Five Tiny Frugal Things

by Katy on January 16, 2025 · 74 comments

      1. I found a penny on the ground outside Pho Hung restaurant. It didn’t do much to offset the cost of lunch with my husband, but it did made for a nice photo opportunity. We don’t eat in restaurants that often, but when we do we make sure it’s cuisine that we don’t prepare at home. I’ll never understand people who pay good money for meals that are easily made at home.

      2. Someone left a used soda can in our little free library, which I held upside down until it stopped dripping and promptly added to our bag of returnable cans. I’m not too proud to take the 10¢.

      3. I brought four dozen donuts to the striking nurses and doctors at my old hospital* and held a sign for a couple hours while catching up with my old friends. It was freezing cold, so I was especially drawn to one nurse’s gloves, as I hadn’t thought to bring my own. (My plan was to bring the donuts by and head out afterwards, but I was encouraged to stick around and hold a sign in solidarity.) At first I thought the extra layer was part of the design, but the nurse showed me how they were actually cut down from a pair of Christmas socks! You can see in the photo how her thumbs go through where the heels were, which is genius!

        Nurses are so smart! Except for me, repeatedly forgetting weather appropriate gear. At least I brought a hat this time!

        Here I am with my friends Andrea and Heather:

      4. I stopped at Trader Joe’s for eggs and saw that they sell their organic rosemary at $1.79 per package, which is actually a decent price. However . . . I have the most enormous rosemary shrub in my front yard, which I propagated from a neighbor’s plant. I very well may be worth over a thousand dollars at this rate.

      5. I’m keeping my money in my high yield savings account instead of using it to buy Greenland.

Katy Wolk-Stanley

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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*Providence sucks!

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My 2024 Reading List

by Katy on January 15, 2025 · 52 comments

Here are the books that I read in 2024, somehow more than I thought I’d read, yet also less than I wish I’d read. You may notice that I continue to read books by women, which I don’t plan on stopping any time soon as there are just so many amazing women writers! I’ve put a double asterisk next to books which stood out for me.

I’m not including the multiple books that I started and didn’t finish, even when it wasn’t my choice due to an audiobook automatically returning to the Libby app. This happens a lot for me.

Each and every one of them a library book!

  1. The Saints of Swallow Hill — Donna Everhart**

  2. The Daydreams — Laura Hankin

  3. See You Yesterday — Rachel Lynn Solomon**

  4. Possum Living –Dolly Freed

  5. Remarkably Bright Creatures — Shelby Van Pelt**

  6. The Immortalists — Chloe Benjamin

  7. The Wishing Game — Meg Shaffer

  8. Weyward — Emelia Hart**

  9. Homecoming — Kate Morton**

  10. The Summer Book Club –Susan Mallery

  11. When Katie Met Cassidy — Camille Perri

  12. Happy Place — Emily Henry

  13. Time After Time — Lisa Grunwald

  14. The Book of Two Ways — Jodi Picoult

  15. I Must Be Dreaming — Roz Chast

  16. The Women — Kristin Hannah**

  17. Going To Town: A Love Letter to New York — Roz Chast

  18. Wish You Were Here — Jodi Picoult

  19. Little House in The Big Woods — Laura Ingalls Wilder

  20. Sleeping Giants — Rene Denfield**

  21. The Last Train to Key West — Chanel Cleeton

  22. A Tree Grows in Br0oklyn — Betty Smith**

  23. Iona Iverson’s Rules For Commuting — Clare Pooley

  24. Yours, Truly — Abby Jimenez**

  25. Where The Forrest Meets The Stars — Glendy Vanderah

  26. Tom Lake — Ann Patchett**

  27. The St0ried Life of A.J. Fikry**

  28. Just For The Summer — Abby Jimenez

  29. Funny Story — Emily Henry**

Do you have books to recommend? Please share the in the comments section below.

Katy Wolk-Stanley

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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The Found Change Challenge Total for 2024 Was . . .

by Katy on January 14, 2025 · 25 comments

 

The new year is upon us, which means it’s time add up my found change for the previous year. I’ve been doing this Found Change Challenge since 2011, a year that filled my jar with an extra $23.77. Sadly, times have changed. (Yes, pun intended.) People carry less cash with every passing year, plus there’s the issue of shopping less at brick and mortar stores, which all results is fewer coins falling to the ground.

