Chicks & Chocolate (aka ...)

I decided to attend one of the wives' functions during my husband's recent company outing. Mainly I chose to attend because I'd already shopped, and also visited with my son and daughter-in-law. I didn't really have anything else I wanted to do, except for lay by the pool. I could do that after the function.
The event was entitled "Chicks & Chocolate". Clever name - chocolate is always good. The literature also said, "lots of give-aways" and lunch was included. What the heck, why not try it?
BIG Mistake! The two functions were those stupid home-type parties where they want you to buy stuff - and it's expensive. You find yourself looking for the cheapest thing in the book, just to get out of there somewhat graciously. Do the words Pampered Chef and Longaberger Baskets ring a bell?
The first product was Arbonne. It's a skin care program that I've actually used, and still have many of the supplies. I was okay with listening to the spill because I'd only bought the product before, never having sat through the presentation. Since I was out of a few things, I ended up replenishing them, plus suckered myself into trying a few other items - to the tune of around $200.00. Yikes!
Next was lunch. It was buffet style with tossed salad, fresh fruit, and finger sandwiches. Dessert was a chocolate fountain accompanied with more fruit, and small cubes of white cake. Non-alcoholic beverages were offered. You'd think they would have been pushing the wine and margaritas to "up" your buying senses.
The afternoon session was a Southern Living party. I felt safe attending it, because I just don't need another thing to dust. I have plenty of entertaining bowls, napkins, etc. However, there was this patio ice bucket and stand that I really liked. I had borrowed a similar one from a friend a few months ago, and been on the look-out for one ever since. This one was perfect. But with tax included, it was going to cost $170.00. I'd already overspent at the first party so I was able to walk away from this tempatation.
The day was just "okay". But the kicker came when several days later, my husband informed me that we were charged $65.00 for me to attend. Talk about peeved! I spent $65.00 to spend $200.? I'm still fuming. Chicks and Chocolate? I'm thinking a more appropriate title might be "Dumb & Dumber".