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This week's product was: FREE Coffee from McDonald's
Pretty good deal if you ask me, can't complain when something's free. I think this is a great marketing tactic for McDonald's. The store had a longer line than Tim Horton's this morning and by the time I walked through the parking lot, they'd served 4 customers through drive-thru...that's some pretty quick service.
I can't really trash free coffee, so I'm going with treasure on this one. The only way I'd vote trash is if it tasted bad, but it didn't. I'll go back tomorrow for another.
Vote treasure or trash below. Also, free internet cookies to anyone who posts a link to my blog somewhere on the internet! : )
As a university student living on a budget, I've learned to think long and hard about all purchases I make. This blog was created to see if people agree or disagree with my purchase decisions.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Georgian College Jacket
This week's purchase - Georgian Jacket - $64.99
My previous Linkin Park spring jacket had been worn so much that the “L” and “K” had disappeared. I sported an “inkin Par” jacket for about two weeks and decided it needed to be replaced.
After Open House at Georgian College was over (I help run the show), I got my good friend (and co-worker) Kim Ball to show me around the Georgian bookstore. I’d never been in the bookstore other than to buy textbooks at the beginning of the semester. I noticed they had a few nice coats and I needed a replacement, so I put 2 and 2 together.
The price tag seemed pretty reasonable and comparable to other stores I’d visited in the past week. I also had a $25 gift card for the bookstore, so I tried it on and bought it!
My vote is definitely a treasure. I needed a coat and I’ll probably be able to use it before it snows!
Please leave your mark and vote treasure or trash in the comment section below!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
'Tis the Season!
Old Tom’s Old Fashioned Eggnog Rum - $12.99
Not really a big explanation for this one. Some friends and I went to the LCBO and I saw this. I like Eggnog and it is within my price range and thought I’d give it a try. I’ll let you know what I think when I finish the bottle...which might be tomorrow, cause it tastes REALLY good!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Due Date - The Movie
I had some time to kill while waiting for my fiancé to get off work, so I saw this movie Friday - went in with no high expectations. The commercials were funny, so I figured why not?
Cost – 1000 Scene Points (Free!) – Due Date
Honestly, if you've seen the commercials, you've already seen this movie. I read a review for it after seeing it and couldn't agree with it more...
"Due Date is a DVD rental at the end of the day. Even with its flaws and warts, it has individual moments of comedy. When you have actors of this calibre, they are going to find their way once in a while. They just don't find their way enough to justify spending ten dollars on a movie ticket. I'd say seventy-five percent of the film is uneven and about twenty-five percent of the film is funny. In the end, though, you can't help but feel disappointed by the finished project. This could have been so much better.”
That being said, I did laugh out loud at least 5 times, so there are some good moments, but overall it falls short. It’s not even comparable to The Hangover, in my opinion.
I give it a Trash.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Big Mac Attack!!!
I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for contests. When Roll Up the Rim comes around, I'll buy Tims (when I usually just make coffee at home). The chances of winning are just slightly better than the lottery, but its a small price for a CHANCE! I'll take it. That being said, today on my drive home, I saw the Monopoly Poster outside McDonalds. I'm hungry, so if I plan on buying anyways, the potential to win something is cool in my mind. I get...
Big Mac Meal - $6.49 - McDonalds
It was gross.
Also, apparently Monopoly is over, they just don't feel like taking signs down...so, I'm upset and now my tummy is making weird noises.
Why did I get it? I hadn't eaten since noon and I was starving...my stomach hurt so much that getting home and microwaving something for two minutes was two minutes longer than I was willing to wait. I haven't had a Big Mac in probably 10 years...so why not try it. Big mistake - Mac sauce, special sauce, whatever it's called... is now dubbed nasty sauce by me.
Trash, trash...1000 times trash. And it's too dang expensive. No McDonalds until at least 2011 for me!!
Leave your mark below - Treasure or Trash it.
Big Mac Meal - $6.49 - McDonalds
It was gross.
Also, apparently Monopoly is over, they just don't feel like taking signs down...so, I'm upset and now my tummy is making weird noises.
Why did I get it? I hadn't eaten since noon and I was starving...my stomach hurt so much that getting home and microwaving something for two minutes was two minutes longer than I was willing to wait. I haven't had a Big Mac in probably 10 years...so why not try it. Big mistake - Mac sauce, special sauce, whatever it's called... is now dubbed nasty sauce by me.
Trash, trash...1000 times trash. And it's too dang expensive. No McDonalds until at least 2011 for me!!
Leave your mark below - Treasure or Trash it.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Mmmm Sushi-licious!
Class was cancelled, so no Taco Tuesday again...we decided to celebrate with...
Sushi - Aji Sai - $18.99
So, it's definately expensive and not really great for a student on a budget, but I love sushi. I only go out for sushi once every two to three months and really, its no different in price than going out for wings and beer with some buddies.
We went to Aji Sai, which has always had great taste, service, and quality. I'm sure most of you will agree if you've been there. Crabsticks, Spicy tuna rolls, and Dynamite handrolls are among my favourite.
Lisa made the night entertaining by dropping her sushi into her soy sauce...and splashing it everywhere on the table. She also needs to work on her chopsticks techniques, but I won't hold it against her.
Overall, sushi is awesome, so I vote Treasure! Leave a comment below in the comment section with your vote - Treasure or Trash!
Sushi - Aji Sai - $18.99
So, it's definately expensive and not really great for a student on a budget, but I love sushi. I only go out for sushi once every two to three months and really, its no different in price than going out for wings and beer with some buddies.
We went to Aji Sai, which has always had great taste, service, and quality. I'm sure most of you will agree if you've been there. Crabsticks, Spicy tuna rolls, and Dynamite handrolls are among my favourite.
Lisa made the night entertaining by dropping her sushi into her soy sauce...and splashing it everywhere on the table. She also needs to work on her chopsticks techniques, but I won't hold it against her.
Overall, sushi is awesome, so I vote Treasure! Leave a comment below in the comment section with your vote - Treasure or Trash!
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