Friday, November 4, 2011

I Just Went In For A Lampshade . . .

I don’t understand what happened.  I searched for Walmart, found it.  Went in specifically to get the script lampshade.  Found it ~ $7.67 for the last one on the shelf!  When I walked out of there, I had spent over $100.00!  I don’t know what happened!

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I think what happened was I started seeing things that I had on the dozens of lists I keep in my purse.  {That or my mind went numb because they were playing Christmas music on November 2nd}.  First up, the dual control heated blanket.  Because I’m freezing, then I’m warm during the night, then I’m freezing when I wake up.  This will keep us from fighting over something other than whether it’s “snoring” or “breathing loud”. 

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The little digital clock my hubby asked for, so that he can check his time in the bathroom while he’s getting ready, without disturbing me in the morning.  He’s very thoughtful, even if he does “breathe loud”.

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Decorative glass bottles.  With the stopper. I thought these were a great price at $3.97 for the large {olive oil} and $2.97 for the smaller one {vegetable oil}.  I’m using these in my kitchen tray.

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Oh, and I finally found some reasonably priced, clear, plastic storage drawers that I can use in my craft room.   I only got four, but it’s a start.

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I have been putting this room off until last, but I am going to want to get in here soon and be able to actually move around in it.  Once I get the bins emptied and those pictures out of here, it should be much better.

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So beware.  You may think you’re going in for a lampshade, but you may come out with more than you bargained for!

Kathy

24 comments:

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Ha ha ha, isn't that always the way!!! Love the lampshade!!! Have to chuckle at the breathing heavy, hubby tells me I do that, but I think it's Sophie, LOL

xxoo
Marsha

Sue said...

Kathy, I went in for a two bottles of propane for my portable outdoor heater this afternoon and came out with $100.03 worth of "stuff." What is it about Wally World that makes me want to spend the bucks there? LOL
I like that shade. Maybe I should go to "my" store and see if there's one there! :-) Sue

Sonny G said...

oh my goodness:) I got 3 of those last week and 4 this week. no wonder they are sold out..
and I was just about to post about mine:)
great minds think alike I see.. lol
I rarely walk in w'mart and spend less than 100.00..

At The Picket Fence said...

That is how it is when I got to Costco too! Those places are dangerous. :-) Love your finds though!
Vanessa

Patricia @ ButterYum said...

Haha... happens to me all the time! Especially when I shop at Costco.

:)
ButterYum

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Kathy,
Happens to me everytime! I bought that lampshade too. I love it! I think on that day I spent around $75.just on stuff!

hugs
Sissie

Anonymous said...

YES, EVERYTIME...THAT'S ME TOO!

I love your scripted lampshade....I really must look out for this next time I go into Walmart...that place is so great for finding low budget / gorgeous items! thanks for sharing! I need to go shopping!

ciao bella

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xo

KimMalk said...

Of course, that's normal! I've told my DH to "quit breathing!" during the night. Those lampshades are really cute, I didn't know Wally World had them. Oh, and I'm glad you got the oil containers, they're so much prettier.

Amy Chalmers said...

Those are cute lampshades. Luckily for me Walmart is a bit of a hike so I don't get caught there too often, but I know exactly how it all adds up!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

I went to my local Walmart to find that shade and at my store it was a drum style shade instead....so I left without spending a penny..I had blinders on.

Crystal @ Ordinary Days said...

Hmmmm....I'm headed to Wal-Mart when hubby gets home....may have to walk around the lampshade aisle....no harm in that, right? :)

Blondie's Journal said...

I really like the shades! I read Sonny's post...I think she bought her store out!!

I need a silverware tray for my drawer and Target has a beautiful wood one that I bought for the lake. Believe it or not...I am hesitating going because I always overspend there. That sounds crazy but it's the truth!!

XO,
Jane

Sherry said...

Oh, what a cute lampshade. Lots of humour and truth in what you said,that usually happens to me in the grocery store. I'm a new follower, whenever you have a chance I would love a visit. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com.

Our Hopeful Home said...

Okay, I want that shade. I was at Wal-Mart just last night buying last minute stuff for a slumber party (I'm still waiting for them to go to sleep....) and I would have bought at least one of those shades had I seen them! You can't step into any store these days without spending a bundle. At least you got some real bargains!

xoxo
Kathleen

Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet said...

I am going in tomorrow for 5 things...........I will come out with 5 things as long as I go by my self, or leave my husband in the car. Otherwise the bank will be broke!

CosmoGirl Carla said...

Oh Kathy, that happens all the time. It's easy to do in stores like Walmart. I was telling the grocery cashier just yesterday I so wished I could just stick to my list. Oh well . . .

BTW, love the shade ;o) And, not fair, you paid less for yours at you Walmart than I did at mine. Mine was $9.99.

Anonymous said...

I saw this one too, Kathy! Our Walmart had it in two sizes, large and small. It is great! I have been in your shoes. I can't get out of Target or Walmart without spending a $100! Crazy, I know! I do love your script shade!

Kathleen said...

Same at the grocery store.
Since you moved away the Tablescaper and I have had to make up the loss at CTS. Between us it was 500!
Have a great. Weekend. It is gorgeous here today, what a change from last Sat.!

Nancy's Daily Dish said...

Oh Kathy, this is funny but I think we all do that...I KNOW I do. My mind gets off course and usually what happens is just before I checkout, I checkout my basket and ask myself "hmm, what are you going to pull out and NOT get"?

Wow, I didn't know Walmart had those shades...they're so cute!


Nancy

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

LOL I picked up two lampshades and that's all they had left. They must be selling them like hotcakes. Mine were 9.99 each.

Dee

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Kathy, I'm going tomorrow to see if our WalMart has the little lampshades, too. Hubby has gotten to where he "tails me" to keep an eye on what I'm throwing into my cart! :0)

Happy PS!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Oh, my, you just had all kinds of things hopping in your cart. You sound like me with the hot and cold. I thought it would get better after menopause, but I think it is getting worse. Love that lamp shade.

Anonymous said...

Yep, you pass the test for normal as normal can be! I think we all do these things! That lamp shade is gorgeous!
Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Michele Smith said...

That is how it is at Target for me LOL
I really don't like walmart and only go there if I absolutely have to, like if Target is closed. hahaha

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