Jezebel's Surprise Advent Package Train

[PammieD]

We got the PS3 the first Christmas it came out ($679 + tax! - stupid, I know, but it was the MUST HAVE gift for all three boys; Only a few were released at a time, I camped out 6 times before I got it ).
Anyway, we also have the wii and last year I WASTED my money on the MOVE for the ps3.
It sucks compared to the wii, and the kinect for xBox...They have to hold a wand and stuff for the move and it is just awkward and they did NOT like it. They do love the wii, though, and b/c I have seen so many appropriate games come out for it in the last year, they are getting their coveted xBox360 w/ Kinect this year (but shhh...it's a secret!)

Good to know. Now I guess the question is, do I 'waste' the money on the WiiU or do I kick it old school and buy the regular one. Orrr...do I buy xBox w Kinect. grrr

[CouponLadybird]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend

My Mum and Dad are here for the weekend, and will be taking Grandpa to their house for a full week!!!!!! A much needed break for DH and I who are his 24/7 caregivers. It's been a number of years since we've had a break that has lasted more than a couple of hours -so we are really REALLY looking forward to it!

While my Mum was watching the kids I went to SDM to pick up milk and a few goodies, and ended up doing my "mega" redemption a week early -everything I had planned on getting was on sale, and since redemption is a lot lower this year I decided I was further ahead to get it now while on sale, rather than wait until next week when things are back to regular price. We are now stocked up on coffee ($5 for big cans of Folgers & Maxwell house), razor blades, honey, peanut butter, tuna, flour and a few other items for the year Happy to have it done, but sad that redemption levels are so low this year

[Ceren]

I might even redeem tomorrow if it continues tomorrow. need to check the flyer again to see if things I want are on sale. no point of waiting for "mega" redemption.

[MrsSunshine]

as much as i think it would be better to redeem tomorrow for what on sale.. i think were going to wait til next weekend and hope for the best. plus the extra $40 will def. help.

[Ceren]

opps for some reason I though this weekend was the bonus redemption lol I don't know why I will wait until next week to redeem

[MrsSunshine]

no this weekend is just an extra special 2 days of great savings.. its tempting. but will wait.

[slambert]

Good to know. Now I guess the question is, do I 'waste' the money on the WiiU or do I kick it old school and buy the regular one. Orrr...do I buy xBox w Kinect. grrr

My techie hubby says that the WiiU is not going to work as well with the movement games because there is not a good physics card ??? I'm a total techtard so I have no idea what he's talking about but we discussed getting one for my son and he said not until at least next year after the first round of "bugs" get fixed. We have the regular old Wii..actually just bought a new one since my son's is about 5 yrs old and blinking out a little. We got the blue one with the skylanders game at Toys R Us..it's a good deal if you were planning to buy that game anyway We also have an XBox Kinect...hubby uses it way more than my son does so depending on the ages of your children, it seems the XBox is suited to older children. Hope that helps in your decision making...I hate trying to figure out the video games, leave it all up to hubby.

[xox2010]

nope nothing on it. I haven't counted to see if there is a day missing though...There was much drama once ds1 realized there was box of goodies in the house...He very very badly wants to open them and has thrown several tantrums about it already.

K let me know if there is a missing day. I'm pretty positive they were all accounted for lol

[bluzsuz]

Just came home from the movies, took my DD to see Breaking Dawn part 2. It was great except the fact that the only seats in the theatre were left in the first two rows. Omg, my neck is all in cramps now. But the movie was awesome!

We went to see it last night too! We loved it and got the good seats in front of the wheelchair area so we could put our feet up on the 'bar' We are/were big Twilight freaks here, a few summers ago when we were at my moms in BC we went down to Forks, Washington and saw all the Twilight sights for 3 days - it was awesome.

Coupon time
Coupon time,
Couponing all the way!
Oh what fun is it go couponing shopping
on a Shoppers Redemption day!

sung to Jingle Bells. LOL ok its cheasy but that all I can come up with at 630 in the morning, and for some reason that is what I drempt about last night! lol

I love this!

Is it December 1st Yet!!!!!

I know right?

I'm not happy with the sdm redemption changes either bonus redemption is $200, so just $10 difference for mega?? I don't think I will be waiting for a mega redemption next year, will redeem when they have bonus redemptions...

Is this $210 confirmed FOR SURE? I don't know if I will believe it til I see the flyer.... I don't want to believe it. I thought for their big anniversary year it would be even better. Waaaaa, just checked the SDM thread..... Boooo to $210. I know I should be grateful for what we get but I will be 'losing' $200 because of it.

