Punched in the Mouth

Punched in the Mouth

January 13th, 2010 @ 10:48 am by Mrs. Rainbow
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Please don’t call 911, it isn’t what it sounds like! Although Mr. Rainbow and I do like to lay the (play) smack down on each other from time to time, I don’t think either of us has actually been punched in the mouth, fortunately. Bumps, bruises, and the occasional bite mark, sure, but no busted lips. No, this post is about our punch bar that I mentioned here, waaay back when.

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If you recall, this was my original inspiration for our punch bar. Pretty, oui?

So one day a few months ago I went to TJMaxx to get a new yoga mat, and of course, like every other time I go there, I had to browse around their housewares section. Hey, you never know what you might find, right? Right! So I’m walking along, browsing the shelves, taking my own sweet time, la-di-da, and what do I find?

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Uhm, a crap load of awesome drink dispensers is what I found! Original price $45, TJMaxx price $19.99. I had officially become a Maxxinista, score and a half (please tell me I’m not the only one who finds those commercials ridiculously funny). The only problem was that I had already blown through our allotted wedding funds for the month (thanks a lot, Michaels). I, however, decided to make an exception. Finders keepsies, losers weepsies, yaknowhatImean? I would definitely be weeping if I had missed out on these, so I grabbed 4 and made my way back to the homestead.

Next up: Drink Dispenser Beautification

Have you found a great deal that was worth temporarily fudging the budget for? What was it? Are you having a punch bar at your wedding?

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30 Responses to “Punched in the Mouth”

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

That is a Maxxinista deal if I’ve ever heard one!

Whenever I’m faced with making that type of decision (one where I really want it but maybe kind of don’t have the cash right this second) I ask myself: “Am I going to be disappointed if I don’t buy it, or if I come back in a few days and they don’t have it?” If the answer is yes, I buy it. If not, I put it back on the shelf. It’s a good system to keep me in check, and it sounds like you use it, too!

1/13/10 @ 10:52 am (reply)

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Miss Sewing (message) 2,701 posts, Sugar bee

Those are pretty cute. I like the little iron-wrought bottom. I’m notorious for fudging the budget, so it’s a good thing Mr. Sewing is usually there to reign me in, lol.

1/13/10 @ 10:56 am (reply)

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Champagne Wishes (message) 1,187 posts, Bumble bee

I TOTALLY saw those too! I was going to post the find on here then I thought it might just be in my area. I love them! So cute… I can’t wait to see what you are going to do with them.

1/13/10 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

I LOVE Marshall’s and TJMaxx. Those are so cute, so they’re definintely worth the “oops, I overspent” factor!

1/13/10 @ 11:11 am (reply)

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Miss Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

haha- I am glad you found the perfect ones- even if it did over the budget a bit

1/13/10 @ 11:12 am (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s a great deal, and they look great, to boot! I guess as long as you don’t spend the $80 or so next month, you come out okay.

1/13/10 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Miss Paisley (message) 243 posts, Helper bee

Awesome! I also scored four large glass dispensers…off of CL! They’re so pretty! Now I’m trying to figure out how to fill them for the wedding–what cocktail recipes I want and how to quadruple them, and whether to mix it all the day before the wedding or the morning of, and then keeping them refrigerated is a problem I still need to work out… (Mine are really big and don’t fit in the fridge. Only ONE fits in a fridge)

1/13/10 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Miss Clementine

OMG. In LOVE with these! I love the punch bar idea too!!
=)

1/13/10 @ 11:20 am (reply)

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Miss Cheeseburger (message) 1,020 posts, Bumble bee

GREAT FIND - at one point in planning I reeeeally wanted to do this. Those dispensers can be expensive! They’re going to be great at your wedding

1/13/10 @ 11:27 am (reply)

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Ms. Library (message) 1,251 posts, Bumble bee

Love those! We might be fudging the budget a little for a friendor who is a videographer. I hate to do it, but I think it will be totally worth it!

1/13/10 @ 11:34 am (reply)

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SanDiegoAli (message) 3,076 posts, Sugar bee

I *always* hit up the housewares section at stores like this! Too funny!

I really like those dispensers. I’m toying with the idea of offering beverages at my ceremony - maybe I’ll check out my local Maxx soon!

1/13/10 @ 11:50 am (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

what a bargain! we whole-heartedly approve your budget exception.

1/13/10 @ 11:50 am (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

What an awesome find!

1/13/10 @ 11:56 am (reply)

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Mrs. Swan (message) 1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Nice! Those look great. I want to see more ideas.

1/13/10 @ 12:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Guinea Pig (message) 1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Ooh, nice find! Worth the budget fudging I’m constantly playing budget games with myself. Like - if I cut $30 from the favors budget, I can have these ___ (whatever)! Too bad I’m running out of places to ‘cut’ stuff from

1/13/10 @ 12:21 pm (reply)

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