The challenge was more difficult than I had anticipated. I walked into Walmart and immediately felt confident I would complete the challenge with flying colors, but sadly I was wrong.  I walked through every aisle and every time I found something I knew my hubby would like the price would deflate my excitement. It is not easy finding items under $5.  The time limit proved to be quite an obstacle, as well.  I have to say the time passed by so quickly and with 10 minutes left I began to panic.   Finally I settled on a cup, in my hubby’s favorite color,  filled with all his favorite candies.  (I miss calculated and went over budget by 14 cents.) My hubby was sweet and said he liked it very much.

My husband, on the other hand, completed the challenge with flying colors.  He bought me a set of canvases, a small artist’s palette, and 3 small paints. I was so amazed by the purchase.  I loved it! (I had to ask about the budget, because I couldn’t believe that was only $5.  But it was pretty close, he was 50 cents over budget. The 3rd paint put him over, but he said he had to get me the three.) It was perfect, exactly what I wanted.  I asked him why he chose that and he said, “You said you wanted to get back to painting, so hopefully this can get you started.” I had mentioned it a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t believe he remembered.  I was putty in his hands.

Oh and FYI my hubby managed to do some grocery shopping and find my gift with about 10 minutes to spare.