Seasonal Sightings

[Merry]

What have you seen and where? Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas related I mean.

Today at one of the local stupidmarkets; Christmas chocolates and the big tins of speciality cookies (biscuits they call them over here)

Friday last week; Halloween gear in the £ shop (Brit equivalent of your Dollar Store)

And all the card shops have got at least some Christmas cards in and on the shelves.

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[scooterbugs25]

Walmart here, In Claypool hill,VA has up some decorations and lights.. They also have village items out.

[Jinglebelle]

I've only seen Christmassy material so far... :(

[AuntieMistletoeElf]

Fall decorations in abundance at the nearest mall. Halloween stuff is out, but only three aisles so far in the local Wal-Mart.
Aside from the odd Christmas cards and craft materials, it's our Hallmark store that pleased me today with at least four shelves of Christmas ornaments and Willow Tree nativity pieces. There is a Keepsake ornament that caught my eye, but I didn't pick it up because I was shopping for Birthday presents. It was a key wind ornament of Snoopy conducting the Peanuts Gane in a festive carol.
Last year's only Christmas surivor that I could find was a black bear with a Christmas hat holding a sign that lights up reading Merry Christmas and he's holding a velvet strap with bells on it that jingle has he moves. His mouth opens and closes as he sings. The fur felt like a Gund product, but it's not quiet that quality.

[scooterbugs25]

walmart has started setting up Christmas tree displays! It is earlier this year then last year.

[Jinglebelle]

WOOHOO!!! http://www.jinglebelljunction.com/smilies/smilie010.gif



My wally world started putting out Christmas decor today!!!! They don't have much yet, but they sure were working hard getting it all out!

[Merry]

Wrapping paper at the local supermarket. Out near the checkouts. Not in the section this store sets aside for seasonal items.

Boy you should hear the grumbling from the shoppers too. Yes, I stroll around eavesdropping. 8)

Much tutting, rolling of eyes and comments like "it gets earlier every year!".... :P

No sign of any Halloween stuff in my immediate area yet. Not surprising though. Its never caught on in England.

[AuntieMistletoeElf]

Christmas sighting spotted in my fridge, thanks to my thoughtful husband.

Yes indeed folks, Christmas is surely on the way - got eggnog?

I do. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/ThirstyGal.gif Mmmmmm - still tastes as good as I remembered.

[Merry]

Well the Halloween stuff is out. I saw pumpkins today! Not big ones, but decent for England. Made me smile, it did!

The Christmas items are rolling out more and more. I'd say by mid-October most stores here will be fully stocked.

[tank1976]

I've seen several decorations for C-mas at a few stores.

[ElfinErv]

Every store should be all Christmas by now

[ElfinErv]

Saw some Cadbury Christmas eggs at Wal Mart, I'm familiar with the Easter ones but have never tried these

[dominick]

Anything different about them besides packaging? I've never really been a big fan of them anyway... too sweet.

[ElfinErv]

Looks to me to be a whipped chocolate inside

[dominick]

I think I'll pass.

[ElfinErv]

yea I didn't get one. I'm sticking with my chocolate bells and fudge covered Oreos :lol:

[ElfinErv]

Saw a yard last night that had a huge inflatable Shrek, not seen those before

[Merry]

A few of the neighbours houses have their outdoor lights on now. I'm enjoying walking late afternoon, to catch a glimpse of people's trees in their windows.

[ElfinErv]

some neighbors have lights on their bushes but they look like the same ones that were up for Halloween.


:shock:

[ElfinErv]

A store here called Theisens has 2 aisles of Christmas stuff left, and only 50% to boot. :shock:

[sdkluger]

I passed a house on the way to the store tonight that still had their tree up and lit. My boy saw it to and commented that everyone should have their trees down by now. I immediately thought of those who have their trees up all year and change the decorations for each of the holidays.

Tim

[Merry]

I immediately thought of those who have their trees up all year and change the decorations for each of the holidays.

Tim

Now there's a fascinating idea!

[ElfinErv]

we keep a tree up year around, dubbed the holiday tree. We decorate it for most every holiday



I passed a house on the way to the store tonight that still had their tree up and lit. My boy saw it to and commented that everyone should have their trees down by now. I immediately thought of those who have their trees up all year and change the decorations for each of the holidays.

Tim

[Merry]

I actually had the urge the other day to put the tree back up. :oops:

[Merry]

My new Christmas ticker! :D Doubtless I'll change it again before The Day but its fun trying new ones.

[Merry]

My printer is offering custom printed Christmas cards now. I put in an order for some business cards, etc.. and the order confirmation came back with the Christmas card offer. :D

[ElfinErv]

was at a local home store called Menards, they had a display of flags and banners and has a couple Christmas ones still on display. Methinks they just didn't take them down after Christmas

[WintersElf]

yesterday me and mom rode to the post office and we took the back roads to see the old school my DD use to go too.and a house still had christmas lights all around it..cool...

[ElfinErv]

looks great




My new Christmas ticker! :D Doubtless I'll change it again before The Day but its fun trying new ones.

[Merry]

The local butcher has a sign up now for their Christmas Club.

[ElfinErv]

how much they wanting for the smoked reindeer?



The local butcher has a sign up now for their Christmas Club.

[Merry]

how much they wanting for the smoked reindeer?



The local butcher has a sign up now for their Christmas Club.

Erv! :razz:

[ElfinErv]

:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/nog.gif




how much they wanting for the smoked reindeer?



The local butcher has a sign up now for their Christmas Club.

