because of gas prices...

i did something today i didn't think i would ever do.
first, let me explain.

i'm grocery shopping at the super walmart. definitely trying to be thrifty minded, knowing that i should try to stretch my money as much as i can these days. not only are gas prices high, but my funds are running low, and will soon run out, and i'm not sure what kind of salary will be replacing my current one. it's not easy for me, but i'm trying to keep my savings in my savings, and be careful with the rest.

ok. so walking up and down the aisle, i'm wondering which items i can "skimp" on. like, buy the offbrand, and be ok.

laundry detergent? i smelled a few. even the walmart brand, with daisies on the bottle. nope. not gonna work out. gain it is. tropical breeze this time instead of joyful expressions.

yogurt? no. i only like one kind. texture is a BIG deal. next.

juice? sure. i got tropicana fruit punch, light, for about $2. feeling good.

toilet paper? hmm. is it worth running the risk of having toilet paper issues? i wasn't sure, but when i skimmed the options, i found a 6-pack for $1.49. i mean, they weren't double rolled, they weren't ultra soft, and they definitely were not name brand. but the package had words like "2 ply soft" and "absorbant" written on it. i decided, yes. let's try it. $3 for 12 rolls is a steal. right?

so i feel dang good about my skimps today.

i've even thought about coupon clipping and making a whole hobby out of this.

maybe not.