Jezebel's Surprise Advent Package Train

[shawlightning]

juliep_coupons is the winner for guessing 19 and shawlightining you are also the winner for guessing 19 !!!

I have yet to determine prizes although they will be mailed at the end of the train .....unless I get super organized LOL

Jezebel, i think that you are meaning shawshank......she told me just a minute ago on the phone that she guessed 19, i know that i guessed 13. so should read that shawshank gets the prize!!

[Momto2Ks]

Snacks...
Me - Peanut M&Ms and I am currently obsessed with Summer Fresh Artichoke & Asiago on a baguette...YUMMY!
Kids - popcorn, candy & Tostitos with my layered dip w/ cream cheese/sour cream, salsa, cheddar cheese & green onions

That dip sounds yummy can you share the recipe? Most layered dips I see have seafood (yuck!) in them. Thanks

[PammieD]

That dip sounds yummy can you share the recipe? Most layered dips I see have seafood (yuck!) in them. Thanks

I use miracle mayo in my creamy blend too...just to make it that much less healthy! Haha
i agree about the icky seafood (mostly because I'm allergic!)

[PammieD]

OHH so close i was. congrats to the winners.

ok let me get this straight about the camera thing. you want us as senders to take pics of the items were sending -- unwrapped? or wrapped? in ten day increments. ?

K, have another coffee Have one for me too since I'm still on rations and had to stop after 2 (C'MON LB!!! Hurry up already!)

I believe the idea is that we're to post pics of the presents on a weekly basis when it comes time to open them in December.

If your buddy (that you're sending the gifts to) doesn't have a camera, then Jezebel is asking you to take a pic of the unwrapped presents before you wrap them/send them, so that we can all see what everyone received.

If your buddy does have a camera, then no worries because he/she can take a pic of the gifts one week at a time as they're unwrapped/received. It's just that if they don't have a camera, then you can post the pics on their behalf.

I'm guessing that when we open the presents, we'll all post a pic of the stuff we get one week at a time so that we can all ooh and ahh over the cool/fun stuff we get (annnnd....I think I'll be starting my wishlist for next year's train so I don't forget about the cool ideas people had! haha).

Can someone confirm this is the point of the camera question?

[Armygirl76]

Okay so weird buddy question ( starting to think I use that word way to much to describe myself I am harmless I promise as long as I have my daily dose of chocolate) Any ho I am surprising my 2 children with ticket to Jeff Dunham on 2 Nov they have no idea I told then I have to attend a ovarian cancer survivorship conference on Saturday so we have to go up to the city to stay in a hotel. My DS Loves him and is going to freak out. So my question is Buddy is there any chance you are as huge of fan of Jeff Dunham as we are because I will definitely add a little souvenir if you are.

[juliejolie]

Don't know who Jeff Dunham is, sorry!

[MrsSunshine]

didn't he win americas got talent or something.. if so yes have heard of him he's funny. a fan. meh. thanks anyway. have fun at the concert.

[Momto2Ks]

heh Buddy.. do you use any tools? if so what ones.

Yes- but we have lots. Tape Measures would be good though. Can never find one when I need it.

What is your all time favourite Christmas movie?

Also, what is your favourite Christmas song?

Movie- Polar Express or Elf are the first two that comes to mind.
Song- Silent Night, Little Drummer Boy, Christmas Shoes, Six White Boomers, All I Want for Christmas is a Hippopotamus

I would really like a cd of FUN upbeat Christmas songs- Hippo, Boomers, etc...

QUESTION:

What are your top three favourite brands of makeup?

I dont wear a lot of makeup. Would like a trio of green eyeshadow, black-brown mascara and some sort of lipgloss maybe?

Hey buddy what is your favourite body shop scent?

Other ideas for my buddy:
Kids Bandaids
Some sort of love/marriage frame

Body Shop- I dont shop there very often (can't afford it) but I love Satsuma. Anything strawberry or spiced vanilla would be nice too. I like fruity or spiced scents. No floral please.

do you drink alcohol

Yes. I like rum or Malibu. Starting to like Red wines and Zifindels. Willing to try out your favourite though Hubby likes beer or whisky.

Buddy.. do you if your single/ or hubby if your married ever shop at Canadian tire?

Yes- but if you were my buddy you would know this. CT $ was on my wishlist

Buddy- if you were down to your last $20 bucks- what would you spend it on for yourself?

Not on me. Likely groceries or an activity for the girls. lf I HAD to spend it on me- probably a book and Starbucks. Maybe a book and Tassimo discs (goes further)

Question for my adult & kids buddies - What would be your most wished for item? Noticed you guys left that answer out on your WL's!!

Fairly certain I answered this. I would LOVE a contigo travel mug (some sort of girl color would be a bonus so hubby keeps his paws off it). As for the girls- anything Disney Princess or Disney Fairy, Color Wonder or Possibly a DVD for them to share?

QUESTION: Buddy, do you like photo albums or photo frames?