My jar for 2024 added up to . . . $15.48, which was comprised of a single dollar bill plus $14.48 in random change. Not as much as 2014 when I found $37.90, but much better than last year when I found a measly $5.19. Either way, it’s free money and that’s never unwelcome.

Here are my totals from previous years:

• 2023 $5.19
• 2022 — $7.71
• 2021 — $11.91
• 2020 — $9.41
• 2019 — $11.80
• 2018 — $19.65
• 2017 — $15.17
• 2016 — $56.54
• 2015 — $23.73
• 2014 — $37.90
• 2013 — $35.60
• 2012 — $28.50
• 2011 — $23.77

The grand total for all found money is $286.88, which is kind of an impressive number. Not enough to illegally sway an election, but it might get you a weekend at the Oregon coast. Free money, it’s worth the effort.

Have you been saving your found change?

Katy Wolk-Stanley

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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Five Frugal Things

by Katy on January 13, 2025 · 78 comments

 

  1. I took advantage of a rare non-rainy moment for a walk around the neighborhood and was mentally prepared to not come across any “free piles” in such soggy weather. This proved to be incorrect, as I found an abandoned knit cap. (Okay, not officially a “free pile,” but it was to me!) I pincer grabbed it and carried it home, where I gave it a progressive series of washes until it came out nice and clean. I then gave it a once over with my sweater shaver to complete its spa treatment.

    I actually know someone who lives near where I found the cap, so she’s going to ask her neighbors if it belongs to them.

  2. I pruned the candytuft in my front garden and saved a couple dozen to propagate on the kitchen windowsill. I have a big yard, but prefer to not spend any money to keep it up. These flowers go back to 1996, when we first bought our house and dug up some up from my father’s house.

    Sharing is caring. Thanks, dad!

    By the way, I’ll never stop loving my collection of trash picked sake glasses and Pokemon jam jars!

  3. I got a class action settlement for $8.74 from Verizon wireless. So yeah . . . I recently came into some money.

  4. My son and I walked to Fred Meyer to pick up some motor oil for my husband who spent the afternoon changing the oil in both of our cars. I made sure to walk past the clearance section, where I grabbed four bags of Ghirardelli peppermint chips for $1.57 apiece. A nice addition to the pantry for some later date when we’re craving a sweet treat.

  5. Like President Carter, I washed out and reused my zip-top plastic bags.

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

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100 More Reasons to be a Non-Consumer!

by Katy on January 12, 2025 · 8 comments

In addition to this blog, I also run a companion Non-Consumer Advocate Facebook group, which is currently hovering around 79,000 members. Prospective members have to answer a simple question, which helps to weed out the ever present spammers. The answers are always interesting, so I’ve started saving them to share in blog posts. 

  1. Newly retired, I want to make sure I don’t overspend.

  2. Have been attempting this lifestyle for years as a way to be better to our planet.

  3. I would like to become more conscious of where I am putting my money.

  4. I’ve been frugal for the past 20 years. Love to save my money for experiences.

  5. I plan to cut back on purchases in 2025 and am looking for insight and strategy.

  6. I’ve never been interested in having a fancy house or a car with the latest gadgets. We went 20 years between replacing vehicles.

  7. I’m a great believer in recycling and repurposing and reusing. someone suggested this site to me. I’d love to find out even more ways to become a better citizen.

  8. Planning to spend as little as possible over the next four years. need inspiration!

  9. Because non-consumerism aligns with the way I live.

  10. I’m nearing retirement and have been becoming as non-consuming as possible.

  11. I want to learn better ways of living with less and making do with what I have.

  12. Learn to be a better steward of my stuff.

  13. Social liberal, frugal conservative here, looking for more ideas for frugal living.

  14. I’m leaning into minimalism in my own way and desire to buy less and less!

  15. I’m huge fan of the Tightwad Gazette and after raising four kids, I’m approaching retirement ready to gain some new ideas.

