Jezebel's Surprise Advent Package Train

[MrsSunshine]

sorry Jeze didn't see your extra post about last night.. but still there are some mornings a coffee and Baileys are totally called for... well spent a few hours tidyingup and will be heading out soon. hope to finish off all projects today. crossing fingers.

[wendyjane]

sorry Jeze didn't see your extra post about last night.. but still there are some mornings a coffee and Baileys are totally called for... well spent a few hours tidyingup and will be heading out soon. hope to finish off all projects today. crossing fingers.

hope to finish off all projects today

that was my hope too til I found the cookie jar - in a sugar stupor (Again!) when will I learn sighs the coupon desk won't clean itself and its the end of the month so the november expiries need to be culled and the tradelist updated and and and I'd rather join another train and send gifts :D

[MrsSunshine]

oh i'd love to raid the cookie jar.. but its empty. not much in this mother hubards fridge today much needed grocery story visit tomorrow. stockin up on a few deals.

[wendyjane]

not this morning that was last night I just posted it this morning as I had fallen asleep before I hit post reply

a little morning pick-me-up My go to is cookies

[wendyjane]

these are so cool! I must admit that I don't have the patience nor make the time to do my kids' lunch

Those are awsome! I make bento-like lunches for ds1 for school but they aren't quite as fancy as yours! I started doing it because he wasn't eating much and I found out that at snack time they can only take one container out of their lunch kits and then can eat the rest at lunch. So he wasn't eating enough for snack and then at lunch it was taking too much time to open all the different containers. Now he gets a chance at everything for snack time and there is only one lid to open. hehehe Mommy is smarter then she looks
I love the egg shapers. They are super cool. Too bad my kids wont eat eggs. Do you think they would work for rice balls?

[CouponLadybird]

CLB! We were at the One of a Kind Show here in Toronto yesterday and thought of you! I saw someone selling ruffle scarves for friggin' $45! I remembered you saying they take you about an hour or two to knit one up, and when I check out material costs (I'm going to try making some for xmas)...Lord love a duck! That's some serious profit margin there. You should be selling those things!

LOL! That's awesome! I do sell them....but not for $45! that's nuts! I sell mine at a local art gallery/artists co-op for $20-25

I'm actually currently busy building some inventory -I got into another co-op and am thinking about starting an esty shop

[CouponLadybird]

my super awesome day to myself took a crappy turn at noon -my ring went down the drain

the good news -i took apart the drain and found it in the trap

the bad news, i have now taken apart most of the kitchen sink.......and I'm here with no car....and no way to fix it...LOL

looks like DH has a project for tomorrow

[new2sc]

I would love those jars with dry ingredients to bake stuff! Or any already baked goods. Maybe some homemade chips. I only like fruity scents for anything as perfumy and flower scents affect my breathing.

[julesie-pie]

Just wondering how everyone is doing with waiting to open!

im doing surprisingly well but that may change when i start opening. although i believe one of my day 1 gifts is my most wanted item - homemade christmas music cd and have been tempted to open it - its still wrapped though i promised 2 more days to go

Yep! Tooo tempting... Its out of sight but not off my mind! DD is in the crawling stage and would most def. get into it.

mine is too big to fit in my closets!! my bedroom closet is already way too stuff as it is with christmas present for the family that i still need to wrap & other this i want to hid from DD

mine have all been banished to the basement. I'm not a particularly patient person so out of sight out of mind. Come on Saturday!!!


Hey new buddy. I've done some stalking but still need some ideas so tell me, is there anything new you want that you dont' think came in your Advent package?

Also i've recently come across some fabulous bodycare deals so since i now have lots to share, do you happen to be in need of any body wash, razors, shave gel, soaps....that kind of stuff?

Vicks VapoRub - i have recently been going through this stuff like crazy - its super dry in our apartment since the heats come on and i always get stuffed up and coughy at night - i also use a humidifier and a huge mug and steaming hot water beside my bed

*** small Boots the monkey stuffy from Dora the Explorer show (been looking all over for one, finally found one at Old Navy but it was missing an arm and looked like several people had stepped on it )

any milk chocolate (not a fan of dark or white)

foam stickers for DD - she has gotten into sticker crafting like crazy lately ($ store ok)

cozy socks - LOVE the Shea Infused ones from bath and body works

any homemade goodies

DH hid my package for me -after spending an entire evening shaking, sniffing and otherwise investigating my package we decided it is best if he hid it until Saturday. No clue where he put it -I've looked everywhere LOL



Here are a few ideas:
-I always need socks, love funky colours/designs etc
-my favorite "family" picture frame fell off the mantle (thanks to the cat ) and broke, I'd love another black frame with something about family on it
-always need white candles, any shape size. I've filled an old stone fireplace with them
-chocolate and coffee (regular ground) -can never have enough of either
-mittens -I knit but never seem to get around to making myself anything
-something to hang on the door (other than Christmas wreaths etc) from after Christmas until spring, or something for any other holiday other than Christmas (Easter, Halloween, etc) or some kind of "Welcome to the beach" sign for the door...
-rooster weathervane (plastic $ store OK!) want one for on top of the barn -can't find one anywhere that isn't $$$$$$$$$$$$$
-any kind of painting/art -always looking for unique items to hang on the walls
-basket/box/??? to store makeup etc in for top of my dresser
-nightlight
-hair elastics/clips/pins/hairbands
-anything for the girls (who are 3 and 9)
-can always use bodywash, razors, soaps etc
-I LOOOOOOVE homemade gifts -so please feel free to get creative buddy!

