Jezebel's Surprise Advent Package Train

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Originally Posted by CouponLadybird

agh...sorry for the multiple posts..I hate DH's tablet

mini train buddy -would you be ok with a 99% homemade package?

Grandpa has got into helping me with the mini train :) It's truly amazing the things he can remember at times - Most days he can't remember my name -today he has remembered a skill he had 50 years ago and can still do, so he is putting it to work making something for the mini train :)

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I think I would be happy with pretty much anything! (including bedazzled undies! ;) )

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Originally Posted by cowgirlmama04

oops to answer questions...... I would love a completely homemade package.... I love the care and thought that goes into something that is made with ones own hands Question to my buddy: is there anything that would just make you cringe and throw out if you found it in your package :)

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Air Fresheners; I am insanely allergic to perfumed and scented products - even fresh cut flowers :(
And...knick knacks. I am absolutely NOT a fan of dust-collecting useless items.

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Originally Posted by juliejolie

Its snowing in Toronto! :yikes:

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Where's that dislike button?!

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Originally Posted by gwennad

Ok, no one has posted in like half an hour! I'm at work not wanting to work, so come on :) There is a Timmies in the building I work at so I got my coffee as usual (and a bagel with cream cheese and bacon - not usual Timmies fare, it's a combo cafeteria/Tim Hortons) and was super happy, they have the Timbit ornaments out! I grabbed one quick. Jackson loves the chocolate ones and that's what it is. He made me go to Tim Horton's on the way home from work last week, he had been asking for donuts for days... so I went and asked for 10 chocoalte timbits, sorry we only have two. Ok, how about a chocolate glazed donut? Nope. Ok, two timbits then. Thanks. 42 cents at the drive thru. Yup, the things we do for our kids ;) I didn't even get myself a coffee!

Mea isn't even gone yet and I'm looking at kittens on Kijiji. How terrible of me! I don't think I'll get one, pretty sure I won't. Probably. I don't need another cat. Really. The kittens are sure cute though. Why are baby animals so adorable? And Jackson deserves a pet that doesn't run in terror from him... But no, I'm going to wait until we (hopefully) move in May. No kitten. I think.

This advent train is so great, I love opening a gift for me everyday, it's so exciting to see what everyone is getting. And I agree with the sentiment that people on here are so nice, and friendly. I wish I had friends like you all in real life! In person? Whatever :) You're all great!

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I just said that to my husband the other day...I said I have more friends that I have never actually met than friends in real life! Is that sad?

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Originally Posted by Jody22002

You are so sweet, Gwen and Itotally wish I had a Timmy's in my building.

I am getting a new window today. My h made a very costly mistake awhile back when he put a heater near our picture window. Anyway, the guys are here installing the new window. It's floor to ceiling. They keep going in and out of the door and slamming it instead of just walking through the big empty space where the window used to be. It's driving me crazy!!!

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Men!

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Originally Posted by Armygirl76

So I decided to take a mental health day get my head back in the game and carry on from here, I love you guys you make me laugh and cry (in a good way) everyday :sweet:

so I am going to work on one of my mini train project I will tell you lol DH thinks I have jumped of the deep end on this one. Either it will be amazing or umm well buddy I warned yah

a little teaser to make this I will use
wood
sewing machine
paint
screw driver
a bath towel
hot glue
and a bottle of vodka for me to get through it here's hoping I don't glue my face to the table lol

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LOL!

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Originally Posted by Momto2Ks

OK! Thanks for the directions for smaller pictures!

Open Me now gift:
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Day 1:
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Day 2:
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Kids gifts from Dec 1 and 2:
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Thanks so much Missbee for the gifts! We are loving each and every one. Did the kids receive their mail for Dec 2?

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We did not get it, but PLEASE do not send anything else...You have already sent so much, and they aren't even aware that you were sending it!

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Originally Posted by wendyjane

I've copied and pasted these instructions to glare at later when I have a clear head nad no Dora in the background to annoy me :S

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You have NO IDEA how much I can relate to that statement! For six years now! First Justin, now Emma! :(
I actually have to tell her, you can't watch Dora right now...pick something else! If you put Dora on right now, you are going to have to come visit Mommy in the loonie bin!

OMG I feel so behind! It's like december hits and all hell breaks loose. Sooo crazy around here!

last 2 kid gifts
day 4 - star pop mold - i saw these at superstore a while back amost bought one now i'm glad i didn't! Thanks Trish!
Day 5 - Dunkaroos! - Kaden has never had these! I think i'll wait until he has a daddy day and let him bounce off the walls then hahahahaah Plus i think daddy will also be liking these haha

Last to Me gifts
Day 4 - Winter Frost in a can - we'e had plenty of authentic frost/snow/disgustingness since mid October but i do live in Calgary so a green christams is certainly not out of the question hahaha. I'll save it for then just in case....or maybe a fun Christmas in July day So fun!
Day 5 - Baboo FPC - I'm gong ot start Owen on this stuff first thing in the new year so much appreciated.

Thanks again Trish!

Day 4: Scotch tape
Day 5: Paper clips

Much needed items! Thanks :)

I took a picture of my little purple tree and a pic of the dog wearing a hat lol. Will post in a bit.

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Okay, Time to post some pics of the awesome gifts we've opened so far. Thanks to Missbee for my son's pkg! He's loving that he has a new gift to open every morning before school, lol.

