All I Want is a Stupid Candle.

A few years ago, I laughed at one of my friends when I found out that he wrote to Quaker when he could not find the Oatmeal-to-Go in the Apple flavor.

Today, my friends, I must admit that I just wrote my first ever product complaint email.

The subject: The Fragrance Collection Candles by Glade (specifically the 2-oz candle)

The problem: I have a coupon that came in my Sunday paper for a free 2-oz candle available "wherever Glade products are sold."

and
I'm not entirely sure that the 2-oz candle exists...
...because it is not available anywhere that Glade products are sold...
...not at Target, not at WalMart, not at Giant Eagle, not at CVS...
...and I'm pretty sure that I've wasted enough time and gas over this stupid candle that I could have purchased the 5-oz candle.

The solution: An email detailing my brand loyalty and current disappointment.

The response (hopefully): A coupon that I can actually use, please?

Update: I got my response today. The response was that the candle is very popular due to the coupon, but surely I will find one before the October expiration date. Also, maybe I should call ahead to void unnecessary driving. (As a retail clerk, I can tell you that there is nothing worse than a person calling to see if you carry something... don't be lazy, people). Considering the stores that I've checked have not even had a freaking shelf-tag for it, I am still not convinced that it exists. Screw you, Glade. Yeah, I said it.

Dream Shopping

A few nights ago, Steve and I went to the mall to eat at Five Guys (which we both agreed was good, but not anything that we'd ever think, "Oooh, let's go there!"). After dinner, Steve was such a sport and walked around with me while I "Dream Shopped." You know... when you drool over things that you can't afford... and things that you probably wouldn't buy even if you could afford it because you can probably find it nicer for less elsewhere. We went to this neat store called West Elm.... then we went to Williams Sonoma (more for Steve... I'll never understand why anyone needs a thousand-dollar pots & pans set)... then to Pottery Barn... and Restoration Hardware.

I'll admit it... I had a lot of fun "Dream Shopping," and hoping that it's really "Someday Shopping." I'm not the only person who does this, right?

Where do you like to Dream Shop?

Amazing!

I love Target. I know some people are morally opposed to this idea, but I buy all my makeup there. It has a little to do with being in school and super-poor, but also a lot to do with the fact that I just can't justify spending $30 on a tube of mascara. Or any makeup for that matter (and let's be honest, I don't really wear a lot anyway). The past few weeks, I have been intrigued by the commercials for L'Oreal's new Double Extend mascara with Beauty Tube technology. I just didn't understand the logistics. "It can't work as well as they say that it does," I thought to myself. Still, I couldn't wait for the day that I needed to buy a new tube of mascara. Well, friends... that day was Saturday. For the first time in a while, I am really impressed with my mascara. It is my obsession of the week. Check it out!!

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