Erv! :razz:

[ElfinErv]

Went to Hobby Lobby today to purchase cardstock and they are in the process of setting up 3 isles of Christmas stuff, lots of craft items and glass ornies so far. One isle of ribbons.

[ElfinErv]

Today Hobby Lobby is setting up Christmas trees ! :D

[ElfinErv]

Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Crafts 08 magazine is now on the stands, 93 projects for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloweeny


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[Jinglebelle]

Oooooo... did you grab a copy Erv? Is it totally worth it? I gotta look for it at wally world...

[ElfinErv]

Yes I bought one, very nice


Oooooo... did you grab a copy Erv? Is it totally worth it? I gotta look for it at wally world...

[ElfinErv]

The National Christmas Tree Association is having their annual convention here this week


::boo::

[ElfinErv]

got a Christmas LTD Commodities catalog today :)

[WintersElf]

sadly no christmas sightings here yet ..SIGH...

[Merry]

I think I spotted the very first sign of Christmas's approach in the local supermarket today. They had a small stack of those big tins of Quality Street chocolates out. First time I've seen them since last Christmas!

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[dominick]

We went to Michael's today and they had a bit of their Christmas stuff out. Tricia bought a few things to keep her occupied.

[ElfinErv]

Target here has 2 isles of Christmas decorations

[hollybow]

absolutely NO christmas stuff out here... except the strange Dutch christmas cookies... NO ornaments..NO wrapping paper..NO cards nothing....

I feel left out from the fun :-(

[scooterbugs25]

Walmart , Lowes , Kmart and Big lots all have Christmas decorations out here!

It looks like Kmart does not have martha stewart trees anymore. The display tree's are all "Trim-a-home"

[sdkluger]

I've seen commercials on TV for a web site selling artificial Christmas trees and a furniture store saying buy now and get your furniture before the holidays.

Tim

[ElfinErv]

Kmart here setting up Christmas trees today, looked like GE brand trees, many prelit with led lights

[Merry]

The craft shop in the village has a bit more Christmas stuff out now. The larger shops in town are starting to clear space and set up for Christmas. Some have a bit of merchandise out, but not too much yet.

[ElfinErv]

Went to Menards tonight, a home store like Home Depot. They are FULLY stocked for Christmas, all displays up. Their display is quite extensive. Was a joy to walk thru

[ElfinErv]

Went to Lowes this morning, they have all their Christmas stuff out, trees set up and decorated

[Jinglebelle]

We went to wally world yesterday and they were starting to put out some Christmas stuff!!!

::yay::

[Merry]

I was in town yesterday and its just about official. Christmas merchandise is out almost everywhere. Not to the extent it will be by month end (or sooner), but there you are.

[ElfinErv]

Neighbor has Christmas wreath on front door

[hollybow]

no signs of christmas here... except strange Dutch cookies... 8)

[Merry]

Neighbor has Christmas wreath on front door

:o

Pumpkins in the local supermarket yesterday. Not Christmas I know but....

[ElfinErv]

how strange are they?
:?


no signs of christmas here... except strange Dutch cookies... 8)

[Jinglebelle]

I'm starting to see commercials that refrence CHRISTMAS!! YAY!!

[ElfinErv]

Saw eggnog in the grocery store today :huggs:

[Merry]

The sweet stuff like chocolates and those big tins of fancy cookies and Christmas cake are everywhere now. Makes you wonder how long the stuff has been in cold storage. :o

Wrapping paper, cards and some decorations are out. I think once we get past mid-month, it'll be all go for the retail sector.

The mall was full up today, considering the Planet is supposed to be heading for a major recession depression.

Can't say I've seen any holiday advertising on tv yet.

[ElfinErv]

WalMart looks to have some new Christmas items this year, I have ny eye on some giant lawn ornaments

[Jinglebelle]

Every time I go to walmart they have a little more out, so far though, all I've seen are pre-lit trees and some ornaments.

I'm determined to find a set of candle blow molds this year... gonna grab 'em up as soon as they put 'em out... hopefully... :shock:

[ElfinErv]

don't forget to pay :lol:


...............
I'm determined to find a set of candle blow molds this year... gonna grab 'em up as soon as they put 'em out... hopefully... :shock:

[Jinglebelle]

:lol: Yeah... wouldn't wanna spend Christmas in the slammer... :lol:

[hollybow]

very strange... strange taste... make squeaking noises when you bite into them...and pieces of the cookies stay glued to your teeth...

:shock: :shock:



how strange are they?
:?


no signs of christmas here... except strange Dutch cookies... 8)

[Merry]

very strange... strange taste... make squeaking noises when you bite into them...and pieces of the cookies stay glued to your teeth...

:shock: :shock:



how strange are they?
:?


no signs of christmas here... except strange Dutch cookies... 8)

Their alive!!!!!! ::huh::

[ElfinErv]

:o



very strange... strange taste... make squeaking noises when you bite into them...and pieces of the cookies stay glued to your teeth...

:shock: :shock:

[hollybow]

I told you they are strange :shock:

have you the heart to try them? I can send you a package...
they are called Old Dutch Ginger Nuts

http://www.bolletje.com/products/cat/season/


::shinygift::


:o



very strange... strange taste... make squeaking noises when you bite into them...and pieces of the cookies stay glued to your teeth...

:shock: :shock:

[ElfinErv]

Have you tried the chocolate clocks or the Chocolate Ginger Nuts Mixed?

[scooterbugs25]

Lowes and Walmart here look like the north pole! I hope they plan on putting more out, as there is still plenty of room once they get rid of the halloween supplies..lol

[Merry]

I've started seeing Christmas ads on tv and have heard one or two on the radio.