Alex's Package
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Day 1-A cool Nintendo DS game -Puzzles for the mind type thing. I think I will be trying this out myself.
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Day 2-A big bag of Reese minis and some mentos gum -Of course it's been devoured!
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Day 3-Was a package of pencils to draw with but he has taken them to school with him, so no pic :(

Day 4- Nice sketch book for drawing
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Day 5-Really neat hockey stick candy canes and a Pez dispenser! (they never get old...always cool)
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Loving our surprises! I got a plushy from an Animal charity,Cookie cutter set to make a star tree! Love'em,an Archie digest,DD got a Monster High door hanger crafty kit and I do not know what she opened this am as they left early!
Thanks Gwennad!!!!
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My Daughter Danielle's package was from Coupmama. She is definitely the most excited of all. She gets up the earliest and goes under the tree to find my son's gift, her gift and my gift and that's how she wakes us up, lol.

Danielle's Pkg
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Day 1-Huge Kinder Surprise Advent Calenda-VERY cool I must say!
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Day 2-A One Direction notebook -DEFINITELY can't go wrong there! She/we LOVE them!!!
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Day 3- Justin Bieber stickers (who she also LOVES!) and a Santa Kit Kat which of course she already ate before I could get a pic!
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Day 4-A cute bag of Candy Cane flavoured Kisses. I've never tried these before but she says they are yummy!
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Day 5-A huge bag of Reese mini sticks. I will be indulging in these as well if she lets me . Love those!


She wants to open day 6 so bad today, lol.

RE: DAY 5

OH MY GOODNESS

I CANNOT EVEN EXPRESS WHAT A BIG DEAL THE GIFT MOMTO2K'S SENT ME FOR TODAY IS.

I was quite taken aback with her generosity to send me 6 x $10 Hasbro Coupons, and then I open DAY 5.

MOMTO2KS bought me an ablsolutely BEAUTIFUL

CAMERA!

I am just floored.

It is SO pretty and I have wanted a nice camera for years, but just never seem to justify spending so much money on a nice one.

I am very sorry, because I was DEFINATELYnot as generous as you :(

I was just not anticipating someone spending so much money on me...

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!

I just need to buy a memory card tomorrow, and I will be able to

TAKE PICTURES

and post pictures of

MOMTO2K'S

GENEROSITY!

I just can't even express how much I appreciate such a thoughtful and generous gift -

Nor how distraught I am that I obviously totally missed the bus on this train;

Nothing I sent to you can compare to what you have sent us :(

Day 5 tons of tissue paper, now I have to get my butt in gear and buy some gifts for the bags, tags and tissue paper! Thanks for sending these in the early days, so perfect!

Day 5 I received a cute photo ornament that says "Baby's First Christmas" . Haven't taken a photo yet, haven't been feeling well this afternoon so just trying to relax on the couch at the moment. Thanks Pumpkin :)

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Originally Posted by couponsrule

Okay, Time to post some pics of the awesome gifts we've opened so far. Thanks to Missbee for my son's pkg! He's loving that he has a new gift to open every morning before school, lol.

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I didn't want to tell you who sent it, I have just been a bit nervous b/c teenage boys are not the easiest to shop for and I just had his basic profile and no real wishlist or anything! :yikes:

My son Nick is 15 and still loves PEZ dispensers! (Okay, I'll be honest...there really isn't ANY junk food or candy he doesn't like!) Teens!

K, My package and my daughter's Package was sent by Coupmama. Another big thank you to her as we are loving the fun of this advent train! She is the most excited of all though. She wakes up really early to go find her present and she gets mine and her brother's as well and that's how she wakes us up, lol.

My Package
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Day1-An AWESOME box of mixed K-cups which I LOVE!!! I haven't tried any of the ones she sent either so that is a bonus! LOVE LOVE LOVE this gift!
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Day 2- Three Downey Unstoppables samples! I really love this stuff so to get 3 was pretty cool! Smells so good! :)
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Day 3-A cute pack of Glitter Pens! My daughter already tried to take them to school with her, but I got them back!
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Day 4-Yay! One of my FAVOURITE chocolates. A really cute box of Lindt Lindor chocolates. Almost too cute to open and eat....but of course I will!!!
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Day 5-Wow, I'm loving this train! Today I got Physicians Formula Concealer! I know this stuff isn't cheap. I REALLY appreciate these items, you have no idea! I really need it too, lol



Now that I've finally caught up on the first 5 days, I'm making a promise to post daily from now on, lol.

Day 5--- YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! A new set of make-up brushes. Bluz, my face and everyone that has to look at it thanks you!! :P

Also in the pic is my mousse from day 4 :)

My stuffie! So cute!

My contribution to a bake/appy exchange on Friday!
:)
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On the fifth day of Christmas snuffalufagus sent to us

Rubbermaid Containers with Easy Find Lids for Riley's school lunches & a $25 Esso Gift Card

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Originally Posted by gwennad

To find Paint (it's a program that comes with all versions of Windows free) you click on the little icon on the bottom left corner of your screen, choose All Programs (assuming you have Windows 7) and then Accessories. Paint will be listed there. I have a lot of programs but to give you an idea ;)

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holy cow! I gotta open another window - that's pretty advanced for me :eek:
I have a university degree (honest!!) but me and computers.....:icon_scratch:
me and a hammer and a computer is more like it :rolleyes: