Okay, so I started this thread because I was NOT frugal today, but feel that the purchases I made are "defendable".
Purchase #1 - I bought a new 11.5 inch cast iron frying pan. I have a very large cast iron wok and several different sized cast iron pans. This purchase was made in the hopes of replacing both the large wok AND the regular 10 inch fry pan. Since I only paid $8 for the new pan, and I plan to sell the other two on FB Marketplace, I believe I will make a profit of about $40.
Purchase #2 - I'm switching over to bar dish soap and bought a $5 round, bamboo brush to use with the bar soap. Since I won't be buying dish soap in plastic bottles any more, I'm thinking this is a good investment.
Purchase #3 - a standing toilet paper holder. Right now we have a stainless steel holder that *hooks* onto the toilet tank and rattles every time someone uses it. LOL. I'm just simply tired of hearing it, plus it is starting to rust on the part that hooks onto the tank. So, the standing holder that can be relocated easily if necessary and no new holes in the walls.
Purchases #4 and 5 - I have been having pain in my feet for a couple years now. A couple of months ago, I finely went to a podiatrist. I have a neuroma in each foot, and for the last 2-3 months I have been getting shots in my feet every couple of weeks (hopefully almost done!). He also told me I should be wearing "wide" shoes in my size. So, with the job I currently have, I went and bought two new pairs of shoes in size wide that BETTER do well for work!!! LOL.
Sigh... I hate shopping and I hate spending so much money, so this is my justification to myself.
Thanks for listening. lol