[hollybow]

Have you tried the chocolate clocks or the Chocolate Ginger Nuts Mixed?

yes...they are a bit better (chocolate covering...) but not much... :D

[Jinglebelle]

Walking in the garden enter at my local WalMart

http://www.jinglebelljunction.com/stuff/w2.jpg

there's more on the other side, too. :)


I took this with my phone, sorry it's blurry,

[Jinglebelle]

I told you they are strange :shock:

have you the heart to try them? I can send you a package...
they are called Old Dutch Ginger Nuts

http://www.bolletje.com/products/cat/season/


::shinygift::


:o



very strange... strange taste... make squeaking noises when you bite into them...and pieces of the cookies stay glued to your teeth...

:shock: :shock:


These cookies sound plain scary to me... :x but that's the cutest website ever! I kept refreshing the page and there's several different animations up there! How cute!!

[ElfinErv]

looks exactly like the Wally here, look at those pink trees !




Walking in the garden enter at my local WalMart

http://www.jinglebelljunction.com/stuff/w2.jpg

there's more on the other side, too. :)


I took this with my phone, sorry it's blurry,

[Jinglebelle]

I know!! Pink and purple! :?

I do kinda like the red one though...

[ElfinErv]

I really like that 12" one, wish we had the room. Thinking about pounding a hole in the ceiling :?

[Jinglebelle]

I just don't like the white lights on it...

[ElfinErv]

paint em with nail polish

::yay::


I just don't like the white lights on it...

[Jinglebelle]

That would take forever.... :lol:

[scooterbugs25]

You beat me to it jinglebelle, I took a pic at my walmart last night to post on here today..lol It looks just like yours!
just from the opposite side..lol



Walking in the garden enter at my local WalMart

http://www.jinglebelljunction.com/stuff/w2.jpg

there's more on the other side, too. :)


I took this with my phone, sorry it's blurry,

[Jinglebelle]

Great minds think alike.... :lol: You should still post it up!! :lol:

[scooterbugs25]

this too was taken at my walmart with a cell phone..


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[Jinglebelle]

Excellent! ?:mendhak::

[Merry]

I think its official here in England now. I was in town today and most of the shops have at least some, if not all their Seasonal stuff out. I could have wandered around for ages, just looking at everything.

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[ElfinErv]

Ever notice how simple Wally makes its displays :lol:



this too was taken at my walmart with a cell phone..


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[scooterbugs25]

Here is what our local Lowe's looks like... The Mgr was telling us that they are selling out of things quick and they have not put out a lot of things yet cause they wouldn't have anything to sell at Christmas time, So the end of Nov. Look for some new things to come out at Lowe's!


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[ElfinErv]

Good to hear things are selling, with the economy issues and all


::decorate::

[Merry]

That's-a nice-a! :thumbsup:

[ElfinErv]

Lowes is ripping their Halloween stuff down today and putting up more Christmas stuff

[Merry]

Lowes is ripping their Halloween stuff down today and putting up more Christmas stuff

Why? Its not Halloween yet! :P

[ElfinErv]

Halloween sales have been sluggish this year




Lowes is ripping their Halloween stuff down today and putting up more Christmas stuff

Why? Its not Halloween yet! :P

[ElfinErv]

Saw 3 Christmas commercials on tv today ::santagifts::

[Merry]

We're getting those now too, on tv and radio.

[scooterbugs25]

I'm seeing them as well! Next weekend I'm getting out my decorations!

[ElfinErv]

I've seen the Glade Holiday scents commercial at least 10 times in a couple days...anyone else seen this that much or are they targeting me...maybe I stink


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[scooterbugs25]

Is that what the smell is around here??


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I've seen the Glade Holiday scents commercial at least 10 times in a couple days...anyone else seen this that much or are they targeting me...maybe I stink


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[ElfinErv]

::lol:: ::house::

[ElfinErv]

The Sunday newspaper is chock full of Christmas ads and inserts today !

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[ElfinErv]

Saw live Christmas trees at the grocery store today

:ginger014:

[mammaduke]

I've seen the Glade Holiday scents commercial at least 10 times in a couple days...anyone else seen this that much or are they targeting me...maybe I stink


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/Santawalk.gifYes as a matter of fact I went out & bought 10 candles of Glistening snow scented ones. Love these candles.
I have seen commericials all day long for Christmas, Tis the season

[ElfinErv]

10 wow that must be your favorite scent


Yes as a matter of fact I went out & bought 10 candles of Glistening snow scented ones. Love these candles.
I have seen commericials all day long for Christmas, Tis the season

[scooterbugs25]

I cant find them anywhere here! These are also our favorite scent too! If I find them, I'll buy 10 too! LOL



Yes as a matter of fact I went out & bought 10 candles of Glistening snow scented ones. Love these candles.
I have seen commericials all day long for Christmas, Tis the season

[ElfinErv]

check WalGreens the store here had tons of them

[ElfinErv]

they used to make one that had a great pine scent, was my fav


Yes as a matter of fact I went out & bought 10 candles of Glistening snow scented ones. Love these candles.
I have seen commericials all day long for Christmas, Tis the season

[dominick]

I like the Yankees. Mistletoe is good and I think the other one I really like is called Cedar and Balsam. The Febreeze piney one is good, too, but it burns rather quickly. Yankees are expensive, but they last a long time.

[ElfinErv]

I may have to bite the bullet and go Yankee. I can't find anything else pine here this year. Kmart switched brands of candles and no longer offer my favs :ick:


I like the Yankees. Mistletoe is good and I think the other one I really like is called Cedar and Balsam. The Febreeze piney one is good, too, but it burns rather quickly. Yankees are expensive, but they last a long time.

