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Here at McSkinneys, Our mission is to motivate,support and lose those pounds & inches.We must keep those Loozing Floozies loosing!!



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Hey everyone!

I started my Christmas shopping this week-end! I am in the spirit like I never have been before--don't know WHAT is wrong with me! I think it's because marriage is eminent (I'm gonna have my "own" little family to shop for!)

At Target I hit the $1 rack and got a TON of great stuff. I got 4 cookbooks for each of my sisters, my sis-in-law and soon-to-be sis-in-law. I also got several $1 DVD's for my mom and dad--I'm gonna get them a DVD player for Christmas and they'll need something to watch!

I got mom a ton of lotion/spray from Victoria's Secret. She'll wind up getting that before Christmas.

I went to Hobby Lobby and they had just put a bunch of yarn on clearence! I got $80-worth!!!!! Dang, now I've GOT to knit something!

I lost 2 more pounds--yea!

Hope you all are doing well!

Cheryl your the shopper of the week. Those are great deals. Congratulations on the weight losted.

Gayle are you all tired out and can't post today.

Sherry I am glad that you see that you can make a magical christmas without money. Christmas is love.

The angels started to fight today. It started snowing about an hour ago. Fluffy lafge flakes are coming down. Looks like christmas.

Hope that you are all having a good day.

Hello??????? Heck...Where is everyone?????? I bet you're getting the turkey ready!

Cheryl....I'm so jealous that you and others have already started the Christmas shopping!! WTG on another 2 lbs! You go girl!!!!!!!!!

Here's a Thanksgiving poem for all.....

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
and your pies take the prize,
and may your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off your thighs!

Dee....We were posting at the same time! I bet the snow looks beautiful with your house all decorated too!! Oh my gosh I wish I were there to see it. I love snow!!!!!!!!!

Dee: I almost wish there were snow here. Maybe then I would get in the Christmas spirit. Ba humbug...

I haven't bought the first present yet... Oh my... I am like you Sherry. Not much cash at all and I can't figure out how to deal with it, so I haven't been doing any thing. What a cop out huh??

Sherry: Your Christmas sounds absolutely wonderful to me.. Just being together is all you need to have a great Christmas. I loved your poem. Sounds just about right!!

Cheryl: WTG on the 2 lb loss.... Keep it up girl!! WTG on the shopping too. Your definately a bargain queen.


I go to the arthritis Dr. in the morning. I sure hope she can help me, but I don't know what is left for me to try. We shall see.

Guess what. I am thinking about trading in my car for a van. What kind of vehicles do you gals own?

Carol, I drive a 1993 Mercury Cougar, gets me where I need to go. Steve drives a 2004 Venture van through the company he works for. Good luck!!!!

Sorry I haven't posted...still trying to recover from the past week. The craft show bordered between ok and crappy, I'm offically hanging up my hat as a craft show groupie. Sales use to be great, but now everyone can just get on the internet and order stuff. I made enough to pay my booth space, expenses and had enough left over to help with Christmas, like I said, not fantastic, but the money will help out.
It was kinda funny though...I could of sold skin care products! I had three ladies (at separate times) comment about my skin. One lady even asked if I sold products. Weird, huh??? Ramona, the BE must be doing something!

I am about 1/2 way done with Christmas shopping. It is really hard here because both girls have birthdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have been trying to buy here and there or if I find something and don't have enough moola, I put it on lay-away. I haven't started shopping for Steve yet. Did we just decide to do a card exchange here???

Cheryl, you are my kind of shopper! I love bargains!!! WOW! A dollar sale at Target? YOU GO GIRL! What do you like to knit? GREAT JOB ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!

Dee, you keep those silly angels there playing in the snow! We have snow predicted for tonight...so far it's clear and I REALLY hope it stays that way! Have I told you, I can't stand snow???? It's cold, wet and cold...I will take sunshine anyday!

Sher, any news about Drew's legs yet?


I may not be posting daily until after Thanksgiving, I have alot going on, plus I'm not in the best of moods, I hate to bring you guys down too.

Gayle if you look before thanksgiving you get to posting. We are here for you. I need you. You are my support when I am down and I am getting scared about this surgery. If I post when I am down you can too. We all said the same to Sherry. What's up? It wasn't long ago that Shelley was having some problems. Carol is dealing with a lot of pain from her arthritis. Debbie has a healing hubby. We all have problems, your friends are here for you if you want to share. You know my email addie too. I wish that your sales would have been higher at the craft sale. Don't be discouraged with your work. You are very creative and do awesome work.

Carol I am glad that you are seeing a specialist. I hope that there is something else that can be done. I will ship you all the snow that we get. Problem is now it rainned first and we have ice underneath. Time for you to get shopping. There are lots of ways to deal with christmas even when you don't have a lot of cash. Maybe everyone could suggest a few ideas to help the ones out struggling.

Sherry I am glad that you posted. I am like Gayle, I really don't care for the snow. We are garenteed to get snow so the longer that it doesn't come the better. Cute poem. What are Drew's results?

Cheryl go Cheryl go! You weight is just spiraling down. That is wonderful.

Dee-When is your surgery? Please know that I am here for you if you need any help.

