Impulsive Buy

Lets face it... I love to shop. I even write about shopping at b5media. A day at the mall or perusing an online store that is too far away from where I live is the perfect day for me.

But I have a lot of other interests as well. Actually, I had no idea that I had so many until I hooked up with Squidoo. Take a peek, you just might find that we have something in common besides shopping. ;) They are all here!

A Little Magic

Fine Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Cinderella Princess Charm 19mm (1)

Amazon Price: $0.94 (as of 07/12/2009)

I was originally looking for a sexy pair of slippers if there is such a thing and then spotted this charm instead. Hey, a little magic can't hurt!

The Bobo Glove and Book

Bobo Glove and Book

by: Raquel Jaramillo

Amazon Price: $14.78 (as of 07/12/2009)

Your toddler will have hours of fun the minute you slip your hand into this glove!

Yogurt Maker

Salton YM9 1-Quart Yogurt Maker

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)

We have looked and looked and looked for a yogurt maker up here in Canada. No one seems to be selling them. We bought one back in the early 80 and used it all the time. (I think we wore it out) Now that we are getting tired of boring store flavors, we want to start making our own again. It seems the easiest way is to simply buy it online!

And have you noticed how expensive store bought yogurt is these days. Makes buying your own machine look like a bargain!

And when you make your own, you get to control how much sugar goes into it. I've been reading labels lately and sometimes it's scary. If you have to control your sugar, this is definitely the way to go!

Milkshakes All Around

Oster 6627 100-Watt Milkshake Drink Mixer, Chrome

Amazon Price: $66.33 (as of 07/12/2009)

I swear... I used one of these to make milkshakes when I was working in a restaurant during high school. Suddenly I have the worst craving for a chocolate milkshake.

5 Things Stores Don't Want You to Know

1. Items are put at eye level so that they will instantly grab your attention. Remember that the next time you hit the supermarket.

2. Stores love Gift Certificates because more than half of them are never used.

3. Items are often marked down because the store often wants to simply get rid of it. You have to wonder about store buyers and if they make a mistake, it passed along to you. And there are some people who simply can't pass up a bargain, whether it's worth it or not.

4. If the store is playing music, it is done so with a reason. They look at the age group of their customers and choose accordingly. If you like what is being played, you will stay longer.

5. Have you ever noticed that if you are offered a shopping cart to push around, chances are that you will put more items in it. That is why all sorts of stores now offered the convenience of shopping carts. It's not to help you out. The stores know that you will buy more if they make it easy for you. Same goes for the kid's shopping carts. Kids put items in, Mom pays for it.

131 Ice Cream Maker Recipes

Attention Kindle Readers...

131 Ice Cream Maker Recipes

Amazon Price: $10.50 (as of 07/12/2009)

Can you imagine all of those flavors... and I would want to try every single one of them! ($9.99)

My Book Picks for Summer Reading!

Chocolate and Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen

by: Clotilde Dusoulier

Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 07/12/2009)

Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner

by: Peter P. Greweling, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

Amazon Price: $40.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

by: Laura Esquivel

Amazon Price: $10.94 (as of 07/12/2009)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swenson Mysteries)

by: Joanne Fluke

Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

Because It Works

Mystical Mandala Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)

by: Alberta Hutchinson

Amazon Price: $3.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

This actually kept me quiet all the way from Toronto to Tampa Bay, Florida.

Today's Picks

Jane Seymour Isabel Table Lamp

We just "built" a bureau to feature in the upstairs hallway and now I need a lap. This is a gorgeous color and would fit in perfectly!

Amazon Price: $216.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

Garden Ballet Hummingbird Feeder Mobile

I'm in the midst of prettying up my back yard and this just caught my eye. I don't know if we have any hummingbirds in our area, but this just might attract them our yard if they are around. And it would be a gorgeous addition to our backyard.

Opus 26004 Garden Ballet Hummingbird Feeder Mobile

Benefit Dandelion

This little box of pressed pink stuff lasts for ages and gives you that look that little girls seem to have first thing in the morning. And trust me... I need it.

Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion

Choosing Sunglasses

What you think looks flattering, someone else might not. It's always wise to take someone with you for that second opinion. And it's a fun way to spend a couple of hours. I have never laughed so much as when trying on sunglasses with my daughter.

Wind Chimes

Woodstock Pachelbel Canon Chime

Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

I went for a walk yesterday and a pair just like this was tinkling in the breezer. I really thought that they would be a whole lot louder... they were quite gorgeous and would be a great addition to my back yard... which I'm still trying to decide what to do with!

