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09 January 2010

Things you've bought recently →[More:]I just got back from a part of the neighborhood that I don't usually go to that was awash with discount stores! I bought 2 lint rollers, a drain stopper for the tub, chocolates (is that gross?), undershirts to sleep in, and an eyebrow razor to give as a crappy yankee swap present. Oh and Advil and a scented candle. Last week I bought snow boots and little grass tube/house for the bunny to play in and chew on.
Just unwrapped it for him but he seems to have no interest so far. Ingrate.

What did you get?

post by: rmless2 at: 15:22 | 33 comments

Because of snow I haven't used the car since Tuesday, so the only shopping I did was yesterday when I bought some cheese, milk and bread on the walk home from work.

And I think I have lost my (really expensive) framed backpack :-( Unless it's under my desk at work, I don't know where it could be. The only thing I can think of is last week I used it, and I was in the car park at the station. I had to scrape off my car, and it's possible I drove off and left it in the car park. So I might have to buy a new one. It's a special women's backpack, so the frame is shorter than normal. :-(

posted by essexjan 09 January | 15:33

I bought some rose scented body wash. Mmmmm, roses.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 09 January | 15:42

Six yards of cream/natural burlap, for making new curtains. The old ones are soft blue-green burlap, and when we bought a new candy-apple red couch, we decided to change all the accents in the room. We bought the couch during the ramp-up to the holidays, so I'm just now getting started on the projects.

A few days ago, we went to the big grocery store while I was hungry, just to pick up a few essentials: bread, milk, eggs, onions. Apparently, every time I mentioned some [weird impulse item/ craving/ thing we never buy], he picked it up and put it in the basket.

Later, I was puttering in the kitchen and every time I opened a cupboard or door, I started laughing in surprise! Pantry cupboard: smoked oysters, tuna. Fridge: egg nog and Coca Cola. Freezer: fancy ice cream. Snacks: the hugest bag of potato chips!

So, just the essentials: milk, eggs, onions, smoked seafood, chips, ice cream, and nog.

posted by Elsa 09 January | 15:59

The other day, I ordered a Jen Corace pin from Tiny Showcase.

Today, I bought some beer and fried chicken.

posted by box 09 January | 16:00

I bought a vintage candy dish from an etsy store to put random earrings and pendants and hairclips into.

posted by gaspode 09 January | 16:51

Beer, flour, chocolate. The basic food groups.

posted by Specklet 09 January | 16:59

My most recent purchases were an Ernie (from Sesame Street) doll for my little nephew, a couple poseable snap-together mounted knights for the older one, a sweater for my sister-in-law, a pair of corduroy pants for my dad, and a real nice white leather guitar strap that I then commissioned a cartoonist friend to decorate, for my brother.

posted by Hugh Janus 09 January | 17:04

Two textbooks and two lab manuals and some band buttons/badges. And smokes.

posted by ufez 09 January | 17:18

A replacement power supply for my LaCie external hard drive. They're known to die young, apparently.

posted by Joe Beese 09 January | 17:31

Lots of essential oils, using a gift cert I received for Christmas. Also, a postal scale.

posted by iconomy 09 January | 17:42

A reader for my sociology class
Pho last night for dinner
Soba, udon, eggs, bread, onions at the grocery store yesterday
A roll of HP5 120 (Ilford medium format b&w film)
Meds ($60 for 15 pills - I need to find a cheaper alternative)
Postage for a package (holiday present and a letter! with stickers!) mailed to a friend in NJ

posted by unsurprising 09 January | 17:48

I did a big grocery shop yesterday, so we are adequately provisioned for when the apocalypse comes. Other than groceries, I have been purchasing lots of dog-related accoutrement: crate, leashes, treats, collar, food and more toys than you can shake a stick at.

posted by msali 09 January | 17:56

Damn I wish I had beer and fried chicken.

posted by Wolfdog 09 January | 17:56

Box, I bought that pin too!!

although I never wear pins.

but I love Jen Corace :-)

posted by pinky.p 09 January | 18:16

I just bought an iPhone to replace my busted Crackberry. I am so last decade.

posted by evilcupcakes 09 January | 18:20

A two-volume set on Jewish history (The Rise and Fall of the Judaean State) that my brother wanted. Jon picked it up for me, half-price ($7.50 total) with his discount. My brother (the lawyer) hasn't been feeling well (Chrones, shingles), and I was glad we were able to find the books for him.

New jeans and a wallet for Jon (the wallet was a belated Christmas present).

