The Dollar Store

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I love going to the dollar stores. It does not matter which dollar store I go to—they are all my favorites. I am a cheap scape and shopping in them quenches my thirst for compulsive shopping,

When my children were young I would make shopping at the dollar store a precious treat. My first husband traveled and spent much time away from us so I found cheap entertainment for the kids. I would give each child a$5 dollar bill. They could pick out whatever they wanted. I would also give a special prize for the most resourceful purchase. I think they had fun because years later one of my daughters took our foreign exchange students on such an outing with me.

I also went through a stage of coupon clipping and the dollar stores are a great source for free items. (I no longer clip coupons. I am too compulsive to enjoy this task.) I would get many small bottles of cleaners for pennies. I also got a few containers of soy milk for free. Too bad nobody I know drinks soy milk.

The other day my son’s girlfriend asked for a ride to the local dollar store. I have spent much time at the house caring for Chuck. She does not have a car and spends lots of time at the house as well. We needed time out.

We were like two kids at a candy store. We went down every aisle. There were so many treasures. Shopping was a true pleasure. We must have been in that store for over an hour.

I came home with gifts and treasures. For under $30 I got a Happy Spring Coffee mug for my daughter. I filled it with a bunny and various candies.I stuck a bow on it. She was delighted that I thought of her. I got sugar free cookies for Chuck. I think they are already gone. I got a new fairy for my fairy garden. (Some day I will write about that.) My grand babies live my fairy garden. I also got a color book and crayons for my grandson. Then I got myself aDr. Pepper, some Funions and a bee journal for my writing

I love going to the dollar store. It completes me.

Published by Dinky

Hello, my name is Dinky. This is a name given to me in my first marriage. It is my grandma name. A few other selected individuals address me as such. I am a onetime divorced, one-time widowed single woman trying to discover the real me. I will take you on my journey. Read if you are interested. I feel that I am a hard knock educated person. I have been a working mother, a stay-at-home wife, a Christian, a caretaker, and a retired woman. I am always seeking wisdom on how to improve as a person and hopefully I can share as I learn more. I have many interests. I enjoy cooking because I enjoy eating. I am not a great cook but am eager to try new recipes. I will share these with you. I have a degree in business management and a certification in food science. I have worked man years in the food manufacturing industry. I also have a small farm. I have some cows, a donkey, some wild horses a bull and two dogs. I would like to explore more homesteading techniques and become self-sustained. Maybe we can learn together. I encourage your input and ideas. I have spent many years learning how to make quilts. This is another hobby I would like to get back into. I am always up to learn new crafts and explore new projects. I am really big on goal setting and finding ways to make my life simpler. I will take you through some of my ideas on that progress. Lastly, but biggest on my list is that I am a Christian in continual growth mode. I will never be all that I should, and I will never judge people in regard to their own journey. I am always open for discussion on this topic. If you find my talks interesting, feel free to follow me. If I say or write anything offensive feel free to call me out. I am up for improvement and self-growth. Welcome to learning about me and helping me in my self-discovery.

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