1. I ordered two pair of shoes. One pair was lightly-worn Birkenstocks on ebay. Including shipping they were $30 (retail new would have been $100+). The other pair is similar in style but is White Mountain brand, which I have had good luck with in the past. They were on sale for half price so my total cost was $32.
Ninety-nine percent of the time I am in Birkenstocks, from the time my feet first hit the floor when I wake up in the morning until the time I take them off when I'm getting into bed at night. I have high arches, and was told decades ago (by my reflexologist, after a nasty bout of plantar fasciitis) to wear Birkenstocks. I have never had any further pain from plantar fasciitis. I am a firm believer that the human body is not meant to walk & stand on cement slabs as much as we do. I was raised in a house built in 1902 with a pier-and-beam foundation and wooden floors. Ah...that was the life! I despise modern home construction in Texas...no basements, just concrete slab. I blame my bad knees on it.
Anyway, I've worn all of my current shoes for several years now, and even good-quality cork footbeds flatten out somewhat over time and constant wear. I thought I should find some replacements before any problems set in, and in case tariffs do go into effect.
2. I accompanied a friend to a quilt fabric/supplies market in a nearby town today. The vendors being those who have cleaned out their stash and selling. I spent $39, and got some things with specific projects in mind. I also got another $38 of backing fabric which was new and cut to size for me.
3. I doubled my annual gift to my local NPR station.
4. I tried to double my annual gift to my local PBS station, but it will have to wait, as I couldn't get logged on.
5. I did not buy any Trump crypto make-believe funds.
On the menu this week:
Saturday: Family supper at Kasey & Beau's
Sunday: Pasta Salad w/ Chicken
Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: grocery-store sushi
Wednesday: King Ranch Casserole
Thursday: Pork chops, Stove Top, Cranberry Sauce
Friday: leftoverws
**designates meatless meal
Increasing contributions to NPR & PBS is a great idea! I'm thinking food banks also can use more support. I also keep buying the type/brand of shoes that keep my feet happy and have a back up pair at all time.
ReplyDeleteYes, food banks need love too! My husband will not believe me that giving money to the food pantry (allowing them to buy food through the big city food bank system at a huge savings) is better than buying a few canned goods and items at the grocery store paying retail prices. He can buy and donate what he wants to. I'll send a check!
DeleteIt is way better to give money although I can’t remember how many times better off the top of my head. They also know what their clients really need and want.
DeleteWhen I find shoes that work for me, I love to have a couple pair of them. I feel that way about my work shoes and my orthotic flip flops. King Ranch Casserole - haven't had that in awhile. So good!
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DeleteME TOO!
re: King Ranch Casserole
I was Kingsville born and bred. First job was directly across from the main gate entrance to the ranch. Sentimental meal for me. :)
But it was frugal! All were smart expenditures.
ReplyDeleteI hate everything about Crypto. Especially the energy used to "mine" it. When you factor in the cost, it's not really a great investment. But the people who sell it are raking in fees from the suckers who think it's a valid monetary tool. Stupid!!!
And it takes SO much energy to 'make' it!
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