Why I am Frugal
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
I am reminded about the reasons for my frugality & seeking things in bargain outlets this weekend, when, since we were on a sort of a vacation, I had to resort to regular sources for things! The only underwear I could find at the drug store was 3 for $7 - and the hairpins I usually get at the dollar store were $3 - so things were 2x to 3x as much! And I found I spent $10 in a jiffy.
Now the dollar isn't what it used to be - as I try to remind hubby -so even spending $25-$30 is not a LOT, altho it feels that way to US...But there is a reason I send for lotion samples & pick up vitamin samples at healthfood stores & stock up on really good deals when I see them at the dollar stores! We are saving oodles of money! Am I going to pay a lot for a packet of facial tissue, when I can get 6 or more for $1 -
So I think that wandering around a dollar store to see what sort of merchandise they have is definitely worth it. There is even a blog out there called "dollar store crafts" - which is, you guessed it - crafts with dollar store items. I have gotten nice cheap yarn at the dollar store - but with a careful search, I am beginning to see what else they have - even beads for jewelry....
And I love my collection of dollar store scarves! And have been known to get my undies and even bras there! - (some of which are Hanes....) I have a dollar store bandeau bra I got a few years ago & I just saw a similar one for LOTS more!
So go & be inspired - & you will be surprised at how fr your dollar will stretch!
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