Well that is the key giving gift cards that people want.  I have asked for gift cards because frankly there is nothing I want that will be given to me.  mil has me in the xmas draw so I asked for plastic think tablecloth topper and micheals gift cards because that is all I can think of.    same with them  restaurant ...

Pamelaw, you are doing great!  toxix friendships or family  you don't need and they are upset you are not playing the game. my dad is toxic and though I have regrets, he is not spoiling my life or kids life (not that they know him) anymore. Nanagain, I hope something comes up soon for your dh. trying to shake this bug both ds and I ...

well dh is earning extra and I had some extra hours this week but it still is going out. had to get new runners for ds today.  his last pair is worn out after 2mths so people are telling me to take them back to walmart but I don't have a receipt.  got some dairy and fruit today too.

made a little dent but I think I will continue the challenge each week too.  no one is eating much so though I am getting rid of food some is going back in the freezer.  like the hamburger when back in as two containers of taco meat before it went bad. room must be made in the freezer! the things that really went are the fresh ...

you can also make homemade  fillet o fish sandwiches a la mcdonalds!  I have done that.  just put the cooked fish sticks on a bun with cheese and tartar sauce.

VNW, hope you are feeling better soon!  please watch that it doesn't turn into something worse! miserable weather here, winds howling all last night.  suppose to continue.   ended up ordering pizza last night.  just was tired etc and dh was working late.  I froze the rest of the taco meat. 2 packs because no one ...

It was so miserable out and I was tired from all the stuff going on with fil so I was bad and ordered pizza.  We haven't done that for a while so everyone was happy.  Hopefully enough left for tonights dinner. dh took some for work.

Poor little Heart!!  I hope she is better soon!  I am glad the Jewish services can help you out!  such a wonderful group!

Alas no! two fat ladies are not on tv anymore.   but the library has dvds of the shows.  I took them out and tried to watch them with the kids around. needless to say, I have to get them out again so I can watch them in peace!   Have you read their books..autobiographies?  Jennifer passed away a few years ago and ...

Cheryl  I found your post funny and enlightening!   though I have worked in customer service for a long time in different fields so I can relate!