More Shopping on Saturday

Another, sunny day with a daytime high of 63F.  I slept in this morning and had a relaxed rest of the morning.  Cousin V called to thank me for the Christmas gifts - poor thing could hardly speak due to laryngitis!  But, she said her grandsons loved their gifts, especially the bigger boy who is 3 years old and loves Star Wars.   He had dressed as Darth Vader at Halloween and this is what I got him for Christmas:

Darth Vader Backpack

My cousin said that it was his favorite gift and he is carrying it around like a doll!

His baby brother, who is not yet one year, had been R2D2 for Halloween and I got him this for Christmas:

R2D2 Backpack

I know he is too small for a backpack (and, most probably his older brother will claim it, too), but, their mother, my cousin's daughter, texted me to thank me for the gifts, telling me they were the perfect gifts for them and how much they loved them.  I'm glad they liked them.  They are Disney licensed merchandise but, I got them on sale for a very reasonable price, each. 

Shortly after noon, I drove my daughter over to her friend's house where they were all meeting before going out to lunch and an afternoon of fun at an escape room.

After I dropped her off, I went to the pharmacy to pick up a bottle of ibuprofen for my daughter.  She was coming to the end of the bottle she had brought down with her and the one I had at home had expired in 2018!  When I paid for it, I received a $5 Extra Bucks coupon, so, I went back and bought a small box of Tide laundry detergent (30 loads size) which was on sale for $5.94.  With my $5 coupon, my out of pocket cost came to $1 and a few cents (with tax).  Even the cashier was marveling at what a good deal that was! 

Then, I went next door to the dollar store.  I wanted to stock up on facial tissues, as we've been going through them with our recent colds!  I also stocked up on toothpaste and soap - I like to do that every three months or so.  While I was there, I also bought some bananas, a Boston lettuce, a box of crackers, a box of yellow cake mix, a box of granola bars, a can of coconut milk, a 4 cans pack of lemon-lime soda, a box of microwave popcorn, and a couple of other items, including a pair of holiday socks for $.50:

Holiday Socks

Not sure if I will keep them for myself or slip them into a gift, next year!  I can almost see a gift taking shape - the snowman socks, a candle, a mug, some hot cocoa, and maybe a set of snowman coasters?  What do you think?  I spent almost $26.00 at the dollar store!

After that, I went to the Armenian grocery store for some groceries including semolina and eggs for the love cake my daughter is still planning to make.  In addition, I bought more coriander seeds, chili powder, some chicken drumsticks and beef steaks, vegetables (green beans, Persian cucumbers, beets, onions), fruits (papaya, pomegranates), pistachios, almonds, pita bread, fresh ginger, and potatoes.  I spent $39.03 at the grocery store. 

Finally, on the way home, I put gas to the car.  The cheapest gas was $3.35/gal.  I was down to almost quarter of a tank and spent almost $39.00 to fill the tank.

By the time I came home and put away the groceries, it was 4:00 p.m.   I ate a late lunch of a pita bread with spicy onion sambol and rested a bit.  My daughter came home around 4:45 p.m. and I made tea for us.  Then, I did the dishes and called friend R to check on her (she had called me, yesterday, saying she had a flu shot and was feeling achy and feverish; she said she felt better, today).

Daughter has requested some pasta for dinner, so I will prepare that in a bit.  I might have some of the leftover shepherd's pie one of my cousins had made for the Christmas dinner that I had brought home with me.  We are having a restful evening.

Today, I am grateful for:
- The gifts I gave to the little boys are a big hit with them!
- Daughter being able to have a fun afternoon with her friends
- A sunny and warm day
- What I was able to accomplish today
- Working appliances (dishwasher, heater, etc.)

How was your Saturday?  What are your plans for Sunday?