I also went shopping with my mom about a week ago over break and bought a few things for the house (I haven't let myself buy much lately, so this was a splurge; I go all week without spending five dollars sometimes -- trying to save): a new mattress pad and jersey cotton sheets in chocolate brown (so comfy); new shower curtain, hooks, and nonslip stickers for the bottom of the tub. I didn't get the nonslip stickers down in time, though; Jon slipped in the tub again this morning and banged his elbow. Poor fellow. He's okay, though. The tub will be taken care of this weekend.

posted by Pips 09 January | 18:27

Last night I bought an electric heated throw blanket. Its awesome! Today I splurged and bought a bottle of Aloe Vera juice for my green smoothies and some Royal Mail stamps for a gift.

posted by meeshell 09 January | 18:42

I went out yesterday looking for yoga pants [or some sort of workout pants that I can wear to the gym because for some reason I am self-conscious about having hairy legs even though no one cares]. I came home with....

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[only $1.25!] And a little stuffed smileyface in a mortarboard hat for my friend who just graduated from college [$.75]. And another pair of house slippers for guests [more boring dude slippers, $1.50] and no yoga pants, but I went snowshoeing today which is less of a problem hairy legs-wise.

posted by jessamyn 09 January | 18:59

Grocery store: Taco fixings for dinner tomorrow night.
Target: A new drum for my kid (am I NUTS?) and a Sesame Street DVD

posted by Kangaroo 09 January | 19:02

In the last 24 hours I bought:
a coffee
two old fashioneds
Visine eye drops

posted by special-k 09 January | 19:08

I recently bought a new pair of glasses for working. They are black plastic and nerdy! I likes. But I think the guy testing my eyes suspects I'll be needing them for more than just working on a computer. I could see everything much sharper. Damn aging process!

I'm waiting for Amazon to deliver my copy of "The Decorative Art of Japanese Food Carving: Elegant Garnishes for All Occasions" so I can make my food prettier. The neat thing about Japanese garnishing is you are expected to eat them.

This is my level now so lots to work on! (Made to decorate osechi)

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posted by gomichild 09 January | 19:16

gomichild: I was drooling over that book online last month. Is it totally brilliant?

posted by ninazer0 09 January | 19:43

Not got it into my hot little hands yet! Will let you know after I do.

posted by gomichild 09 January | 19:49

A bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin, a bottle of Plungerhead zinfandel, a cute little baby outfit, and plates, tablecloths, napkins, and decorations for a baby shower I'm throwing.

posted by amro 09 January | 20:09

Some clothing alterations and some printed copies.

posted by buzzman 09 January | 20:26

Old Navy had a sale that was something like 70% off clearance and I managed to pick up a cute sundress (which I have no occasion to wear, but it was so pretty and less than $10), a pair of workout pants (that I'll have to cut off the bottoms of, but that's not a big deal), a sleeveless dressy top, and a trusty blouse for work for under $40.

posted by sperose 09 January | 20:51

Target: A new drum for my kid (am I NUTS?)

Yes, but it the good kind of nuts. Drummers have to come from somewhere.

posted by doctor_negative 09 January | 21:12

And, god willing, go back again as soon as possible.

posted by Wolfdog 09 January | 21:32

I bought this coat in black on the 5th and received it on Thursday. Yesterday I bought some ProGreens stuff that you mix into smoothies. Today I bought some groceries (chicken breasts, canned tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, onion, garlic, granny smith apples, maple syrup, elbow pasta, pecans, beer, vanilla ice cream, Diet Coke, juice).

I want to buy these sneakers. I have been eying them for a couple weeks. I'll probably get them.

posted by LoriFLA 09 January | 22:03

Groceries today - kind of a lot since I only got back into town this week and my fridge is empty and I've been craving fresh fruit and veg. Also a cake stand and some plates and bowls. And I finally bit the bullet and ordered some boots.

posted by casarkos 09 January | 23:33

Three voodoo dolls. Yes, really. They were at the movie theatre in one of those candy/toy machines for $2 each. They're quite cute.

And thanks for the thread. I need to buy rat food and keep forgetting (I get it online).

posted by deborah 10 January | 00:10

A copy of We Two and a drawer handle.

posted by brujita 10 January | 00:52

Today I have bought nothing, hurrah. Yesterday I bought beer and cigarettes and on Saturday I went to the grocery store and managed to spend $75 on two little boxes containing cat food and beef short ribs (I am dying to try this from my askme question last week) and, oh lord, what else? Sour cream, dish soap, jam. Apples and onions and broccoli. Anchovies. Stuff that should not have added up to that much money. Ah well. Last week I bought $50 worth of fish - live fish!

posted by mygothlaundry 11 January | 15:16

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