  16. I love your blog and am looking to reduce my consumer footprint in 2025!

  17. Katy, I read your blog and would love too also be a part of your Facebook page. Thanks!

  18. As my children are getting older and getting ready for college, I am even more interested in how I can best manage my money and resources.

  19. I’m always trying to find ways to lessen my footprint, and demonstrate to my kids that we don’t need stuff to be happy. It also feels like a fun game that everyone can win at!

  20. I love getting ideas from others about this subject! I’m on my way to becoming a minimalist.

  21. I’m so tired of the way our culture pushes consumption as the only way to participate in society. We can be so much more than just consumers.

  22. Cut costs.

  23. To learn more about being a non-consumer.

  24. Love the blog and want to consume less.

  25. I’m continually looking for more and improved ways to cut my use of resources so that both waste and spending without purpose is reduced.

  26. I’ve been following the blog forever. Time to get refocused on reducing my family’s consumption.

  27. Is there any other way to live?

  28. Interested in learning about this process.

  29. To get knowledge.

  30. I read your blog and am looking for more tips!

  31. Do a no buy year.

  32. Army vet who first read recycling info while in upstate NY following the USArmy gig in 1976. Recalling my childhood memories of the dump just over the hill in WA state where I grew up, I was immediately on board with the minimalism that is a natural pairing with careful/thought-filled purchasing and make-do living. (Imagine my aghast-ness when 3 years later, as a first time home buyer, being laughed at by the disposal workers when I tried to recycle my carefully cleaned and sorted metal and glass…(Are we the walking dead, or WHAT?!?!) I’ve been turning one thing into another thing in order to be practical and grateful all my life. You sound like the tribe I ought to belong.

  33. I love trying not to buy stuff, I’d rather make it, reuse for a different purpose, than to buy new.

  34. Conscious consumption is a radical act of self care, community, and political action.

  35. I don’t like wasting money when I can save it.

  36. Have resisted the consumer driven economy and would love support.

  37. I’m looking for a different lifestyle. I’m consumed by material and I’m miserable.

  38. Am trying to limit spending. On a fixed income and would like additional ideas on how to save more.

  39. The world is so consumeristic / materialistic. I’m keen to connect with other like-minded people and get tips / ideas on how to make, mend, make do more and more. Thinking about a no buy challenge in 2025.

  40. I’m worried about 2025 and could definitely use a community of frugally minded people.

  41. I’ve been reading “Five Frugal Things” through Google and would like to read more!

  42. Reduce overconsumption ideas for family.

  43. For ideas and support.

  44. We don’t need what everyone says we need.

  45. I don’t like spending money.

  46. Trying to practice frugalism.

  47. Save money and get non consumer money saving tips.

  48. I’m curious how to be more of a non-consumer.

  49. Tips on being a non consumer.

  50. I’ve read your blog for years and am considering a no-spend 2025.

  51. Learn more about frugality. I have been subscribed to NCA for a very long time via email.

  52. Nearing retirement, need to properly use my assets. Thank you.

  53. I’m working on decreasing my consumption and this group was recommended to me.

  54. I have too much stuff and want to learn to live with less.

  55. Wanting to live a simple less consumer driven lifestyle.

  56. Trying to live as simply as possible.

  57. I love the idea of using it all and buying used when possible.

  58. I want ideas on how to be more frugal.

  59. I reduce what I buy each year. I believe this would be a group of like-minded folks.

  60. Looking for ways to save money

  61. Hello, I don’t normally use FB, but signed back in to join groups that talk about sustainability, ethical-consumerism, etc. I want to learn more and do my part, and meet more like-minded people.

  62. The ultimate definition of “recycling”. I’d like to improve my recycling efforts.

  63. I’m interested in buying less and using more of what I have.

  64. I read your blog avidly and am always searching for ways to minimize spending money.

  65. I saw an article about you on Google, read your profile on Instagram and FB, related to your title, and realized we had a lot in common.