[dominick]

Got a Bed, Bath, and Beyond near you? They're always sending those 20% off coupons in the mail. Like I said, Yankees are quality candles. They last a long time and smell great.

[ElfinErv]

yes we do and in fact at the same mall Kim works...I'll get her on it. I think the store allow each other mall discounts as well


Got a Bed, Bath, and Beyond near you? They're always sending those 20% off coupons in the mail. Like I said, Yankees are quality candles. They last a long time and smell great.

[ElfinErv]

Went thru Starbucks drive up today and the car ahead of me paid for my coffee, so I paid for the car behind me. Later on the news it was reported this went on for 53 cars and ended only after there were no more cars in line. The Christmas spirit lives!

[mammaduke]

I found them at K-Mart this week so I bought 10 more.
I cant find them anywhere here! These are also our favorite scent too! If I find them, I'll buy 10 too! LOL

[scooterbugs25]

Wow~ That is amazing. What a Great Story Erv!


Went thru Starbucks drive up today and the car ahead of me paid for my coffee, so I paid for the car behind me. Later on the news it was reported this went on for 53 cars and ended only after there were no more cars in line. The Christmas spirit lives!

[scooterbugs25]

I cant find them here anywhere.. I bought the febreeze plug ins, They are ok.. but I like Glade better..


I found them at K-Mart this week so I bought 10 more.

[mammaduke]

Begining to see more & more homes decorated this year with some beautiful lights. Love looking at them with the freshly fallen snow.

[ElfinErv]

I think there are more homes decorated in my area than I've ever seen

[mammaduke]

We looked out the window last night & for the first time there are homes decorated on our street. It's so nice looking out the window & seeing the decorated homes.::house::

[ElfinErv]

because you inspired them mammaduke :)



We looked out the window last night & for the first time there are homes decorated on our street. It's so nice looking out the window & seeing the decorated homes.::house::

[Jinglebelle]

Went thru Starbucks drive up today and the car ahead of me paid for my coffee, so I paid for the car behind me. Later on the news it was reported this went on for 53 cars and ended only after there were no more cars in line. The Christmas spirit lives!

how sweet! :)

[ElfinErv]

I wondered about the Febreeze ones


I cant find them here anywhere.. I bought the febreeze plug ins, They are ok.. but I like Glade better..

[ElfinErv]

Went to Hobby Lobby today and they have 1 isle of smaller prelit Christmas trees out. I think last year they started at the end of May, bit earlier this year

[Merry]

Went to Hobby Lobby today and they have 1 isle of smaller prelit Christmas trees out. I think last year they started at the end of May, bit earlier this year

You're kidding! That is early! :)

[ElfinErv]

Yea Hobby Lobby puts out Christmas stuff earlier each year it seems like

[santaclauses#1fan]

Tanksgiving and Halloween:At the local Cracker Barrel they have costumes for Halloween and stufed turkeys that sing.

[Merry]

Tanksgiving and Halloween:At the local Cracker Barrel they have costumes for Halloween and stufed turkeys that sing.

Awwww....you guys have all the good stuff over there. :p

[ElfinErv]

wow I didn't the Barrel sold costumes...roadtrip !

[ElfinErv]

noticed the local grocery store was stocking the shelves with Halloween candy today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/Halloween/trikORtreet.gif

[Merry]

noticed the local grocery store was stocking the shelves with Halloween candy today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/Halloween/trikORtreet.gif

That's a wee bit early. Makes you wonder how old the stock is.

[ElfinErv]

I'll let you know tonight when I rip into these black and orange M&Ms

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/Halloween/pumpkin2.gif



That's a wee bit early. Makes you wonder how old the stock is.

[Christy Carol]

Nothing here so far, well no where that I have been. I did some some Halloween inflatables at Garden Ridge last weekend though.

[ElfinErv]

Have you been to DG lately?



Nothing here so far, well no where that I have been. I did some some Halloween inflatables at Garden Ridge last weekend though.

[Christy Carol]

I was in there Monday and checked out the summer seasonal just knowing it had to be marked down. Nope, guess summer is still going strong here.

But after you posted this last night I decided to swing by today. Still nothing except one of the ladies putting out a small display box of pumpkin Snickers. But Monday I did see her unboxing something I want to say was maybe Christmas because I heard another one of the ladies there comment it was waaay to early to be receiving that stuff yet.

[Jollyhelperelf01]

Hobby Lobby in the town to the north of me has nothing- the one to the south of me already has tons of fall/Halloween/Christmas stuff. I was so tempted to buy stuff but I have to wait until I am done with school stuff first. I still spent an hour and a half looking.

[ElfinErv]

Its a store that sells stuff, its never too early


I was in there Monday and checked out the summer seasonal just knowing it had to be marked down. Nope, guess summer is still going strong here.

But after you posted this last night I decided to swing by today. Still nothing except one of the ladies putting out a small display box of pumpkin Snickers. But Monday I did see her unboxing something I want to say was maybe Christmas because I heard another one of the ladies there comment it was waaay to early to be receiving that stuff yet.

[Christy Carol]

True. Especially that one since its all we have in town. If they started stocking now it wouldn't be too soon. Stuff sells out quickly here.

[ElfinErv]

sounds like one store manager needs to get on the ball

:1smiley008:



Hobby Lobby in the town to the north of me has nothing- the one to the south of me already has tons of fall/Halloween/Christmas stuff. I was so tempted to buy stuff but I have to wait until I am done with school stuff first. I still spent an hour and a half looking.

