Dollar Tree Tales
I went to visit the Dollar Tree today to look at their Valentine's Day supplies. For the record, I bought Valentine's cards for my niece and nephews (2/$1), a package of stickers to decorate the cards, faux OxyClean, a bottle of Coconut shampoo, lime juice, peanut M&Ms, and two pairs of socks with cutesy heart patterns on them. For me. I'm not even sorry about it.
While at the store, I did a bit of people watching. Any shrink who tells you they're not at least a little bit of a voyeur is a lying liar. That's at least half of why we get in the biz in the first place. Anyhoo, a couple of people/ money stories:
The senior lady (80+) in front of me purchased ten of the .50 greeting cards and a package of corn muffin mix for a total of $6.43. She paid cash. I love talking about money with and snooping on the purchases of those aged 70+. I feel that they have a level of frugality that just isn't present in any of the following generations, and I'm always learning something from them.
Two younger ladies behind me (in their 20s) had a small cart full. I overheard them debating items and whether or not they were a good deal. Young Lady #1 asked Young Lady #2 if she wanted to buy an item (not a Dollar Tree item) and #2 responded, "I'll have to wait until I get paid tomorrow and see how much I get. Gotta pay bills first."
Snooping on money talk is always so interesting!!!
While at the store, I did a bit of people watching. Any shrink who tells you they're not at least a little bit of a voyeur is a lying liar. That's at least half of why we get in the biz in the first place. Anyhoo, a couple of people/ money stories:
The senior lady (80+) in front of me purchased ten of the .50 greeting cards and a package of corn muffin mix for a total of $6.43. She paid cash. I love talking about money with and snooping on the purchases of those aged 70+. I feel that they have a level of frugality that just isn't present in any of the following generations, and I'm always learning something from them.
Two younger ladies behind me (in their 20s) had a small cart full. I overheard them debating items and whether or not they were a good deal. Young Lady #1 asked Young Lady #2 if she wanted to buy an item (not a Dollar Tree item) and #2 responded, "I'll have to wait until I get paid tomorrow and see how much I get. Gotta pay bills first."
Snooping on money talk is always so interesting!!!
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