Live GIVEAWAY – The Sam’s Club Holiday Blitz (CLOSED)

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I’m so excited to go shopping on Friday!!  I will definitely be at Sam’s Club in Vista, CA if anyone wants to meet up for breakfast.  I’ll buy (haha).  I’m not really on the hunt for anything specific since I’ve gotten all the “big” stuff.  I am hoping that I find a deal on a Nintendo DSi or at least a deal on some games.

What are you on the hunt for?  Or are you a smart one staying home on Friday (…BOR-ing!)?

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In order to celebrate the kick off of the holiday shopping season, I thought I would do a little giveaway to put you into the shopping spirit.  Up for grabs:  $100 Sam’s Club Gift Card!  WOOT!

Mandatory Entry

This is a 2 part entry, and both parts must be completed first.  Please leave just one comment though with both parts so I don’t get confused.

  1. Visit the Holiday Helper section of the Sam’s Club Holiday microsite.  There you will find several informational videos to help with the holidays.  Pick any video to watch and then LEAVE A COMMENT on the video post.  Just tell me which video it was so we can check it out.
  2. TWEET.  What would a live giveaway be without a tweet involved?

Kick off the shopping season with a $100 @samsclub gift card!  LIVE giveaway happening now! #samsholidays http://bit.ly/5UHgmp

After you complete BOTH mandatory entries (leave just one comment including both entries) you may chat among yourselves.  Please keep on topic of Sam’s Club, the Sam’s Club Holiday Blitz, black Friday shopping, holidays in general, etc.  Comments must be real sentences and not repetitive (no – “pick me,” “pick me,” over and over again etc.).

Comment number 500 WINS!

Don’t worry if your comment goes into moderation.  I will be checking in and approving.  They stay in the que in the order received, so even if it goes to moderation, you will not lose your place.

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576 Comments

  1. Whitney says
    25 November 09 at 8:40am

    I watched the Neely’s video and tweeted.

  2. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 8:42am

    They have the “Earth collection” pieces are made from sources committed to protecting the environment. I think that’s awesome and the jewelry pieces look great!

  3. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 8:43am

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lovemykeiki/status/6052722572

    Also, the video I watched was “A Little Sparkle for Your Special Someone: Jewelry Made Simple With Sam’s Club”

  4. soha molina says
    25 November 09 at 8:58am

    I watched the video Holiday Tech Toys and tweeted http://twitter.com/sohamolina/statuses/6053019549

    This is where my comment is for Holiday Tech Toys and is up for review right now before being posted:

    http://www2.samsclub.com/Holidays/holiday-helper/resource/492
    eddiem11@ca.rr.com

  5. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:05am

    Anybody going Black Friday shopping?

  6. Gena says
    25 November 09 at 9:07am

    I left a comment on A little Sparkle and I tweeted. http://twitter.com/themorrisbunch/statuses/6053384473

  7. Gena says
    25 November 09 at 9:08am

    I don’t shop on Black Friday because I’m not into the whole crowds thing. People are RUDE. LOL

  8. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 9:11am

    I watched the holiday baking video and tweeted.

    http://twitter.com/FlyingGiggles/status/6053426214

  9. 25 November 09 at 9:12am

    I watched the Holiday Tech Toys: Get More Joy For Your Jingle with Sam’s Club, including free tech support and affordable delivery and installation video.
    http://twitter.com/Lissa_spencer

  10. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 9:12am

    People are so rude when there is a bargain involved. I have not been to a black Friday sale in years! I am usually out of town. This year, we are home and I am debating on going.

  11. CINDY says
    25 November 09 at 9:13am

    I COMMENTED AND WATCHED DOWN HOME NEELEYS VIDEO

    TWEETED
    http://twitter.com/FAMILY_TIES/status/6053374668

  12. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 9:13am

    I watched the Holiday Baking video and left a comment.

    My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/status/6053534323

  13. CINDY says
    25 November 09 at 9:14am

    I WENT TO ONLY ONE BLACK FRIDAY SALE 3 YEARS AGO- AT SIRCUIT CITY AND OMG IT WAS HORRIBLE. NEVER AGAIN. PEOPLE ARE CRAZY!!!

  14. 25 November 09 at 9:15am

    I was going to go shopping on black friday this year but since I’m 31 weeks pregnant with twins and have to limit my time on my feet plans had to change.

  15. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 9:15am

    The one item I really want to buy, but cannot afford at the moment is at Sams, this would really help out!

  16. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:16am

    I’ve never been shopping on Black Friday and have no interest in battling the crowds! But the deals sound awesome! One year we sent my hubby out to get a great price on a TV! It was awesome!

  17. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:17am

    Wow Melissa congrats! Twins!

  18. 25 November 09 at 9:17am

    I watched the HDTV/electronic video- TV’s and smart phones look like two of the hottest items! I also tweeted
    http://twitter.com/saramomof2/status/6053575777

  19. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 9:17am

    The only place I will go on Black Friday is Home Depot. They buy their poinsettia’s from a local nursery and sell them for $1 that day.

  20. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:18am

    Wow Nancy that sounds like a great deal on pointsettas.

  21. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 9:18am

    At that price, they are all over my house. LOL

  22. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:19am

    They’re so pretty…I have a black thumb, lol, but at that price I could get a bunch and enjoy them for a while!

  23. CINDY says
    25 November 09 at 9:20am

    CONGRATS MELISSA- WITH THE CROWDS- ITS BETTER YOU DON’T GO OUT WITH ALL THEM CRAZY PEOPLE OUT THERE, LAST YEAR SOMEONE GOT TRAMPLED IN WALMART.

  24. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 9:21am

    Is everyone ready for Thanksgiving?

  25. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:33am

    I’m looking for a play kitchen for my DD, I think there may be a great Black Friday deal on one somewhere but I don’t want to deal with the rude people!

  26. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:34am

    I’m not ready for Thanksgiving…today we will be shopping for the food and I’m thinking it’ll be so crowded! Ughh!

  27. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:35am

    I had planned to shop for Thanksgiving earlier but didn’t make it…so today I’ll have to deal with the crowds!

  28. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:36am

    My son’s report card is supposed to come today…what a strange day for it to come on…glad his is usually very good! LOL!

  29. 25 November 09 at 9:36am

    I’m hoping that with my directions my husband manages to make the turkey without burning it.

  30. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 9:38am

    LOL Melissa! Mine would either burn it or undercook it! do you know the genders of your babies?

  31. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 9:38am

    I watched the cooking video. I love the idea of a cooking club! I love the ideas they give for making handmade gifts too. Yum!

  32. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 9:40am

    I left a comment on Holiday Baking With Nicole Aloni and tweeted http://twitter.com/ccswch/status/6054273058

  33. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 9:41am

    I commented on the video too, forgot to say that in my first comment!

    Tweeted too~

    http://twitter.com/simplyandreah/status/6054267624

  34. Shannon says
    25 November 09 at 9:41am

    Oops, here’s my right tweet, sorry:

    http://twitter.com/PotamusPrefers/status/6054300225

  35. Arlene F says
    25 November 09 at 9:42am

    Holiday Tech Toys: Get More Joy For Your Jingle with Sam’s Club, is the video I watched. Learned a lot, and gave me great ideas for shopping. @madly59 ONLYJOY1959@yahoo.com

  36. Shannon says
    25 November 09 at 9:42am

    What is everyone cooking for thanksgiving? Anything from Sam’s?

  37. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 9:42am

    I am going Black Friday shopping this year for the first time in years!

  38. Arlene F says
    25 November 09 at 9:42am

    Here is what I tweeted on TWITTER http://twitter.com/madly59/status/6054245907 @mady59 ONLYJOY1959@yahoo.com

  39. 25 November 09 at 9:43am

    I guess I shoudl be more worried about him undercooking it than burning it.
    And yes we know that both babies are girls.

  40. Arlene F says
    25 November 09 at 9:44am

    I will be spending my BLACK FRIDAY at Sam’s. Will also shop for my 50th Birthday gift while I am there! :D @madly59 ONLYJOY1959@yahoo.com

  41. Shannon says
    25 November 09 at 9:44am

    I want to try the brie.

  42. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 9:45am

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/HulaHoopingMom/status/6054366803 and left a comment under the A Little Sparkle for Your Special Someone: Jewelry Made Simple With Sam’s Club video…

  43. jess says
    25 November 09 at 9:45am

    I commented on a little sparkle

    and i tweeted
    http://twitter.com/JabberingJessi/status/6054330113

  44. angie says
    25 November 09 at 9:49am

    loved the cooking video with all the ideas
    shopannies@yahoo.com

  45. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 9:49am

    I hope Sam’s has some good video game deals on BF.

  46. angie says
    25 November 09 at 9:51am

    sorry I also tweeted but did not leave only comment missed that part http://twitter.com/shopannies/status/6054541412

    shopannies@Yahoo.com

  47. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 9:51am

    I don’t have twitter, but I’ll post to help the rest of you along!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 9:54am

      Really?? LOL I never thought someone would not have a twitter. Go comment on 2 videos then and I’ll take that as an entry. :)

  48. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 9:53am

    Looking forward to shopping at Sam’s this weekend!

  49. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 9:55am

    I watched the HDTV video smart, I like the smart phones, they seem really neat, definitely a hot item.

  50. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 9:55am

    What about all the samples….ohhh should be alot this weekend!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 9:56am

      They are having free breakfast!

  51. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 9:58am

    (oops left out tweet address in original entry..so I am including it in my comment chat, Thanks!
    http://twitter.com/cthmommy (sorry))

    We love Sams club to buy spices for the holidays!

  52. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:00am

    Sam’s is serving breakfast on Black Friday!