  66. Want to have a communal space to have support in being a citizen and not a consumer.

  67. I’m putting a child thru college and need to live more frugally.

  68. I love the blog and I am trying to be a more mindful consumer.

  69. Thrifty ideas.

  70. I want to be more mindful of my spending and am heading into 2025 with a no buy goal, joining this group will keep me focused on my goal.

  71. I love the blog and would like to be part of a likeminded community.

  72. I have been reading your posts on a Google “feed” on my phone for a few weeks. I’d love to live a more frugal lifestyle and really have gotten some great tips so far.

  73. Have followed Katy’s blog for years.

  74. Because I’m resourceful and want to be part of a like-minded group.

  75. I want to cut back in my consumerism.

  76. I love thrifting!

  77. Enjoy trying to be more sustainable to help the planet and reduce my bills.

  78. Shift my perspective.

  79. Find ways to save money and reuse items.

  80. I am becoming more frugal and need the tips and support.

  81. Always looking for help resisting marketing pros.

  82. Consumption is not the answer despite all the TV and ads to the contrary.

  83. I want to live a less-consumer oriented life.

  84. Interested in simpler living.

  85. I am working on living more simple.

  86. I have been practicing extreme frugality most of my life due to lack of adequate income. I am in a much better financial place now, and it is SO EASY to let wastefulness get out of control. I need to surround myself with like minded folks!

  87. I need more advice from y’all.

  88. Save money and understand spending habits.

  89. I’ve been a blog reader since 2012 and didn’t know there was a Facebook group until a recent post on the blog.

  90. To learn about non-consumerism.

  91. I came across a 5 Tiny Frugal Things article and thought it was great! I’m totally frugal and love learning from others.

  92. I’d like to get more ideas about recycling and re-doing currently owned items. I love seeing the creative ideas that other people come up with!

  93. I would like to learn more about non-consuming.

  94. I have been reading Katy’s blog since 2008. I was newly divorced and used many of the ideas to become even more frugal than I already was. I still read the blog but would love to see more relatable content when I log into Facebook.

  95. I shop too much & need to reduce consumption.

  96. I’m all about being frugal and helping others achieve their financial goals.

  97. Retired and always looking for ways to save.

  98. To be more mindful of waste & spend.

  99. Learn how to live more circumspectly and share tips I’ve learned.

  100. I’m frugal too.

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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Five Teeny Tiny Frugal Things

by Katy on January 11, 2025 · 63 comments

  1. I got a free spicy McChicken sandwich through the McDonald’s app as a birthday reward. Water bottle from home completed the meal.

  2. I used up the very last bit of my 99¢/pound sausage in some white bean soup. I also added the free kale from my neighbor and it was maybe the best soup I’ve ever made. I spent maybe $2.50 for the entire pot of soup and it made probably eight servings.

  3. My husband and I watched a supremely stupid movie through my sister’s Prime Video account and joked about how we used to drive all the way to Blockbuster Video and spend $3.50 to watch such a mediocre movie. Then we’d have to rewind it and drive it back in order to not be charged extra.

  4. I used the library’s free Libby app to start listening to an audiobook of The Dead Romantics, by Ashley Poston. Very fun read and the price is right.

  5. I don’t have outrageous legal fees like the convicted felon that’s soon to be inaugurated.

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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Ask for The Discount!

by Katy on January 10, 2025 · 45 comments

 

Although my recent two night vacation at Skamania Lodge was booked for just $90 using airline credit card points, there was an additional $36 per night “resort fee” tacked onto the bill. Still a bargain considering that their suites can cost $300+ for a one night stay.

However . . .

Skamania’s swimming pool and outdoor hot tubs were unfortunately out of commission, which was kind of a bummer as my husband and I were looking forward to a nice soak. So when it came time to check out, I politely asked the employee if there was any way we could not pay the fee as the amenities hadn’t been available. He immediately said “yes” and knocked $72 off our bill.

Just like that, he was just waiting for us to ask.

