Got a heating pad at Menard's -- not sure for who. Got us one and then an extra. A king size 11.5x20.5-- 3 setting moist heat one. Dunno but had the 11% off and thought for a prize---gift--- Will be $9 something
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I like that idea too!!! We normally don’t shop Menards, they aren’t very close or easy to get to around here.
Our grandson loves Lightening Queen and the Cars movie. We just ordered him a new Lightening McQueen winter coat for Christmas. It was marked down 40% off. Also found some Disney and Marvel Chip bag clips at the dollar store.They will be used either for Easter Baskets or as stocking stuffers for the kids.
Yes I do this every year for my son . He appreciates it .
Got a stocking hat and ear muffs under half price (both came under the price of 1 item full price). I might take the muffs-not sure. From Cracker Barrel.
Lana, some good shopping. The end of seasons often means markdown items. I will check our sunblock, chapstick etc supplies as they are often marked down at the end of Summer.
Back from the supermarket. Picked up some rocky road flavoured wafers and some of the instant soup that Mum likes. They will go into Easter parcels which I think I am nearly finished with.
Got Mum and DSonIL some balsamic vinegar with a use by date of June 2028 and DB a bottle of smokey barbecue sauce with the same use by date. Not sure if I will create a "cooking" gift or just place them in stockings.
Got Mum and DSonIL some balsamic vinegar with a use by date of June 2028 and DB a bottle of smokey barbecue sauce with the same use by date. Not sure if I will create a "cooking" gift or just place them in stockings.
2 large boxes of hazelnut k cups for son that were on sale and have a long best by date.
I need to refigure where I am going to store the items for Mum's basket. A job for this week which will hopefully avoid a mess towards the end of the year.
Grocery shopping for me. Picked up some washing machine cleaner and toilet cleaner for Mum's basket. I have rearranged the gift closet so I will put them in their place straight away.
I ordered some Halloween paper plates and some Christmas coffee cups with lids and sleeves to go cups. they came last night. Amazon has been fast here lately . Also a grinch sandwich maker for a gift. My friend loves grinch.
2 large pks of toilet paper and another multipack of Lysol wipes for son.
I ordered a grinch crockpot And I got some red dessert plates . they could be used for Christmas valentines or other 4 July, but they will be mainly used for Christmas..
Faye, I like items that do double duty, good pick up on the plates. The grinch crockpot sounds interesting.
Bought Mum some clothes pods yesterday for in the household gift.
Bought Mum some clothes pods yesterday for in the household gift.
I love that you buy your son such useful gifts, he really must appreciate it.
How do you package it all up for him? Do you use a large box or gift bags?
Paper products will go in giant gift bags that I re use every year.
All the other stuff I box up according to categories- breakfast, over the counter meds, baking, personal care etc.
All the other stuff I box up according to categories- breakfast, over the counter meds, baking, personal care etc.
I think it is great idea. My kids really don't need a lot. Their stockings are filled with needs, deodorant, tooth brushes etc. Things to help them out so that they do not have to buy them through the year. They still get one or two little gifts for under the tree but not too much.
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He will still get some fun things. I’ll make him a quilt, he would like a French press for coffee, books, and husband buys him some big boy toys.
If there is a Disney fan on your list Kohls has disney waffle makers, individual ice cream makers and air popped popcorn by dash on clearance. I may or may not have ordered 1 or more of these to tuck away for gifts.