Big shopping day

It was a big shopping day today. Coupons saved me $48.99 but the total amount was still well over $300.00. 

Power Juicer was the most expensive item at $89.99. My current juicer broke down this morning. I had to buy a juicer ASAP. I drink juice once or twice every day.

I spent a lot of money today. I am a little sick to my stomach. But, I bought a lot of items that will last many years. It was smart shopping for a long-term benefit.

Juicer, Ironing Board, Ziplock bags, Sweeper, DVDs, & Liquid Plumber should last a few years at least. 

I didn’t eat hot-dog (I didn’t feel like eating after spending that much money). But I put gas in the car.

* I took the ironing board back for a refund

Merry Christmas, everyone.

I was home alone for Thanksgiving. So, I was looking forward to a Christmas with my family.
Below is how I spent my Christmas 2008.

I had my usual breakfast (eggs, sandwich, & juice).

I brewed Pumpkin Spice Coffee for the road.
The coffee machine was $7 from Rite Aid. 
I don’t need an expensive coffee machine.

2 bags full of Costco products & gifts for Christmas dinner

My nephews loved the cars I bought from Costco

Costco shrimps cocktail – before dinner.

My oldest sister took the jar of “Chocolate of the World” by Kirkland Signature. She emptied the entire contents on the carpet and picked out her favorite flavors. Then she hid her stash.

I also gave my sister 2 Costco tote bags

This is what I came back home with.

It was a glorious day. I felt sad that Christmas was in the past already.

I am getting ready for Christmas dinner at my parents’ house in 2 days. I thought it would be too risky to go to Costco tomorrow (Christmas Eve). Costco will close early tomorrow. Also, pumpkin pies may run out.

Costco has a quality ham. Kirkland Signature hams are pretty good. I feel sorry to betray Costco, but I had to pay big bucks and order Honey Baked.

After taking this picture, I fixed a quick dinner with Beef Steak Strips and couscous (pictured below, six-pack). I love the good instant meals I get from Costco.

OK, Merry Christmas, everyone. I’m out.

I took a day off today.

I am getting ready for a Christmas dinner party at my parents’ house. I will bring disposable party supplies.

Construction papers are a Christmas gift for my niece. Those will go well with the colored pens I bought earlier.

I treated myself with a fancy shower robe. The quality of this robe is amazing. It’s a Costco quality.

I bought an extra set of bedsheets set. This is a part of my “Buying new bed” project. My new bed is too warm with flannel sheets right now. I hope these 600 thread count Supima cotton sheets will cool me down a little. This was a totally unexpected extra expense of $69.99. I have blind faith that $69.99 is a very good price for queen-size bedsheets of this quality.

I spent about $180.00 today