IKEA Haul!

Oh, man. I've been introduced to a whole new world, you guys.

I've only been to IKEA once before this trip, and it was so long ago that I really didn't remember the first time. I was supposed to go yesterday, but my mom wasn't feeling well and it is quite a haul up there.

Still, I bought more than I should have.

Whoops.

Without further ado, here are all the products I bought!

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First, I needed some kitchen items. That's actually what most of the things in this haul are!

I love little freeze pops, or popsicles. But, the ones they sell at Target or the grocery store are either really fake-tasting or expensive.

So, I saw these little ice pop molds and needed them!

chosigt (ice pop maker), $2.

Two dollars for six adorable ice pop trays? Yes, please! I bought the blue/green option, because most of my kitchen things are shades of blue, so it matches better. Seriously, though, they're adorable, and perfect for summer! I have yet to try them out, so I'd love to find some recipes for ice pops soon!

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Next item on my list is an apple slicer!

spritta (apple slicer), $3.

This was one of those things that I thought I'd like to have and would speed up the process a whole lot. And, it does! I actually just used it yesterday to slice an apple, and though you definitely need to put some muscle into it, it does get the job done! And, it was only $3. Can't beat that, can you?

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Next, I bought some ice trays!

plastis (ice cube tray), $1.

So, they actually don't have my version online, but essentially, it's a blue tray with about five or six long ice cubes that are meant to be put into a water bottle! I thought this was brilliant, since I carry my Camelbak with me everywhere, but always struggle with getting regular ice cubes from getting stuck at the bottom or the top. So, hopefully these will work out a little better! I do plan on going back and getting the fish ones as well, though. They're just too cute to pass up.

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I also picked up a chopping board!

proppmatt (chopping board), $6.

I don't do a whole lot of cooking, but I definitely make smoothies, and cutting up fruit on my counter is just not working. I figured I needed an actual cutting board. Thoough, I think when I go back next, I'll get another flimsier one for fruits and use this nice one for meats, since you can't use the same for both. Something science-y, I'm sure. Anyways, I just thought it was nice and would look nice in any kind of kitchen that I may have in the future!

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Going along with the kitchen theme, I bought some Swedish snacks from IKEA, which surprised me!

kex biscuits, $3; daim chocolates, $4.

I was pretty certain I'd like the Kex biscuits--they're very similar in taste to graham crackers. But, I took a chance on the Daim chocolates, and let me tell you: my life has been changed for the better. They are so, so delicious, and kind of similar to Heath bars, except 50 times better. I'm itching to go back so I can get more of both of these snacks!

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And, for two things that were unrelated to the kitchen items, I bought a frame and some batteries.

fiskbo (frame - 8 1/2 x 11"), $3.

I really just needed a cheap frame for my certificate for an honor society I was recently inducted into, and this one works wonderfully! And, best of all, it was really inexpensive! I like that it's got the stand if I wanted to place it on a desk or table, but it also has little nail hooks in the back if I wanted to hang it.

And, I won't show the batteries, since those are, well, just batteries. They were cheap, though--I think I got 10 for like $2, so I bought two packs.

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So, overall, I'd say my first real trip to IKEA was a success! I think I spent only $25, which is crazy considering the things I bought. I'm definitely excited to go back to get some more things for my final year of college!