Good grief!

When was the last time you looked at the price of refrigerators? Or have you ever? I guess maybe I didn't realize how much they cost because I've never had to buy one. That all changed tonight as we finally decided to quit nursing our old one. Actually, we didn't decide, the old Kenmore decided for us. I had sticker shock in Lowe's. Holy junk!

We are the proud new owners of a Whirpool fridge and my checkbook has a lower balance than it did two hours ago. :(

My friend Carrie texted me as we were driving home and asked if I got a cool fridge? I told her that by definition, all fridges are cool. She called me a smarta$$.

Inspired by Wendy's...

Inspiration comes from the strangest of places. Right?

So, every year I try to do something special for my Halloween treats. I always try to make sure my little ghosts and goblins get something a little special that they don't get everywhere else they visit. When we lived on Buck Avenue, that was pretty much impossible because we were "blessed" with way too many of the little posers. But now, since we only have about 30 of the little darlings, it is much easier. I try to take care of the little ones. I do enjoy them and want repeat customers, you know. :)

This year I was feeling a little stressed because I had candy, but nothing special. Who knew that a baked potato from Wendy's would spark my creativity. You know those sour cream packets you get when you order a potato? The funny shaped ones, yeah. Those. I thought, wouldn't these be the cutest little treat bags. Knowing I couldn't possibly to the first to think of this, I scurried through lunch and returned to my computer and hit YouTube right away. Once again, the World Wide Web didn't disappoint. I found this video that showed me exactly how to do it. She even talks about Wendy's in the video. Great minds think alike.

I made them this evening and I totally love how they turned out. From the video, I even learned to make the crimped edges, which I hadn't thought of. Finally, a use for that paper crimper that I bought 100 years ago and never used.

Check them out! I bet those kids won't throw eggs at my house. They'll love them. You know you want to rip one of these beauties open right now. I stuffed mine with Fun Size Snickers, Mini AirHeads, and Fun Size Twix.

And as I close this blog entry, I realize, "I have way too much time on my hands."

Just for laughs and to lighten the political mood...

Surely, today will be better.

When some lady rear-ended my car at Grace Luthern Church yesterday morning, I should have known it wasn't going to be my day.

It only went down hill from there.

The day ended with the fridge going out. I went to bed at 9:00 last night. I couldn't take anymore.

I'm home and still broke.

We didn't win but it was a nice meal and good fellowship. :)


Let's watch the VP presidential debate. Exciting!

Lion's Club Dinner!

I'm going to the Lion's Club Dinner tonight. They sell tickets to a drawing for $5000. Wish me luck. It's not gambling. The money goes to a good cause. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. :)