in which i admit toothbrush issues

Today was a busy day. We had books to return to the library and many steps to take before we head north. I decided to make stock from the turkey but realized that if I froze the result, I would be out of plastic containers. So it was off to The Container Store for me (I know, that sounds like a pretty lame excuse to me too).

Around this time of year, The Container Store sets up a wrapping paper wonderland, and in the center of it are some of the most clever things. This year they had a travel tooth brush container that automatically disinfects your toothbrush. I know this doesn't sound like a big deal, but I realized that while my 99 cent toothbrush holder from Target may be pink, it also had to be chucked after I found mold growing in it. Oh so gross. I got a new toothbrush and brushed me teeth at least 10 times.

These toothbrush holders are thirty bucks, but if they work, not having to worry about putting more bacteria in my mouth will be more than worth it. We actually got two. The only flaw I see is that they don't take into account that people travel together. I will share just about anything with B, but my toothbrush is where I draw the line. I caught him one morning with MY toothbrush in HIS mouth and lost it. He claims it was an innocent mistake, as he was still half asleep, but I still threw it out and got a new one from my secret stash. Anyway, the point is that there doesn't seem to be anyway to tell these apart. No color coding. Hopefully it will do well and they can add that in the next release. Until then, I will think of something.

B went next door to Best Buy and when he returned to find me at The Container Store he told me that he suddenly was famished. I hate when he does that. It isn't like he will starve. It made me lose my train of thought, but I think I got most of what I needed. We stopped at Starbucks and shared an iced tea and a slice of lemon loaf.

Our next stop was the Whole Foods. I needed a couple of potatoes to finish up the turkey casserole and B wanted to get some snacks for the road. We managed to get one bag of food for $29. That's about our average.

We then stopped at Target. B is looking for a game, but didn't find it. I, however, ended up finding the perfect pickles present. OMG! I can't wait to hear the reaction.

The turkey stock is in the freezer. So is the turkey casserole. One more turkey sandwich in the morning before we hit the road, and that is about it for the turkey.

The laundry is pretty much finished. Now we just need to pack and try not to forget anything.

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