Spending Spree 2009

I've been pondering these beauties (and cheapies!) from Ikea. What do you think?

It's no secret that I really can't stand don't exactly love our bedroom furniture (although I'm quite grateful for it -- it is solid, nice furniture that was my grandparents'). It's been last on my list of major purchases to make since we moved in two years ago. But now that Wesley is three semesters away from finishing his MDiv, I'm wondering if I should wait until I see if we're staying or going. After all, who wants to buy new furniture and have it get nicked in a moving truck??

On another note: poor hubs. First Macie ("Mack-ee," not "Mace-y"), now new furniture, what's next?

Ahem.

Oh yes. This is what's next (I hope)!

I am hoping that this will be the latest edition to the Crouser family by September 8. Why September 8, you ask? That's the deadline for buying a new Mac with an educational discount and getting a free iPod touch! Since I sold the iPod touch that came with Macie for $200, it's like a $200 discount!

I know, I'm on a major Mac spending spree. But even though parting with the cash is hard, they're a great investment. Wes's desktop is slowly -- but surely -- dying. If we know we're going to replace it before his PhD is out (which will most certainly will have to do), why not do it when we can get $200 off? I love the iMac. One of my favorite things about it is the lack of cords. With a wireless keyboard and mouse, there's just one power cord; that's it! Compared to the jumbled mess of cords we currently have going on... wow. I am in heaven just thinking about it.

I am still trying to convince the hubs. I'll keep you posted!