Friday, January 22, 2010
Gift card mistakes
At the end of December, I won a $25 gift card for T.J. Maxx in a Free from Broke contest. Today, I decided I wanted to spend it. It's been raining here in California for an entire week, which may not sound like much to those of you who live pretty much anywhere else (especially you, Seattle). But for us, this has been pretty darn miserable. Add to that an inexplicably bizarre, uncomfortable, and tension-filled week at work, and I was in need of a pick-me-up.Now, I had a few ideas in mind. And none of it was sexy. A new grater (I currently grate cheese with my handleless grater by using with my chest as support. No, there are no photos.). A tightly-sealed container for oatmeal, which I plan to start buying in bulk. Some sort of divider stand (I ended up with a napkin holder) to hold up my cutting boards after cleaning them.
But T.J. Maxx had none of these items today. So I walked next door to Marshall's, because for some twisted reason, I had it in my mind that the gift card would work both places (I know they aren't owned by the same company, but I convinced myself it must be a multi-use card. I have no idea why.)
Marshalls had a perfect storage container. And a napkin stand. And a bamboo cutting board, which I don't need but have been coveting for some time. At the register, the woman said I couldn't use my gift card (duh), but I made the purchase anyway.
Now, I think I may not need these things at all. See, I have all these empty coffee cans from Trader Joes. So I could wash one of them out and use that to store my oatmeal. And after I wash my cutting boards, I can wipe the edges off and store them in the nook above the sink like I often do.It may not sound like much, but this is a big day. I bought things that are unnecessary. And I realized it in time to return them. Before you know it, I'll be able to think more clearly in the moment and I won't be buying mistakes any more. Now, what to do with that T.J. Maxx card.
// posted by Rossie @ 3:40 PM 
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