Wednesday, October 23, 2013

When Life Sucks, But Your Vacuum Doesn't

With my seasonal affective disorder guaranteeing a long and miserable Chicago winter, I have been saving for one of these happy lamps:

Nicole Knepper, licensed medical professional and author of Moms Who Drink & Swear, promised that one of these will have me spinning around in manic delirium singing The Hills are Alive. 
But instead?

My zillionth vacuum broke, so I had to spend my savings on this instead:

I didn't have enough for a new one, so I bought "refurbished."  Why do I have a feeling this isn't going to turn out well?

Full story click HERE in Chicago Parent.

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11 comments:

  1. Carol Noren JohnsonOctober 24, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Oh my goodness or "good gracious gravy" as I say instead of swear! There actually a book called "Moms Who Drink and Swear" because you linked it on this blog! Too funny.

    Love you column in Chicago Parent.

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    1. MarianneOctober 25, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      Nicole Knepper is a RIOT!!! Her book is genius. And thank you!!

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  2. andi filanteOctober 24, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    We buy factory refurbished stuff all the time and have never had a problem. I have that same Dyson (most likely it was one of the refurbed purchases). Pretty awesome sucker. But poor Phil. I told him he doesn't get any carpet in the new house. You could have had my Dyson because WTH am I going to do with it now???

    -andi

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    1. MarianneOctober 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      I would have totally made out with your Dyson. Slipped is some tongue even.

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  3. Kinley DaneOctober 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    My vaccum broke not too long ago (can't imagine why, it's not like I have a dog and three cats or anything!) and I got one off of QVC so I could do the easy pay plan. And actually, it was a really great investment. I love that darn vaccum, love it so good.

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    1. MarianneOctober 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      I wanted a high-end vacuum for Christmas and Joe wouldn't get me one. I got a necklace instead. I think he thought I was kidding.

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  4. EllesbellezOctober 25, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I think you're using it too often cuz I've had mine for years and it's just fine. I just make sure to give it long rests in between uses.

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    1. MarianneOctober 25, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      Ha! You sound like my dad! "MINE has NEVER broken." Because he never uses it! Hilarious.

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  5. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    I've been thinking about getting one of those lights. Our vacuum kept kicking the bucket too so I got rid of the carpet. I know...kind of drastic, but that's how I roll!

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  6. Dollops of DianeOctober 30, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Our vacuum stopped sucking so we changed the belt in it. Holy smokes it's like a brand new vacuum now. Who knew? Best of luck with yours. At a minimum, you'll get a good blog post out of it if it's a dud!

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  7. JenniferNovember 16, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    We bought a Dyson in 2007. It is perhaps one of our best purchases ever in the history of purchases. Now, it never has lost suction, but it has stopped sucking things up -- the result of a giant slice in the hose. That was a $70 repair and the puppy is back to awesome. (Which stinks, because I really one a new shiny one -- ours is pre-"the ball" model) ... This sounds terrible and 20-year-old me would hate 39-year-old me, but I have vacuum envy! Enjoy!

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