A Little Sweeter at Home

Soon, I will be the proud owner of three doormats at @ $40 each ($44.95, $39.95, and $36.95). I just spent over $120 on mats. 😮  IT WAS JUST TOO EASY! Actually, way too easy.  Let me tell you how it happened. First mat:   I saw an ad on Facebook for a "Super Absorbent Magic Doormat." It is just one of many ads I see every day. However, I need a really good mat for my backdoor because my dogs 🐕🐕 bring dirt into the house all of the time.  The mat itself must be made of fibers from heaven because it sure has a hefty price tag. But, I read the reviews, and I decide to order one to try it out. It was expensive, but hey, it is magic, and if it means sweeping less, I'm good with that—at least one to try out.  Second mat:  Oh, but wait, we are offering 60% off if you order another mat RIGHT NOW. Mind you, I have no idea what the original price is, so it sounded like a great bargain, and I need one of these untested miracle mats for my front entry as well. So, I added a second

Frugality: the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness. I admit... I am frugal with money AND food! It is amusing to others some of the things I don't like to pay for.  1. I eat at my workplace's cafeteria; however, I won't purchase the entrée because I don't want to pay a lot for lunch. I eat vegetables, a wrap, or a salad. I never like to pay over $3.75 for my daily lunch. When I order the salad, I don't pay for the extra "protein." No matter how good the shrimp, chicken, or steak looks, I get the free protein: eggs, bacon, and beans. Even the cashiers know I don't get the extra protein.😂 Luckily in the South, the vegetables are AMAZING, and our cafeteria has fantastic food! 😋 2. It does not matter whose budget it is; I'm still frugal. I try to get what I need at the lowest cost. You want extra paper plates? Napkins? Let me think about that! 😬 3. Jeans day. We can wear jeans on Fridays if we make a monthly $10 donation to o