  53. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:01am

    Ooh congrats Melissa on your twin girls! How awesome! Yeah last year my MIL made a turkey and it was super raw! She wiped the slices off and served it! GROSS and dangerous…I didn’t have any and I didn’t let my kids eat it either. My MIL drives me crazy anyway…

  54. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:02am

    wow free breakfast – I did not know that – but can you imagine the line for that! LOL

  55. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 10:03am

    I am looking for video game deals this Black Friday. What kind of deals are ya’ll looking for?

  56. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 10:03am

    I commented on the Wine video!

    Tweet!

    http://twitter.com/SeeryusMama/status/6054872081

  57. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:03am

    left a comment on sams club video as well.

    Love to have wireless like they talk about, so nice!

  58. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 10:04am

    Black Friday is my favorite day of the year! I have a CD I’ve made called Black Friday. It’s Christmas music that I can sing and groove too. Such a happy, happy day!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:07am

      That’s awesome, Sky! If I wasn’t shopping with my mom I’d do the same thing. Tune out the crazies and just get it done. :)

  59. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:04am

    I need a new computer – I still have a hunky desktop…LOL

  60. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 10:05am

    I’d really like to get a Netbook…but instead the Hubs and I are going to buy a flat screen for our bedroom.

  61. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:06am

    I can’t wait until my daughters get older…so we can leave the boys at home and just spend the day doing what we do best – SHOP! LOL

  62. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:07am

    we had a great time shopping for christmas last week at sams and got to enjoy all the goodies they had in the taste of sams event!

  63. 25 November 09 at 10:07am

    Thanks Shawn C.
    Eww she wiped the slices off and served them, I wouldn’t have ate it either.
    My MIL is a great cook but this year decided not to make thanksgiving dinner:(

  64. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:09am

    Sams club had yummy avacados for $3.88 pack of 5 we have been enjoying them all week, think of all the good food i could buy if i won this giftcard :)

  65. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:09am

    What is the cheapest one you have found so far….I think I heard Walmart had a 50 inch for under $600??

  66. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:11am

    ready to go shopping and finish up Christmas. Few things I found on line on the sams club website that were on my kids christmas list…want to stop their to get them soon, this would be great to help it out!

  67. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:11am

    500 comments to get a Sams club card hmm..this may take a while with only a few of us commenting.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:12am

      I had it at 800, but lowered it! I don’t know where everyone is today. Must be cooking or cleaning or all that domestic stuff. lol

  68. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:12am

    I remember shopping at sams club when i was kid

  69. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:13am

    I was looking at my parents sams club card and they have been an active member since 1983 I was suprised LOL way cool

  70. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:14am

    mommy23monkeys says:
    glad you lowered it LOL

    ya i bet, we had the power out for a little while here…not much help for cooking! sure everyone is super busy today. I should be LOL but here instead..I want to win it :)

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:15am

      I know I should be cleaning. I’m just too tired and don’t wanna.

  71. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:14am

    I didn’t know Sam’s Club was even around in 1983.

  72. 25 November 09 at 10:15am

    I’m sure that they are doing all that domestic stuff that I should be doing. My house is a mess and my dad is coming over for thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.

  73. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:15am

    oops…forgot to take off the says.

    We are going to sams club alot lately…expecially preparing for tomorrow

  74. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:17am

    just watched the Holiday Baking With Nicole…great ideas…we should have a cooking club and make christmas goodies… thanks for the great ideas sams club!

  75. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:18am

    I knew Sams has been around for a long time, but got a good laugh that it had been that long that they had been active members..obviously they love sams club too!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:20am

      I didn’t know it had been around that long either. We only have 2 stores in San Diego.

  76. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:19am

    Today I will take my DD to gymnastics then shop for all our food for tomorrow. I’ll be doing the whole Thanksgiving meal for and a few friends. My fam is far away and my ILs are lets just say crappy, but a mile away.

  77. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:19am

    I’m trying to figure out what I’ll do for dessert…tired of pumpkin pie.

  78. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:20am

    I hope I don’t forget anything I’ll need for tomorrow. Yesterday I went and got more pretty baking dishes. I love Fiesta and let my toddler DD choose the colors of the baking pans.

  79. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:20am

    500 is really not bad…if alot of people help get there LOL a few weeks ago I did one like this bit it was for the 10,000th comment…it took us only 2 days…crazy i know..i spent WAY to much time on the computer commenting. And it was whoever had the most comments was who won. It was for a $100 sams club card too

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:22am

      Yeah, that was Kim’s giveaway at What’s That Smell. I was surprised it hit 10K so fast!

  80. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:21am

    mommy23monkeys:

    not sure how many Sams Club we have around here but a few, i remember always going to the same one..still go there. Love it!

  81. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:22am

    We have 3 sams within 1/2 hour of here…nearest one is 10 minutes away.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:23am

      That’s nice. Mine is 45 mins away.

  82. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:22am

    when we went to the taste of sams, my favorite was the Cheesecake factory cheese cake… it was soo good. I want to go get some for tomorrow!

  83. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:23am

    Ooh the pumpkin cheesecake bars sound awesome! Thanks for the recipe, I’m gonna try it!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:24am

      This is my first time making it. But it looks SO good. I get the Betty Crocker email. I love her.

  84. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:23am

    my nearest Sams is 2 1/2 hours away, but well worth the drive to get their stuff. We are that way every other weekend anyway so its not a big deal, other than when i want something bow LOL

  85. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:24am

    Did that Sam’s you went to have the Giradelli chocolate or the chocolate pie? Cheesecake was good, but I wanted to try all three:)

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:25am

      The day I went they weren’t sampling the chocolate dream pie. I was bummed. And they did the Giradelli thing on another day, too. I missed them both.

  86. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:26am

    oops meant NOW…he he

    sams club also had a yummy apple glazed pork when we went to.. it was good!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:27am

      I bought one! I don’t even like pork. lol But I’m making it for dinner tonight it was so good.

  87. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 10:27am

    We are heading to Toy R Us first on BF!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:28am

      whatcha trying to get? I’m afraid of TRU

  88. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:27am

    I have so much to do today – making my grandma’s fudge for her….

  89. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:28am

    mommy23monkeys:

    ya me too..I posted over 3000 comments we had fun talking and meeting alot of new people though. Sams club is awesome for giving aways all these giftcards. I know i am thankful for that!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:29am

      They have been really good to us. I am liking the giveaways, too. I have 2 (or 3?) other giveaways open for Sam’s cards. They end on the 30th

  90. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:28am

    LOL Melissa. Yeah, my MIL would do Thanksgiving every year, the only holiday all year we see them even though they live 2 miles from us…then when my DD was 3 mos old, she said 3 days before Thanksgiving she wasn’t doing it. So I had to figure it out, shop like crazy, and make my very first turkey and all the trimmings. I was so upset with her but now I’m happy we don’t have to go there for Thanksgiving. Last year she invited us because her other son was coming from out of town… and served us all raw turkey. lovely.

  91. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:28am

    Toys R Us should be mobbed…have fun!

  92. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:30am

    I’m looking for a play kitchen for my DD but I don’t wanna shop on Black friday! LOL!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:31am

      I have not seen sales on those yet.

  93. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:30am

    love your blog design, lots of fun…Glad I found it…followed a Sams club post on twitter :)
    Now I am a follower…I like what I see, love to find fun new blogs!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:31am

      Aw, YAY. Thanks!:)

  94. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:32am

    If I had a lot of shopping for toys to do I’d probably go to TRU. My DS is at the age where he is just about too old for the toys at TRU, I don’t know what to get him. He bought his own laptop a few months ago…??? My DD loves toys so we’ll shop for her, just not on BF! LOL!

  95. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:32am

    Black friday at TRU will be crazy! Does Sam’s have toy deals for BF? I would rather go there!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:34am

      They have leaked a few, but mostly what I know is what’s in the pamphlet (linked above in the post).

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:34am

      I did all my BF shopping at Kohl’s last year. Great deals on toys.

  96. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:34am

    If I shop on Friday, it will be from my computer.

  97. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:36am

    Do you have an e-mail sign up for newsletters etc. Or a follower misc program. I can’t see them.

    just added you on my blogroll and posted your button :)

    I will definately look onto the other Sams club giveaways, thanks for the info!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:39am

      Thanks!
      If you click on the RSS button (to the right) you have the option to get updates delivered via RSS or Email. I’ve thought about doing an official “newsletter” but haven’t set it up yet.

  98. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:36am

    I am amazed how many stores are now open on Thanksgiving day.

  99. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:37am

    I love to shop the days right after Christmas – the deals are amazing!!! Also Target just had a good clearance on toys not too long ago, when they were switching out the old toys for the new hot toys…

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:40am

      I know! But I never know what to shop for.

  100. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:37am

    play kitchen’s …I saw a few did you check the back friday ads? Sams Club has a super cute one too! http://www.blackfriday.com
    i think is the site

  101. 25 November 09 at 10:39am

    It just irks me that she picked the one year that I can’t easily make a full dinner to decide that she wasn’t going to cook.
    Of course she did say that she would buy all the food if I wanted to go to her house and cook dinner for everyone. Sometimes I wonder what she is thinking.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:40am

      LOL That does suck.

  102. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:41am

    If I see a deal that is 75% – 90% off I have a hard time, very hard time passing it up – even if I don’t need it!!! LOL

  103. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 10:42am

    Why does the phone always ring when I’m trying to play in a live giveaway? And when are people going to get that I have 5 kids and there isn’t a snowballs chance in h*** that I would take them Black Friday shopping!?

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:43am

      LOL! I would never take the kids shopping either. I have a babysitter all lined up!

