Thanks, Sue. Ordered a small for my DD. If nothing else, she's going to get a good laugh.

I wasnt sure about the mens sizes ... but I did order socks for stockings.

hmmm houzz acting all looney again. I posted about an hour or two ago-thank you for all discussing that NAP sweatshirt. It's on the way. in Blue. $20.40 shipped.

Omg that is whacky. NYT just had a piece about dynamic pricing

The cyber monday sale is over ... it had a published end date so that isnt the same as dynamic pricing (though I guess they could do that as well. No experience)

Still .. bummer, Sue! I bet they run more sales in the coming weeks.

Whoa! That’s crazy Sueb20

It would have gotten a good laugh in our family bc DS falls asleep at the drop of a hat, but not for $70.

ordered these for a friend that loves gardening

What a good friend you are, a friend who listens and knows their hobby. She is lucky to have you! The note cards are beautiful.

Along the same lines…how cute are these??

https://usa.studioroof.com/product-category/objects/bouquets/

Ha! Since we all bought out the pink and blue Nap sweatshirts, Gap has now added a third color: red. I quickly snapped it up for DS, not quite the bargain some others have gotten, but I think I paid about $35 between the sale and some ”rewards” dollars.

Now that’s a determined mom!

LOL, I wasn’t looking! I was looking for new dress shirts for older DS, who got a new job yesterday (woohoo! he was laid off in July thanks to a certain administration’s cuts), and there was that sweatshirt, waving at me.

Congratulations on DS new job

Ohhh.. great news! Congrats to DS!

I am not buying one more thing until I get what I have unboxed, organized and wrapped. I have a ridiculous pile to get through ... tomorrow.

I am ready for holidays, wrapped and ready to celebrate. But you faux friends keep pulling me in with all the good finds😂
And now I am considering a 800 gram challenge diet 😆 I got to get off these boards, but I keep getting pulled in😆 I love the fashion show every morning 😁 I just can’t keep away😂

This fuzz trimmer is amazing. I use it for my wool throws.

That's awesome -- I am not even close. It has been a rough week and I am going out tonight no matter how high the pile of boxes!

I am mostly done shopping -- I still need a gift for the 4 month baby.. and one of my BILs. Also some gift cards and a trip to the state store. It's the wrapping and organizing for transport that looms ahead.

ETA .. oh we are very real, my friend! Are you joining the GTG in PA?

I did not….. I have been on this board a long time, but not with this group. So I hesitated and may have lost out. Sounds like all plans are in place and most already know each other for years. I may be the odd man out 🤷‍♀️

I cant speak for the organizers but I havent committed as yet-- and I dont have a reservation. I have a lot going on in the spring and I don't know that the dates will work as yet. I only "know" people from here. The only person I have met from the board hasnt posted here in years!

And FWIW, I am odd! And that won't change after I meet you all! LOL

The boxes have started arriving but I still have shopping to do; since we did not pick Secret Santas until ThxG i need to do that shopping. My shopping heretofore is from the "real" Santa.

DDs asked if we will have a "wrapping station available" so I need to go stock that. Also considering doing our tree in blue and green only, so I may want to buy new ribbon for that.

Our little town has a vintage jewelry store that I want to check out, too, as I decide on the girls' annual jewelry gift.

@njmomma, many of us have known each other for years, true - but by no means all. And some of us have met - but by no means all. If interested, you can email me at MtnRdRedux@gmail.com.

*** Random Tulipmania Reminder**** : three people have not yet replied to my November 23 email. If that is you, please take a look at your in box and confirm that you received the email and, specifically, that you will attend the dinner. I need to send in the deposit so want a committed headcount. Thx!

I will not name names but their noms de plumes rhyme with JingleBell, Bubble Bath, and Angelic.

You have mail

@njmomma, this will be the first one of these I have attended, so you will not be alone in the corner. I have only met one person from here…a lovely visit and lunch with 3katz who came through here a couple of years ago.

Mtn, that captures my current mood perfectly.

On the topic of the GTG, I had only met Mtn and kswl (and I had to go all the way to Seattle to find Mtn). I felt equal parts brave and crazy to get on a flight to TX to spend a few days with strangers, but it was so fun and I left feeling like I had a bunch of new ”real” friends and looking forward to the next time! I had never done anything like that before and I still have trouble trying to explain it to non-GW people, lol. I have only driven 6 hours on my own once before and the fact that I’m willing to do it again says a lot!

If Funky says she’s not coming, I am going to add even more time to my drive to go and drag her into my car and bring her with me.

Do you think these are "salmon" colored?

