one penny processor

July 8, 2011

There has never been a time in my life where I have not enjoyed a good deal.

My father has always been a bargain hunter, and while I don’t necessarily go out of my way to find a bargain, I love it when I get a deal. Less money spent on necessary items = more money for fun things! I especially enjoy when I get good deals on really nice items. Sure, I love a discount store just like the next person — but what I really like is going to the Coach Outlet store with a 30% off coupon and taking another 30% off of a sale price. Now that, my friends, is a good deal.

My saving money, of course, is music to my Dutch husband’s ears. I know I can home with oodles of new goodies and all I have to do is whip out the receipts to show him how much money I saved us. My favorite receipts to show him are Kohl’s receipts — because really, when has anyone EVER paid full price at Kohl’s? I sure haven’t.

I want you to meet the newest member of my family.

Everyone say hello to Big Bertha.

The other day I was straightening up our front hall closet (which is actually not near the front door at all — but is in the hallway!) and noticed a few items we received as wedding shower presents. It made me feel sad that there were kitchen appliances still cooped up in my closet without having being opened yet.

They deserved nice new owners who would give them the love and attention they truly need. Unfortunately, I could not be that person for them.

So today, we parted ways. The great thing about Bed Bath and Beyond is you can bring anything back from your registry at any point, no questions asked — no receipts needed! I may be frugal, but I lose receipts like it’s my job. I brought two items back to Bed Bath and Beyond, and I received a store credit of $131.08. I then skipped away in search of a food processor which would exceed my dreams.

I conducted a poll yesterday on Twitter and determined my best bet would be to go with a Kitchen Aid or Cuisinart processor. I have a mini 4 cup Cuisinart chopper, and while it got the job done — it didn’t get it done well. I have been salivating over drippy nut butters for the last year of my life without the proper tools to make it.

So when I saw Big Bertha on the shelf, I knew she had to be mine. She was just so.. shiny. I lugged her around the store and proceeded to tell the four employees who asked if I needed a cart “no thank you” — I just didn’t want to let her go. When I got up to the register, I pulled out my 20% out coupon (never leave home without one!). The total rang to $131.09.

I applied my store credit of $131.08.

I paid one penny for this girl.

If that’s not fate, I don’t know what is.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go polish Big Bertha.

Question: Do you have a food processor? What is your favorite thing to make? Links make me happy.

Tagged as: bargain, bed bath and beyond, food processor, frugal, good deal, kitchen aid

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Jessica @ How Sweet July 8, 2011 at 8:37 am

you are gonna LOVE this.

one penny processor

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