[Merry]

I was in there Monday and checked out the summer seasonal just knowing it had to be marked down. Nope, guess summer is still going strong here.

But after you posted this last night I decided to swing by today. Still nothing except one of the ladies putting out a small display box of pumpkin Snickers. But Monday I did see her unboxing something I want to say was maybe Christmas because I heard another one of the ladies there comment it was waaay to early to be receiving that stuff yet.

Haha! You sound like me. I've been known to loiter when the store clerks are unpacking boxes, to see if I can get a peek at whats in them. :oops: :1smiley008:

[Christy Carol]

yeah, I was trying super hard! In fact I had just swiped my debit card and the machine was asking for my approval for the amount. I was rubbernecking so hard that I didnt notice so the machine reset itself. The clerk looked at me kinda funny and asked if there was a problem. I think I turned 3 shades of red and said "no, I was just looking at something else"!

[ElfinErv]

:crazyeyes:

[sdkluger]

We got the Herrschners Christmas catalog today. I wish I were able to get a bunch of the stuff they had in it. My wife would love the snowman things.

[ElfinErv]

You and your friend MasterCard could make that happen

:cone:


We got the Herrschners Christmas catalog today. I wish I were able to get a bunch of the stuff they had in it. My wife would love the snowman things.

[Christy Carol]

Went by DG tonight to pick up more dog food...thats another story but anyway, some of the summer stuff has been marked down 20% so thats a start. And the display of pumpkin Snickers? I counted and 9 were missing! Thats almost half! I know, I shouldn't know that but I had to count. People are snatching them up and I still haven't had one!

[ElfinErv]

2 trips now and you still haven't gotten a pumpkin snickers....thats discipline :)


Went by DG tonight to pick up more dog food...thats another story but anyway, some of the summer stuff has been marked down 20% so thats a start. And the display of pumpkin Snickers? I counted and 9 were missing! Thats almost half! I know, I shouldn't know that but I had to count. People are snatching them up and I still haven't had one!

[Jinglebelle]

I've never even heard of pumpkin Snickers... I must find one. :)

[ElfinErv]

you must find SEVERAL
:crazyeyes:



I've never even heard of pumpkin Snickers... I must find one. :)

[Jinglebelle]

I looked today at the dollar store, and didn't see any... where might I find them? Are these special for Halloween?

[Jinglebelle]

Is this what you guys mean?

http://thegirltastes.blogspot.com/2007/10/snickers-creme-pumpkin.html

I was thinking it was some kind of Pumpkin flavored thing... :oops:

[ElfinErv]

they are special for Halloween
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/Javern/misc/SNICKERSPUMPKIN.jpg

[ElfinErv]

have you seen any Halloween candy there yet? Kmart, and most of the grocery stores here carry them


I looked today at the dollar store, and didn't see any... where might I find them? Are these special for Halloween?

[Merry]

Its not Christmas, but its a sign the retailers are gearing up; I got two Autumn/Winter catalogues from my favourite clothing stores in the mail today.

[Christy Carol]

Yup, thats what I have been seeing Erv. And I made my 3rd trip and still didn't buy any. Didn't count them this time either! ;-)

But I did see they are putting the Halloween candy out. Slowly marking down the swimming pool supplies and pushing them out of the way.

[ElfinErv]

summer is going sooooo fast
::sleighaway2::


Yup, thats what I have been seeing Erv. And I made my 3rd trip and still didn't buy any. Didn't count them this time either! ;-)

But I did see they are putting the Halloween candy out. Slowly marking down the swimming pool supplies and pushing them out of the way.

[Christy Carol]

Summer? What's that? All we have had is rain and more rain which means lots of flooding. Good riddance.

Today while walking thru DG (yes, again!) I saw a box of Christmas wrapping paper!! It was just kinda sitting there, by the registers. Thats a good sign!

[ElfinErv]

funny...think they are starting to put Christmas stuff out?


Summer? What's that? All we have had is rain and more rain which means lots of flooding. Good riddance.

Today while walking thru DG (yes, again!) I saw a box of Christmas wrapping paper!! It was just kinda sitting there, by the registers. Thats a good sign!

[Christy Carol]

I dont know, it wouldnt surprise me one bit. In years past they have had one aisle of Halloween and 2 Christmas, before Labor Day!

[ElfinErv]

nothing at the store here yet, they are known for being very late



I dont know, it wouldnt surprise me one bit. In years past they have had one aisle of Halloween and 2 Christmas, before Labor Day!

[Christy Carol]

I really want to get by Garden Ridge but we are going north tonight and they are west. Soon I've got to get out there and feel that 'Christmas time is coming' feeling you get when you first see decorations out.

[ElfinErv]

They must....maybe take a day off work next week?


I really want to get by Garden Ridge but we are going north tonight and they are west. Soon I've got to get out there and feel that 'Christmas time is coming' feeling you get when you first see decorations out.

[Christy Carol]

Wouldnt that be nice!

[ElfinErv]

Wal Mart had some fall items out today, fall wreaths, candles, signs and things

[Christy Carol]

I didnt get to check them out when I went today. I really wanted to see if they had their candles out yet. Last year they had some really strong Gingerbread scented candles that were cheap.

[ElfinErv]

soy?



I didnt get to check them out when I went today. I really wanted to see if they had their candles out yet. Last year they had some really strong Gingerbread scented candles that were cheap.

[Christy Carol]

Nope. To be honest I really dont care for the soy ones. I bought a few thru one of those 'my kids are selling candles so please buy 100' begs a few years back and they burned horribly.

I went by DG today and they have out rows and rows of Halloween candy. No decorations yet!