[PammieD]

My techie hubby says that the WiiU is not going to work as well with the movement games because there is not a good physics card ??? I'm a total techtard so I have no idea what he's talking about but we discussed getting one for my son and he said not until at least next year after the first round of "bugs" get fixed. We have the regular old Wii..actually just bought a new one since my son's is about 5 yrs old and blinking out a little. We got the blue one with the skylanders game at Toys R Us..it's a good deal if you were planning to buy that game anyway We also have an XBox Kinect...hubby uses it way more than my son does so depending on the ages of your children, it seems the XBox is suited to older children. Hope that helps in your decision making...I hate trying to figure out the video games, leave it all up to hubby.

Haha - my kid is 1 month and 7 days old today My other 'kid' is 33 years old...I think that the game is more for me DH is always playing killing and shooting games. I like the dancing and fun games! lol His whole family plays on XBox which would make more sense for him to play the killing games on those so they could play online together, but he's hooked on PS3 (Can't play online between XBox and PS3 at the moment even if people are playing the same game. LAME!). I guess it's worth going to EB Games or something this week and checking out what games come for which systems and deciding based on that!

[gwennad]

I got the Wii as they have so many kid friendly games, and it was on for such a great price this weekend, the manager confirmed it won't be as good a deal next weekend. Between the two I got (Wii & Wii Fit Plus) the sales saved me, I believe, $60 or so. So for me it was totally worth it to get them. If I had bought nothing else it would have been $33 out of pocket (taxes and about $8 over the $170). I bought some other stuff as well and had a gift card to use so it was a great deal to me. So far it's fun, I got a Wii Fit kids game with Dora and a bunch of other characters in it for $15 at Walmart, and want to get a Just Dance game for it, then we're set for a bit I think. Until he's a little older and can pick more of what he wants to play. Might try Zumba as well but they are a bit more money than the Just Dance games. Any way. I'm not a big gamer myself so I only looked at what games I can get for it. I like Mario games

[Peachykeen2007]

Wendy if you are looking for cheap Disney movies go to HMV - they have tons on for $5 right now, plus if you get the PureHMV card (I think $3) you can collect points to redeem against other movies down the road - I picked up a couple of my favorites (Brave Little Toaster 1 & 2 for my kids stockings, Coyote Ugly, Sixth Sense, Deja Vu, Ernest Saves Christmas, Jack)

I have to buy $10 & under gifts for my ex's family on behalf of their grandson so I figured it was a great way to go as they will just give me the DMR codes once they open them

I was hoping to redeem sdm pts for disney movies (I am crazy for disney codes :S - but sdm has sucky movie selections - so now what? stocking stuffers - BORING!)

[PammieD]

I got the Wii as they have so many kid friendly games, and it was on for such a great price this weekend, the manager confirmed it won't be as good a deal next weekend. Between the two I got (Wii & Wii Fit Plus) the sales saved me, I believe, $60 or so. So for me it was totally worth it to get them. If I had bought nothing else it would have been $33 out of pocket (taxes and about $8 over the $170). I bought some other stuff as well and had a gift card to use so it was a great deal to me. So far it's fun, I got a Wii Fit kids game with Dora and a bunch of other characters in it for $15 at Walmart, and want to get a Just Dance game for it, then we're set for a bit I think. Until he's a little older and can pick more of what he wants to play. Might try Zumba as well but they are a bit more money than the Just Dance games. Any way. I'm not a big gamer myself so I only looked at what games I can get for it. I like Mario games

I like Mario too

Wendy if you are looking for cheap Disney movies go to HMV - they have tons on for $5 right now, plus if you get the PureHMV card (I think $3) you can collect points to redeem against other movies down the road - I picked up a couple of my favorites (Brave Little Toaster 1 & 2 for my kids stockings, Coyote Ugly, Sixth Sense, Deja Vu, Ernest Saves Christmas, Jack)

I have to buy $10 & under gifts for my ex's family on behalf of their grandson so I figured it was a great way to go as they will just give me the DMR codes once they open them

Great idea on the cheap HMV movies!

[scbpooh]

Changing the subject again but the SDM flyer has been posted!!!! Poster not sure if it was allowed to be posted as it was taken from another sight, so heads up if you wanna see it, head over to the SDM section now!

[julesie-pie]

morning everyone!

1 month til Christmas!!!