So, here's how I've done...
- TV - done - got a better 32 inch than I planned for same $99 cost from Best Buy - score
- DVDs - done, but with a twist - thanks to Lasseter news, skipped Cars 3 and picked up Spidey HC and Willy Wonka and the Choco Factory for $10 total - these will also be popular (especially the last one b/c they loved the book and have been watching the Johnny Depp version nonstop)
- Christmas PJs - still need to buy
- Cheesecake Factory gift cards - still need to buy
- Tfal Pan - done - got an amazing Amazon warehouse deal for $14 - $11 less than I expected
- RCCL - done - booked alcohol drinks package for spouse and nonalcohol one for me at 30-35% off ($59+ gratuity/day covered both of us) - spouse is super-happy...had $100 OBC, so this ended up being much cheaper than just his package on Carnival last year for both of us...
- Bonus Black Friday - 3 new coats for kids - they needed them (when you can't zip it and the arms are too short - sigh - kids grow), especially the ones who moved to adult sizes - JCP came through for $75 shipped, so pretty happy here...
- Bonus Black Friday #2 - 3 video games (1 PS4, 2 3ds) - $15/each
...scored on these...wasn't expecting such low prices from Target
I've gotten some Bath and Bodyworks bubble bath and some Victoria's Secret underwear (both items mostly for me, with a few split off for my girls), and that's it since Vet's Day...but it's looking pretty good for Christmas. My mom's friend is actually buying the tv for all the kids (she normally send $25/each for the college fund, but wanted to get this), so now I need a new idea for Grammy. Her money may become the college fund money, and I'll just take a gift I already bought (the coats and video games/DVDs), plus a new set of boots for the kid who didn't need a coat (b/c he does need boots) and have her give them b/c I'm not sure the kids will need more stuff...plus, they'll be about $150 total (and they started at like $450-$500 regular price - aka, the value of her usual check), so she'll feel like her check went to good use...
Big thing I'll have to do is pull all the gifts out of my closet next weekend, wrap up the ones from relatives (I have 2 aunts, my mom, and grammy to wrap - we're just gonna give the tv from my mom's friend right away) and put them under the tree (we're putting that up tomorrow) and then see what I have for each kid (especially the one with the birthday, too)...and adjust if needed...The only things I still HAVE to buy are the PJs, the gift card, and the boots...it's so nice to be practically done
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