Shopaholics One Day At A Time (Sunday 12/11)

PAlady · ‎04-27-2010

Good morining ladies hope all is well.

One day closer to Christmas. I am going to make cookies today (I said it, now I have to do it).

Linda - Glad you had a great birthday. The earring sound nice, you need to spoil yourself some times. It was nice of Bev to take you out for lunch.

Bernie - Glad you have the Christmas decorations up. It feels good once they are up.

Fressa - I was lucky and everyone got me their kids sizes quickly. If they don't get you the info quickly - give money. And then the parents can take them shopping.

Twinny - Your party sounds wonderful, can I come!! Enjoy visiting with everyone.

Off to get my morning started. Have a good morning.

meallen616 · ‎01-10-2013

Hi everyone,

Rain today for New Jersey, but 42 degrees now.

Going to try to finish the holiday shopping and then write out the cards!

Stay warm, be safe,

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

Hi Everyone!

It rained during the night and we have cloudy skies and a few sprinkles now. The temps are cold so it could turn to ice/snow. I just want the rain to stop. I have a baket full of dirty dog paw wipes which is my "sign"that we've had enough rain.

I hope to get some items registered for warranties and accomplish a few more items on line shopping. I'm not sure if I will make the donation deadline or not but will worry about tthat tomorrow. I will need to make a schedule for card shopping and mailing for this week. December is a big birthday month for us as well as Christmas. I'm trying not to stress .....too much. (but I think stress could be my middle name. LOL)

I'm trying to avoid purchasing any item for the gift closet this year due to the increase $ in groceries and utilities. I do need to do some major grocery shopping this week. That check out will probably set a new record. Our panty is in okay shape but I see empty spaces on the shelves and some empty lock & lock. This is the first year that I really focused on that area instead of just using it as an overflow. It reminded me of my Grandmother who always had an emergency pantry for stormy seasons.

Have a good afternoon/evening.

LindaLatte · ‎03-13-2010

Good Afternoon and thanks for getting us started, Susan. Hope the cookies turn out great.

While I enjoyed lunch yesterday, Bev ended up being sick afterwards. She blamed her illness (vomiting) on the food, but I ate the exact same thing and felt fine. She thought the food was too greasy for her. Hopefully, she will feel better soon.

Hi meallen -- good luck with shopping and writing out the cards. I would love to get the cards done today, but may not be able to do so. Perhaps I can at least start on them.

Sorry your weather isn't nice, Fressa. I have to admit that for many years I have bought more than enough food (particularly canned beans and pasta). When COVID first started, I thought that wasn't such a bad thing after all. I am trying to cut back, but with the shortages and crazy price increases, I still have extra of many items.

November and December are pretty big birthday months in my family as well.

As I have mentioned, DD and family plus others I give to all want money or at most gift cards. Last night, I suddenly thought that I need to increase the amount a bit to keep up with inflation. So, I have been busy updating my budget. I like to set aside a gift money amount every month so that I am not overwhelmed when birthdays/Christmas come.

Our weather is nice today, but there is a winter advisory for tomorrow. Today's high is predicted to be 70 degrees, and tomorrow we are supposed to have rain with a high of 46 degrees. Yikes.

Waves to Bernie, Glenda, and all of our posters and readers. Sleep well everyone.

Hugs,

Linda

twinny70 · ‎07-03-2012

Susan, we live 45 miles S. of the Capitol and you are welcome to come. Our guest bedroom is empty too. I don't send as many cards as I used to, but I write a different message in all of them.

Fressa, its been foggy most of the day. I am hoping for sunshine on Saturday. I was lucky as the boys like clothes and are specific about sizes and colors. They have jobs/interviews where they are dressed up and look nice.

Linda L, that's too bad that Bev was sick after a nice lunch out.

Bird Mama, we don't have a big tree anymore, but it took me 3 days to decide to get it done. Then it took just a couple of hours to get it all in the right place.

Declan had his first infusion on Wednesday and it seemed to go well. It's a 5 1/2 hour drive to the hospital, an all day event & tiring for all of them. I am so lucky to be an hour away from my infusion center.

I spent the afternoon wrapping gifts so that's one more job done.

I have been getting emails from QVC for a couple of weeks trying to get me to buy the IM cardigan that was (I think) the TSV a few weeks ago. I could have bought it at the Bargain Spot for $19.99. I think the QVC sale price was $42.99. I thought about buying it as it was a beautiful Burgundy/blue with wide stripes, but I am short and it was quite long.

Hugs to all of you.

Glenda

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

LindaLatte---I like your method of setting a little $ aside each month for the birthday $, etc. I'll have to make that a habit so I'm not so overwhelmed. The price of food and gas really is playing havoc with my budget. Of course, I'm mentally blocking out the utility incrreases. I think I'm numb.