[Merry]

Nope. To be honest I really dont care for the soy ones. I bought a few thru one of those 'my kids are selling candles so please buy 100' begs a few years back and they burned horribly.



Really? I've never tried them, but their touted as being cleaner and more eco-friendly. Not much good tho if they don't burn properly. I'd love to get some proper beeswax candles but they're too pricey for every day use.

[ElfinErv]

like any type of candle some are duds, I dont prefer one over another, good smell takes preference


Nope. To be honest I really dont care for the soy ones. I bought a few thru one of those 'my kids are selling candles so please buy 100' begs a few years back and they burned horribly.

I went by DG today and they have out rows and rows of Halloween candy. No decorations yet!

[Christy Carol]

Yes Merry Sage, I had heard the same thing so I was excited to try them. But like the beeswax ones they are too expensive for what they do.

Or should I say what they dont do. Erv, I'm not picky either. Well I prefer cheap with a strong smell but anyway...these soy ones I bought only burnt right down the middle. Just followed the wick. So I ended up with a jar full of wax with no way to burn them. Unless I used a warmer and I'm not really fans of those either.

The fall scented Mainstream candles (isn't that the brand?) that Wal-Mart sales are wonderful. Very strongly scented and cheap! But still not out as of this past weekend.

We do have a candle company here in our great state, around 2.5 hours northwest of where I live. Tom promised me a trip up there this September to stock up. Now they have cheap candles that are strong and I do mean strong!! www.russellvillecandles.com (http://www.russellvillecandles.com)

I dont know if they ship or how much but right now I have their gingerbread, harvest and pumpkin candles. And each of them make my house smell like I have been baking.

[Christy Carol]

Make that Mainstays, otherwise known as Candle-Lite

[ElfinErv]

I don't like the warmers, yes they are safer than a burning candle but in my experience I don't get the good smells either

[Merry]

I must be different than everyone else in that I don't like strong scents.

My advice is to use plain, unscented candles for decoration and switch to essential oils or eo granules for fragrancing. Safe, clean, therapeutic and the scents are much nicer.

Try any of the citrus oils with one of the spice oils to re-create that "Christmas" smell. Eucalyptus, frankincense and peppermint eo make what we call "Mistletoe". :1smiley008:

[Christy Carol]

Erv, the warmers to me seem like the remove the scent. The first warming might be ok but then the candle seems to lose its scent. I think we have talked about that before.

Merry, I do have certain oils and scents that I use. Alot of reed diffusers with Autumn and Christmas scents. But there is still something comforting about seeing a lit candle on a cold winters night!

[ElfinErv]

I only do pine scents or vanilla

[Christy Carol]

Do you remember those vanilla candles from the late 70's early 80's? It seems like the schools always sold them as some sort of fundraiser. They came in really long, tall glass containers and had a long silver wire to put your match on so that you could reach down in them to light without burning your fingers.

I LOVED that vanilla! To me it was the best vanilla ever. And I can not find that vanilla scent anywhere. These now days are too...I dont know. They just aren't the same.

[ElfinErv]

yea I remember those, wonder if they are still made

[Christy Carol]

Not that I can find. I run into the containers all the time at yard sales but the candles are either all yucky or gone.

I loved the ones that had the crystal looking stuff on them. They really looked cool burning. Almost twinkled.

[ElfinErv]

yes they had a cool glow to them



Not that I can find. I run into the containers all the time at yard sales but the candles are either all yucky or gone.

I loved the ones that had the crystal looking stuff on them. They really looked cool burning. Almost twinkled.

[Christy Carol]

Had to run by DG today to pick up a few things and spotted a center aisle full of Thanksgiving and Fall decorations. Funny, no Halloween yet. But anyway, it put a big ol smile on my face as I LOVE Thanksgiving. They even had their fall scented candles out and the pumpkin pie one smelled very strong for a DG candle.

[ElfinErv]

this is good news, I will visit the store soon at the end of this week



Had to run by DG today to pick up a few things and spotted a center aisle full of Thanksgiving and Fall decorations. Funny, no Halloween yet. But anyway, it put a big ol smile on my face as I LOVE Thanksgiving. They even had their fall scented candles out and the pumpkin pie one smelled very strong for a DG candle.

[sdkluger]

Today I was listening to the radio in my car when I heard a commercial for artificial Christmas trees.

[Christy Carol]

Bought the pumpkin pie candle yesterday and just now lit it. Its a 3 wick, I didnt realize that until last night. Not bad for 3.50. They also had jar apple cinnamon and maple sugar...uhm, maple something. But it smelled really good. They were 5 bucks.

[ElfinErv]

is maple similar to pumpkin spice?



Bought the pumpkin pie candle yesterday and just now lit it. Its a 3 wick, I didnt realize that until last night. Not bad for 3.50. They also had jar apple cinnamon and maple sugar...uhm, maple something. But it smelled really good. They were 5 bucks.

[Christy Carol]

No, its more like syrup

[Merry]

I noticed yesterday that the tiny wool & craft shop in the village now has Christmas cardmaking supplies in the window. :confetti:

[Jollyhelperelf01]

Both Hobby Lobby's are in full swing now- tons of fall/Halloween/Christmas stuff!
Michaels also had lots of Halloween stuff. Ross even had a little Halloween/fall stuff out. I can tell it's getting close now because The Christmas Corner (a store at the end of the road I live on) has half off sales on Weds. They have everything half off. I guess I am going to have to buy a new shelf to find somewhere to put Christmas stuff on, I can't just keep fighting the urge to go in there!

[Christy Carol]

My intentions today was to go out and seek Christmas stuff at lunch but I never made it. Glad someone is seeing it!!