I have lots of frames waiting to be filled, but would love a Love/Marriage frame.

Buddy.. do you have labels with your name on it then you put on envies.

I would like some that say D&C with our last name and address. Thanks

my question is Buddy is there any chance you are as huge of fan of Jeff Dunham as we are because I will definitely add a little souvenir if you are.

Jeff who? So to answer your question. No I think we are good

[julesie-pie]

CONTEST how many riders were "reserved "on this train

12

who has a camera and who does not ? if you have a camera can you please take pictures of a weeks worth of items at a time ...incase your buddy doesn't have a camera....

i have a camera

Contest answer: 6 seats? =)

sorry buddy. I need some time to go through all the questions. probably tomorrow. =)

but the questions are great!!

I'm nervous that some of you are so far ahead in the shopping and it's only day 1! I feel like I don't have enough time now to find the perfect gifts!

QUESTION: Buddy, do you like photo albums or photo frames?

no frames or photo albums for me

juliep_coupons is the winner for guessing 19 and shawlightining you are also the winner for guessing 19 !!!

I have yet to determine prizes although they will be mailed at the end of the train .....unless I get super organized LOL

oh darn, I aguess I missed out and was wrong anyways! congrats ladies!

K, have another coffee Have one for me too since I'm still on rations and had to stop after 2 (C'MON LB!!! Hurry up already!)

I believe the idea is that we're to post pics of the presents on a weekly basis when it comes time to open them in December.

If your buddy (that you're sending the gifts to) doesn't have a camera, then Jezebel is asking you to take a pic of the unwrapped presents before you wrap them/send them, so that we can all see what everyone received.

If your buddy does have a camera, then no worries because he/she can take a pic of the gifts one week at a time as they're unwrapped/received. It's just that if they don't have a camera, then you can post the pics on their behalf.

I'm guessing that when we open the presents, we'll all post a pic of the stuff we get one week at a time so that we can all ooh and ahh over the cool/fun stuff we get (annnnd....I think I'll be starting my wishlist for next year's train so I don't forget about the cool ideas people had! haha).

Can someone confirm this is the point of the camera question?

Yes, you are correct!

Okay so weird buddy question ( starting to think I use that word way to much to describe myself I am harmless I promise as long as I have my daily dose of chocolate) Any ho I am surprising my 2 children with ticket to Jeff Dunham on 2 Nov they have no idea I told then I have to attend a ovarian cancer survivorship conference on Saturday so we have to go up to the city to stay in a hotel. My DS Loves him and is going to freak out. So my question is Buddy is there any chance you are as huge of fan of Jeff Dunham as we are because I will definitely add a little souvenir if you are.

Don't know who Jeff Dunham is, sorry!

Sorry I dont know who that is either..

[trish1980]

That dip sounds yummy can you share the recipe? Most layered dips I see have seafood (yuck!) in them. Thanks

I have a recipe I can share:

2 block of cream cheese...softened.
1 pkg mild taco seasoning
1 tub sour cream
1 jar salsa
Shredded Cheese
tomatoes
lettuce
green peppers

mix the cream cheese and taco seasoning. Spread on bottom of container you are going to use
Pour sour cream on top and smooth it out so it covers the layer of cream cheese
Pour Salsa on top of that and smooth it out so it covers the previous layers
top with tomatoes, lettuce, green peppers and cheese.
Serve cold and dig in.

YUM! Its always a hit when I bring it to parties

Okay so weird buddy question ( starting to think I use that word way to much to describe myself I am harmless I promise as long as I have my daily dose of chocolate) Any ho I am surprising my 2 children with ticket to Jeff Dunham on 2 Nov they have no idea I told then I have to attend a ovarian cancer survivorship conference on Saturday so we have to go up to the city to stay in a hotel. My DS Loves him and is going to freak out. So my question is Buddy is there any chance you are as huge of fan of Jeff Dunham as we are because I will definitely add a little souvenir if you are.

YES! I LOVE Achmed! I KEEL YOU! Bahahaha Enjoy yourself

Don't know who Jeff Dunham is, sorry!

He has other puppets, but Achmed is the best (in my opinion)

[MrsSunshine]

tapes measures are like scissors in our house.. i swear there are like 5 different expensive broken pairs in the vase.. but MY dollar store huge scissors that ROCK are always in somebody elses hands.

[trish1980]

Oh great...no work is going to get done now.

Walter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I226...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFelE...feature=relmfu

Peanut:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hDHq...el&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMrAK...el&list=UL

[Armygirl76]

Oh Trish1980, Thank gosh. I was thinking if not one person know who Jeff is I will cry lol Thanks I plan to laugh at the concert until I cry!!!!!!!

[MrsSunshine]

ahh yes Achmed aha. remember him.

[pumpkin9211]

I am surprising my hubby with Jeff Dunham tickets for Nov 23. I laugh my butt off at him. My hubby will be so thrilled... I don't like many stand-up comics but I like Jeff. And, hubby LOVES this guy!!!