You Get What You Pay For
I’m going to link up to Jo-Lynne’s What I Learned This Week carnival a couple of days late. I apologize to anyone reading this who now thinks it is Tuesday. No worries: the week is almost over and trick-or-treaters will soon be descending upon your door.
Last week, after 8 years of service, our toaster that we got as a wedding gift bid us farewell. It was only toasting one half of whatever was being toasted. I think I lasted maybe 2 days of flipping the toast over and toasting it again before I was done with that.
I told my husband I didn’t want to shell out a lot of money for a toaster. And believe me, if you haven’t been toaster shopping lately, I’m here to tell you there are some ridiculously expensive toasters out there. I think they not only provide you with toast but pay your bills and raise your children as well.
I settled for a 4 slice toaster that was 15 bucks. I was so proud of myself for being frugal and ignoring the higher priced toasters that seemed to be calling out for me.
Here’s where the “you get what you pay for” part comes in. This is a “no frills” toaster and apparently being able to fit your entire piece of bread in the toaster…is considered a frill. I love when I put in a frozen waffle and the top of it is sticking out. It’s a great way to get your day started!
Lesson of the day: Sometimes it’s best not to skimp on certain things. And a toaster is one of those things!
October 30th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Ha Ha Ha
Feel free to come over and use mine when needed.
I also have an extra toaster oven and toaster in my cabinet that I am willing to donate to the cause.
Remind me not to ask for toast at our house!
Ha Ha Ha - still laughing about this!
PS: I’m expecting a good comment from your Dad - I miss those!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Oh man! We got an inexpensive toaster and it is actually the best one we ever had. By inexpensive I do mean about $8 at Target three years ago.
October 31st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Do they still give toasters as wedding gifts?? Thought that ended in the 70’s when your Mom and I were married. Buying a toaster is like buying a roast. It’s either good or it’s bad…there is no in between. The toaster works or it doesn’t..the roast is absolutely tender or full of grissly fat. Your mom and I had a 2 slice toaster when there were 5 of us…When you all left, we bought a 4 slice toaster????. We’ve only used one side and complain that it’s not doing a good toasting job. Have we ever thought about using the other two?? No..You can’t change..it’s only the two of us…we just keep using the same two and complain that it doesn’t toast well. Maybe we could switch toasters..we don’t do waffles, so yours might work for us and you could use the two sides of the 4 slice toaster that we have never used. Like the roast, this idea of switching toasters is a 50 - 50 chance. Maybe one of us could be a winner. Love ya. Dad
October 31st, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Hysterical. You have such an entertaining writing style. It sounds just like you’re talking to us.
And then your dad just picks up where you left off. Love it!
November 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I have a post in my head about what happens to all your stuff when you’ve been married for ten years.
It’s all ten years old and falling apart, that’s what!
I’m sad to hear that you know all about this horrid, horrid phenomenon!