Cadenceallegra, 42

Take what you need, but eat what you take I suppose it was my mother who bestowed upon me the "poverty mentality" that she grew up with. The rest of the family seems to think in the opposite direction. I always get the rolled eyes from my brother, Heaven forbid I mention a trip to Value Village.

I love Value Village, as it would have been ages since the last time any of their items were commonly seen in a local clothing store; not to mention the combination of the other exceptional items I've picked up that day. I get to be uniquely me! (And keep my earnings for other everyday things that matter such as rent, transportation and food, while contributing to a worthy cause.)

The above mantra, "Take what you need, but eat what you take" I've actually heard in a couple of un-related places. My brother learned that on a grade six trip to Camp Wanakita with my Dad. I saw it again when I went for a meal at the old "Tien Ho" restaurant in Waterloo when it was still around. Good advice.

I spend money where necessary and when a more economical version is available and still foes the job, I take that option. It pleases me.

Seeking other like-minded individuals who won't give me the evil eye when I mention the new socks I picked up at the dollar store.