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I have almost finished with the item I am making for my SS. I hope she likes it!

Once that's done I'm going to start wrapping things and see what I've got. I may be done shopping except for the chocolate
 

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Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

I have almost finished with the item I am making for my SS. I hope she likes it!

Once that's done I'm going to start wrapping things and see what I've got. I may be done shopping except for the chocolate
my last items arrived today - so i'm done except for edibles!
 

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Tonight I went out to the mall and got some more presents for my SS!!!
I'm having soo much fun shopping for my person!!!
(My best friend went with me tonight and we made a whole trip out of SS shopping!). Be warned my SS- you are going to be very spoiled!!! Hope you enjoy everything!


I've got two more things to get, them I'm going to wrap everything up!
 

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Today I'm trying out one of the crockpot recipes in the book I received


Its a pork roast that you cook in pomegranate juice, with several spices and then orange and pear slices on top. I'm substituting apple for the pear though since I don't care for them very much. It sounded really yummy so I'll let you all know how it turns out!
 
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That sounds yummy! How did it turn out?
 

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Originally Posted by AbbysMom

That sounds yummy! How did it turn out?
Don't ask


I'm sure it would have been fine, but SOMEONE (idiot boyfriend) who was home all day, didn't put it on until 2pm!!!! Of course, when I tried to eat it, it was still tough
Flavor was fine though. I specifically told him too, if you don't get it started by 10, don't bother and we'll do it later in the week. But did he listen? Of course not!
 
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Would you try making it again? I have a recipe that I tried last week and came out so-so, but it is worth it to try again with a few modifications.

Also, an FYI to all - A reminder email was sent out to everyone participating in SS today. No one is being singled out.
 

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Originally Posted by AbbysMom

Also, an FYI to all - A reminder email was sent out to everyone participating in SS today. No one is being singled out.
Ya, I loved reading 57 days left till christmas!
I have SO much shopping to do... I've barely started.
 

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Originally Posted by twstychik

Ya, I loved reading 57 days left till christmas!
I have SO much shopping to do... I've barely started.
I know! I'm pretty much done for my SS, but have barely bought anything for family


Karen, yes I will try the recipe again (once I try some of the other yummy ones first!)
 

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The Gem and Mineral show was this past weekend and here are my new treasures. Some might end up in a SS present.....
 

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Oh, at the bottom center is a specimen of coprolite. Yep, I might be sending fossil poop for Christman.
 

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Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

I know! I'm pretty much done for my SS, but have barely bought anything for family
our family doesn't exchange gifts anymore
 

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Originally Posted by gemlady

Oh, at the bottom center is a specimen of coprolite. Yep, I might be sending fossil poop for Christman.
Jan, I hope you'll tell me what the stones are when you send them.
 

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Originally Posted by laureen227

our family doesn't exchange gifts anymore
Awww I will exchange with ya!



I'm only getting my parents and my nieces/nephews a little something. I usually try to buy a little something for everyone but I just can't do it this year.

I am ALMOST finished with what I'm making my SS. I should get finished tonight if I get time to work on it, but if not tonight then whatever evening later this week I'm not working. Riley and Xander were "helping" me last night so I didn't get a lot done
"Dear SS, plz excuse the cat hair on your gift, they won't stop, lol
 

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Originally Posted by twstychik

Jan, I hope you'll tell me what the stones are when you send them.
Oh, yes, I will be sure to identify what stones and materials I use.


Oh, the other items are black onyx faceted beads and dyed fresh water pearls. I also got the beading board they are sitting on.
 
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