  104. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:42am

    okay..added on google reader and facebook too:)

    wow,I am surprised how slow this is going LOL Kims getting to 500 was nothing! Funny how that works.

    thinking of appetizers and what sounds good…

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:44am

      I just think everyone is busy. I really should be cleaning and getting laundry going instead of chatting with ya’ll. lol I always pick bad days for live giveaways. LOL

  105. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 10:43am

    Though the deals on laptops at Sams and Walmart are sure tempting!

  106. Shawn C. says
    25 November 09 at 10:44am

    LOL! That’s what I thought about my MIL when she sprung it on me that she wouldn’t be doing Thanksgiving the year I just had my daughter, had a very difficult C section and I was still recovering. I went out and bought an exersaucer for my 3 month old and did it all myself. I think your situation is much more difficult, though. But definitely something my MIL would do, too. My MIL is such a trouble maker, and very passive agressive…LOL!

  107. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 10:45am

    speaking of Christmas…

    one thing my daughter really wanted I ordered online and it came in the mail yesterday…well the day before while blogging I discovered it just had a recall issued due to the pain chemicals…oh I hate that..so what do you tell a 5 year old, that Santa’s toy wasn’t safe so she can’t have it :(

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:45am

      oh no :(

  108. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 10:46am

    I love to sample all the yummy food at Sam’s.

  109. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 10:48am

    Lunch time. Are you all going to be here when I get back?

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:48am

      probably. it’s going slooooowwwwww

  110. 25 November 09 at 10:51am

    I tweeted and commented on the wine video.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:54am

      Hi Holly. Welcome to the party.

  111. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 10:53am

    I am not leaving for my BF shopping until mid-morning. I don’t want to fight with all the people in the early am. I need my beauty rest, LOL!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 10:54am

      We didn’t leave last year until after breakfast either.

      • mommy23monkeys says
        25 November 09 at 10:55am

        I have to go start some laundry. Be back in a bit. :)

  112. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 10:57am

    just started the laundry, heading out to my uncles tomorrow for the holiday – have not spent it with the family in over 10 years!!!!

  113. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:00am

    i should be packing our bags and getting the kids ready to take to their dads also..but hoping to see this happen first..going really slow though…

    Doesn’t anyone want a Sams Club bad enough? LOL

  114. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:02am

    Sam’s Club

    Our goal is to bring our Members the highest possible quality products and services at exceptional values. By keeping our overhead low, we can pass along the savings to you.

    (Savings…i love savings…tying to think of things to post LOL hate talking to myself LOL and want to help out with the commenting)

  115. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:03am

    DID YOU KNOW???

    There are three types of Sams Memberships to choose from:

    * Advantage Membership, which offers two Membership cards for you and a household member.
    * Business Membership, which is available at a slightly lower cost and provides a company Membership card plus two personal Membership cards.
    * PLUS Membership (either Advantage PLUS or Business PLUS), which provides extra benefits above and beyond either of the other Membership types.

  116. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:03am

    A typical Sam’s Club stands between 110,000 and 130,000 square feet. Most locations feature Pharmacy, Tire and Battery, Photo, Bakery, Optical, Café and Floral departments

  117. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:04am

    you get to all learn facts about Sams club :)

  118. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:04am

    if i do all the commenting on here I better win it LOL

  119. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:04am

    In addition to affordable luxuries and exciting treasure hunt items, Members also enjoy services including—healthcare, business, financial and personal. Examples include health insurance, web site development and maintenance, cost effective merchant credit card processing solutions and auto, boat & RV and travel programs

  120. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 11:05am

    not even half way there yet, but a nice pre-thanksgiving win this would be!!!

  121. Gena says
    25 November 09 at 11:07am

    I wanted to come in and check out the giveaway! I love Sams’ Club!

  122. 25 November 09 at 11:07am

    I’ve got a million things to do today and what am I doing sitting here posting comments.

  123. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:08am

    Layton, UT 84041
    Murray, UT 84107
    Riverdale, UT 84405
    Provo, UT 84601
    Salt Lake City, UT 84115
    South Jordan, UT 84095
    West Jordan, UT 84084
    Logan, UT 84321

    See how much we love Sams Club in Utah :)

  124. 25 November 09 at 11:08am

    That gift card would sure come in handy when I’m buying diapers for two infants.

  125. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:08am

    ya glad there are others here to post.. its going super slow!

  126. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:10am

    Membership Cards and Fees

    * Membership fee is for one 12-month period from the date of enrollment of the primary cardholder.

  127. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:11am

    DID YOU KNOW THAT

    Primary cardholders may add up to eight add-on cards ???

  128. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:11am

    SAMS CLUB accepts checks, cash, Sam’s Club Credit, Wal-Mart® Credit, MasterCard®, Discover® and ATM debit cards.

  129. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 11:13am

    We still have not planned our black friday shopping, not sure if we are gonna tackle it!

  130. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:13am

    Company Perspectives:

    Sam’s Club is the nation’s leading members-only warehouse. We offer our 41 million members exceptional value on name-brand merchandise at “members only” prices for both business and personal use.

  131. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:14am

    Key Dates:

    1983: First Sam’s Wholesale Club opens in Oklahoma City.
    1987: Sam’s acquires southern competitor Super Saver Wholesale chain.
    1990: Chain changes name to Sam’s Club.
    1993: Company acquires Pace Membership Club, a struggling chain owned by Kmart.
    1998: Company undertakes major renovation program.
    2000: Sam’s, Costco, and BJ’s Wholesale rank as the dominant players in the warehouse club industry.

  132. 25 November 09 at 11:14am

    What is everyone’s favorite thanksgiving day dish.
    Mine is my Grandma’s cloverleaf rolls. I make them all the time but they never turn out the same way hers do So Yummy

  133. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:14am

    Sam’s Club was created by Sam Walton, the remarkable retailer who brought the nation Wal-Mart stores. Walton had built a chain of Arkansas five-and-dimes in the 1960s, and increased this to almost 300 stores in the South in the 1970s. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. incorporated in 1971 and was a billion-dollar operation by 1980. Wal-Mart stores were located in small towns,

  134. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:15am

    In 1986 warehouse club sales accounted for less than 1 percent of total U.S. retail sales. But what Fortune magazine dubbed a “mini-industry” was nevertheless worth about $4.4 billion annually at that time, and the level of profitability was enticing. The entrenched Price Co. was still the market leader in 1986, with sales of $1.9 billion, and profits of $46 million. One key to the profitability of the warehouse concept was that goods turned over very quickly. Inventory at Sam’s Clubs turned over on average 16 to 18 times a year.

  135. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:15am

    kinda some fun interesting facts of Sams club huh..

  136. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:16am

    pumpkin pie :) ya…where is everyone!

  137. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:16am

    Between its founding in 1983 and 1985, Sam’s Clubs opened in urban markets in the South and Southwest. The chain entered the Midwest in 1986. By 1987, Sam’s had 84 stores.

  138. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 11:16am

    yes, especially since it gets the comments going :) LOL

  139. 25 November 09 at 11:17am

    More than I knew about them before today.

  140. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:17am

    Sam’s changed its name in 1990 from Sam’s Wholesale Clubs to simply Sam’s Clubs.

  141. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:17am

    me too…figured it was better than talking to myself LOL

  142. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:18am

    SAMS CLUB FACTS:The company decided to refocus on its core of small business customers, targeting specific industries such as nursing homes, restaurants, hotel/motel operators, cleaning companies, and restaurants. It stocked items such as institutional quality sheets, heavy restaurant-grade cutlery, wheel chairs, and wrist splints.

  143. 25 November 09 at 11:18am

    We went for the taste of sams over the weekend but our local sams didn’t have any good samples. no sweets at all.

  144. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:19am

    In targeting particular businesses, Sam’s also moved to carry less of other items, such as housewares, that appealed more to consumers buying for themselves or their families

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 11:20am

      ok. You are TOO funny with all the facts. LOL

  145. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:20am

    In 1994 Sam’s also began stocking some unusual items, including juke boxes and grand pianos, that were meant to appeal to upscale consumers who enjoyed the thrill of bargain hunting. Sam’s got a new president in late 1995, Joseph Hardin, Jr. Hardin resigned in 1997 to take a job at the copy shop chain Kinko’s. He was replaced by Mark Hansen. Sales remained slow at the chain, accounting for a shrinking percentage of Wal-Mart’s total. Sam’s had provided over 20 percent of Wal-Mart’s sales in the early 1990s, but by 1997 this figure had dropped to 17.5 percent. In 1998 the company embarked on a major renovation program. It remodeled 70 stores, added bakeries or other new departments to 50 more, and expanded the fresh grocery departments of 120. Some top buying personnel were replaced, and the chain announced it would build a new kind of store, a “Millennium Club,” beginning with a model in San Diego.

  146. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:20am

    Strong consumer spending in the late 1990s and through 2000 helped Sam’s get back on its feet somewhat. Sales and earnings increased in 1999, and the company opened almost 20 new stores. By 2000, the warehouse club industry had shaken down to only three major players: Sam’s, with over 450 stores; Costco, with close to 300; and BJ’s Wholesale Club, with just over 100 units

  147. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 11:22am

    I need to go to Sam’s this week and see what great deals I can find!

  148. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:22am

    ok what to talk about now :) LOL Sams club facts, added enough and learned plenty

  149. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:23am

    mommy23monkeys

    had to think of something LOL i am educating everyone on what a great win they are getting..or hopefully me LOL

  150. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 11:23am

    I left a comment A Little Sparkle for Your Special Someone: Jewelry Made Simple With Sam’s Club

    Thanks!

