NST Muddy March Marathon

Day 16 (half way there)
Use It or Lose It
Charity Shops.
I love them. I used to buy most of my clothing from them (harder once you get to a certain size - less choice). I have done the rounds looking for specific things - DS3 loved badminton and I found 4 bats and a net (one bat had to be bought from the cash for goods shop) and DS2 needed the text of a particular shakespeare play and I found a university level one that had the full text and lots of notes on 'themes' etc - that was a real bargain as our bookshop had closed by then and the bus fare alone would have been over £5.

I get my candles from them and have bought several new or part-used craft kits - we wouldn't have paid full price for the candle-making kit. It's also my first port of call for 'fancy' toiletries when I need a bit of pampering.

We always had a 'charity bag' on the go and I would take it a bd donate when it was full (now I find the big red wheelie bin in the library useful as I can drop off odd items as I find them).

I would like to see greater specialisation between the charity shops. When I went to clear up my brother's house, I found one shop stocked pieces of material plus reclaimed buttons and zips - I have bought these occasionally from our shops but it has been a 'promotion' not consistent.
(The buttons were metallic ones to use on DS3's cosplay outfits).

I've also volunteered to work in one, but never heard back. I know some of you have had off putting experiences but the majority of volunteers have been polite and helpful.

Day 16 Wellness
Go the entire day without complaining.

The only person you should try to be better then ... is the person you were yesterday.

Catch up later turtles.