Trust me, I don't need jewelry.

I'm 60 years old, in love with a clean house, and I adore my Steam Mop

I have ALWAYS wanted a hand held (good one though) steam machine.

And I know that jewelry is a great gift. Always has been.

I've gotten the earrings, the ring, the bracelet, the body scrubs, the body washes, ( I have so much body wash I could float down the Mississsipi), and we ALWAYS go out to eat on mom's day, anniversary, etc.

But when he asked me "what do you want"? OH my god, the first thing I thought of was that steam thingee.

If I were 30, I'd ask for a face-lift. Or a boob job, or something from NIP/TUCK.

But we are both on social security and have limited means, so ANYTIME THIS MAN SAYS TO ME "WHAT DO YOU WANT"??

I go for the big items...... STEAM CLEANER THINGEES. lol

When I was 30, nothing needed nipped or tucked. Now, they need to be replaced.



I used to be lil miss practical. When the husband would ask what I wanted - birthday, Christmas, etc - I would say I needed a sweeper, I needed a dishwasher. Hey, we finally had a house with a place to put one and the old one died.

Now, I figure the kids are grown and it's not so much what I need. What about all the things I went without to raise them? It would be nice to have a few nice things before I die. So for my birthday this year he asks what I want and I said a nice handbag - I had to point out which one.

So he and the kids chip in and I got my first ever designer handbag. Finally, a purse that did not come from a store that ends in *Mart* LOL.

I'm not a real materialistic girl, but it's nice to have one that isn't plastic for a change.

I hear you.

Last year was my handbag phase. I bought a new handbag every week. We have a handbag store near my home that sells the knock off's Luis Vuitton.

Well, I got a bag for $28.00 that is to die for.

The other day at Dunkin I'm standing in line and there to my left was a young girl with my handbag.

I looked at her and she looked at me and we both burst out laughing.

I said 'I bet your's is real, right?" and she said "For $500 it better be".

Alan chimed in "you paid $500 for your bag??"

She said "I wanted the real thing".

Alan and I took our coffee, walked to a table and Alan said:

"I will never question anything you buy EVER AGAIN!!!"

I started laughing.

what kind of designer handbag did you get??

Oh Mel that's funny same thing ,with me life may hurt,but still be so funny.
Hi Mel nice to meet you.lol Hugs ro all Sue

I got a Sharif leather hobo - but I didn't pay no $500 for it, lol. It was from HSN.

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NICE BAG!!!!

Now all you need is some pocketbook jewelry.

Around here, we all hang stuff from our bags. It decorates them.

I have jewelry hanging from all my bags.

I go to the local 99 cents stores and buy keyrings with things attached.Some of them have the Lord's Prayer, some of them have pretty little do-dads.


Okay, just uploaded the photos to photobucket.

Here’s my $28.00 Luis Vuitton bag. Look at the right side. This is my pocketbook jewelry. It’s just some key ring that someone once gave me. I think it looks neat. And I still can't believe I only paid $28.00 for this bag.




Now here is my white pocketbook with the pink keyring hanging on it.


Now here is a closeup of the white pocketbook so you can see the little (palm trees), hanging from it.



I have pocketbook jewelry hanging from ALL my bags. It just makes them a bit more festive.

If I were going to a serious occasion, of course I’d wear one of my black pocketbooks without any pocketbook jewelry.

I had never heard of pocketbook jewelry until my friend told me about it.

See, I’m 60 and can still learn new stuff.

Hi Melody,
I actually ran across this site & your post while I was researching the Monster 1200 on Google ... wild huh ?
I'd recommend you Google it, there are several posts from people who have used it, some say it's no good.
I'm like you ... I hate to spend my little bit of income on products that don't do what they promise & then try to fight for my refund, etc.
I have extensive nerve damage to my lower back, along with titanium rods & screws to hold me together, so housework is difficult to say the least. And something like this would be a real God send if it works.
Sorry I don't have much info yet, but if you hear anything I'd love to know too.
Best of luck & GOD Bless Ya' BIG !!!! ... Shelia J

the thought of diamonds didnt cross your mind mel or a trip to jamica..... a steam cleaner?, that should be an after anniversary gift

hope you two enjoy your special day, steam cleaning

Okay talk about coincidence. I overheard some ladies talking about steam cleaners in the store the other day.

This woman tells her friend "Get a Hahn, (sp) it's the only one that does NOT leak, and I've tried them all, trust me."

Her friend says smethign about having wood floors.

She says yep, she does the tile, no problem the wood, no problem.

sounds like it only does floors?

I immediately thought of you Melody. Couldn't catch up with those two to ask any questions though, sorry.

I've just about given up on the Monster Steam Cleaner. If I should ever discover one (and I'm going to google HAHN right now), I'll let you guys know.

Take care,

Melody

P.S. Okay, I googled HAHN Steam Cleaners.

Here's what came up (it looks like my Shark Steam Mop)
http://samplemall.ecplaza.net/consum...m_cleaner.html