  151. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:26am

    wow can not believe we are only to 151 this is crazy..said i wouldn’t do a contest like this again after 2 days of it LOL but figured 500 would be super quick..hmm what am i getting none…nothing LOL thanks Sans club! and mommy23momkeys!

  152. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:27am

    yay we need more commenters…i am trying to get the word out posted twice on twitter and on facebook!

  153. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 11:27am

    Oops – mis read.
    I left a comment A Little Sparkle for Your Special Someone: Jewelry Made Simple With Sam’s Club AND
    http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/6057010192

  154. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:28am

    why do i let myself get sucked into these giveaways..just to be disappointed LOL…I guess for the slim chance i might not be LOL

    i love giveaways… to much

    especially this year to help with Christmas. 5 kids, no jobs..it definitely helps :)

  155. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:29am

    What is on your kids Christmas lists???

  156. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:30am

    Well, you picked up a few more comments while I was at lunch.

  157. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 11:31am

    jakell m, that’s being clever. I don’t know if Sams’s will be happy but it’s an interesting read. Thanks and GLTA!

  158. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:31am

    my 5 kids are asking from Santa:

    American girl doll Julie ($$$ OUCH $$$)
    but Sams does carry the mini ones (lightbulb thought LOL)

    Transformers and Nintendo Ds (again $$OUCH$$$)

    Baby alive whoopsie and play bank

    Tinkerbell toys

    Ipod, make-up and books

    fun..fun for Santa :)

  159. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 11:33am

    Our Sam’s doesn’t have a bakery. I have heard so many good things about their bakery.

  160. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:33am

    Is anybody putting up Christmas decorations this weekend?

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 11:45am

      I will be! I’m super excited for decorations. :) :)

  161. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:35am

    what am i getting none…nothing LOL thanks Sans club! and mommy23momkeys!…..

    thats wasn’t meant in a bad way…just look how much i love Sams club enough to sit here and comment forever :)

    like i said i posted 3000 comments in 2 days to try winning one

  162. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 11:36am

    i love sams club…really we shop there often

  163. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:37am

    Since our weather is looking good for the weekend, I think we just might put up the Christmas lights.

  164. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 11:43am

    If I were to win, I’d buy the Fisher-Price Grow to Pro Golf. Even Tiger Woods had to start somewhere.

  165. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 11:47am

    Amazon is doing a Black Friday week and had Nintendo DS in pink for $100 yesterday! Too bad my boys are the ones wanting them!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 11:48am

      I have some toys in my shopping cart hoping they go on sale.

  166. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 11:48am

    I see Sams sells the Transformers Bumblebee™ Voice Changing Helmet. This is on my little boy’s wish list.

  167. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:50am

    Renski – I had to google that just to see what it was. LOL

  168. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 11:50am

    I have been watching Amazon too this week – they have had great deals on DVD’s but it’s having to spend the rest to add up to $25 for the free shipping…

  169. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:51am

    I need to start checking out Amazon’s daily deals. They usually have some good ones.

  170. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 11:51am

    Our son got a power ranger voice helmet thing a few years back….used it for a bit and it’s been sitting there ever since

  171. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:52am

    I am patiently waiting for someone to put the Canon digital camera I am looking at on sale.

  172. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 11:54am

    We got a ways to go to get to 500 comments.

  173. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 11:59am

    I’m back!! I had to go to work…so let’s get this rockin’ and make somebody’s Christmas special!

    I love the Holidays!

  174. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:01pm

    Work? What’s that? I have this going on a workstation next to my work:) Very productive.

  175. 25 November 09 at 12:01pm

    I figured after doing some house work and coming back we would be a lot closer.

  176. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:02pm

    My inbox has lots of Black Friday/shopping specials. Hate to see how many there are by Friday.

  177. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:05pm

    I think I’ll get up around 3:00AM. I always have a hard time figuring out what to wear. Do I go sporty? Do I dress for warm? Decisions, decisions!!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:13pm

      you are a crazy girl. I’ll be sleeping at 3am.

  178. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:07pm

    At 3:00am the last thing on my mind would be what to wear:)

  179. 25 November 09 at 12:09pm

    Commented on the jewelry video and tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/tdfritz/status/6058122484

  180. 25 November 09 at 12:10pm

    I don’t do the early morning Black Friday shopping. I can’t stand the crowds. I will probably venture out a little later in the day.

  181. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:10pm

    this will be our first black friday missed…..want to go but we are both out of work! Hoping to have money for After Christmas sales!! Have fun all!!

  182. 25 November 09 at 12:13pm

    I much prefer to go shopping the day after Christmas! Even better sales and fewer people!

  183. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 12:13pm

    Oooh, Sams sells the Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera. This is on Mommy’s wish list.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:15pm

      yep. It’s on my wish list, too. but probably not until after Christmas.

  184. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:14pm

    My mom is having a Christmas Auction Thanksgiving night… that will be the equivalent of my Black Friday. All new toys and electronics auctioned off at next to nothing prices (I hope lol).

  185. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:14pm

    I agree Traci, you can’t beat the after Christmas sales!

  186. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 12:15pm

    I can’t wait for Black Friday! I love shopping =)

  187. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:16pm

    Last year we were at Sam’s Club. It was so much fun!

  188. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 12:16pm

    Sky, you make me laugh. I agree with mommy23monkeys and Nancy – at 3 am, I’ll be in bed. Good luck to all you early birds at Sams.

  189. Shannon says
    25 November 09 at 12:16pm

    Who is doing black Friday? Not me!

  190. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:17pm

    Andrea – since you love shopping, would you mind doing mine?

  191. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:18pm

    Hubby insisted on checking out the Uniform & Accessories Warehouse Black Friday ad while he was home for lunch. Something tells me his Christmas list is going to include new lights and siren lol.

  192. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:19pm

    My mom informed me she wasn’t even going BF shopping this year. The first year in a LONG time. Then I told her about the laptop deals and now she’s on the fence lol.

  193. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:20pm

    Can’t say I have ever checked out the Uniform & Accessories Warehouse.

  194. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:22pm

    Walmart just announced a Nintendo DS for under 100 for BF… crap! I really want to stay home, but I don’t think I can pass that up.

  195. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:22pm

    LeapFrog has already started their sale – up to 75% off with free shipping!

  196. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:23pm

    Yup, it’s true, I still don’t have twitter!!! I don’t really understand it and haven’t taken the time to learn!

    Like you said, I watched and commented on two videos—the jewelry one (the hubs and I have been talking about getting new wedding bands!) and the wine one (cause goodness knows I need help with picking wine!)

    I’m surprised not many people seem to be around….last minute grocery shopping??

  197. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:24pm

    I watched the Wine selection video. I don’t know much about wine. I usually just buy what’s cheap cause it’s just for me anyway. Tweeted. http://twitter.com/matt0701/status/6058516988

  198. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:24pm

    Amazon has an awesome deal on an iRobot…

    iRobot 500 Series Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner
    $399.00 $199.00 (50% off)

    http://www.amazon.com/Black-Friday-After-Thanksgiving-Sale/b/ref=nav_swm_bf24?ie=UTF8&node=384082011&pf_rd_p=498218151&pf_rd_s=nav-sitewide-msg&pf_rd_t=4201&pf_rd_i=navbar-4201&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1EG9SVMPMQDY66962GKZ

    96% are claimed so if you want one you better hurry.

  199. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:25pm

    Holy Guacamole! I’m trying to multi-task…and I’m not doing so well!

    I’m excited about putting up the tree!

  200. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:25pm

    I’m gonna try black friday for real the first time this year! One other year, I hit Kohl’s for some clothes for my girls, but I’ll really be trying for some door busters this year. With some of the midnight sales and the 5am sales I’m wondering if I should even bother going to sleep!!

  201. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:26pm

    12:00 PM PST
    Upcoming Deal
    Gaming on the go
    Deal starts in: 00:34:27

    I’m hoping that will be a Nintendo DS (that isn’t pink lol).

  202. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:27pm

    I am thinking about getting an artificial tree just so I can keep it up longer. Really do like the real ones better.

  203. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:27pm

    I am hoping it is pink!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

  204. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:28pm

    I usually hit one or two stores on Black Friday and then get breakfast with my dad. That’s about it.

  205. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 12:28pm

    I’ve been looking for new LR furniture. I kind like the New Yorker Sectional – 2 pc. at Sam’s

  206. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:29pm

    Thank you for sharing about the LeapFrog sale Tara! I’m ordering Lucas some games to go with his new Didj :D

  207. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:29pm

    I commented on the Holiday baking with Nicole video and I tweeted http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/6058589054

  208. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 12:29pm

    Christy, that’s an awesome deal on an iRobot…

    iRobot 500 Series Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner….

  209. 25 November 09 at 12:31pm

    Love the Neelys – watched their video and I am even more excited at all the possibilities at Sams Club – I commented there.

    LiveLaughLoveCj tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/LiveLaughLoveCj/status/6058647560

  210. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:31pm

    I have a newbie black friday question……are the official ads in the paper today or tomorrow?

  211. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:31pm

    We got a gift set of books for an awesome price at Sam’s Friday- selling for triple on the site and more than that on ebay.

  212. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:31pm

    That just sucks! One he specifically requested was down to 5.00 so I try to add it to my cart and get this… “We’re sorry, this item is temporarily out of stock. Please check again soon.”

  213. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:31pm

    We purchase olives by the case at Sam’s. My daughter LOVES them!

  214. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:32pm

    Nancy, I like the artificial for just that reason- also, they are safer.

  215. 25 November 09 at 12:32pm

    Is making a list and checking it twice – with 5 teens and 20 somethings in this house – I need all the help I can get. Sams Club looks to be an awesome answer!

