I think I have become more frugal, over the years, and it doesn't help living through a Hurricane to help. I had never went into a good will, until I lost everything. I don't buy everything now at goodwill, but found the same juicer and popcorn machine I left behind, that felt good. Clothing I will buy there also if it is in very good condition, and I have gotten my daughter toys there. Shoes I buy at Tjmaxx, and I buy alot of new things there, because they are so well made, that the things last a long time.
I can't sew, so that is out of the question. But I do not eat out , instead I cook when I can( I am still trying to find a cheap food processor at good will) from scratch, I had a great collection of cookbooks, and love to try new things, the only thing I buy out for the kids is pizza( once a month) , and Popeye's chicken( reminds them of Louisiana),,, when I pass a store ( once in 2 yrs).. .I plan menus, clip coupons, and also shop at ethnic stores, farmers markets, if I had my own house I would grow all my veggies, and have a few fruit trees.
cheryl
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