First of all, I love the idea of ice cream therapy! Sounds like a winner to me. I may try a little of that tonight. Along with a free pay per view movie I sweet talked 'Dish' out of today.

Thanks for the empathetic response. You never know what you are going to get here. I wish goodwill was closer, it is not too convenient for me and I still have some panic when driving in lots of traffic. It is probably 10 miles from my house and on a busy road. I have seen some good deals there though. Part of my problem with it is the awful feeling that I am also used up and no good when I go there. Even though I realize intellectually that often people with a lot of money go there for bargains...no understanding the rich and penny pincher types here. Brings to mind my ex-husband...ugh.

I don't think I am too good to shop there, just wish I could feel good about it and not like I don't deserve any better.

As far as my hair goes, well it is difficult just like it's owner. A good hairdresser struggles to get it right if that tells you anything. So that is something that I have to squeeze in the budget. As far as anything else beauty goes, couponing can be a wonderful way to get stuff, just wish I could wear the makeup but clinique is the only thing that works, have used it for 25+ years. I just buy the basics, nothing extra anymore. They do have the 'gifts' of 7 trial sizes of things which include lipstick, so those are awesome. However, the price is outrageous compared to what I could buy Loreal via couponing. I do have sensitive skin. Of course!

It is a struggle to keep up appearances, but I will struggle on and fight to look the best I can. Speaking of that, I need to address that right now!

Take care ice cream kid!