Buying on the cheap

Recently, one of my favorite things to do has been to peruse the weekly grocery ads and make note of wicked deals. For example, today I bought a family-size box of Honey Nut Cheerios for $2.99 and a loaf of wheat bread for $1.89. Yippee!

I’m actually kind of enjoying having less disposible income since working fewer days because it’s enabled me to be more resourceful in my buying habits and it’s developed into a sort of game—like, “Hmm…let’s see how much less I can pay for this…” I’ve also had an easier time forgoing little luxury goods here and there because I’ve resolved that I can do without them. And of course I take advantage of student discounts where ever they are available (the downtown area is a cornucopia of student-friendly establishments). The best deal I’ve found so far has been the 40% off (plus an additional 10% with my frequent buyer card) I get at this frozen yogurt shop when I flash my student ID.

I have this new sense of greater simplicity in my life and I feel a lot more wise and in control of my spending, and I like that.