  216. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:33pm

    I *think* the ads are in tomorrows paper. Right? Each store is different though.

  217. 25 November 09 at 12:33pm

    I watched A Little Sparkle for Your Special Someone: Jewelry Made Simple With Sam’s Club and I tweeted! Happy Thanksgiving!

  218. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:33pm

    My XM radio broke this morning. Anyone have a recommendation for a new one?

  219. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:34pm

    Kimberly – I had Black Friday ads today and I am sure there will be LOTS more in the paper tomorrow. I have also seen a lot of the circulars on line.

  220. 25 November 09 at 12:34pm

    Did you see the Gourmet Gifts & Baskets Sam’s Club has? OMG! Perfect for the holidays

  221. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:35pm

    The one yesterday was pink Tara. I called hubby and asked how mad he thought the boys would be if I bought it anyway. He said pretty mad. Then when the boys came home from school I told them about it and Wyatt says “I wouldn’t care, as long as it’s a DS” LOL!

  222. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:35pm

    Actually, quite a few of the ads are for Thursday sales. Anything to get you in the store!

  223. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:35pm

    OH, if you go to Sam’s try the Italian Cheesecake (savory) it is a 3 layer asiago roasted red pepper, pesto and Parmesan and it is divine!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:40pm

      YUM! I’m hungry…

  224. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 12:35pm

    I went to the store and bought the food for tomorrow. I thought this would be over by the time I got back.

  225. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:36pm

    Last year my family bought Deli trays and snacks from Sams for our Christmas party and everyone brought finger foods. This year they haven’t given me a menu so I don’t know what to expect.

  226. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:37pm

    Welcome back Michelle – only half way there.

  227. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 12:37pm

    I am still debating on the Black Friday sales. I’m not sure if I want to wake up so early and the crowds? The crowds are enough to make me pull the covers over my head and stay in bed!

  228. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:37pm

    The way Lucas’ nose is running I’m going to be looking for sales on Kleenex!

  229. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:37pm

    Thanks for the tips! I guess I’ll see what I can find online and then pick up a paper tomorrow. I’m having a tough time because we don’t have a list of specific things we’re looking for yet, just looking for great deals!

  230. 25 November 09 at 12:38pm

    What is the number 1 thing on your wish list this holiday season?

  231. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:38pm

    Does the winning comment count off the number next to our photos or the comment count at the top?

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:40pm

      Whoever has comment #500 by their name wins. I’ll be sure everything is out of moderation before I announce it.

  232. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 12:38pm

    Thanks Nancy! I battled the crowds at the grocery store and I am so glad I am home. Now it is time to clean the house and get ready to host Thanksgiving dinner. I had no idea I was hosting it until yesterday, when my family nominated me.

  233. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:38pm

    I think I’m going to check out online Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Hoping to find an XM radio for me and maybe some presents for family!

  234. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:39pm

    I went to the grocery store yesterday so I could get everything I need for Thanksgiving dinner. This morning I get up and realize I forgot to get stick butter. I’m not going back to fight the crowds today… hubby can do it lol.

  235. 25 November 09 at 12:39pm

    Michelle – we have the Woodbury Commons here in our neighborhood – It’s CRAZY! Folks from all over the world come to shop here Black Friday. Gridlock Alert begins at about 5pm tomorrow. Stores are now opening as early as 9pm on Thanksgiving Day! Geesh!

  236. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:39pm

    I’m seriously stalking the Amazon BF week sales:

    12:00 PM PST
    Upcoming Deal
    Gaming on the go
    Deal starts in: 00:20:40

    It probably won’t even be a DS ROFL!

  237. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:40pm

    Also, the brie wheel (1 lb) is under $6- a fabulous deal. I came across has a recipe for cranberry puff pastry for Thanksgiving- what a fab idea!

  238. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:40pm

    Christy, that’s just mean to send your hubby out into the day-before-thanksgiving crowds. LOL.

  239. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 12:40pm

    I really like the frozen food section at Sam’s. They have such a great variety.

  240. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:40pm

    So who’s cooking this year?? We usually host the whole family, but my brother wanted a turn this year. Less work for me and they’re excited to have everyone over! I am a little worried my picky eater’s gonna freak out b/c things aren’t made exactly how she’s used to them though–oh well, she’s gonna have to learn to try (and like!) new things eventually!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:43pm

      Kimberly – did you see that you can enter the giveaway if you comment on 2 videos…since you don’t have twitter? I didn’t hear from you after that so I don’t know if you missed it.

  241. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:41pm

    If you wait until first thing in the morning the store will be less crowded. Most grocery stores here are open the first half of the day.

  242. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 12:41pm

    whoo hoo slowly getting comments huh..took a break to wash my hair.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:43pm

      welcome back

  243. 25 November 09 at 12:41pm

    Things have been a bit rough around our household with my having surgery, then getting hurt. Then Monday I lose my job – YUP!
    But what happens today? Thanksgiving Angels is what! A whole meal for my family was delivered today. Talk about blessings and the goodness that happens this time of the year. I am so thankful and grateful!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:42pm

      WOW! I’m sorry about the rough patch, but YAY for Angels!

  244. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:41pm

    My husband went to the store for me today. Bless his heart! Aside from Black Friday…I try to stay out of the stores!

  245. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:42pm

    No cooking here! Just show up with the desserts…I can handle that.

  246. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:42pm

    I’m listening to Christmas music…at work. Could life get better? Well, I could be home. LOL

  247. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:43pm

    You are not allowed Christmas music until Friday!!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:44pm

      one of my friends had her tree up weeks ago!

  248. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:43pm

    We have thanksgiving lunch and dinner tomorrow, but thankfully, we aren’t making anything besides for my wife’s gingerbread cookies.

  249. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:43pm

    I much prefer the online deals but sometimes the sites crash. I got some wonderful deals last year though on Black Friday- better than Cyber Monday.

  250. 25 November 09 at 12:43pm

    Dreaming of the goodies found in the Jewelry Section at Sam’s Club. Oh My! The stuff that some dreams are made of. (swoon)

  251. 25 November 09 at 12:43pm

    I don’t have to host this year either! I just have to show up with a green bean casserole!

  252. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:44pm

    We go to family but have to cook a meal here too for the leftovers. ;)

  253. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:44pm

    Rhea–yup, I saw, posted about my comments in post #198. thanks!!!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:44pm

      oh good! I must have been checking on laundry and missed it :)

  254. 25 November 09 at 12:44pm

    Hi my Sunshine Sky! Christmas Music just makes your heart sing doesn’t it?

    They already started with the Christmas cartoons/shows on TV this past weekend – hubby was watching them! LOL

  255. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:44pm

    Nancy, I’ve been listening to Christmas music for two weeks already…until my XM radio broke this morning. Is that a sign?

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:45pm

      LOL! YAY for Christmas music. I haven’t started listening yet but we’ve been watching movies. Polar Express on the list for today. :)

  256. 25 November 09 at 12:45pm

    I usually put my tree up Thanksgiving night. Started when the kids were little – they would wake up the next day and it looked like Santa blew up in our home. Plus it was always so much fun to come home from BF shopping and walk into such a festive atmosphere at home.

  257. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:45pm

    Mama Hen!! I’m glad to see you here!

    Since I don’t get off work until 9 tonight, I’ll be up late making my pumpkin cake. I keep telling myself that it’s going to work out. Right? Think positive!

  258. 25 November 09 at 12:46pm

    It has been hard for me to get in Christmas mode this year. Usually i’m done with my shopping by now! Maybe Christmas music will help!

  259. Andrea H says
    25 November 09 at 12:46pm

    We are staying home for Thanksgiving this year. I am lucky that my hubby likes to cook so he will be doing a lot of the cooking. Yay for me!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:48pm

      me and my mom cook together. dinner will be here at our house (we are in a duplex type thing)

  260. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:46pm

    Matt – that is why it broke!! You need to celebrate the holidays in order. LOL

  261. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:46pm

    LOVE the Polar Express. The book is one of my very favorites. The movie is great too. I so dig the soundtrack. In fact, I’ll switch to it now! Hot Chocolate!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:47pm

      LOL! The boys love to sing that.

  262. 25 November 09 at 12:47pm

    Mommy23Monkeys
    We all go through seasons of change or tough stuff – this too shall pass! :)
    Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to one and all :)

  263. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:47pm

    One of my cousins is cooking his first Thanksgiving Dinner. He works with hubby and this morning his mom stopped by to make sure he got the turkey out of the freezer. He said “I’ll get it out when I get home from work” lol. She told him he needed it out now, it wouldn’t thaw overnight. He said “It’ll be fine”. His mom told him she’d call his wife and have her get it out, then she left. Hubby said he told him that it she was right and he said “It’ll be okay, I”m pretty sure it has microwave directions on it”. I about died laughing when he told me!!!

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 12:49pm

      LMAO! That’s awesome.

  264. 25 November 09 at 12:47pm

    Sky don’t hit me or anything – I didn’t know the Polar Express was even a book! YIKES Must get my hands on one. LOL

  265. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:47pm

    Ooh! Pumpkin cake? Sounds yummy! We found a pumpkin scone recipe last year that everyone LOVES (even my mother in law who thinks I can’t cook worth a crud), and then branched out into pumpkin cookies, and of course the typical pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie. Gotta try pumpkin cake!

  266. 25 November 09 at 12:47pm

    It may be time to watch National lampoon’s Christmas vacation! My all time fave Christmas movie.

  267. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:48pm

    Dawn’s fave is green bean casserole! We’ve never made one though, since others do.

