Welcome to the Beach and congrats on getting out of Lurkdom!
Please join us on the other thread and get to know us all better. Where are you from? Canada's a pretty big place!
I think it's up to you when you snack. Most folks find they don't want the snacks after a week or two. Buying the book is a good idea. I think it's about $35 bucks here in Canada but worth it, in my opinion.