Gayle-I know you must be very busy. I'm sure that the only reason you didn't sell everything was because nobody was. So many people are last minute shoppers. I wish you had a show closer to Christmas or after Thanksgiving. Your things are so lovely and you have such talent.

Just found this online




With the holidays drawing near we'd like to share some great ideas with you for frugal gift-giving. There are hundreds of gifts that can be purchased or made by hand for under $10. Gifts that are both thoughtful and frugal at the same time. You don't have to spend a lot of money to find that perfect gift for someone, just be sure to put some thought into it and hopefully your gift will be well received. Here's a few of our favorites...


1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup

2. A pound of pistachios

3. Child's artwork, framed

4. Journal with special inscription inside

5. Teacup with box of herbal tea

6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules

7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar

8. Collage of special photos

9. Gel pens and pretty stationary

10. Bottle of sparkling cider

11. Home baked bread, include recipe

12. Disposable camera or rolls of film

13. Basket filled with deli cheese and fruit

14. Craft supplies

15. Holiday serving bowl or platter

16. Pretty basket filled with special jams or mustards

17. Decorative napkins and napkin rings

18. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon

19. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds

20. Photo album, hand decorated is even better

21. Makeup tote

22. Prepaid photo developing envelopes

23. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking

24. Variety of bread mixes

25. Special coffee cup filled with candy

26. Fancy magazines tied together with a pretty ribbon

27. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil

28. Locally made barbeque or steak sauce with basting brush

29. Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup

30. Movie theater gift certificates

31. Board games

32. Jar of sourwood or pure honey with biscuit mix

33. Note cards and book of stamps

34. Picture frames, buy them on sale!

35. Specialty cookbook

36. Pretty glass jar filled with candy

37. Collectible sports cards

38. Muffin mixes with muffin pan

39. Books, there are still a few for under $10

40. Set of dish towels and dish cloths

41. Nail polish kit

42. Pretty night shirt

43. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets

44. Video rental gift certificates

45. Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns

46. Handwritten copies of your favorite recipes

47. For the pets, gourmet dog biscuits or cat treats

48. Baking pans and supplies

49. Prepaid long distance phone cards

50. Small clock or radio

51. Pretty box for keepsakes

52. Colorful Post-It notepads

53. Address book

54. Christmas ornaments

55. Puzzles

56. Blank video or cassette tapes

57. Sewing supplies

58. Flashlight with batteries

59. Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief

60. Makeup brush set

61. Expensive socks, still under $10

62. Special soaps and bath puff

63. and don't forget my absolute favorite... home baked cookies!

I'm ok girls, just down in the dumps... thank you for your well wishes and complements about my painting. Almost everyone that came into my booth made a comment about my art work, saying how gorgeous it was...then they turned around and walked out! Oh well, I guess now I truly understand the expression of a starving artist!

Here is a recipe if you guys want it:

Bread dough ornaments

4 cup flour
1 cup salt
1.5 cup hot water
2t. vegetable oil

The oil makes the dough easier to work with. Cut out shapes just like making sugar cookies. Bake 200* for ???? (until hard) or I also read where you could microwave for 2 minutes on a safe plate. Seal with Primer, then paint or decorate. When completed, seal with a clear varnish on all sides. I'm thinking I may make personalized ornaments for Allison's kindergarten class.

Received this from Ramona:

Gayle, please tell everyone I'm sorry for not posting. I took a nasty fall on some wet tile and busted my knee cap and hurt my back again. I'm crawling back in bed now, but wanted to touch base.

Love you,
Ramona


Ramona, please make a speedy recovery! Let us know if there is anything we can do. LOVE YOU!!!!

Gayle did Ramona really bust her knee cap or just hurt it? Poor thing, I hope that she has a speedy recovery. I liked your gift list. Good ideas. Do you think maybe your paintings are to good for a craft show and that you might be going after the wrong market? Do you have a local art gallery close by?

Shelley I have my back surgery on monday Dec 6th, less than 2 weeks. Thank you for being there. Las Vegas will be a good distraction from me thinking of my surgery. I am terrified to go under the knife again. We leave for Vegas friday afternoon.

The weather is cool out but now that we have snow that is staying it puts me at risk because it rainned first and it is very slippery. My girlfriend called and said there is no way that she is going to let me walk this morning. She is on her way down right now for coffee.

Hope that you all have a Merry day.

Ramona-Please get well soon!

hello girls!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
we are having our dinner sat.
money is tite and his check is dated for fri.
things are a little better,just decided i wasnt gonna let him bring me down to his level.
we got our first snow tonite.
the wind chill is 19 and the wind is howling.

ramona,i hope your alright!
first ecoli and now this!
speedy recovery!

sherry,im so sorry drew has to go thru this!
you are all in my prayers!
how is wayne coming along?
money is real tite right now but i understand what you mean by putting up the decorations for the kids!
we just do the best we can.
no i didnt get your email,sorry.
you take it easy ,your fragile to!

carol,HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY TO YOU AND KEVIN!
how was your night?

deb,how are you and james doing?

gayle,im sorry bout your sale,you would have done awesome if it was closer to christmas as talented as you are!

cheryl,WOHO ON THE 2 POUNDS!
i wished i could start christmas shopping early!
every year i say im gonna but it just dont happen.
everyone have a great turkey day,enjoy and be back on the bandwagon by mon. or earlier!
hugs,
doni