[ElfinErv]

went to the new Wal Greens store today, they have some Halloween and fall stuff out, I sniffed a lot of candles but wasn't too thrilled with the scents. I am thrilled with the Halloween m&ms however

:hallo_p_kitty:

[Christy Carol]

Found lots of Fall decorations at Wal-Mart yesterday. Also they have pumpkin spice candles out...one other scent I cant recall but they didn't have my gingerbread one. I sure hope they didn't discontinue it.

[ElfinErv]

any eggnog scented?




Found lots of Fall decorations at Wal-Mart yesterday. Also they have pumpkin spice candles out...one other scent I cant recall but they didn't have my gingerbread one. I sure hope they didn't discontinue it.

[Merry]

any eggnog scented?

Erv, you're obsessed. :1smiley008:

[Christy Carol]

No, not eggnog. I've only seen eggnog once and it was from Home Interiors who I dont think are in business anymore.

[ElfinErv]

yea :roll:



Erv, you're obsessed. :1smiley008:

[whitney37354]

I saw scarecrows in CVS yesterday. Christmas can't be far away!

[Christy Carol]

I finally made it to Garden Ridge today. I was shocked, they didnt have that much up afterall. Their themed tree decorations and alot of trees but nothing else. Alot of the shelves were still bare. Not alot of Halloween or Fall either. Guess the economy is doing it. I did find a fake tree I would love to have if I was into fake tree. 300 smackers though is not in my budget!

[ElfinErv]

very disappointing


I finally made it to Garden Ridge today. I was shocked, they didnt have that much up afterall. Their themed tree decorations and alot of trees but nothing else. Alot of the shelves were still bare. Not alot of Halloween or Fall either. Guess the economy is doing it. I did find a fake tree I would love to have if I was into fake tree. 300 smackers though is not in my budget!

[Christy Carol]

yeah, I'll give it a month and try again.

[ElfinErv]

If Hobby Lobby is fully stocked and decorated in June Garden Ridge should be by August, just doesn't seem right


yeah, I'll give it a month and try again.

[Christy Carol]

I agree. I know last year they were in June where they are now as far as decorations. By the 4th they were playing Christmas music and had the sync'd Christmas trees going, playing TSO.

Went by the closest Wal-Greens to my office today. Not much there either. Very little Halloween and just a little Fall stuff.

[ElfinErv]

Wal Greens seems behind the times too

[ElfinErv]

Super Wally putting out fall and Halloween items today

[Christy Carol]

DG has put their summer stuff on 50% off and has really stocked Halloween and Fall. Saw a really cute, around 6 foot tall lamppost with a flag pole, Halloween flag included. They had one set up at the door so I didn't see how much or anything but I am thinking I need one. The bulb in the lamppost has that flicker effect so it was really spooky! ;-)

Got another Pumpkin Pie candle too. And yes, they are really strong. Like a Yankee but cheap. And the maple scent is Maple Sugar.

[ElfinErv]

I hope our DG gets that lampost



DG has put their summer stuff on 50% off and has really stocked Halloween and Fall. Saw a really cute, around 6 foot tall lamppost with a flag pole, Halloween flag included. They had one set up at the door so I didn't see how much or anything but I am thinking I need one. The bulb in the lamppost has that flicker effect so it was really spooky! ;-)

Got another Pumpkin Pie candle too. And yes, they are really strong. Like a Yankee but cheap. And the maple scent is Maple Sugar.

[Christy Carol]

Me too. I'll run back by and see if I can get more info on it. I was really impressed with the size. Normally those are really short but not this one.

[ElfinErv]

I think the Christmas ones were around $30 weren't they?


Me too. I'll run back by and see if I can get more info on it. I was really impressed with the size. Normally those are really short but not this one.

[Christy Carol]

Maybe, I cant recall. I had intended on getting by there today but I almost ran out of gas so I hit the station instead, then I just forgot. Been one of those days.

[ElfinErv]

Lowes setting up Halloween stuff today

[Christy Carol]

The Halloween store opened this weekend in West LR! Didnt get a chance to stop in but I will soon!

[Christy Carol]

Almost forgot this. Walmart has Febreze scented candles and 2 packs of air fresheners for 5 bucks. I dont care for their candles but I got the autumn spice and crisp spray and it smells like heaven on Earth!

They also have their fall reed diffusers out. You can buy the singles for 4 bucks or a two pack for 8. I went with the 2 pack, one pumpkin pie, the other spiced cake. The spiced cake wins, hands down! The other two pack is mulled cider and cinnamon spice (or stick, I cant recall). But unlike last year these are really strong. I have one in my kitchen and one in my living room and both are taking over the entire house.

[ElfinErv]

scored a bag of the Brachs Autumn Mix ( candy corn ) today at the grocery store, life is good

[Holly Berry]

Christy Carol, thanks for the information on the scents. I wonder if the Walmart here have them. I'll be taking a look for sure.

Lol Erv, the question is...how well does the candy corn go with the egg nog. :)

[ChasNole]

still haven't seen much...no Halloween or Christmas....bah, I'm getting impatient

[ElfinErv]

hope to find out soon

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Lol Erv, the question is...how well does the candy corn go with the egg nog. :)

[Christy Carol]

I hope they do too Holly B because they are really smelling up the house...in a good way.

I am starting to think the Dollar General pumpkin pie candle is beating my pumpkin pie candle from the candle factory here in Arkie. It is amazing me how strong to be so cheap.

[whitney37354]

Hobby Lobby is full of fall & Christmas decor! I may have to make a special trip since the closest one is 30 minutes from home...

