How are you shopping for this Christmas season?   

I hope you don't get caucht in the rush of things. I don't care what I forget to buy. I will not shlop after the tenth of this month. Thanks L

Oh my goodness. There is a purple star now .

Loudnproud what is taking you so long. Get out their before the crouds get bad.. No I am not not at the flea market.. Myself and 5 other stalls closed down it was getting to slow. I was going to go there today to see whos left. The mall may soon be empty.. The rents are getting higher even though the sales are not. I am moving and I am all packed up. I can't wait to get back to making new bags. I have so many ideas with jeans and pouches. So the pouch collecting is what I am doing now..

Oh it was great to see your name on my responses..

She is so ready to use it for this rug. She has a cute dog oreo who is shedding a lot. I want to buy my daughter this brainetics.com So I figure I can save for two months and give that to her. I am not into buying anything else for her. She failed every class she had. I know it's because of her not being able to grasp the work. This was one problem the adhd meds straterra solved. So we are now working on getting her back on them.. Thanks for touvhing in with me..

Yes, the test of any vacuum is getting all that dog hair..I have a White German shepherd that when she sheds, my carpet is no longer red, but white..

That brainetic sounds wonderful, I hope it helps your daughter..I could have kicked myself for not asking about her, and how she was doing. She is a very pretty girl, I would hate to see her not succeed in school..You will have to let us know when you get this, how well it works, I am sure other parents may be interested in improving their child's grade..

I hope to have something to addd about it soon. The cost is crazy for these tough times. I have had problems with her in school. The heart ache I felt when I went to parent teacher night was horrible. She was just not able to grasp the work. She failed every single class..

Thanks so much for the response. I can't believe my sisiter has not kicked me off yet. LOL

Aww, I hope this program helps her then, it has got to be frustrating for her to fail every class like that..

And your sister probably isn't kicking you off because she knows the longer you are on, the more money you make and maybe she will get a little extra this year..JK.. I am sure she is just so happy for her early gift, that she doesn't mind you being on this long..

She went to church tonight. She used the vacumm first though. Oh how I just pray my daughter gets tbetter. Thanks so much

Oh my goodness I for got about teacher gifts. She has a wonderful counsler at school. Oh how bad I feel thatnk you so much. Now I will head to Tj Max for a hand bag.. Your daughter is really kind on your pockets. My daughter wants a cell phone that could cost a fortune. LOL

I can only agree with your thoughts. It was horrible to hear of that walmart mess. Thanks for the response

you sound like me hear. I am on the frugal side by choice. I make handbags as well. The image you see is one of them. I did the used toys thing for a few years. The salvation army was great for this. Oh how my friend and I would save and have a lot for less. Dresses for less in Mount Vernon has great clothing for less. Good luck to you

I am not online at all these days. I am stocking up matereals and plan to make bags in Febuary when I am locked in for the cold weather. I was going to do ebay for the Christmas season. But I have to stock up on the items I plan to sell at flea markets.
I have to go over to ebay in a few. I need some new games.. Happy Holidays

I will have to learn to make more things. I have no idea what to make other than koolaid bags.

the jewelry can be a bit pricy to break into, beads aren't cheap, but once you get the wire, crimp beads, hooks and jump rings, you can make a bunch of bracelets or necklaces, you do need to spend money for a good ear ring hoops or wires.

It really doesn't take long to make a necklace or bracelet when you use beadalon bead stringing wire and various findings.

My friend and I did this for years. I have not been in good will since moving to NY. Tomorrow is half off at the salvation army tomorrow. The bad part it's a train ride away and it's cold. I bought a few clothing items from dresses for less. They were new and some who knows the tags are on but they have a stale odor. So they are washed as well. Nice to read from you.