making a list

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Today we headed to Old Town Pasadena to do some holiday shopping of sorts. Even when you don't do the present thing, there are still things you need. We got the blank cards. Two packs of 50. I know of only one store that carries them. Thankfully, they were on sale too.

We also got boxes for cookies. I guess I am committing to this holiday baking project. It has been ages since I have baked cookies as presents. I stopped because it was so much work. One year I literally had every plate we had covered with cookies. There were so many cookies, even after my Mom gave them to everyone she wanted, there was still enough to fill a coat box - yes a box large enough to fit a full length winter coat.

The worst part of it was the next year when people didn't receive a box of cookies. Some people got rather nasty, wanting to know where there cookies were. It was truly awful. I hope I don't regret this.

While we were at The Container Store, we also picked up an 8 quart container for bread dough. I think this may solve the problem I have been having making bread - it doesn't have enough room to rise. With this container, you can actually see how much your dough is rising. I hope this does the trick.

on the night stand :: A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore.

i did it

It is past midnight on the final day of November. All I have to do is publish this post and I successfully complete NaBloPoMo. Go me! The real question is can I keep it up for December.

Here are a few offers that are ending today, November 30, 2008:

Container Store: On line use code CLUTTERCREW to save 20% off everything. In stores, you need this coupon. We are going there today to get a trash can that can handle the garbage of 7 adults and one pre-schooler. Only The Container Store can make garbage sexy.

Williams-Sonoma: In stores for every $50 you spend, you get a $10 gift certificate which you can redeem after the holidays. As far as I know, no exclusions beyond the total of the gift card being $600 - but you'd have to spend 3K to do that, so don't think you have any worries. No coupon required.

Whole Foods: If you are tired of leftovers and heading out to the grocery store today, you can get $10 off at $50 purchase if you live in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona or Hawaii. Be extra awesome and make some friends at the check out lane by printing an extra copy of this coupon.

Borders Books: If you have a Border's Rewards card, you may be entitled to some money. Today is the last day to use your rewards. Ask the cashier to check. It may only be five bucks, but hey, you earned it!

on the night stand :: Iodine by Haven Kimmel