I know that I can’t. Because! Friday! Is! Amazon! Friday! Sale! day!

(Too much? I think maybe that was too much. I shall try to reign in my exclamation points in the future.)

I’m having a hard time picturing what would make me pay $800 (on sale) for a desk chair, and I may have figured it out, but because this is a family blog I can’t actually share.

Likewise, I’m wondering exactly how germphobic and rich you have to be before this trash can seems like a good idea. (I still don’t know, but I bet most of the people who own them also have one of these sitting on their kitchen counters….)

These water-resistant blankets make nice gifts, and that’s the cheapest I’ve seen them ($20, 50% off). They’re perfect for picnics or the beach, and the fact that they come in their own totes (and in cute prints, too—I’m a bit in love with the ladybug pattern) is just a bonus.

Basketball, anyone?

I actually received the Cuisinart knock-off of this stick blender for Christmas, and I love it beyond all reason. The Friday Sale price on the white is 58% off, making it comparable (or cheaper) to the lesser brands. If you like to cook, this is a wonderful little tool to have. (And yes, I have a stand mixer, a hand mixer, and a food processor… there are just times when it’s nice to garner the same results without lugging out the big machinery.)

If you haven’t picked up the Calphalon everyday pan yet (and I think most of us have, because it’s often on sale), it’s a great versatile piece to have, and they’re practically giving them away at that price.

That was so exciting, I think I have to go lie down, now.

I never shop at Urban Outfitters, mostly because I’m not terribly urban and my idea of an outfit is, um, whatever happens to be clean.

However, I think I may actually need one of these. Do not ask me why. I just do.

All of their remaining Christmas stuff is 75% off (price adjusted once you add things to your cart), and now through January 7th you can take an additional 25% off of that with coupon code SECRETSALE07. At that price, I think everyone needs a devil sock monkey. Clearly.

Almonds are supposedly good for all sorts of things, like patching tires and scaring away intruders. Wait. No. Hang on. Oh! Almonds are supposed to be a natural appetite suppressant and also good for your heart. That’s it. (I always get a little confused about those.)

Get your own personal-sized tin full of California almonds to try and enjoy. Then use the tin as a portion-control device for future snacks. Like brownies. Thanks, Andrea!

How popular would I be if I ponied up with this baby right here?

Answer: So popular.

My children would live on waffles if I allowed it, and with this here contraption you can turn just about any batter into finger-friendly waffle sticks. That’s particularly handy if your kids (like mine) have become adept at sniffing out whole grains in their pancakes. Every food is more fun (and less suspect) when you can pick it up!

This unit is remanufactured (hence the bargain price), but it may be worth a try if you’ve been wanting one of these. I have a friend who raves about hers, and buying this one seems easier than bumping her off and making it look like an accident. Er, I mean, borrowing hers. What?

Just in case you have any money left over from the holiday madness, Disney Shopping is having their Semi-Annual Sale with savings of up to 75% off. Sale runs through January 17th, 2007, although I’m guessing they will sell out of things along the way, so have a look if there’s something you want.