Not every owner has hundreds of dollars to spend on their MINI. For the thrifty owner, this is a snip at only $1.00. Yes, Target has a very sporty 12 CD case for all your motoring music whims. (Itty Bitty Bessie the MINI sold separately.)

Also available at Target in their dollar spot is a Matchbox/Hot Wheels size MINI Cooper. It’s not liquid yellow, and so, I didn’t buy one. Especially since the aforementioned name brand equivalents are only 97 cents.

It’s that time again. Is it the changing weather? The falling leaves? The rotation of the wardrobe? No, time to decide whether Bessie should look sporty or lose some of that edge with the gain of a bit of seasonal decor. Though the photo is incomplete and difficult to take, here she is…

You just don’t see dice hanging in people’s cars anymore. These are a transplant from my dad’s T-bird. They’re a bit distracting really, but we’ll see how I like them in the long run. If you have any opinions, drop Bessie a line.