My DS and I were talking about how young men wear shorts all the time -- even in snow. It's a thing. He told me that his school had an Insta account called "Salmon Shorts at ______ U." that was nothing but pics of male students in salmon colored shorts (often in winter).

I want to get him a pair, but not sure he's really want them or if it will be more of a gag gift, so I liked these for only $29, marked down from $90. He might wear them for golf or when we go to the Caribbean this winter.

Would he be more likely to wear these?

Mtn - I would call those shorts salmon, but I prefer pink/salmon shorts that look more like Nantucket Reds.

That is the name! I kept thinking Yankee red!

@Sueb20

IDK, my DH won't even buy tupperware with red lids, so legendary is my aversion. But that is a more masculine color I agree. It will prob depend on what his GF thinks.

Fun gag gift that can certainly turn useful in the Caribbean.

Just had this $30( with promo) anthro sweatshirt come on my feed...

Should we play a game and see who gets what price( a la NAP one earlier).....

granted not as universally appropriate, but...

LOL I own that sweatshirt! I got it on sale but can’t recall how much.

I just ordered another version of that short for DDIL, thanks for the hot tip!

Also, because I seem to be on a continuous shopping spree, I had to get this! For meeee.

He made me do it.

I am trying to do more experience gifts this year ... I already shared here or somewhere that I was able to get the young boys season passes to Lego Discoveryland but here are a few others I pulled together

Date Nights for nephew and his wife -- gift certificates to restaurants including one that has artist galleries and beer/craft nights, an afternoon wine tasting hosted at a semi-local nice restaurant and a pottery class (they suggested this),

Cooking Classes - for one of my sisters and her kids .,.. we've been attending these here and there for a few years

Wine Tasting Class ... wine tasting at the same local restaurant mentioned for Date Nights (but we'll go on different dates)

I had already purchased BYOB wine totes for sister and niece.. and a beer carrier for nephew. I am feeling good about how these are pulling together.

Gift cards will be attached to cards in these gift card boxes I purchased on etsy (with non-experience gift cards) .. Netflix is for another nephew who asks for a Netflix subscription each year.

There are some minor mistakes in the customizations.. missing heart and a few other things. I will fix them with a fine marker (i hope!)

If you were the type of person to spend $38 on a gift bag, this would be really cute! The gold or silver collar is more Christmassy.

omg i love that!

It is adorable!

I often put gifts in a tote ... but I have done it so many times that we're all overloaded with them LOL.

Jmmm that's amazing -- that tote bag --- I bought it a few years ago and it was sold by a dog rescue ( if you know Elayne Boosler/Tails of Joy) ... It was a total fundraiser. She offers it every year, and it sells out. ( 100% of purchase price goes to rescue).

She pretends to remember me from one year of high school French.

Tails of Joy Rescue Tote

Elaine Boosler! I haven’t heard about her for years. I always enjoyed her comedy. She saiid if she ever finds out that she only has 2 minutes to live, she hopes they’re two basketball minutes.

That totebag is totes adorbs.

Ahem… found it for less.

https://wildlifewonders.com/best-friend-dog-with-sequin-collar-large-tote-bag-tc51836/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17864580943&gbraid=0AAAAAD_br5i985j8R-drjSKhlVBalI2PN&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItu-fqYWukQMV2UT_AR2sVBFWEAQYBCABEgLuVPD_BwE

@njmomma I am attending the April GTG and I have not previously met one single person. I'm also an introvert but I decided what the heck. Everyone here seems so nice. When I told DH I was going to this, he was shocked. He knows me well and this is not something I would normally do with kind of total strangers (but also kind of not). Anyway, all this to say --- please come!

I am working on it! 😁

@mtnrdredux_gw You have mail.

There are a few different threads where I could put this, because it is a gift for DS. But in any event, I am very happy with this inexpensive frame. For $40 from the amazing place, it looks very nice. It has glass over the photo. I tested it with a 4x6 and that works well.

I am now officially really into round frames; for some reason it seems more special?

The round frame is beautiful. Perfect for a man.
I really like the photo idea that you are going to put in it. It’s going to be a wonderful surprise.

I love the round frame. I never think of using round frames!

Mariposa is carried in a number of local gift shops. I like the quality for the cost.

I have been trying to come up with a reason I need this beaded bowl

and I am enamored with this sweet little cosmos bowl

I just saw this, and thought it could be a funny one.... temporary custom tattoo! Honestly, I have no experience with this but thought it could really be a fun thing . Even not as a gift, but just to maybe do and nonchalantly show the person........

ymmv

https://www.ink-bond.com/products/custom-photo-adult-face-temporary-tattoo?variant=54174776721699