Golf Purses

For the unsuspecting shopper at select golf courses such as the Westin Mission Hills Golf Course in Palm Desert, the small Callaway purse for $25 is a steal. However, if you are willing to go down Highway 11 to one of the Marshall`s stores, you can find the larger Callaway purses and tote bags for $7 and $10 respectively. We managed to find them in Icy Blue but my wife would have preferred to see them in White or Black.

If you are looking for cheap golf balls then head over to Stein Mart where you can buy a case of Maxfli balls for $9.99 and get a second case for half price. That`s 24 balls for less than $16. Top Flite XL balls for $9.99 and Nike NDX balls for $12.99.

Ladies, if you are looking for high end purses to borrow, use the coupon code: OKM10443 at Bag, Borrow or Steal.

Day at Sea

Today we get to sleep in, since we are at sea all day. Yesterday we visited Quebec City and we are now enroute to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. PEI is Canada’s smallest province and Charlottetown is the capital city. We will probably walk into town and explore on our own, unless the port talk tells a different story. First-time cruisers usually find port talks to be of interest but we’re beyond that. Cruise lines now tape the program and show it on tv throughout the day. It’s easier to watch it while you lie on the couch than it is to attend it in person. These port talks used to be informative, telling you what to see and what to do, but lately, I’ve found them to be a complete waste of time. It depends on the port talk advisor. On my last cruise, the port talk advisor zero’d in on the ladies, telling them what to buy and where to buy jewelry, purses, dresses, shoes, etc. which were of no interest to the guys. Instead of hearing about the history and things to see at each port, we were given maps of the stores to shop at.

Anyways, I’m going to get something to eat. Tonight is formal night and the beauty salon is buzzing. The casino is open. The putting contest is on. And the shops are busy. 

See you in port tomorrow.

See what you can buy for $2

What constitutes a good price? I think we have been conditioned by savy marketing and repetitious commercials that slowly works into our subconscious. We know roughly what a pair of Nike shoes cost. Or what a hamburger should cost. If McDonald’s offers a 25 cents hamburger to us or Nike offers a $20 shoe, we instantly know it is a bargain.

If any of you have visited a Daiso store lately, you would have seen what you could buy for $2. You know those space bags that sell for $10 at travel stores, well you can buy it for $2 at Daiso. Or those clay pots that are used to cook with, an easy $20 at Target, is only $2 at Daiso. A cloth zippered case to hold 20 DVD’s, at least $5 is again $2 at Daiso. There are hundreds of knick-knacks there, ranging from tupperware-type containers to garment bags. They have houseware to dinnerware sets, gardening tools, kitchenware, storage organizers, toys, slippers, wallets, purses, etc. all at $2 each. If you are in disbelief, you need to check out a Daiso. Check the internet to see if there is one near you. There is a Daiso in Vancouver, BC and one in Burlington, Washington.

See what you can buy for $2.