You all are probably tired of us complaining about this project that, admittedly we chose on our own, so I thought that I would deviate (albeit slightly) from that.

Being cheap is fun! It takes imagination and creativity. When getting a good deal or saving money, I feel like I have beaten someone, given it to 'the man'. This week Scott and I went grocery shopping, and got at least 2 weeks worth of food for $40! Good food. It is like a challenge, going to the store and trying to get as much as you can for as little as possible. I dig it. I call it 'shopping art'.
Now I am going to share some of my secrets with you:
Salad bars...they are shopping gold. Need some tomatoes for a recipe? Get them there. need a 1/2 cup of blue cheese for garnish but don't want to buy a whole thing of it? No need...just put it in the salad bar plate. $3.99-$5.99 a pound, so cheese was like $.52. $.52!!!! It is wonderful.
If you are looking for meat, go to the Mountain Brook Western. 2lbs of chicken for $3, and not thigh meat...we are talking about boneless white meat breasts! For the vegetarians, you will have the most luck at the salad bar. I used to check the western ads and think "I don't want to go to the Western, it is gross". Then I realized that the Mountain Brook Western is a delightful shopping experience. So delightful!
We have also become masters at the food redo. Taking leftovers and making them into culinary masterpieces, using only a little imagination and on hand ingredients. We have officially made 3 meals out of saffron rice. yummy!
Maybe I am having fun with it because if I don't, I will run at top speed into a brick wall. Either way, I am liking it. A fun little game.

Job update: Had 2nd interview, now i have a 3rd. Things are looking good. Will know by the end of the month. Here's hoping.

Have a fun, cheap weekend.

Cheap women are the best women!!!