OK new buddy quick question: any allergies in your house (peanuts etc) or major dislikes (scents, foods, anything) and anything you do not allow in your house?

i have sensitivities to peanuts & almonds - I can eat things that contain traces but not the actual nut! DD cant eat fresh strawberries. Also no artifically scented items - I suffer from headaches and migraines

oops

1.Princess Pumpkin
2.CLB
3.BLUZ
4.Momto2K's
5.YellowTamborine
6.Slambert
7.julesie-pie
8.ceren
9.coyote
10.K8's fate
11.lizardqueen
12.juliejolie
13.shawlightning
14.cowgirlmama
15.garbagepicker
16.jezebel
17.dlee
18. Princess wendyJane
19.armygirl
20.missbee
21.Donkey
22.new2sc
23.klepto
24.chesterjes

***1 package will be going out to someone very special *** will give hints later

who is donkey???

yikes, can someone kick my butt next year if i even mention doing another bazaar here on my own.. wow.. nearly a months worth of work, and a straight near 8 hours today just on my chocolate treats. im tired. hubby is just shaking his head.. i can say they (my treats)do look awesome. just hope its all worth it.. anyway.. i can't wait for Saturday.. well technically sunday night as it'll be all over by then.

photos please!

We LOVE nuts (probably b/c we are a little nuts, but... )!
I am crazy allergic to perfumed and scented products, even fresh cut flowers...I seem to be fine with food (cucumber, berry, baked goods) scented products... and for some reason, I seem to be fine with the turquoise Unstoppables samples; the pink one on the other hand, no. Instant headache when I brought the sample box in out of the mailbox!



Is there an actual post with the rules/guidelines? I know maildate is by the 28th, and that it includes homemade items...Is there a theme, how many gifts, etc?



Both



LOL!



**Are you that someone special??? You DEFINATELY deserve an extra special something for all of your hard work here!

second that!

For whoever has me for the mini buddy train, I forgot to add these items if you can find it somewhere... As I've been making bento box lunches for my daughter since she started finger foods and eats like a champion!

http://www.allthingsforsale.com/bent...eetthedubiens1
Adorable animal food picks for DD's bento box


http://www.allthingsforsale.com/bent...705158560.html
Bento lunch bag


Crinkly knife to cut vegetable slices with crinkles/waves


Food safe markers I can use to draw details onto her foods

Any bento boxes, supplies, silicone cupcake molds (I use them to hold & separate foods, see below), small cookie cutters, etc.


Here are some of her lunches I've made...

i would also like


Crinkly knife to cut vegetable slices with crinkles/waves


Food safe markers I can use to draw details onto her foods

ooohh Bailey's.. yum.. what a nice way to wake up.

mmmmmmmm....i want baileys but i am all out can i add that to my lis too - original please!

not this morning that was last night I just posted it this morning as I had fallen asleep before I hit post reply

sure, i believe you

my super awesome day to myself took a crappy turn at noon -my ring went down the drain

the good news -i took apart the drain and found it in the trap

the bad news, i have now taken apart most of the kitchen sink.......and I'm here with no car....and no way to fix it...LOL

looks like DH has a project for tomorrow

boo glad you found it!

[scbpooh]

Well those of you in Manitoba get ready for it, another snow fall! Were getting right now and its not pretty! Its only been snowing for the couple hours and our roads are complete sh*t again! Just when i was getting used to crappy driving, it gets worse again! My usual drive of dropping Kayden off and coming back home with usual takes me 20-25 mins took me almost 40 mins! Just a heads up!

[pumpkin9211]

[YellowTamborine]

My 3 year old in incapable of keeping a pair of mitts for more than a week. It's freezing out today and the poor guy was left with only 1 mitt for half our walk home. remind me again why i can't superglue them to his hands? Buddy would you be able to craft him up some mitts with the string attached? or hit up your local dollar store. I bought 3 pairs form dollarama at the beginning of the season. i'm now down to 1 and they are all sold out!. He kept ripping them off the string but even still they tend to last longer than the non string variety.

Can winter be over now?

Also, I too am pro bailey's.

[YellowTamborine]

BTW does anyone have any good teacher gift ideas? This is our first preschool year so i'm not sure what the protocol is haha

[scbpooh]

Kayden has 1 teacher, 2 helpers. i didnt want to get them the normal, mugs, chocolates,ect. I actually wasnt even really looking for gifts and I found some really nice towels at dollarama. they came in a 2pk. 1 was a Christmas towel and 1 was a microfiber towel. They were $3 but really nice quality as far as hubby and I thought. Also found them some cookie cutters at Walmart to add to them. They were $3 for a 4pk. Might add something else if I find something.

[pumpkin9211]

BTW does anyone have any good teacher gift ideas? This is our first preschool year so i'm not sure what the protocol is haha

On vistaprint.ca you could order a personalized notepad or post-it notes "from the desk of Mrs______"
or a personalized pen... all affordable...

I agree with scbpooh... teachers end up with enough mugs, chocolates, etc...

Neat stickers for teachers like "great job" ,"#1", "way to go", etc would also be appreciated and used!