And while we're on the subject

It's amazing the types of things you find entertaining when you are broke and unemployed. I received a $5 target gift card for filling out a survey, so I decided to go to Target and figure out what all I could buy for $5. In fact, I made an afternoon of it. Just a-wandering. I decided to make a game of it- I'd find all sorts of things that would cost me $5 to take out of the store (after taxes, of course!) and put them all in my basket,and then at the end of it all, decide on ONE thing.

Now, granted, I should have known that was a bad idea, mostly because I have NOWHERE near that much discipline... and it IS target, after all. You can't just go in there and buy ONE thing...

I mean, I spent so much time in there that at least 6 employees asked me what they could help me with. (I looked a little crazy after 3 hours of "Just Looking".. and YES, I WAS in there for 3 hours)

Anyhow, here are some examples of what you can buy at target for $5 bucks
1. Campbells select soup-in-a box. Selected flavors only
2. Glade Plug In (oil) air freshener refills. If you want the warmer too, that's 6 bucks, so it doesnt make the list
3.Bounty brand kitchen cleaning devices-scrubbers, sponges, etc. (Yes, they make scrubbers and sponges. News to me too)
4. Umbrellas on clearance. (Because that new season of umbrellas making their debut in the fall is SO hot...)
5. Contact lens case
6. Contact lens solution
7. One pot of CoverGirl's new magnetic eyeshadows (Yes, they've gone magnetic just like Stila and Mac...and they have lip glosses that are in magnetic pots too!)
8. Non-Feather duster
9. Ironing board cover
10. 5 kits for chicken alfredo, ground meat helper, and other 1 pot meal kits

and so on and so forth.

I wandered through nearly every department in that store...i stopped for a leisurely read in the bookstore section. I played with some toys in the toy section. I ogled the new Ipack backpack in the seasonal section (Not only does it have an ipod holder AND room for your laptop, which of course I dont have, it also comes with a $15 gift card to itunes, redeemable at the register when you purchase the item). And YES, i did already consider buying the bag (and getting the gift card) and then returning it but keeping the new free music. But I was too broke to buy it at the time. And, knowing me, I would justify a reason to KEEP the backpack, regardless of the fact that I just finished 2 educational programs, and would likely NOT need a backpack in the near future. (Not even one with an ipod holder and room for a laptop)
I considered various facial treatments I could give myself in the health and beauty aisles. I tried on MANY pairs of sunglasses in the accessories aisle.

Target has many treasures inside, and I admit, I partook of more than $5 worth, and much of it I didnt need (martini umbrella anyone?). But, I didnt succumb to the major temptations.

But now that I have that unemployment check......