24 July 2014

Baker's Report: New Toys

I realized that I never showed y'all my new toys.  Hubby stashed $100 of casino winnings from way back when we were on staycation in May, just for the trip to this store.  Then, he found out when they were having their 25% off ALL NordicWare Bakeware, and we hit the road.

Everything here was zero oop.  In couponing terms, that means zero out of our pocket.  Or better put, free.

Although, Hubby saw my face and knew that even at zero oop, I was getting a rash.  So he went to the counter and paid for what I already picked out, with his winnings.  Then came back to where I was and took the rest from me and got that free too.

He told the lady, "I have to hurry up and get it paid for before my wife talks herself out of it, saying that she doesn't need it.  Then we get home tonight and she'll say, I wish I would have gotten that."

The lady laughed and said, "We're all like that."

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  1. Yes, you are all like that!
    Although I confess, I'm even worse. I hate buying stuff for myself. My wife has to force me to get something I want.

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    1. That is what he had to do for me. And I am glad he did. Stuff bakes like a dream.

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  2. Nice gear, I used to see baking gear in my shops

    Ian

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  3. I don't get to the "I don't really need this" phase until I get home. Unfortunately.

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    1. That is a rough one too. Do you return it the next day?

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  4. I'm like that too! I saw a red and white short sleeved shirt downtown and been meaning to buy it all summer long and still haven't .....

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    1. You mean on sale? The sales should start real soon, they usually start at the peak of summer, but in my country things on sale are never more than 10 or 20% cheaper. And sometimes they even raise the price before the sales :(

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    2. Like a sale but better. Things will go from 70% to 90% off retail price.

      Though we do have one store in my town that will raise food prices, and then do a bogo sale. I don't know who they are fooling with that trick.

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    3. oh, you're so lucky! The worst thing is that most clothes and things are generally more expensive here than in the West even though we're a poor country. You can probably buy three or four pairs of sneakers there for the price of one pair here.
      I've never heard of 90% sales! What bliss is that? :)

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    4. It can be fun and, most places that I shop at, will let me use a coupon on a clearanced item, often making them free. But ... it is a pick-through. Sometimes it's just junk in the bins, other times good stuff.

      Wow, three or four pairs for the price you pay for one. That is crazy stuff. I don't understand, sometimes these high high prices. Makes me nuts.

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  5. Just think of all the yummy things you'll make with that new bakeware! A good investment!

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    1. Paid with winnings. So free, an even better deal. Do you bake?

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    1. Hey Marcy. Hope the editing goes well today. Have you taken many pictures outside, so far this summer? I have not.

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  7. Awesome! You've got one sweet hubby there! :)

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  8. I envision lots of good treats in your future, Ivy! They're great supplies to make baking a dream. Good hubby too!

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  9. I can already smell the goodness you are going to bake with your new arsenal. Yum!

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  10. What a great deal, and what a great honey to quickly pay for your toys.

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  11. Oh yes! I do that too. But what great goodies you got. Good for your hubby.

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    1. It's terrible that we do that. I'm learning to get better at it, but I still get a slight rash at the thought of spending too much.

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  12. Nice! Have fun with your new toys!

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  13. Aww Ivy I love your new toys:))

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    1. It is fun to get new toys. Do you have nice bake stores near you?

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    2. Not near. I live in the countryside.
      But when I go to Santiago always I back with something lol

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  14. awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww you chose well and I don't mean the kitchen goodies !

    cheers, parsnip

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  15. Free? Crikey ... how marvelous. Enjoy :)

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    1. So far everything bakes like a dream. How goes your work today?

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    2. Not too bad thanks. Bizarre weather Down Under at the moment. Keep getting power cuts and lots and lots of rain.

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    3. Power cuts are no fun. Hope things get back to normal there soon.

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  16. Yes, I saw your response over at Suzie's. That is a very valid distinction -- easy not lazy.

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    1. Cool beans. I wrote you back on your blog. It's like commenting tag. Have a groovy weekend.

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  17. Hi Whisky Poo :D I've had so many computer problems. Can you please flick me an email when you have time as I lost all my contacts. XXX

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    1. Hello YOU. Great to see you posting again. I flicked ya' an email. Looking forward to catching up. Cheers, boogie boogie and one big hug.

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  18. It's Niki in NZ in case you're wondering hehe :D

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  19. Good for your hubby. That was really nice of him. Enjoy your toys.

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    1. He's a good egg. Supportive of all my food writing and bakes. He's a keeper, that one.

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  20. That's a good man you got there, Wonder Woman! And you got some really cook baking toys to play with. Good stuff all around. Okay, I gotta run! Have a fabulous day.

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    1. So much stuff, I cannot even believe it. And good stuff. That's the best. Hope you had a killer good day. Enjoy your weekend with your honey bunny.

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  21. That is an awesome pile of baking stuff! Zero OOP makes it even better. Hope you are having fun!

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    1. I wish we lived closer so you can come over and we can bake all kinds of things.

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