My husband got me Amazon Prime. This means I can get free shipping without having a minimum order of $25. I was able to convince myself that this would actually save me money. (Gosh, I am gullible) Think of all those times, I said to myself, where I wanted two picture books, and the total came to like $23.87 and I had to order one more book that I didn't even want just to get the free shipping!Yeah, but now I pull the trigger on every whim. Oh, look... this penguin book looks cute. $10.85. Ding! Oh, here's another. Mr. Wolf's Pancakes. A fractured fairy tale. Need that one for research. $11.03. Ding!
Picture books are arriving by the day! It's no wonder my four-year-old is addicted to Super Mario Brothers. Addiction runs in the family.
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The problem with Amazon is that you can buy ANYTHING. And it's so easy, my credit card is already all loaded in...dangerous.
I have Amazon prime, too, and I love it! It is especially helpful when you buy something that weighs a ton! :)
Hee hee! I ALMOST fell for it. ALMOST. But my husbands all smart like that and said... "Ummm... NO!"
I recently hosted an Usborne book party and received $100 in free books- plus I have a stack of other books I had previously ordered from them. Let's just say it's going to be a very merry reading kinda Christmas for my kiddies. I'm addicted too- and my 6-year-old has been falling asleep with books in her bed. It's one addiction I don't mind passing on!
Pretty sound logic, if you ask me!
Ha, Tere, I knew there was a reason why I liked you!
Mr. Wolf's Pancakes! That's the story I was trying to think of when you asked about twists! Oh, I hope you like it.
Friends always tell me to sign up for Prime, but now I know better. Thanks for warning.
LOL! Taking this into consideration as I ponder the benefits of Amazon Prime. Thanks!
Sounds like a good addiction to me, though.
Hm. I would have reasoned exactly like you did--that it would save money by not having to meet that $25 threshold. Thanks for pointing out the fault in that logic! :)
Ditto on thinking it would save me money!
Ha ha ha, I know exactly what you mean. I am avoiding purchasing prime for just that reason. I already spend too much time on Amazon. Ugh!
Good Luck
You're talking to a fellow book junkie but I still say there are far worse addictions.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "ADDICTION RUNS IN THE FAMILY."
More later ... gotta get another Jack Daniels.
Love,
Pa
i have it to - sometimes I almost feel like im stealing the books.
You crack me up! I think I'd be the same way if I could afford it!
That sounds dangerous! But, quite fun! How awesome to have picture books arriving daily!
Well, it is for research after all....
Shelley
I agree with storyqueen; it's all in the name of research. I'm going to have to check into Amazon Prime.
I'm also a fan of the research theory. I've given up pretending that I buy books or watch cartoons for my kids--I do it for me.
Hmm, Amazon prime. Sounds like a great investment all around. Adding this to my wishlist.
I haven't even heard of this before--I'll have to look into it.
One can never have too many picture books!
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