God bless the boutique.

Next up was Target. We needed some basic things -- dish rack, trash cans, shower caddy and what have you. And some fun thing -- like cute lights for the patio. (See left.) And some citronella candles. I got a cool lamp shade. Got some kitchen stuff. A theme seemed to be developing -- red. The dish rack is red. The potholders are red. I like it, I like it!
Also, I got one of those windshield reflector shade things for my car. Because GOD DAMN it's hot in this part of the country. And sunny. And I like to be able to, you know, hold onto the steering wheel. And of course, we had some pictures to get developed.

We also bought a teeny tiny grill for the patio at the next door Home Depot. For like, fifteen dollars. The charcoal cost more than the grill. So hot dogs it was. And beer. Oh yes.
(Ladies: yes, I know, this was a subsequent trip to target. But I'm not writing two entries about shopping at Target. Deal.)

At the check out, we just had to snag a copy of Mean Girls (for Bets, but for all of us to watch together ASAP) and some diet coke. Because... we are us. Diet Coke is our nectar.

I just LOVE how we can get all this stuff at one store. I know Target is sort of on the shit list for their practices regarding emergency contraception. And small businesses, blah, blah, blah. But there are some sacrifices I just ain't gonna make. Cute, cheap clothes, kitchen stuff, bedding, bath, music, movies, electronics, sports stuff, accessories like whoa... all in one place. For a good price. How can you not love it?

Now excuse me. I have to go load up my bread machine.