11.09.2006

Why am I such a sucker?

Why is it that every Christmas shopping season, when The Container Store sends me their cute little catalog of stocking stuffers, I am immediately convinced that I absolutely must-have, completely need each and every single item? Last year, this little catalog actually convinced me to drive like 25 miles to go to the Container Store. I got a shower cap and an "owie" gel pack for the kids. And a microfiber screen cleaner. They get me every time.

"The Doorganizer!" for Neal

The "Audrey" tea strainer flower. Do I drink tea? Um, not really.

The LifeHammer. Just in case.

Business card holders that look pretty. For all of my, um, business cards?

Teddy Bear cinnamon-sugar shaker. For my toast.

The Magic Stapler

See? You need it all, too? And this is just a few! There are 110 of these little goodies on the website . . . not to mention their incredible gift wrap selection . . .


7 comments:

Natalie said...

I'm TOTALLY getting the bear cinnimon shaker and the Life Hammer. Last year they sent me their catalog and I went up there to get the retro ice bag - have I used it once in the past year? not a chance - but when I do, boy will I look cute!

Anonymous said...

shoot leslie!
now I am going to have to get the catalog and will probably HAVE to buy too! that's just some cool stuff, especially the door organizer thingy! I think we are suckers for cool ideas and nice packaging...

Barbara said...

Soooo tempting and so many cool things. Our container store is not far but I don't dare go there!

Anonymous said...

I am lovin' the cinnamon sugar bear shaker thingy... hannah calls it "sprinkle toast"... a favorite at our house.

Unknown said...

That's funny cause I cleaned out my old honey bear and filled it with sugar. The next honey bear I used up was going to be filled with cinnamon sugar. I'll have a bear family when I'm done thinking of uses for my honey bears.

Ginger said...

Are they paying you for this free advertising?
At least Elliott and I have a list started for your presents now. ha, ha, ha!

Leslie said...

aha, ginger! i didn't think of that . . . :)