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gja1000 11-21-2008 07:18 PM

Christmas ideas!
 
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I just got this email. :D

My dear friends & family

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, Christmas is tight this year.

I will be making bedroom slippers for you all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes.
You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same,
I've included the instructions below.

How to make bedroom slippers:
You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.

Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most
aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the
nifty slippers for yourself....

Awaiting your response. It's crucial that I get the right size for each
one of you. So please hurry I need to start them as soon as possible.

2tiredmom 11-22-2008 04:24 AM

I think I'm a size regular. What a hoot. Thanks for sharing that.:D

Janet 11-22-2008 04:52 AM

Those are beautiful. You could even wear them in the rain...for a minute or two...lol

2tiredmom 11-22-2008 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet (Post 82316)
Those are beautiful. You could even wear them in the rain...for a minute or two...lol

I wonder if you could sew them together and make a hat out of them? That would be nice and warm for the winter.

gja1000 11-22-2008 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 2tiredmom (Post 82334)
I wonder if you could sew them together and make a hat out of them? That would be nice and warm for the winter.

GO FOR IT! I wanna see the picture!!! :D

DianaB 11-22-2008 08:21 AM

I've read that before, Gayle, but I've never seen the picture!!! Cute!! I'm going to send this one to my daughter, Amy. She'll love it!!!!

2tiredmom 11-22-2008 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gja1000 (Post 82339)
GO FOR IT! I wanna see the picture!!! :D

I would but I don't need them anymore so I don't have any extra laying around the house. But you did just give me an idea. We love to play jokes on each other at work and this is the giving season right. I may just have to go out and buy a
box and make some slippers or a hat. The girls at work gave me a care package when I was off work for surgery. That's one of the things I could use some of
craft things on. OH THANK YOU for that Idea.......................LOL

gja1000 11-22-2008 04:37 PM

That sounds like a GREAT idea - I bet your "gifts" will be the hit of the party!!! :D

2tiredmom 11-23-2008 04:24 AM

I'll let you know how they turn out. If they do I'll try and post a pic.

judy 11-23-2008 07:24 AM

What a fun idea!

highlans 11-23-2008 12:39 PM

Fab idea :D, Reminds me when my grandaughter was around 2 my husband came home from work and asked what had I done to our lounge window ( it looked out to the main road) on takeing a look had found my grandaughter had taken a whole packet of 20 towels unwraped and stuck them on the inside of the window. She had had a grat time.

DianaB 11-23-2008 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by highlans (Post 82450)
Fab idea :D, Reminds me when my grandaughter was around 2 my husband came home from work and asked what had I done to our lounge window ( it looked out to the main road) on takeing a look had found my grandaughter had taken a whole packet of 20 towels unwraped and stuck them on the inside of the window. She had had a grat time.

:sidesplit: I bet your husband and you had a big laugh over that one!!!!! Maybe the neighbors too!!!!

celstu1 11-24-2008 12:33 PM

oh thats too funny!!!!!

Nina 11-25-2008 08:09 AM

Lol!!!

Dobie 11-25-2008 09:20 AM

My family does a yankee swap every year on Christmas eve - I think those will be the perfect gift!

gja1000 11-25-2008 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dobie (Post 82669)
My family does a yankee swap every year on Christmas eve - I think those will be the perfect gift!

OK, what is a yankee swap?????

Dobie 11-26-2008 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gja1000 (Post 82719)
OK, what is a yankee swap?????

Maybe you know it by another name.

Everyone that comes to the Christmas party brings a gift (usually about $20 limit) - then everyone pics a number. #1 pics a gift and unwraps it, that person is now done to the very end of the game. #2 pics a gift and unwraps, they have the choice of keeping it or trading with #1 for gift. Number 3 unwraps and can keep her pick from 1 or 2. This goes down the line until everyone unwraps and swaps at the end - at that point, #1 gets to pick from all of the gifts.
It's a lot of fun - usually there are 1 or 2 gifts that everyone wants that gets swapped around, and people swap with each other just to keep a preferred item from someone. There's a lot of teasing and good natured banter back and forth.

gja1000 11-26-2008 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dobie (Post 82758)
Maybe you know it by another name.

Everyone that comes to the Christmas party brings a gift (usually about $20 limit) - then everyone pics a number. #1 pics a gift and unwraps it, that person is now done to the very end of the game. #2 pics a gift and unwraps, they have the choice of keeping it or trading with #1 for gift. Number 3 unwraps and can keep her pick from 1 or 2. This goes down the line until everyone unwraps and swaps at the end - at that point, #1 gets to pick from all of the gifts.
It's a lot of fun - usually there are 1 or 2 gifts that everyone wants that gets swapped around, and people swap with each other just to keep a preferred item from someone. There's a lot of teasing and good natured banter back and forth.

Yes, I do know that - but can't remember what I've heard it called. It is great fun and the "special house shoes" would be perfect!!! LOL.

DianaB 11-26-2008 07:27 AM

I was wondering what a "Yankee Swap" was too. We play that game at Christmas too but I can't remember what it's called either.

gja1000 11-26-2008 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DianaB (Post 82798)
I was wondering what a "Yankee Swap" was too. We play that game at Christmas too but I can't remember what it's called either.

Diana, was it a White Elephant exchange??? I'm thinking that's what we called it - although there were usually a couple of really great gifts that everyone fought over.

DianaB 11-26-2008 08:03 AM

I know what it was called.....it's called "Dirty Santa"!!!!

donna1990 11-26-2008 10:59 AM

Lol!!!

judy 11-26-2008 02:11 PM

That is a fun way to spend Christmas!


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