Hope Chest

Long ago, young girls would sew quilts, sheets, etc. and save them in a chest for the day when they were married. Now a days, girls buy their dishes and appliances beforehand. As a teenager I decided that I didn’t want to buy dishes. Not because I had some biblical conviction (‘cause it’s a great thing to buy early…saves lots of money!), but I really want my husband to have a say even in my kitchen. I’d kinda like to make sure he likes the dishes he eats off of every day. :) Instead of dishes, I’ve decided to buy things that I won’t be able to purchase when I get married. When you’re newly married, there’s no budget for punch bowls. :) For instance, I’ve always wanted a chocolate fountain. So, one year I took some Christmas money and bought one (it’s so cool!). Recently God blessed me in a really fun way. I’m pretty picky about glass ware. Most serving dishes, I don’t like or think its just okay. One day while I was at Kohl’s I found the most awesome glass ware. It’s just beautiful (and very simple). And the day I discovered this amazing glass, it was on sale for 55% off!!! Needless to say I was overjoyed. Here’s what I bought for $65…yep, all of this for $65. I was amazed!