  268. 25 November 09 at 12:48pm

    Christy – OMG that is too funny! Microwave instructions for the turkey? Frozen solid turkey at that!! (giggles)

  269. 25 November 09 at 12:48pm

    The pumpkin roll is my fave dessert, but anything pumpkin is delicious!

  270. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:49pm

    Did you see that ride on/in Thomas the Train on the Sam’s Club site? How cute is that?

  271. 25 November 09 at 12:49pm

    Kimberly – I adore pumpkin anything!! YUMMM Pumpkin Scones – really? I’d love the recipe!

  272. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:49pm

    Last week I put the fire house’s tree up in my livingroom to make sure all the pieces were there and the lights would work. Someone came in and said she thought it was so great that I had my tree up already and the kids must love it. I felt bad to tell her our tree goes up the week before Christmas and comes down the day after, but the kids want a real tree and I’m allergic so that’s how it has to be!

  273. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 12:49pm

    Time for the Macy’s Day Parade. After you see santa, then you can start with the Christmas shows.

  274. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:50pm

    I’ve been wanting to watch It’s a Wonderful Life so bad. I’m sure it’ll be on TV soon now that we’re at Thanksgiving and a month away from Christmas!

  275. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:50pm

    I wanna hear the follow up story about the frozen solid, microwaved turkey! LOL

  276. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:50pm

    I could totally see him doing it too LiveLaughLoveCj!!! I told hubby to tell them if he ruined their turkey they could come eat with us lol.

  277. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:50pm

    Oh Christine! You have too, it’s lovely! Written by Chris Van Allsburg. It won the 1986 Caldecott Medal.

  278. 25 November 09 at 12:51pm

    Sunshine Sky – Pumpkin Cake – can you email me the recipe? Oh it sounds divine!
    I hope I can get up on and on this leg soon!! I’m usually already in baking mode by now. I love baking for gifts for friends and family. It usually looks like sugar and flour exploded in my kitchen by this time of the year!! (lol)

  279. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 12:51pm

    Last year my niece’s then fiance went and stood in line forever and she brought him breakfast- he traded an egg sandwich for a voucher for a really cheap laptop- what a deal!

  280. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:51pm

    Wow, I like real trees, but can’t stand the mess they make, so we will stick with the fake one.

  281. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:51pm

    Now, if we can have a White Christmas…I’ll be set. I love snow!

  282. 25 November 09 at 12:52pm

    Christy – by the way Call me Christine or Cj – so very nice to “meet” you. :)

    I am still giggling at the shock and surprise in store for him tomorrow with that turkey!! (laughing)

  283. 25 November 09 at 12:52pm

    I want to get our tree up soon. We didn’t put one up last year b/c we had a crawling baby.

  284. 25 November 09 at 12:52pm

    Sunshine Sky – I will find a way to get my hands on that book. I really had no idea …. silly me.

  285. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:53pm

    Christine, the pumpkin cake is on my blog. In the Walmart GC giveaway post. It’s a moist cake….so yummy!

    I’ve been craving pumpkin since July. It’s so yummy!

  286. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:53pm

    I know I’m forgetting something for dinner tomorrow… turkey, dressing, rolls, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, corn, green beans, pinwheels, cranberry sauce, cheesecake, chocolate pie… what am I leaving out???

  287. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:53pm

    just started my first batch of fudge….thinking about adding mint extract instead of vanilla, wondering if it will turn out OK???

  288. 25 November 09 at 12:53pm

    Sky – I know you love the snow. It’s been seasonable here, expected snow already with the way mother nature has been this past year. But none yet. I think we had some flurries a couple of weeks back – but that’s about it.
    A white Christmas would be nice. I’d like that a lot!

  289. 25 November 09 at 12:53pm

    We might get a white Thanksgiving! or so they say…

  290. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:53pm

    the pumpkin scone recipe was a random find…if you google pumpkin scone recipe it should come up. the site was pinch my salt or something like that. The only change I made was that it uses heavy cream and I substitute and equal amount of undiluted evaporated milk (cause I always have it on hand and it’s cheaper anyway). Yummy yummy stuff. I always double the recipe (makes 16 scones) and then use the rest of the can of pumpkin for one loaf of pumpkin bread. 16 scones lasts my family of 2 adults and 2 small children less than 2 days!!

  291. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:54pm

    I’ll be ok with a white Christmas, but then I’m ready for spring! I hate this cold weather!

  292. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:54pm

    five minutes until the next amazon deals!!!! Get ready!

  293. 25 November 09 at 12:54pm

    Christy – Yams maybe? Sweet Potatoes?

  294. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:55pm

    Ooh…mint fudge. Should be fine, I think? Wonder how much it’d take to get the right flavor though? Hubby loves anything chocolate mint. At Christmas I make him these chocolate cookies, then you put an andes mint on top of each one while they’re still hot and the mint melts so you can spread it around like icing on the cookie—yummy, yummy!!

  295. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:55pm

    Under 5 minutes to see what this Amazon BF Week deal is :D

  296. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:55pm

    I’m shopping around on the Sam’s site. I found this bed, Princess Emily Carriage Canopy Twin Size Bed. OMG, I love it!

  297. 25 November 09 at 12:55pm

    Kimberly – thank you so much for sharing! I will google it and see what I can find. I adore scones. Makes me think of my grandmother – very English (with tea of course);)

  298. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:56pm

    Mmmm. Chocolate Mint fudge sounds divine! Could you ship me some for Christmas?

  299. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:56pm

    LOL Glad to see I’m not the only one stalking, Tara!

  300. 25 November 09 at 12:56pm

    Matt – the winter season has only just begun. We’ve got a bit of a ways to go before Spring can “sprung”.

  301. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:56pm

    well I usually use a teaspoon of vanilla, so thinking if I use the same but mint?? I love mint chocolate and hoping it turns out good – but if it does I’ll have to make extra!! LOL

  302. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:57pm

    Do you take your kiddies to see Santa Rhea? Or do they like to?

  303. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 12:58pm

    I don’t mind – the more the Merrier! Love you guys!! ;) lol

  304. jakell m says
    25 November 09 at 12:58pm

    darn i have to go. leaving town, good luck everyone!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

  305. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 12:58pm

    LOL. Winter is my least favorite season and I could do without it every year!

  306. 25 November 09 at 12:58pm

    Sky – I will check out your blog after all of this and jot it down. Thank you so much!

    They gave me another week off my leg/foot completely. Was on it (like I shouldn’t have been yesterday) and it blew up again. Might have to stay off of it a bit longer. But I swear, I’m gonna get into my kitchen and do some kind of baking even if just a little bit this year! :)

  307. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 12:58pm

    More traffic now, getting a little harder to follow the conversations!

  308. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 12:59pm

    Anyone have ideas for Christmas ornaments for the kids to make this year?

  309. 25 November 09 at 12:59pm

    Jackell – Safe Travels – Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

  310. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 12:59pm

    We took Paige last year…and it was complete “A” for effort. She just preferred to wave from afar. LOL We’ll try again this year. I think it would be okay if my 9 year old would go too…but he’s afraid that someone will see him. *insert eyeroll here*

  311. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:00pm

    I could do without winter too!!! I was born and raised in Texas and my hubby just accepted a job in Montana!!! :-o We’re not going up until next summer, but I’m gonna FREEZE up there!

  312. 25 November 09 at 1:00pm

    Tara that sounds about right with the flavoring – you could add a little less – try it – and add more if you need more “minty goodness”. The boys make Fudge for their father each year.

  313. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:01pm

    I bought a wreath for the front of our house. I can’t wait to get all of the beautiful lights and decorations out!

  314. 25 November 09 at 1:01pm

    Finally got my munchkin down for a nap. now I can finish my online christmas shopping for him without him seeing all his gifts.

  315. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:02pm

    Kimberly, I am coming to visit since I really want to see Montana and Glacier. You are lucky!

  316. 25 November 09 at 1:02pm

    Sky – ah yes the *eye roll* (laughing) I remember those years well. Now, my 17 year old, dresses up as Santa for the village Santa drive through town for all the little kids here, AND he goes to school the last day before winter break dressed as Santa (for that I think it’s strictly for the girls – who ooooh and ahhhh and want to sit on his lap to get a candy cane!) (laughing)

  317. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:02pm

    I love Straight No Chaser’s 12 Days of Christmas. It’s so funny! You Tube it.

  318. 25 November 09 at 1:03pm

    Who knew (well I think my son figured it out) that teenage girls love a teenage boy dressed as Santa and he comes with candy! (laughing) Big hit with the administrators, teachers at the high school too. Too Funny!

  319. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:03pm

    YES! YES! YES! It was a DS and my order has been placed!!!

  320. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:03pm

    That’s too funny Christine! Santa (my brother) used to come to our house and see Johnny. Then Johnny noticed that Santa wore the same kind of shoes as Uncle Spencer. LOL

  321. 25 November 09 at 1:04pm

    I’m so sad that this year I can’t put up our outside decorations. Hubby told me yseterday that he wont do it. :(

  322. 25 November 09 at 1:04pm

    Sam’s Club has an Upside Down Christmas Tree? (sold out) I’ve never heard of such a thing!! Really?

  323. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:05pm

    congrats on the DS Christy!

  324. 25 November 09 at 1:05pm

    Christy! Congratulations on the snagging the DS! WOOT WOOT Merry Christmas! :)

  325. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:05pm

    I’ve been wanting to do outside decorations, but our budget doesn’t allow for any purchases right now and we don’t have any outdoor stuff yet.

  326. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:05pm

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  327. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:06pm

    Oh no Melissa! You can’t entice him to do the Grizwold thing?

  328. 25 November 09 at 1:06pm

    Melissa – I am so sorry. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go to town on the inside does it? Decorate to your hearts content!

