If my hair looks rough today, it’s just because I’ve recently returned home from war.
Late yesterday afternoon, I ventured out to Target to attack my Christmas gift list. I’ve scaled back my gift-giving list this year, but I had a few people that I wanted to get things for and what better time to begin shopping than six days before Christmas?
I headed straight to the toy section, determined to knock MacKenzie’s gifts out first. I had a few specific things in mind but lo, those gifts were not to be found in the picked over toy aisles. I wanted to get her one of the spa kits that lets you make your own bubble bath, lip gloss, etc. but all I could find was one measly refill kit. I never thought I’d have to say this, but I actually left Target disappointed.
I KNOW. ‘Bout breaks your heart, doesn’t it?
I did find a couple of things for her and picked up a little something for my brother, too. I certainly hadn’t made much progress though, so I pulled my shoulders back, held my head up high, got in my car and started down the highway to Hades.
You may know it by its proper name, Wal-Mart Toy Section.
I want you to know that I wore my brave face as I grabbed a cart and started towards those infamous aisles. Sure, I trembled a bit when I saw some baby dolls thrown to the floor in the center aisle but did I let that stop me? No, no I didn’t because I, I am a Christmas FIGHTER, y’all.
I finally made it to the aisle I was looking for although I couldn’t actually push my cart through it due to the amount of frantic mothers with their own carts. Undeterred, I parked my cart at the end of the aisle, mustered up all the authority in me and said “Easy Bake Over, show thyself immediately!”
I am nothing if not a soldier ready for battle.
I’m pleased to report that I did find the Easy Bake Oven after a few minutes in the trenches. As I stood there looking at the selection (and I use that term lightly), I realized that I had forgotten two crucial elements to the Easy Bake Oven purchase:
1. Easy Bake Ovens are the gift that keeps on giving. In other words, every time wee MacKenzie makes one of their little lopsided vanilla cakes with stale sprinkles on top, I was going to have to eat it.
and
2. Easy Bake Ovens are the gift that keeps on requiring. In other words, every time wee MacKenzie wants to make one of those little lopsided vanilla cakes with stale sprinkles on top, I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO BUY MORE MIX AT $5.44 A POP.
Our vats of processed nacho cheese only cost $5.46 each. Easy Bake Oven Company? Please.
As you can imagine, this threw the proverbial wrench in my plans. But then, with my little eye I spied something laying upside down, forlorn and discarded: A SNO-CONE MACHINE!
I’m happy to report that it’s now sitting on my kitchen table, ready to be wrapped alongside her other gifts (still not going to tell you what they are — we need some suspense here, for crying out loud!). The only problem with the machine (so far, at least) is that Wal-Mart doesn’t sell sno-cone flavoring during the winter months.
That’s why I’m heading to Sonic in a bit to buy some off of them.
Posted: December 19th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 14
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Comment from debbie d.
Time: December 19, 2008, 10:23 am
listen…I’m 42 BLESSED YEARS OLD and I still own my first sno-cone machine…shaped like a snowman with a hole in his head for ice and a hole in his tummy for the sno-cone slushy goodness to come out…in fact, now that you have reminded me of Mr. Sno-Cone…I’m headed to the basement to bring him upstairs and place him in the kitchen in his due place of high honor.
Comment from Brittany
Time: December 19, 2008, 10:54 am
I had a Snoopy sno-cone machine. I just don’t remember ever eating any sno-cones. I do remember eating easy bake cakes though. You can actually use regular cake mix in them. That was my mom’s cheap route.
Comment from Rebecca
Time: December 19, 2008, 12:18 pm
Our girls group just had this conversation… we all preferred the Sno Cone machine over the Easy Bake anyways…. good call!
Comment from Michelle
Time: December 19, 2008, 1:00 pm
Helpful hint for your Sno-cone machine…you can make your own flavoring using Kool-aid packets and you can choose any flavor you like.
Below is the recipe…it’s great…I’ve been know to make a batch or two for my own family.
SNOW – CONE SYRUP
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 pkg. unsweetened Kool-Aid
Bring sugar and water to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in Kool-Aid. Chill well. Add kids and crushed ice!
So much better than buying Easy Bake Oven cake mixes every week…that could become a more expensive habit than Starbuck’s.
Merry Christmas!
Comment from JAIME
Time: December 19, 2008, 1:58 pm
No, offense, Amy Beth…but I’ve been reading your blog long enough to know that…..well……you aren’t very good in the kitchen dept. I’m sorry, it’s no surprise to you, but I know it’s something you have tried to improve. That being said, I think you are better off going just drivin’ on over to the ol’ trusty Sonic and getting some of their syrup. Loved chattin’ with ya last night, by the way!
Comment from Carrie
Time: December 19, 2008, 2:37 pm
We always did what Michelle recommended. And then you don’t feel guilty for making sure your snocone is EXTRA syrupy. Nothing is worse than having to use the snocone syrup sparingly.
Comment from Taryn
Time: December 19, 2008, 3:05 pm
it just dawned on me…
a cotton candy machine!
GAH sorry I didn’t think of that sooner!!! What little girl doesn’t love fluffy pink cotton candy? ANd I know they make those machines. Maybe an idea for another event.
The sno cone machine will be a hit! I had one when I was little!!!!!
I am losing my marbles baking these cookies while snowed in in NY. What craziness!!!!
Comment from Becca @ the Stanley Clan
Time: December 19, 2008, 4:25 pm
haha you crack me up – Target is just so much better than Walmart – seriously 
I’m glad you found something so fun – she will love it! And Sonic slushies are just the best!
Comment from Ashley
Time: December 19, 2008, 5:07 pm
I feel like my mom used to have us use Jiffy cake mixes in our Easy Bake oven…not a whole packet, but at least some of it. Maybe look that up? Fifty cents is a whole lot better than 5.44
Comment from Perri
Time: December 19, 2008, 8:18 pm
If you decide to get the oven at a later date, there are lots of on-line sites which offer home made recipes. Here’s one:
Comment from Kelli
Time: December 22, 2008, 8:26 am
I left Target the other day around the hour of six in tears and being close to an anxiety attack! It was so overwhelming!
We had a snow cone machine that provided HOURS of entertainment (year round because we live in that hot state known as Texas)!
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Comment from mandy
Time: December 19, 2008, 9:52 am
I’m sorta glad you didn’t find the bubble bath kit. Having 3 girls, I can tell you that nothing causes a bladder infection quicker than bubble bath.
And you’re right Easy Bake is ridiculous. I only buy them w/ a coupon or on clearance. And it tastes horrible to boot!
Can’t wait to see what else you picked out. Do we have to wait until Christmas?