I have joined the Snuggie crowd

For some strange reason the recent weather has sparked many conversations about a "as seen on TV" product called Snuggie(https://www.getsnuggie.com/flare/next?tag=ED|SM|GO|TM|) This product is essentially a blanket with sleeves that just sort of flops in the back but is made to be under a blanket and still use your hands. The snuggie has been compared to the famous Star Wars robe type outfits, choir robes , and even compared to the Alb worn by Priests while celebrating mass. Yea, when I first heard of them I thought the same thing, Why ? But then after hearing more and more from those who received this popular Christmas gift, and my kids telling me that we could face child abuse charges if Children's services hears that we don't own any yet, I gave it some thought. Of course the thirty six dollar for two price tag seemed a tad steep, not to mention that you had to order them and then wait until they arrive( probably by spring )Anyway, I had all but decided against joining the snuggie revival until I heard it said that Wal Greens had them for only fifteen dollars. Well, I thought, It would be nice to have my hands free as I tried to avoid shivering on the couch as the boys have the front door open while watching for their school buses.So I did what every Mom of teenagers would do and asked Cindy to call the many Wal Greens stores in the area and see if any had them in stock. No luck! After several calls and minutes on hold waiting for a manager ( Wal Greens has a policy that when someone asks for something via telephone, a manager should be summoned to check not only shelves but the stock room) to check, nobody had them. Hmmmmm, I thought I was told that Bed Bath and Beyond also carried them at the same price. Cindy called and they had many in assorted colors I was told. Well, I headed straight to BB&B. ( three minutes from the house) Unfortunately they did not have assorted colors but they did have assorted one size fits all Snuggies in Blue. I decided to try one before buying every family member one. ( shhhhhhhh don't tell Children's services) and guess what ? They are a kind of nifty thing ! Will I buy four more ? Probably not. The older two want them but Robby seems like he couldn't care less if his blanket has sleeves or not. As for Mike, he is still shaking his head that I purchased even one. Of course we are talking about the man who has been known to wear shorts to work in the middle of winter . Maybe I can find some BB&B coupons online and bring the $14 price tag down a bit, then we won't have to take turns using our hands while covered up.