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12-26-2017, 07:40 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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A new Kindle (as the old one decided to stop charging), an IP Security camera (as there have been too many break-ins and general mischief in the neighborhood), and an Air Fryer.
The IP Security camera has been fun, maybe I"ll finally figure out which neighbors dog is pooping in my yard without cleaning up.
The Air Fryer did a good job making fries and breaded shrimp, next going to try to make some fried chicken.
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12-26-2017, 07:47 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Location: Rural VT
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Snow shoes from the doggies. Earrings and a pin; book about goats, goat milk soap; nice donation to two of my “ causes” lots of fancy candy
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12-26-2017, 08:15 PM
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gone traveling
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Berkeley, Denver, CO, USA
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Nothing.
I am fine with that.
We will be enjoying life in 2018.
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12-26-2017, 08:20 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Location: Minneapolis
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New socks & underwear.
Hey, it's what I really wanted!
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12-26-2017, 08:52 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: The 850
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Santa does his own shopping in my house, so a new espresso machine and a Bose bluetooth speaker magically showed up under my tree 
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12-26-2017, 09:21 PM
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Location: New Orleans
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A box of chocolates, some scented bath fizzies, and a gift card to a restaurant that we both really like.
Plus, yesterday I ordered a pretty watch, socks, and a few other things from Amazon. The way I see it, there's no law against helping out Santa and he's been working pretty hard lately.
Still loving my new "2017 iPad" that I got on Black Friday for a song, thanks to forum members that alerted me to how low the price would be on Black Friday. This model is just perfect for my needs.
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12-26-2017, 09:22 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Albuquerque
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Microwave popcorn popper, Starbucks coffee and cups, and some holiday dish towels and pot holders.
But I got my first smartphone during the November Black Friday sale.
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12-26-2017, 09:47 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miraflores,Peru
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I gave way more then I received ( two pairs of shorts and a pair of Khaki's), but it's all good. The look on my 2 year old's face was worth a lot more! Tonight, he informed me that he does not have a big screen TV in his bedroom and was fine when I told him to put it on his list for next year.
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12-27-2017, 12:24 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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I got an iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil - very excited about learning to use it. Originally wanted the iPad and didn’t think the Pro was worth it but the Pencil changed my mind. Got the 256G model with cellular capability.
Also got lots of kitchen items I wanted, some cool new athletic socks I asked for, my favorite lotion, awesome beer coozies, and some nice chocolate.
DH & I bought ourselves a Nespresso machine - we love it! Plus some espresso and cappuccino cups and a storage holder for the pods.
We gave a lot this year too. Unlike many others here, I love gifting. I enjoy coming up with creative ideas, wrapping packages, and surprising people with thoughtful gifts. And I love having gifts to open. I enjoy giving and receiving a combination of requested items from a list, plus some creative ideas that weren’t on the list.
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12-27-2017, 04:40 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,996
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The new computer that I am sending this from (well, I guess I did that).
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12-27-2017, 06:06 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 812
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InstaPot and two Amazon Echo devices for music and an intercom.
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12-27-2017, 09:28 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Apex and Bradenton
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I gave myself a 2018 Camry XLE.
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12-27-2017, 09:38 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Dec 2014
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An electric blanket. And an interesting mystery novel by the norwegian Jørgen Jæger. Varm wool socks (yay!) and a pyjamas.
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12-27-2017, 12:01 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
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We stopped exchanging gifts with everyone but our kids 10 years ago. WE take all the kids out to an expensive restaurant sometime during Dec. My oldest son and his wife are facing huge medical bills in the new year due to a surgery that is urgent so we told all the kids no gifts for anyone. The surgery is out of town in an expensive city so will be expensive for everyone to go.
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12-27-2017, 12:30 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hometown
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A pressure washer surface cleaner to use on my drive and sidewalk/patio ( https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...9584_200659584). I borrowed a less expensive version of this tool ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/Homelite...1023/203105727) from a neighbor this past summer and was thoroughly impressed with how much better it was vs. me just spraying/cleaning with the standard wand/nozzle. I'm a bit of a tool nut thus the reason for the stainless vs. plastic recommendation to my wife for the purchase. Got a few other things, but this is surely my favorite.
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12-27-2017, 12:42 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 569
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A red Kitchen Aid stand mixer with pasta attachments. I have wanted one for a really long time!
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12-27-2017, 12:52 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Apr 2015
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A lovely candle, handmade candy, gift cards, a dinner made for us at home. Most of all, time with kids, grandkids, and extended family. A wonderful week of celebrations so far and our annual "end of year" celebration dinner out with kids/grands will be coming up this weekend.
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12-27-2017, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
We stopped exchanging gifts with everyone but our kids 10 years ago. WE take all the kids out to an expensive restaurant sometime during Dec. My oldest son and his wife are facing huge medical bills in the new year due to a surgery that is urgent so we told all the kids no gifts for anyone. The surgery is out of town in an expensive city so will be expensive for everyone to go.
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Hope the surgery goes well. The best gift will be restoration of health!
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12-28-2017, 05:12 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Des Moines
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For the first time ever my DH and I did not exchange gifts. It was different but fine. We got nice stuff from our kids, gift certificates, socks, nice chocolates, etc. My Mom still gets us money My brother hosted a very nice family gathering with all of my siblings and all of the next gen was able to be there. We got a great family photo.
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12-28-2017, 05:58 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: The Shire
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Five extra pounds.
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