  329. 25 November 09 at 1:07pm

    I live in a 100 year old house, that has 3 apartments inside. We can’t decorate too much outside :( but man, it looks like a Snowman’s wonderland inside when I get through with things! I love to decorate for the holidays.

  330. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:07pm

    cooking the fudge so very little down time…. congrats on the ds buy!

  331. 25 November 09 at 1:08pm

    Sky! (giggle) I just got the “Griswald thing” (laughing) too funny.

  332. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:08pm

    I must have this – Lexmark X6675 Wireless All-in-One Printer. It prints, copies, scans and faxes wirelessly.
    It’s better than sliced bread and Sam’s price is right.

  333. 25 November 09 at 1:09pm

    We’ve never done outside lights, but I think this year i might. Our daughter is at the age where she really thinks that it’s cool!

  334. 25 November 09 at 1:09pm

    Did you see the Hydrangea w/White Roses Wreath – 24″ from the Sam’s Club website. Beautiful! I wish I had a fireplace or a wall big enough to put something that wonderful up!

  335. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:10pm

    My son has already started pointing out Christmas lights every time he sees them as we’re driving down the road!

  336. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:10pm

    Christy! Congratulations on the snagging the DS!

  337. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:10pm

    Each year I beg (the only time I’ll beg my husband in fact!) for more lights. I want our house to look just like the one in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, and I’m always stonewalled with a NO.

    Do I live with the Grinch? :)

  338. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:10pm

    Ooh….I got a wireless printer/scanner/copier/fax for my work stuff a while back–it’s SO nice!

  339. 25 November 09 at 1:10pm

    I just have to take things easy when I’m decorating. I’m on a type of modified bedrest until my girls are born.

  340. 25 November 09 at 1:10pm

    Renski. Oh, how I would love an all in one printer. That’s a dream wish list for another time. But they do make me drool! (laughing)

  341. 25 November 09 at 1:11pm

    My daughter asks to look at the JCP toy catalog everyday. She has circled pretty much the entire catalog. She muct thinks santa is filthy rich!

  342. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:11pm

    Thank you :D Now I for sure don’t have to go out on Black Friday!

  343. 25 November 09 at 1:11pm

    Melissa. Hmmmm you can delegate the decorating then this year. You can talk to your belly and tell the girls about all the goings on. :)

  344. 25 November 09 at 1:12pm

    I have an all in one printer but it’s not wireless. I really want a wireless one.

  345. 25 November 09 at 1:13pm

    Traci! (giggles) I remember when the kids were so much younger, they’d do that with the Toy’s R Us big book of toys. (insert eye roll here) and I’d just smile. Half the time they didn’t even know what half the stuff was – but it sure did look cool! (laughing)

  346. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:13pm

    Traci, Santa and the elves make the toys, so they don’t have to spend a dime ;)

  347. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:14pm

    My wife is concerned that if I do lights it’ll be like National Lampoons or Tim Taylor.

  348. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:14pm

    Sams has the “Earth collection” pieces are made from sources committed to protecting the environment. I think that’s awesome and the jewelry pieces look great!

  349. 25 November 09 at 1:14pm

    That’s the plan. I’m doing the same thing tomorrow, sitting and talking to the girls while my hubby cooks thanksgiving dinner.

  350. 25 November 09 at 1:14pm

    Kimberly – a wireless all in one printer would be divine! I’m on a laptop, the kids use the tower in the kitchen. Our printer recently broke (thank goodness for Memory Sticks/flash drives!)save it transfer it over and they can print at school their projects and such.

  351. beverly says
    25 November 09 at 1:15pm

    I watched the baking tips videos about how to help this season

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  352. 25 November 09 at 1:15pm

    Matt! OH NO! Can’t have that, although could be very entertaining (giggles)

  353. 25 November 09 at 1:15pm

    This is the first year she has really understood Christmas…now she thinks santa needs to bring her EVERYTHING she thinks she wants. It’s a very fun age!

  354. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:15pm

    The wireless all-in-one printers are great. My wife will tell you everything she loves about it if you ask!

  355. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:16pm

    OK, all this talk of decorating and now I am ready to go. Let’s see if I still feel that way on Friday.

  356. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:16pm

    not sure about the mint……have to let it sit and then I’ll let you know ;)

  357. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:16pm

    My oldest got ahold of the “Back to Basics Toys” catalog (which, in her defense, does have really cool stuff) and circled lots of stuff. I told her not to circle anything with more than 3 digits for the price LOL She’s planning to hand it to pa-paw at Thanksgiving tomorrow!

  358. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:16pm

    Couldn’t you just see me with a giant lighted snow man on my roof…blinding the planes that fly over?

  359. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:16pm

    Is everyone ready for Thanksgiving?

  360. 25 November 09 at 1:17pm

    Melissa. That is great! Tell the girls all about what their daddy is up to! The stories you have to tell them along the way. They are going to arrive healthy and wonderful and full of curiosity to see all that you have told them about.

  361. 25 November 09 at 1:17pm

    We have the all in one wireless. it is really nice! We only have it b/c my husband works from home and the company paid for it. :)

  362. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:17pm

    Matt – sounds like your wife might have a reason for wondering what the house will look like if you decorate…just kidding:)

  363. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:17pm

    Congrats on the DS

  364. 25 November 09 at 1:18pm

    Traci – What an amazing age. So much fun. The wonder and amazement in their eyes this time of the year. It’s MAGIC!

  365. 25 November 09 at 1:18pm

    I think Saturday will be our decorating day.

  366. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:18pm

    maybe I should have added the vanilla with the mint?? or use the peppermint instead? hmmmm….LOL

  367. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    LOL Kimberly Ian says I want that for every commercial. I say we’ll put it on the list for Santa. Finally he just says I want everything!

  368. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    National Lampoon movies are a hoot! That reminds me…. where are my lights.

  369. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    I bought a coconut cake for desert tomorrow… there is only 1 piece left lol.

  370. 25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    I’m really looking forward to taking her to see all the lights. She will be amazed!

  371. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    This is our decorating weekend too – I can’t wait I bought like crazy at walmart last year at their after Christmas Sale!!

  372. 25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    Kimberly – that is too cute and too funny! Smart girl. ;) I love the wonder the children have this time of year. Everything is so full of life and laughter for them. The hope and the dreams and the giggles of it all. Love it Love it!

  373. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    Was the cake good? I never buy anything ahead of time for that exact reason!

  374. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:19pm

    LOL sounds like us!!! Hopefully this fudge will last until tomorrow LOL

  375. 25 November 09 at 1:20pm

    Christy
    Well, hmmm in some places it’s cool to have dessert first. Your just making room for the actual Thanksgiving Meal. (giggles)

  376. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:20pm

    I’m checking out the Netbooks. I can’t help myself. Sam’s…you have quite the deals!

  377. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:20pm

    Matt- you can move next to Tim the Tool Man he used to always hurt himself doing Christmas decorations trying to outdo the neighbors

  378. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:21pm

    I would love to get a netbook. I have been checking them out for awhile now.

  379. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:21pm

    hehe Christy- if the mini diva had one of those there wouldn’t even be that left

  380. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:21pm

    I LOVE the Amethyst Purple Acer Netbook. More so for the color! Isn’t it gorgeous?

  381. 25 November 09 at 1:22pm

    Tara – I am hopeful that my teenagers and 20 somethings will cooperate and help out Big Daddy in pulling the stuff out of the garage and get to decorating the house this weekend. I, have to delegate this year, stuck in this chair with my leg high in the air… I hope I hope I hope. If I am gonna be stuck a while longer off my feet, I’d like to be surrounded with Christmas Cheer! :)

  382. beverly says
    25 November 09 at 1:22pm

    gettinbg ready for thanksgiving

  383. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:22pm

    Is anyone travelling for the holiday? I read that the TSA (at the airport)will make you toss your cranberry sauce becasue it’s considered a liquid.

  384. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:23pm

    I am not sure I want my netbook in purple, but if it was free I would take any color.

  385. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:23pm

    so the fudge did not set like it should! Guess I was in a hurry to get back here ;) LOL oh well, I guess we will just have to eat that. Gonna make it without the mint this time!

  386. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:23pm

    I was just checking out the black Friday target add.

  387. 25 November 09 at 1:23pm

    Sam’s Club has PINK Netbooks – I’m all about the PINK and the price! (swoon)

  388. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:23pm

    I can’t wait til after dinner tomorrow when we get home we get to put on Miracle on 34th st and start decorating!

  389. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:23pm

    Ooh Sky—DH is looking at netbooks too. Right now he has a laptop through work, but he’ll lose that when he leaves for the new job and he wants something small and portable. With the budget we have right now he’s gonna have to find quite the deal though!!

  390. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    The Special of the Day…that HP computer, is a fantastic deal. It’s not available anymore, but that’s the computer I have…and I certainly didn’t pay that price. Yikes! I’m in sticker shock! If only I would have waited!

  391. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    I have the acer netbook in red and I love it!

  392. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    I hope you get up and better soon!!! Must be hard being down for the holidays!

  393. 25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    Tara – ummmm fold it into some brownie mix maybe? Use as a topping for Ice Cream? Tis the season and well I was always told calories don’t count starting tomorrow! ;)

  394. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    As look as the fudge is edible, don’t worry about it setting. I’ll take it if no one will eat it!

  395. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    Has anyone seen a black friday add for WalMart? Any good deals this year?

  396. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    What is the earliest you guys have lined up for Black Friday??

  397. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    @Tara – fudge that doesn’t set makes great ice cream topping – esp over brownies ;)

  398. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:24pm

    LOVE Miracle on 34th Street!!!! It’s my favorite Christmas movie by far, I can’t stand It’s A Wonderful Life!

