Cake Notes: Saving Money on Supplies

In these tough economic times, it can be hard to pursue a hobby like cake decorating.  My husband lovingly refers to my baking as my "expensive hobby" and he's right.  I've spent more on baking supplies than I have on my own wardrobe in the last year, which is saying a lot.

Truth be told, I hate shopping...for clothes.  I really do.  I love clothes, I love the fabrics, I love fashion, but let's face it, when you have an hourglass figure with long torso, short inseam (27"!), and broad shoulders with big boobs, it gets ridiculously hard to find clothes that a) fit and b) are within your price range.  Typically, when I find something that meets criteria A, I usually have to back away quickly from the item lest my bank account gets drained just by looking at it.  I have good taste and a hard figure to fit.

So when I say that I love to find a good sale, it means I love the sleuthing that goes hand in hand.  You can sale stalk a baking book and if it doesn't fit the moment you try it on, you can always wait until the next sale.  Unlike that ridiculously cute chocolate brown vintage inspired Michael Kors one piece swimsuit that fit like a glove and made you look damn sexy but was still too damn expensive even on 50% clearance...ahem.  I digress.

[Loud stage whisper] So what is my super secret to finding baking supplies on sale?