Plotting and Planning

 

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!!! HELLO, CHERYL!!! 

On Thursday evening, I was trying to do some fancy ballerina stuff and bend down and throw my leg high in the air to pick up something off the ground and I pulled a muscle in my back.🤣 Thank goodness, we have some strong meds from when Mr. Man fell off his bike on the bike trail!🤣. I am feeling much better today.

I swear, everyday, we are living our best lives because besides keeping a roof over our heads, we have been getting some of the best food deals in preparation for our 4th of July cookouts like the Pepsi 2 liters for $0.50 each or the FREE Wheat Thins Star Wars (NLA) or the $1.99 Oscar Mayers Hotdogs.  

Another great way to save money is to return things that doesn't suit you like clothing, shoes, food, home decor, etc.  Sephora and Bath Body Works will let you return anything that doesn't meet your expectations.  As long as you have your receipt, the drugstores will issue you a refund for makeup and skincare products that break you out.

We waste our money by throwing items in our trash instead of returning it.  

A lot of people feel shameful about doing store returns but I feel more shameful about throwing away money.  I rather my son have the money than the store to keep my money.  

Last year, I bought two linen blouses and a pair of linen pants at Marshall's and they fit beautifully, I wore them all summer long because 100% linen is not only a durable material but it keeps you way more cooler than any type of synthetic or blended materials.  I was really happy with my purchases.

This year, I bought two more linen blouses and a cropped linen jacket at TJ Maxx and I returned both blouses because I did not like the fit of the blouses on me.  I loved the little jacket but not blouses.  The old me would have kept those blouses until it was too late to return them back to the store and I'd eventually donate them Goodwill.  

I only want things in my closets that I feel comfortable wearing. I am leaning into trusting my initial instincts. If I am walking around my home with a new clothing and seeing how it works with other clothing in my wardrobe and I'm not liking it...I am taking it back.  

Don't waste your money on the things that you do not like.

There will not be a coupon insert in the Sunday newspapers. It's Saturday, enjoy your day On Sundays, I take the day off from blogging.