My daughter has been wearing the same clothes for two years...

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133. No, I'm

pretty much looked down upon by those with the fancy designer clothes....you know, the rich people who throw their money around and everyone seems to envy....and don't pay taxes.

I'm surviving The Greater Depression by stretching every penny. I wear clothes from the 1980's. I take very good care of what I have so I don't have to buy anything newly 'used.'

I don't put much importance on stuff. I was brought up to think that what is important is on the inside, not the outside.

I was really trying to give the OP tips on saving money and not feeling deprived....but YOU seem to know ME so much better than I do.

Another intention of mine is to give the f*cking Corporations who sell this retail crap as little of my money as possible. By purchasing stuff used or at local mom and pop outfits, I do NOT support their Greed and High Profit Margins. You have no idea how much I despise giving money to Corporations.

I don't shop at Walmart and I don't buy anything made in China unless that's the only country where the product is made...such as fans and lighters. I put my money where my heart is. So give your crap to some rich f*ck who deserves it.

Where the f*ck is the OWS people???? They might understand.

And let me add that I just returned from Faith Mission's Nancy Place (for homeless women) and Choices (for women survivors of domestic violence) after taking bags of socks, underwear, hats, gloves, journals, hair clips, and candy for over 100 women and children. As I shop throughout the year, I find great bargains (after Xmas sales) on winter clothing. Socks and gloves for 50 cents each. I buy Halloween candy when it goes on sale. I give each women a card with candy in it, sent with love from Santa. I really enjoy doing this. That's pretty much my Holiday fun.

But you're right, I saw the ever bright and true American light: read #100. Stick that.