I hit a neighbors yard sale this weekend. And I had, just had, to buy Michael some toys. Because he clearly does not have enough. This child is so deprived I bought him an animal cho cho train, a sesame street vacuum cleaner, and the pinnacle of it all, TMX Elmo, for less money that it would of cost me to buy one of these.
But here's the thing, Michael does not need any more toys. He does not need any more clothes either, but give me a Gymboree or Children's Place coupon and I'll buy him clothes. There is something about a bargain that makes me want to buy things. This article in the Washington Post this weekend explained the phenomenon, and it makes total sense to me. Spend $100 on jeans, no way. But tell me the jeans were originally $200, and are now $100, I will so buy them.
And TMX Elmo, how did this toy become the hot toy? It looks like Elmo is having a seizure. The dog is terrified of it, Michael is not so sure. But he loves the train. I'm actually thinking of going to Target and getting the add on pieces. I mean, the train was so cheap, I can buy more.
Help, help, I need help.
Edited to Add: Michael just said, "stop it Elmo" when I made him do is TMX routine. He likes the box, which also talks. I'm glad I only paid $10 for this thing.
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This Blog just cracked me up.. One because Isabella has all 3 of those toys.. Two because, I agree about TMX.. It freaks me out, Bella just gives it dirty looks. I really dont know how it became so popular.. But unlike you I am an idiot and I spent a fortune during xmas on the ” it” toy…. I wish I had garage sales around me, I’ve never been!!!! I’m also one of those ppl who has to buy if I have a coupon. Because it’s on sale right??
This Blog just cracked me up.. One because Isabella has all 3 of those toys.. Two because, I agree about TMX.. It freaks me out, Bella just gives it dirty looks. I really dont know how it became so popular.. But unlike you I am an idiot and I spent a fortune during xmas on the ” it” toy…. I wish I had garage sales around me, I’ve never been!!!! I’m also one of those ppl who has to buy if I have a coupon. Because it’s on sale right??
This Blog just cracked me up.. One because Isabella has all 3 of those toys.. Two because, I agree about TMX.. It freaks me out, Bella just gives it dirty looks. I really dont know how it became so popular.. But unlike you I am an idiot and I spent a fortune during xmas on the ” it” toy…. I wish I had garage sales around me, I’ve never been!!!! I’m also one of those ppl who has to buy if I have a coupon. Because it’s on sale right??
This Blog just cracked me up.. One because Isabella has all 3 of those toys.. Two because, I agree about TMX.. It freaks me out, Bella just gives it dirty looks. I really dont know how it became so popular.. But unlike you I am an idiot and I spent a fortune during xmas on the ” it” toy…. I wish I had garage sales around me, I’ve never been!!!! I’m also one of those ppl who has to buy if I have a coupon. Because it’s on sale right??
I did wonder about TMX Elmo…he seemed to be on some bad meth trip. Sad, really, when you think about it.
I am so not allowed in Sam’s/Costco for similar reasons to yours – if it’s a bargain, I can rationalize just about any purchase.
Porch/courtyard sales in New Orleans are a whole other breed of temptation for me – antiques and heirlooms and goodies at prices that, well…how can I pass that up?!?!
I did wonder about TMX Elmo…he seemed to be on some bad meth trip. Sad, really, when you think about it.
I am so not allowed in Sam’s/Costco for similar reasons to yours – if it’s a bargain, I can rationalize just about any purchase.
Porch/courtyard sales in New Orleans are a whole other breed of temptation for me – antiques and heirlooms and goodies at prices that, well…how can I pass that up?!?!
I did wonder about TMX Elmo…he seemed to be on some bad meth trip. Sad, really, when you think about it.
I am so not allowed in Sam’s/Costco for similar reasons to yours – if it’s a bargain, I can rationalize just about any purchase.
Porch/courtyard sales in New Orleans are a whole other breed of temptation for me – antiques and heirlooms and goodies at prices that, well…how can I pass that up?!?!
I did wonder about TMX Elmo…he seemed to be on some bad meth trip. Sad, really, when you think about it.
I am so not allowed in Sam’s/Costco for similar reasons to yours – if it’s a bargain, I can rationalize just about any purchase.
Porch/courtyard sales in New Orleans are a whole other breed of temptation for me – antiques and heirlooms and goodies at prices that, well…how can I pass that up?!?!
well, look at it this way: you usually donate toys so, in turn, these will be donated one day.
better you buy them and donate them later than some schmuck who will buy it and throw it in the garbage.
well, look at it this way: you usually donate toys so, in turn, these will be donated one day.
better you buy them and donate them later than some schmuck who will buy it and throw it in the garbage.
well, look at it this way: you usually donate toys so, in turn, these will be donated one day.
better you buy them and donate them later than some schmuck who will buy it and throw it in the garbage.
well, look at it this way: you usually donate toys so, in turn, these will be donated one day.
better you buy them and donate them later than some schmuck who will buy it and throw it in the garbage.
My husband has a thing about Seaseme Street, so I’ve never even been in the same aisle as TMX Elmo. Have to say I’m glad too, because since it sounds annoying, Sully would probably love it.
I agree with that last comment–some day they will also be donated! The shopping thing, eh, well, I’m no help. I hate shopping. I know, right, what girl hates shopping!?
My husband has a thing about Seaseme Street, so I’ve never even been in the same aisle as TMX Elmo. Have to say I’m glad too, because since it sounds annoying, Sully would probably love it.
I agree with that last comment–some day they will also be donated! The shopping thing, eh, well, I’m no help. I hate shopping. I know, right, what girl hates shopping!?
My husband has a thing about Seaseme Street, so I’ve never even been in the same aisle as TMX Elmo. Have to say I’m glad too, because since it sounds annoying, Sully would probably love it.
I agree with that last comment–some day they will also be donated! The shopping thing, eh, well, I’m no help. I hate shopping. I know, right, what girl hates shopping!?
My husband has a thing about Seaseme Street, so I’ve never even been in the same aisle as TMX Elmo. Have to say I’m glad too, because since it sounds annoying, Sully would probably love it.
I agree with that last comment–some day they will also be donated! The shopping thing, eh, well, I’m no help. I hate shopping. I know, right, what girl hates shopping!?
lol – I’ve *never* understood Elmo… but the “hey, look how much I saved” thing? I’m all over that
lol – I’ve *never* understood Elmo… but the “hey, look how much I saved” thing? I’m all over that
lol – I’ve *never* understood Elmo… but the “hey, look how much I saved” thing? I’m all over that
lol – I’ve *never* understood Elmo… but the “hey, look how much I saved” thing? I’m all over that