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[jackthebear]

J Crew factory has some nice beanie hats for guys or women could wear them too

[shoekitty]

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

I began a thread in the shoe forums about Dearfoam shoes/slippers.  I bought a mini boot style - real suede with  genuine shearling lining.  They look like Uggs but are only $59.99 on Costco Next.  Our son's family was here yesterday.  I was wearing them. My DDIL tried them on, liked them. She's getting a pair for Christmas from us.  They're available elsewhere; QVC, Amazon, etc. but I think Costco Next currently has the best prices on certain styles.  

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@JeanLouiseFinch  I was lucky enough to hit on the UGGs slippers or the Tasman style at nordie sale this summer.  59.00 bux.  My grands in the last have bought the Amazon dupe, and they were as much, and pretty nice too

[Meowingkitty]

I ordered some rechargeable flashlights from Amazon. My husband gets so frustrated when he needs a flashlight and sure enough the batteries are dead. 

[lynnie61]

@Susan Louise   I may get these chargers with the new code GIFT.  I bought a Limitless one a few years ago and it's my best charger.  It was a bigger version but I haven't seen that type again.  

I did buy a set lock and lock small squares yesterday, that I will fill with treats. They were 14.99 for 8.  A small hand cream, some Lindt truffles and a few Enstrom toffees.  I bought several BBW hand creams on a great sale recently.  I cancelled my Enstrom Q order and got them $18 cheaper on Amazon.  They used to be the same price at both Q and Amazon.  

[Sooner]

If you know someone who bakes bread, Sam's has a enamel on cast iron Tramontina Bread Oven for $40 or a little under.  It comes in black, navy, white and cranberry/maroon at least where I live.

I baked bread in one yesterday and it came out great.  It is like the Le Creuset one--very very similar.  I know that brand has been around for some years too.

[Susan Louise]

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@lynnie61 wrote:

@Susan Louise   I may get these chargers with the new code GIFT.  I bought a Limitless one a few years ago and it's my best charger.  It was a bigger version but I haven't seen that type again.  

I did buy a set lock and lock small squares yesterday, that I will fill with treats. They were 14.99 for 8.  A small hand cream, some Lindt truffles and a few Enstrom toffees.  I bought several BBW hand creams on a great sale recently.  I cancelled my Enstrom Q order and got them $18 cheaper on Amazon.  They used to be the same price at both Q and Amazon.  

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@lynnie61   You would REALLY get an awesome deal on that set of 3 chargers with 20% off on top of the sale price w/FREE S&H...don't hesitate! 

[MoJoV]

My family has moved away from gift giving on Christmas, we've been doing giving to various charities.  We're tired of going out chasing gifts for each other. We do little gifts all the time during  the year.  Usually we do one gift at Christmas, a book or pjs. Except for my little great grandson...he'll get a couple things.😁

[smoochy]

ideas for ladies: the America & Beyond beaded embellished zip pouches are beautiful. They were a big hit. Some styles have an initial. I kept two for myself, lol. 

[Sooner]

Costco's Kirkland Signature European Cookies with Chocolate in the pretty tin are wonderful and $23!

[SouthernBee]

With my health issues and not able to stand up for a few minutes: best gifts have been gift cards for uber eats and door dash. I was given several gift cards for my birthday in July. I saved these cards for my cataract eye surgery for 11/4/25 and 11/18/25. These gift cards have been a big blessing for this week and next week.