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Black Friday Old Navy Deals

Rumor has it that the ad for this year’s Black Friday for Old Navy have been leaked! This means that if the information is correct, you can scout out the deals ahead of time and plan out your shopping. There are some great deals in this list, especially for that free MP3 player. Just make sure to hit the stores early. Not only will you be sure to get the deals, but you’ll pick up those early bird specials as well. Check back here in the deals blog as we get more information about Black Friday ads. Here are the … Continue reading →

Black Friday Comes Early

Retailers intend to kick off the Christmas shopping season early this year. In fact, some will begin today, three weeks before the typical Black Friday shopping extravaganzas. With high fuel costs, and other prices (including heating fuel) rising, people may be more cautious in their holiday spending. Numerous recalls of products from pet food and ground beef to toys and even toothpaste, have also left consumers with a bad taste in their mouths. All of these issues have retailers worried, so they are trying to give consumers a little nudge with earlier sales. As unsettling as all these issues may … Continue reading →

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Today we are supposed to hit a record high of 85 degrees. That is more than 20 degrees above normal for this day and virtually unheard of for October. (Believe me I’m not complaining.) Regardless of the temperature, I’m still getting into the holiday spirit. Today I’m picking up the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book from my friend’s house. I can’t afford a single item in the 81st edition of the luxury gift catalog, but that never stops me from dreaming. If you have ever peeked inside the famous holiday catalog you know that you don’t have to be a millionaire … Continue reading →

Christmas Shopping for the 1 Year Old

Shopping for a baby is a lot harder than it looks. I spent the last three weeks looking for something for my soon to be 16 month old nephew and it was definitely a struggle. Despite all the toys that are out there and trust me – there are a lot – it’s hard to pick out a gift that will not only entertain the baby, but also provide for their learning curve. There’s nothing wrong with something for them to play with, but what do you get them that not only can they play with and grow with, but … Continue reading →

Need Last Minute Gifts for Your Kids? Stop By Your Local Pharmacy

If you still have last minute shopping to do, maybe some stocking stuffers for your kids, but you don’t want to fight the crowds at the mall or Wal-mart, I have the perfect place for you–your local pharmacy. Yes, that’s right your local pharmacy. Not only can you pick up some nice inexpensive gifts but you won’t have to stand in long lines to pay for your purchase. Leaving you more time to trim your tree, bake some holiday cookies or just relax. Before there was a Super Wal-mart or Target , there was Walgreens. I had almost forgotten how … Continue reading →

Christmas Shopping with Baby

Are you heading out this weekend or next to get some Christmas shopping done? Most of us have gone shopping with the baby in toe and we know it comes with its own special set of needs and responsibilities. So let us dive in on the discussion to make Christmas shopping with your baby successful for both of you and to reduce the amount of stress either one of you might undergo. When it comes to Christmas shopping here are some tips to making it go easier on both of you: Choose your own time Take your own pen Don’t … Continue reading →

The Homeschoolers’ Advent Calendar: The BIG Shopping Day

Some people say that we are certifiably insane, but we do all of our Christmas shopping in one day. That doesn’t sound so bad until you consider that we’re buying presents for 7 nieces and nephews, 5 of our own children, several friends in church, and of course we help our kids give gifts to each other. When we’re all done, we have a van full of presents, exhausted kids, and a whole night of wrapping ahead of us! There are a variety of reasons we do it this way but none of them have to do with homeschooling so … Continue reading →

My Fitness DVD Wish List

Okay, so it’s time for me to add to my own wish list for potential present ideas and one of my favorite things to get at Christmas are new workouts to explore. So I spent some time on Amazon studying the different fitness DVDs out there and making a list and checking it twice. My husband laughed when I showed him the list because a couple of them seem like odd choices for me – but I thought I’d share my fitness wish list with you and suggest that you might want to take a look at what’s out there … Continue reading →

Christmas Shopping as a Couple?

Do you and your husband or wife do your Christmas shopping together? Do you pick out gifts together, take them home, and wrap them up? Maybe you shop together but one of you does the wrapping. My husband and I shop together whenever we can and then he carries most of the stuff inside. We hide everything in our closet and then I usually wrap the stuff (after I’ve had a chance to recuperate from shopping!) My husband is a great shopper and talented gift giver, and he’s awesome at carrying stuff in, but wrapping? Not so much. I don’t … Continue reading →

Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

Okay, guys, you’ve got about two weeks left. What are you going to give your wife for Christmas? Could you use a few ideas? Check out some of these: Loungewear A thick, soft robe in a beautiful color makes a nice gift. You should also be able to find a pair of cozy slippers to match. Silk or satin lounging pajamas are also nice. They’re sensual without being overly suggestive. If you’re not sure of sizing, peek at the tag inside one of her outfits or ask her mom, sister, or one of her gal pals for help. If you … Continue reading →