This reminded me of when I flew to Nebraska for my aunt’s memorial service last March and United Airlines briefly lost my suitcase . I knew that the airline was liable for expenses related to the loss, so I asked the employee for reimbursement while I already talking to him about the suitcase. He wasn’t as immediate with his response, but a quick moment with his manager rectified the situation. They offered me $5o through PayPal for my inconvenience, plus additional money (up to $3800) to replace my belongings had they not able to find the suitcase. Luckily it was located that night and promptly delivered to my hotel.

I still got $50 for the inconvenience.

By the way, you can read about your rights for lost and delayed luggage HERE.

What’s the connection? I asked for the discount. I didn’t have to go into angry demand mode or make a scene. I nicely and politely spoke up. There was no downside in asking, as the worst they could say was “no.” I certainly had to work my nerve up a little bit, but that’s okay as there’s no harm in feeling nervous.

I feel completely justified with both situations, as neither were small businesses, (I’m looking at you, United Airlines!) and I’m $122 richer because I spoke up. Do you speak up?

Katy Wolk-Stanley

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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Five Tiny Frugal Things

by Katy on January 9, 2025 · 57 comments

  1. I took the shopping list I’d been working on for a week and braved Winco after dark. (Mind you, sunset was only 4:46 P.M. today.) I bought a few items from the bulk bins, as well as a number of ingredients to restock my pantry. Winco is so cheap, I wish everyone had access to one. I bought:

    • Sour cream
    • Cottage cheese
    • Lemon juice
    • Bulk medjool dates for snacking
    • Spinach
    • Bulk nutmeg
    • 3.28 pounds of white Northern beans
    • Ginger root
    • 2-pound bag of carrots
    • Avocado salsa
    • 2 boxes of grits.
    • 4.02 pounds of bulk corn meal
    • 3-pound bag of onions
    • 3 apples
    • 2 boxes of Tetley tea
    • 2 tubs of Fage Greek yogurts
    • 2.85 pounds of bulk oatmeal
    • Biggest bag of Juantonio’s tortilla chips

    Total was $54.02 

  2. I found a ten-dollar bill under my minivan and then a nickel and two pennies at Winco. The $10 was confusing, as there’s a 1.2% chance that it came out of my own purse. I wasn’t missing any money and I wasn’t parked at home, so I’m going to going to add it to my 2025 Found Change Challenge.

  3. I picked up an armload of shampoos and conditioners from Dollar Tree, which should last us six months or so.

  4. • I stopped by my father’s house and trimmed the back of my step mother’s hair, as she’d cut it herself but was unable to reach the back.
    • I didn’t buy eggs at Winco, as they’re a couple dollars less per dozen at Trader Joe’s.

  5. I didn’t buy a vulgar gold-plated apartment in the sky.

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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Frugal Snapshots From Skamania Lodge

by Katy on January 8, 2025 · 32 comments

 

My husband booked a two night stay at Skamania Lodge by taking advantage of a Black Friday offer that inflated our credit card airline points. (This was my birthday gift.) Two nights in a luxury suite was just $90, complete with an in-room fireplace and a vista to beat all other views. It would easy to adopt the mindset of “we got such a deal, let’s splurge a little” to justify other spending, but that’s not how I roll.

Frugal challenge activated!

I started by scouring their website, as well as poring through reviews on Travelocity.com. I learned that their pricey in house restaurants had spotty reviews, despite being pricey. This didn’t surprise me as there seems to be an inverse relationship between “the better the view, the worse the dining experience.” Is this universally true? Of course not, but I’m always looking for a reason to break out my honed can-I-spend-less? skills.

This was the view from our room:

 

 

I learned that Skamania will put a microwave in your room for free and there’d be a Keurig coffee pot for our personal use. Armed with this knowledge, I packed three ready made Trader Joe’s meals plus some extra snacks like a wedge of Jarlsberg cheese that I’d received as a Chanukah present. I didn’t feel bad about holing up in the room, as it was damned cozy in front of the fireplace.

I also brought reusable water bottles and dish ware, plus my beloved Tetley tea bags. I don’t trust that hotel mugs get properly washed and not just wiped out.

 

 

At this point, you may be thinking that I’ve crossed a line into miserly territory and frankly I wouldn’t blame you. Luckily I’d also researched the best places to eat outside of the resort which led me to a nearby taco food cart. I’d rather treat myself to a plate of $10.50 tacos instead the $19 lodge version. Sure, we dined à la minivan, but the view of the Columbia river was just as stunning.

