Cheap, cheap, cheap

It's the sound of a wee birdy, and the best word to describe my spending habits.

Cheap.

Some may call themselves thrifty or money conscious.

I don't have such illusions of grandeur.

I am cheap. And proud of it!

It's why I shop at Aldi...for .29 cent peaches.

And why I frequent the thrift stores and Goodwill.

I delight in the hunt and the thrill of finding a good, nay, a GREAT deal.

I found one such deal yesterday.

Wait for it.

I got this for our Pookie...



It's a Leap Frog musical table.

It speaks in two languages (Spanish and English), plays music, teaches the alphabet and numbers 1-10.

It's in PRISTINE condition, all parts working and in order - and SO CLEAN!

I spotted it from across the store, pointed my cart in that direction, told Pookie to "hold on" and made a beeline for it.

Once it was thoroughly inspected, I flipped it over to find the price - anticipating a $9.99 price tag.

Instead I saw $2.42.

I gasped. Stepped back. Regained my composure. Looked again.

$2.42.

I shoved it in my cart and raced around the corner and down the next aisle, half expecting a store clerk to chase me and alert security to my thievery. I may have even been giggling a little bit.

Did I mention it is Leap Frog? That stuff is not cheap!

But wait, it gets better.

Yesterday was Customer Appreciation Day - 25% off everything in the store!

Ahhh!! A chorus of little birdies...cheap, cheap, cheap!

My score?

$1.86.

Done and done.

Oh, and I also found this little number...you know, in case Summer ever shows up and I need a sundress.



$5.99!
*anyone else want to exclaim, "$5.99, are you out of your mind??"?
No? Just me? Ok, we should probably move on then.

That's a $6 dress people. And it even has pockets.

And I am a girl who likes a dress with pockets. I've got lip gloss and change to carry.

So, if you're ever in the mood for a little thrifting...cheap-style. Call me up. We'll shop!

Yep, cheap suits me. And my wallet.