Also known as, TK finally has some shopping success.
Let's backtrack a bit.
I was beaten. Broken down. Lamenting my shopping woes. Drowning my sorrows in rum as any pirate would...
wait. That's the wrong trip report. Pre trip report. Oh, you get the idea...
Drowning my sorrows in champange as befits a true lady...
When I thought, oh heck. Since nothing is working for me, let's take a gander for some slippers for HRH. I mean...SOMETHING had to go right here. I was due for it.
Now, one of my co-workers told me about some fleece lined clogs they had at
WalMart. I was excited by the prospect since they came in different characters, including The Hulk. NoHoganKnowsBest. So I trotted off to WalMart, but alas. They did not have these fleece lined clogs that were so easy to pass off as slippers in HRH's size.
Alas. My woes.
So I went online. And they were more expensive! Sheesh. Could a lady catch a break? Well after I'd been royally...ahem....perturbed over my recent internet shopping demise ala Kohls and Old Navy, I decided to head back to the WalMart site.
Call me a glutton for punishment. Or crazy brilliant. Savvy?
Turns out they'd gone down in price! To a somewhat reasonable amount! Now, they were eligible for site to store shipping (which is free), but the last est arrival date was Dec. 4th. No way. Too close to the trip! So shipping was actually .97. I bit the bullet and paid that shipping fee.
What I find to be really funny, though, is that HRH's slippers cost more than the ladies. As it should be I guess!
But look at how cute they are...
Now, why the Hulk you may ask?
Does anyone remember the rather infamous tale of HRH's snotrockets? NoBoogers. His sneakers I let him pick from the internet? Well, because they're green, he calls them his Hulk shoes. He doesn't watch a lot of the Hulk, but if you ask him what the Hulk does, he says, "HULK SMASH!!!" with all the authority a three year old can muster. So. Dang. Cute. So the Hulk slippers, are quite befitting His Royal Highness. Now he can have Hulk shoes, and Hulk slippers.
And all this shopping leads me to some thinking.
Which is never good. As a matter of fact it can be downright bad...for my wallet.
What has not yet made it in to my currently active trip report is that the backpack we purchased right before the trip, to see us through all our fun in a Pirate's Life for Three...well...what can I say...
We're pirates.
It's already coming apart at some of the seams. But it was inexpensive and served a purpose, and is still usauble so most likely will carry our spare outfits on the plane. Don't even get me started on a packing list. I'm so unprepared for this trip that is three weeks away that I can't even fathom packing yet. It's amazing I found HRH slippers, okay?
So obviously, I am NOT going around Disney with some broken down busted backpack. I was looking for some new hotness. NoMeninBlack.
No old and busted.
New hotness.
And then, in all my wanderings (dang Budget Board) I discovered something.
There was a showgirl
Her name was Vera
Well, not really. Now, I'll admit, I've never been one for the Vera Bradley bags. I know, I know.
Put DOWN the pitchforks.
Now as it turned out, little Miss Vera was having a sale.
We all know how I love a sale. The only problem was, the pattern I liked wasn't available online anymore. Hmm...I checked a local retailer (thank goodness) and let me just say, without offending anyone, some of those patterns are HIDEOUS in person. Alright, alright...they're not to my taste.
So I was glad I did a little reconaissance and found that out. But I did find I loved the bag that wasn't available. And of course, on Vera's site, it was only $25.
Oh, Mesa Red Cargo Sling.
How you eluded me, you rascally devil you.
Is it wrong if I suddenly have an urge to call the bag Rascally Devil instead of Vera Bradley? How unladylike!
I like it. I shall pat it and pet it and love it and squeeze it and I shall name it Rascally Devil. (Thanks to Lara for putting that cartoon back in my head.
)
Anyway, I found it on Ebags, to the tune of $53.99.
NO. WAY.
If there's one thing I am...well, I'm a lot of things, really. But I am frugal. And I am not spending that on a bag. Not with Christmas coming, and everything to do with the holidays, no way.
And then it occured to me.
Ebay.
Lovely, lovely Ebay.
So I watched. Several auctions. And lost a couple.
And then tonight, my glorious victory. My swooping in at the last possible moments, down to the very last seconds, pit in my stomach, sweating profusely (just kidding), would I win, would I win?
Rascally Devil.
You will be mine. Oh yes. You will be mine.
Now, what could possibly make me love this bag so much?
Honestly...for shame, I know for shame...it has nothing to do with it being a Vera Bradley, since I really have no prior experience with them! It is the style of the Cargo Sling. I can't find another bag like this, with a quality brand name behind it, 100% washable cotton. Seriously! Throw all that in the mix, and you've got a bag that can carry mine and HRH stuff! And leave me hands free. Because the strap is extendable to wear across the body, the bag ergonomically designed to conform to the body.
In short, my Rascally Devil is MADE for me.
And since I was able to check out this cargo sling style in the store, I'm fully aware of its capabilities. It's many pockets and compartments. It's ability to keep things organized and separate and oh so easy to access.
Oh, that Rascally Devil.
And the best part?
The bestest part of all?
Only cost me $21 and change. Oh, yeah, baby. With shipping. For a bag that originally retailed for $90 and was on sale for $25 with $6 shipping. $10 less than sale.
Ah, the power of the
We're all about the dark side tonight.
Hulk Smash and the Rascally Devil.
Only on a TK report.
I am still trying to decide which Vera pattern matches my Beach Club vacation. 
