That's a Good Cup of Joe!

I have made a large purchase...I know...totally unlike me! For those of you who have never gone shopping with me, you may not know that I am more than frugal. If an article of clothing costs more than two dollars, you can almost bet it stays on the shelf. Shoes may stand a chance of purchase if they cost five or less. I don't just pinch pennies, I jump up and down on them! So for me, the $23 I spent yesterday is a HUGE purchase! Why the sudden splurge? September is our hardest month of the year financially. Everything is due then! So since September the 8th, we have spent NO money except for gas and perishables (milk, bread). So yesterday after depositing the hubby's paycheck and getting out enough to buy "Ironman" for him, I decided it might be okay for me to get something too. After you stretch a dollar for so long, sometimes you just need a little splurge! What did I buy? A coffeemaker! I know, not a huge deal for most folks, but for me...YES! Something about the smell of brewing coffee in the house makes me feel like an adult! Furthermore, since joining Weight Watchers, a sugar-free, fat free cappuccino is sheer heaven in a cup! Since yesterdays splurge I have enjoyed not one, not two, but three 20 oz. mugs of the good stuff! It feels like I'm being wickedly sinful without actually costing me any points! Shangri La! As I take my final sip, I must reiterate, that's a good, good cup of Joe!