  399. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    has anybody looked to see who has the best deal on notebooks this weekend?

  400. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    THere are lots of good deals this year at Walmart. I am stopping in for htings like $3 pjs and such

  401. 25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    Sky I know what you mean on that computer. I saw that and just about died. I know what we paid for ours, or one like it about 2 years ago (it has since died – ugh). Had a friend make a computer for the kids to use in the meantime. What a deal Sam’s Club has going on with the electronics – especially the computers.

  402. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    “I can’t stand It’s A Wonderful Life!” Hey, that is one of my favorites!!

  403. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    I am trying to really stay on budget this year!

  404. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    I’d take a netbook in any color too

  405. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:25pm

    Ya gotta wonder who’d pack cranberry sauce, eh?

  406. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    ohhh….I love love love that idea!!! I never even thought of that!! I am gonna have to go buy some vanilla ice cream now….

  407. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    I typically don’t line up. I wait in my car. Warm and toasty. When the doors open…that’s when I make my mad dash!

  408. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    Hey Tara – I would love to know that too. As long as it doesn’t require me getting up at 3:00am!

  409. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    Sorry Nancy :-P ;-) Really really can’t stand it LOL

  410. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    I like It’s a Wonderful Life fine, but can’t stand A Christmas Story- not sure why never did like it though.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 1:27pm

      Really?? I love A Christmas Story. Always makes me laugh.

  411. 25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    Dddiva – that sounds like a wonderful plan you’ve got for tomorrow. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

  412. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:26pm

    My parents are buying my daughter a DS..thanks, I am going to have my mom check that out. Yes, she is spoiled. My brother is pitching into help out.

  413. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:27pm

    Waiting in the car sounds like a fab plan!

  414. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    Almost there, then off to make some fore fudge!!

  415. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    Thanks LiveLaughLoveCJ It’s our tradition and we love it.

  416. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    I, too love It’s A Wonderful Life. This year, the DVD I’ve got to get is the Star Trek DVD for my Hubby.

  417. beverly says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    Thanksgiving is just plain yummy!

  418. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    I am still debating it. Every year, I miss black Friday because we are usually camping. This is the first year in a long time, we will be home.

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 1:29pm

      Where do you camp??

  419. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    How long have you all been Sam Club Members?? Ever try Costco and switch?

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 1:29pm

      I was a Costco diehard but switched. I love Sam’s

  420. 25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    I wonder if I could convince my hubby to go shopping on friday before he has to go to work.

  421. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    So, what’s my son want for Christmas presents? Everything in the Toys-R-Us ad. LOL.

  422. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    Camping sounds like fun!

  423. 25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    With 2 little ones, my sleep is far more valuable to me than saving a little money! It would have to be one heck of a deal to get me out of bed that early! ;)

  424. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:28pm

    Everyone needs to share the deals they get

  425. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    Anyone from the NY area and going to the Macy’s Day parade tomorrow?

  426. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    we want to start a tradition and get a cabin – have that be “our” place every year where family can gather

  427. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    I’ve been listening to Christmas music for two weeks already. It’s make me happy, though it’s a bit too early for me.

  428. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    Tara- so much fun. We usually have a huge potluck.

  429. beverly says
    25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    The turkey is the best when dressed.

  430. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    Ugh watching the KMart commercial and there aren’t any in the state- glad I don’t need anything there.

  431. 25 November 09 at 1:29pm

    My daughter (1 of them) would love these
    14K White Gold Diamond Cut Hoop Earrings at Sam’s Club…

  432. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Anyone having Tamales for Thanksgiving tomorrow??

    • mommy23monkeys says
      25 November 09 at 1:30pm

      we have Tamales on Christmas Eve. our neighbor brings them over

  433. 25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    I’ve been a sams member for 10 yrs. we don’t even have a costco where I live.

  434. 25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    I am seeing so many wonderful ideas at Sam’s club for the holidays. I’m in the spirit!

  435. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Renski- Me too! We have been singing carols. I need to read up on some of the lyrics…lol

  436. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Pumpkin cake? Is that different from pumpkin roll? That’s the one we make.

  437. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    I want to go the Macy’s parade once in my lifetime.

  438. 25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    We won’t be in the parade, but we’ll be watching. My kids love parades though i’m sure they’ll be disappointed there will be no candy thrown at them!

  439. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Comfy shoes – Check
    Coffee Mug – Check
    Music – Check
    MONEY – Check

    I CAN’T WAIT!!

  440. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    you don’t have a Kmart??? wow! well maybe you can buy online?

  441. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    I think we’ve been Sam’s members for about 8 years now.

  442. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Almost there…

  443. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Tara- no, but we make them every year to enjoy on Christmas

  444. 25 November 09 at 1:30pm

    Now if only I could be mobile to go shopping! (laughing) But then there is always a list that could be made and send poor hubby out on his own… OH MY that would be something.

  445. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    Traci–I have little ones too, but I figure I’m already sleep deprived, might as well save money too! LOL

  446. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    Our weather is going to be soggy for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. All you Sam’s shoppers bring an umbrella.

  447. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    I’m in the spirit too! I think a lot are this year we can use it. :D

  448. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    One of our kmarts just closed. The other isn’t far behind it.

  449. 25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving!

  450. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    They are delicious, do you make them>?

  451. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    Ooh! Getting closer to 500!

  452. 25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    May it be the stuff of dreams – Sam’s club Dreams

  453. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    I only need 3 more followers to reach 1800 – Wow!!! exciting for me!

  454. beverly says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    There is no better place to shop for the big Turkey day then SAMS.

  455. 25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    I wish for you and your families all good things!

  456. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    LiveLaughLove…you too and to everyone else, Happy Thanksgiving!

  457. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    I enjoyed shopping for Thanksgiving last week at Sams and got to enjoy all the goodies they had at the Taste of Sams event.

  458. 25 November 09 at 1:31pm

    Love those earings. Now I have one more thing to add to my christmas list

  459. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    The countdown to the holidays has started.

  460. 25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    Merry Christmas You all – Have a wonderful time!

  461. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    They have some good sounding deals but I haven’t been to one in over a dozen years. NOne close.

  462. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    What are you guys most thankful for this year?

  463. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    It’s freezing up on me…so I know we are getting close! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

  464. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    Well, it’s time to make cookies. GLTA!

  465. 25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    Sam’s Club is going to help make dreams happen. Help us stick to our budgets!

  466. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    I am craving some good sweets with all this talk of food.

  467. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    I am definitely most thankful for my friends and family and that my husband is back to work!

  468. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:32pm

    Now, we’re talking! I’m so excited I can’t stand it!!

  469. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    UPS guy is here :) love it when he comes!!!

  470. 25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    what kinds of things did they have at your sams for the taste of sams

  471. 25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    I am thankful for my family, my friends, the health of my children. The roof over our head. :)

  472. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    I’m most thankful for my family and the way God has provided our every need.

  473. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    A Cheesecake from Sam’s sounds good right about now.

  474. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    Tomorrow- calories galore! I cannot wait…lol!

  475. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    I’m thankful that my hubby is FINALLY defending his dissertation and finishing his PhD! It’s been a LONG road!

  476. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    I’m excited to see my brothers tonight. One of my favorite things about the holidays!

  477. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    Exciting!!!! Hope I win – love Sams Club!

  478. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    Hey guys this was fun, and thanks for the chance even if I wasn’t the 500th commenter.

  479. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    Nancy, Cheesecake always sounds good to me!!

  480. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    Shelby just came and asked me if we had any Christmas CDs… we do and now I can’t find them :(

  481. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    I’m most thankful for an easy cookie recipie. Open the box and serve – ha, ha!

  482. 25 November 09 at 1:33pm

    It’s getting close y’all. To the WINNER Congratulations! To everyone else – it’s been a pleasure chit chatting with you.

  483. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Kimberly- That is definitely a long road, congrats to him!

  484. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I am so Thankful to my family!!!! Can’t wait to see them tomorrow!

  485. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Sure wish I had some chocolate….probably a good thing I don’t:)

  486. beverly says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I love to dream of Sam Club.

  487. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Special thanks to Sam’s Club and Rhea for this awesome giveaway!

  488. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I can’t believe Christmas music is already on the radio!

  489. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    After all this talk, I’m gonna have to make pumpkin cake and mint fudge and cheesecake after this is done LOL

  490. 25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I hope your holidays are all that you want them to be and more.

  491. 25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I’m thankful that I’m still pregnant. everyone in my drs office thought I would have had them by now.

  492. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I can’t wait for apple pie!

  493. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I’m a happy girl when I’m shopping!

  494. 25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    May they be filled with laughter, smiles and memories to last a lifetime

  495. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Sure hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

  496. Kimberly says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Ooh ooh, so close, who is it??

  497. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Sky how fun I wish I could see my mom & brother and sister- but hubby’s family is nearby so that helps.

  498. Christy says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Think if I changed the calendar back to October anyone would notice if Christmas was a month late?

  499. Michelle M says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    and pumpkin!

  500. Renski says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    My hubby wants a GPS (Global Positioning Systems) navigation device. I’m glad they are a bargin at Sam’s Club.

  501. Tara says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Sams photo station is good too!! love their service

  502. Matt says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I’m also thankful for my job and loving friends!

  503. Nancy says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    And a Merry Christmas!

  504. Sky says
    25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    I think this is it! Happy Turkey Day…again!

  505. 25 November 09 at 1:34pm

    Merry Christmas one and all!

  506. Dddiva says
    25 November 09 at 1:35pm

    Who won?