While browsing the Kmart Lay-Away online I ran across the iLive flat panel speaker system. I would like to upgrade my surround system that I currently “own”. As with much of my electronics my current system was given to me second hand. Which is a great way to get stuff but it usually isn’t the most current equipment.

Anyway back to the iLive speaker system, it has an iPod dock so you could watch downloaded video on your TV.  Cool feature!

Kmart’s Layaway Program offers the opportunity to pay for your merchandise over an 8 week period.  It is an easy way to pay for Christmas gifts.  Don’t be left out in the cold!

The do charge a $5.00 fee for new layaway contracts.  They also charge a $10.00 cancellation fee.  And they have a laundry list of items that you cannot put in layaway.  Some examples are: beer, wine, smokes, food, live plants, personal computers, cell phones, oil, drugs, and magazines.  There are more but I got tired of typing.  I’m sure you,  dear reader, get the idea.

Kmart doesn’t accept new layaways between December 12th and January 2nd.

You can pay for your layaway with cash, check, credit card, debit card, gift card….but not EBT food stamps…like duh…if you can’t layaway food why would you think you could use food stamps.

Ok maybe food is a stretch.  More like treats.  Lots and lots of treats.  Two birthdays at work this week so that means two days of cake.  Plus pumpkin pie with whipped cream [I love the whipped cream ].  Not sure why the pumpkin pie was there but I took some anyway.

Now there are donut holes!  And apple cider! Wow! what a week for treats!

With me eating the treats at work it means that I can spend less on food.  I know, I know it is not the healthiest stuff to eat but it is free.  I’ll take all the free stuff I can get.  Such is the life of a beach bum.