 

 

My husband and I enjoyed a nice long walk along the river, even though the wind was bitingly cold. I’d somehow forgotten to pack a winter hat, but I remembered that my purse contained two clean bandanas, which I fashioned into hats for the two of us. Sure, we looked goofy, but we were the only idiots to brave the windy weather and were wholly unobserved.

 

We wanted some munchies beyond the frozen Trader Joe’s meals, so we popped into the locally owned grocery store and assembled a basket of low cost food. Whole wheat bagels, bananas, onion and chive cream cheese, oatmeal cookies, cut mixed fruit, apples and milk for the coffees. $21.

 

 

There was no deprivation.

 

My husband had the forethought to bring an HDMI cord to connect his laptop to the in room TV, which allowed us to access our streaming services. We also played multiple rounds of gin rummy in front of the fireplace.

Last but not least, we also spent a bit on tips — $1o for housekeeping and a $5 bill for the guy who carried the microwave to our fourth floor room.

It would have been easy to let the low cost of booking the suite rationalize spending out, but I’m able to have just as much fun, (if not more so) by flexing my frugal muscles.

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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Six Frugal Things — Birthday Edition

by Katy on January 6, 2025 · 70 comments

I celebrated my birthday and as is my family’s custom, we marked the occasion with experiences instead of things. I’ve coined these our “Birthday Days of Adventures,” and they’re greatly anticipated by my husband and kids. (At least I think so, if you know otherwise please don’t burst my bubble.) I kid, I kid — they’re always fun! My birthday is the hardest to plan as it falls at the beginning of January and inevitably confirms the stereotype of “it’s always raining in Oregon,” which is based on both fact and also . . . truth.

There’s a reason why this T-shirt* was popular in the 1970s.

Where was I? Oh yeah . . . my birthday!

Here’s how we celebrated:

  1. Our first stop was The Heist Food Carts, which is a newly opened food cart pod with actual brick and mortar indoor seating. With twenty food carts, I knew there’d be something for everyone’s individual tastes. The indoor area is built in an old bank, hence the “heist” pun. They lean into the banking theme with safety deposit box wall sculptures, a walk-in bank vault play area and the above penny floor. It’s super cute!

  2. Our second stop was the Goodwill around the corner, where I told everyone to pick something for themselves. I picked this brass $9.99 banker’s lamp, which matches a vintage floor lamp we already own.


  3. My son chose this $14.99 enormous “mango wood” coffee table, which sells for over $400 and should be easy enough for him to resell at a profit. It looked brand new and even had the original paperwork, which is how he was able to look it up.

    My husband didn’t find anything to buy.

  4. Our next stop was all the way to Oregon City to visit the Oregon City Municipal Elevator, which is a quirky historic destination. Originally built in 1915, it features a circular upper observation deck, which gives it a UFO aesthetic. I imagine the views are better when it’s not pouring rain, but it was still a fun excursion.

    It’s free to ride, which is a plus.

  5. Next on our itinerary was a stop at Starbucks for a free birthday drink, which I had them split into two cups. One for my son and one to share with my husband. Yes, I am cheap, my money has better things to do.

  6. We then hit one more Goodwill on our way home and although my husband and I didn’t find anything worth buying, our son grabbed a 99¢ OXO Good Grips can opener. Not as exciting as the coffee table, but a quality item at a bargain price, since they normally sell for $16.99.

These may not seem like “adventures” to most people, but I cannot overstate how rainy it was and how easy to please my family is.

The evening consisted of a homemade meal that my husband had prepped that morning, (salmon, rice and asparagus) and an amazing homemade gluten-free carrot cake for dessert. Our daughter was able to join us for dinner and I was very happy to have the gang all together. Lastly we all cozied up and watched Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix, which was perfect as there’s nothing better than a day spent with people (and animated characters) you love.

Experiences, not things.**

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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** Yes, the lamp is a “thing,” must you be so literal?  😉

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