Splurge is yet another new series of posts by The Grocery Girl. She promises she’ll get to more recipes asap–like, tomorrow, she hopes.
Buying something for myself these days is a radical act. Last week, I did the unthinkable and spent $25…on ME. While that concept might sound ridiculous to some, it’s the reality of living below the poverty line. What did I get myself? A cool book and an art print that I really wanted! I love to support the arts, so I feel this was a good choice. I especially like to do this when the artists are local, as they are in this case. California needs all the influx of cash it can get right now, as your area probably does.
In The Grocery Girl news, I made a perhaps ridiculous decision to brave the holiday lines at Costco. Carts were being filled with oodles of frozen burgers, ears of corn, and baked goods. Instead of buying those items, though, I splurged again–this time on my health.
I treated myself to organic tortilla chips (40 oz for $3.99–good price for non-organic, I think); organic, cage-free eggs ($4.50 for 18); wild Alaskan salmon ($4/lb–good for wild caught), and a frozen triple berry blend ($9.69 for 4 pounds–a steal)! The berries will be fantastic on yogurt, in smoothies, homemade sorbet, or even in a compote over that salmon when I someday serve it.
I felt guilty spending that kind of money on premium products, because I generally try to get by with the bare minimum for my food needs. But, my body is telling me that it’s worn thin, and I decided to make room in my meager budget…for me. I figure that I’m not healthy enough to appreciate all the thriftiness that I’m throwin’ down, then my frugality is not doing me enough good.
So if you can, dear readers, please take time on this weekend to splurge on yourself. It can be a small item. I bet you could use a treat right now. If I had the dosh, I think I’d grab myself something from the Crate & Barrel 60% off outlet–they have useful-looking organizatonal items and adorable Marimekko fabric sheets, along with other deep discounts. Hooray!
What are you buying on this holiday weekend, while extra sales tend to run? And what are you doing to celebrate?
Tags: Costco, crate and barrel, ethical, food, groceries, Labor Day, organic, sales, shopping, splurge
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