[Merry]

Here's a sighting; I spotted some berries on a holly tree while out walking today. That's at least a month early. I'm wondering if we're in for a colder than usual Winter this year.

[ElfinErv]

you know it, stock up on coal and plum pudding

::cold::



Here's a sighting; I spotted some berries on a holly tree while out walking today. That's at least a month early. I'm wondering if we're in for a colder than usual Winter this year.

[Christy Carol]

I think the Christmas ones were around $30 weren't they?

Believe it or not, they have already sold out! I asked about the one by the register and she said she sold it and the last one still in the box Friday night. They were 25 bucks. And she said she doubts they get anymore. So if you want to try to get one you better get there soon.

[ElfinErv]

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Believe it or not, they have already sold out! I asked about the one by the register and she said she sold it and the last one still in the box Friday night. They were 25 bucks. And she said she doubts they get anymore. So if you want to try to get one you better get there soon.

[Merry]

you know it, stock up on coal and plum pudding

::cold::

Coal....no thanks. Too messy. Wood now, there's the ticket. :grinn:

[ElfinErv]

oh wood smells better anyway
:wink:

[Merry]

I had a bunch of birthday cards to get today (there's five of 'em between now and the end of October) and I noticed the card shop I used has a lot of its Christmas stock set out for purchase.

[Christy Carol]

On our way home today we decided to take the back roads and drive around for a bit. Guess alot of folks have been bitten by the fall bug because I saw plenty of scarecrows and pumpkins on front porches. I think I even saw a few bats hanging from a porch eve but couldnt tell for sure. But it sure was nice seeing all the fall decor. Now to get mine done! Atleast I do have the wreath on the front door.

[Jinglebelle]

Got another Pumpkin Pie candle too. And yes, they are really strong. Like a Yankee but cheap. And the maple scent is Maple Sugar.

I bought one of these candles today... I DOES smell good!! :1smiley001: I love it! :)

[ElfinErv]

really...I've not seen any pumpkins yet.


On our way home today we decided to take the back roads and drive around for a bit. Guess alot of folks have been bitten by the fall bug because I saw plenty of scarecrows and pumpkins on front porches. I think I even saw a few bats hanging from a porch eve but couldnt tell for sure. But it sure was nice seeing all the fall decor. Now to get mine done! Atleast I do have the wreath on the front door.

[Christy Carol]

I dont think these were real. I havent seen any either even though I did see a new pumpkin patch not 20 minutes away from home yesterday. I think it said it opens in a few weeks but I'm not sure. Guess they had a better year than I had.

[ElfinErv]

we may need a govt pumpkin bailout this year

[Christy Carol]

I bet you they are gonna be sky high. I doubt I buy many, if any at all.

[ElfinErv]

well they got them fakes now you can buy and carve, they would last years but you can't use flame candles in them



I bet you they are gonna be sky high. I doubt I buy many, if any at all.

[Christy Carol]

Yeah, I saw those at Garden Ridge for the first time a few years back. They are high dollar too! And with my luck I would mess it up and have to start all over with a new one.

[ElfinErv]

yea 1 mistake and its shot

[Christy Carol]

Yup! And I know me, I would mess up.

[ElfinErv]

I may try one but use a pattern and cut carefully

[Christy Carol]

thats an idea. I do wonder how easy/hard they are to carve?

[ElfinErv]

dunno but I'm gonna use my rechargeable Dremmal

[Christy Carol]

Uh, that doesnt sound good!

[ElfinErv]

if I wreck it I'll turn it into a faux smashed pumpkin and lay it in my driveway

[Christy Carol]

I wanted to do a throwing up pumpkin this year. Saw a picture of a really cute one last year.

[ElfinErv]

oh I've seen those but never done one. I do a few black pumpkins

[Christy Carol]

That makes me sad. I was so looking forward to my blue pumpkins this year.

[ElfinErv]

interesting article on Black Friday 2009, first I've seen so far

http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2009/09/07/black-friday-2009-could-be-the-best-ever/

[Christy Carol]

Seen anything about the Rockefeller tree yet? Normally they have said something about it by now.

[ElfinErv]

no, did hear about the national Christmas tree for in front of the White House though


Seen anything about the Rockefeller tree yet? Normally they have said something about it by now.

[Christy Carol]

well thats a start. I am surprised the author of this article thinks its gonna be a good Black Friday. Last week they said the sales for back to school were horrible this year.

[Christy Carol]

I bought one of these candles today... I DOES smell good!! :1smiley001: I love it! :)

yes they do! And I am going to buy 2 more when I go shopping again there Wednesday!

[ElfinErv]

the room where my main computer is I have 5 candles now of this scent, don't even have to light them and yet they fill the room with a wonderful aroma

[Christy Carol]

I bet they do! We cant have candles or warmers at work so last week I went and bought me a pumpkin spice reed diffuser for my office. By Friday it was really strong in there, I bet its even stronger tomorrow after being closed up tight with no a/c on for 3 days.

[ElfinErv]

I pitched my warmer, didn't like it

[Christy Carol]

I dont like them either. Seems like it sucks the scent out of the candle after a warming or two.

[ElfinErv]

seems like there is always recalls on the as well

[Christy Carol]

My dad used one of mine as a coffee warmer until I found him a true blue warmer. Then he hated it and went back to the candle warmer.

[ElfinErv]

LOL never thought of that

[Christy Carol]

He did! He said the candle warmer kept his coffee hotter. The coffee warmer kept it lukewarm and he hated that.

[ElfinErv]

those warmers get mighty hot, I found out a couple times :ick: