Happiness Can Be Bought... at the Dollar Spot

I love Thursdays. My mother-in-law graciously entertains my son during the afternoon and I get to run errands, go to scheduled appointments, and sometimes I even get to go to TARGET by myself! It is truly magical.

Sure, we make other (multiple) trips to Target during the week, but there is something to be said about not having a little guy tugging on my pant leg trying to will me toward the toy section as quickly as possible and then, when he gets there, refusing to leave until he admires and touches every single toy. On Thursdays, however, I am free to browse the aisles and linger at the alluring Dollar Spot. This, my friends is my shopping weakness. I can easily spend a half hour or more digging through the bins and snatching up little treasures. Today for example, I came home with the following:

Three pairs of cute socks, a fall burlap banner, some packages of paper straws, chalkboard coasters, 2 rolls of twine, 2 packages of mini clothespins, and some chalkboard picks. I have a plan for the twine, mini clothespins, and fall burlap banner and socks are pretty utilitarian, but the paper straws, chalkboard coasters and picks were complete impulse buys. I have no plan, they have no purpose (yet!) but I'll add them to my stash of things that make me happy and will eventually find their way as party decorations and... they were a dollar!

Happiness can be bought in the Target Dollar Spot.