Standing in line today at a local drug store I was listening to a young couple talking about money.  First they were talking to another older gentleman about how they can’t afford to go anywhere because the high price of gas.  They went on to say that he (they younger man) was unemployed and he was hoping to find work. He then quickly referenced that they had stopped eating out and were cooking everything at home now to save and stretch their money as far as they could.  And then it happened.  This kid walks up says “Mom can I get these”?  She took a quick look and let out a breath and said “I guess so”.  I didn’t think much of it till they got to the register and the lady behind the counter stated that she can’t believe how popular these things are and that they can not keep em in the store.  Well having two kids of my own I had to jump in and find out what they were.  “Silly bands” she said….. What?  What are they? The cashier explained they were rubber bands that come in shapes like Disney Characters, Music Notes, Palm Trees ect……  They just went through this whole speech about money and turn around and buy 20 rubber bands for $5.25, are you kidding me!