Today's Impulsive Buy... the KINDLE

Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)

Okay, I will hold out until Christmas and then if Santa doesn't deliver... I'm treating myself!

Summer Furniture

9ft Outdoor Patio Parasol Rotating Tilt - Natural

Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

I was all ready to spend bucks on the backyard today but it wasn't to be. The table I wanted was so popular that they were sold out and the umbrella (I'm sure) increased in price since Friday... is it a weekend thing??

My advice... if you see something, buy it. When you return it might not be there or just increased in price!

Dracula Arrives for Christmas

Okay, it must be my mood. I intended to go looking for Christmas ornaments, I found Dracula! ;)

Fury of Dracula

Amazon Price: $54.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

Bram Stoker's Dracula [Blu-ray]

Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 07/12/2009)

Schleich Dracula Smurf

Amazon Price: $3.54 (as of 07/12/2009)

Rio Grande Games Dracula

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Buffy Ornament

Amazon Price: $19.90 (as of 07/12/2009)

Krups FEM4B 4-Slice Toaster

Krups FEM4B 4-Slice Toaster, Black

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)

We have a four slice toaster that we should have gotten rid of ages ago.
1. One side only toasts ONE SIDE OF THE TOAST at a time.
2. The other side needs to be held down in place with a rubber spatula to toast which leads to a lot of burning.

We have set off the fire alarm so many times. Yes, I think that its time for a new one and I like the look of this one. Imagine, four slices of toast at a time!!

Something a Little Different

Lamia Gothic Forbidden Vampire Bat Pentacle Pendant Necklace

Amazon Price: $36.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

I'm a little bored with what's in my jewelry box these days... can't you tell. ;)

Crockpot

Farberware FSSC500 5-Quart Slow Cooker

Amazon Price: $46.41 (as of 07/12/2009)

Because I'm having this craving for rice pudding and the best rice pudding I've ever made came out of a crockpot.

Aromatherapy Spa & Bath Crystals............Lavender Palmarosa

Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

Because I just ran out of bubble bath and I am partial to lavender so this is my next pick ;)

The Spiffer Pen

Spiffer 5-in-1 Manicure Pen Nail Tool Key Chain NV1395

Amazon Price: $0.79 (as of 07/12/2009)

This is what every woman needs in her handbag. Need to write a quick note, the pen can take care of it. But if you get a snag on your nail, the pen also has an emery board built in. Would make great stocking stuffers too!!

I'm Just Here for the Food

I'm Just Here for the Food: Kitchen User's Manual

by: Alton Brown

Amazon Price: $17.55 (as of 07/12/2009)

This guy can almost make cooking fun and if you haven't met Alton yet... check out his video below! He's getting ready to bake muffins!

Alton Brown Cooks...

After watching him on TV... you know that the man is a genius!

Alton Brown is Making Muffins

Alton's corny hilarity while making muffins.

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Love You Forever

by: Robert Munsch

Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

Such a sweet book and the perfect Mother's Day gift. :)

Cargo Wet or Dry

Cargo Cosmetics Cargo Wet/Dry Foundation - 50

Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 07/12/2009)

Because you never know when you are going to need a bit more coverage. With this foundation you can choose. Wet for more and dry for less.

Chosen by Your Shopping Diva

The Book of Secrets

Loreena McKennit just has to have one of the most beautiful voices on the planet. I have all of her stuff on my Ipod and I never get tired of listening to it. Favorite Song... The Highway Man. Go over and take a listen.

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

Baker's Secret 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2

From my other lenses, you will have guessed that I'm not the cook in the family, but I do like to bake and cooling racks are an absolute necessity!

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

Girlie Girl Cookie Cutter Set

For those days when I'm in the mood to bake and what could be better than cookies that resemble a blow dryer, a tube of lipstick or a bottle of nail polish. And just think of the decorating possibilities. ;)

Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

Flat Iron

Flat Iron Professional Hair Straightening 2 1/4"

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)

If you have wavy hair, you don't even have to ask! I'm thinking about all of the dates I missed out on during high school because I had horrid hair!!

Well, not anymore ;)

Celtic Women

A New Journey (Deluxe Package w/bonus tracks + Irish charm)

Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 07/12/2009)

I listened to this on the plane coming back from California... I think that was the flight. Great album and being able to choose what music you wanted to listen to really helped pass the time. And I might not have listened to the cd if it hadn't been on the list. Loved that feature and loved the music too!