell asleep in a maple chair with no cushion and my head on the matching table. Worst sleep ever on a school night, but I didn't eat the liver.
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