Melody - I always check websites o see if they sell something I'm looking to buy. Most of them have a review system too. That way, I can see what a few other people thought of it. Sure, they are strangers, and I can't ask them questions. But it does give you some idea if they liked it or not.

Amazon is the first place I look - they have just about everything and the site is a snap to navigate.

But on another note - if it were me, I'd ask for jewelry for the anniversary. Get the steamer because you need it, but jewelry is a nicer gift.

Melody,

I don't drive, but my hubby takes me where ever I need to go....I love going to 'Costco' and recently rejoined 'BJ's. I know that 'Costco's has a website. Not sure about 'BJ's.

Oh, and by the way I was reading your little blog about being on the 'Welcoming Committee' and saw your pictures. Very beautiful face, and it was great to read about your life and all the obstacles you have over come. Very nice to get to know you.

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

if u are gonna insist on a cleaner have you looked up sharks i ahve one darn good little toy

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