I read a beauty blog and I was struck by something. The woman wanted to know if the readers used blotting paper. I thought this was absurd for some as many people I know personally and professionally have cut back on nonessentials like blotting paper, waxing, pedicures, etc.
Many are selling old stuff, never buy anything unless they have too and even then look for used items. The lucky ones in solid jobs with good money are buying items like makeup remover pads which are $6-7. The rest of us are using mineral oil or Vaseline petroleum jelly to save $$$. Vacations are now spent at home, renting movies. Many of us barter to get stuff we want in order to avoid paying full price for new items.
So yes times have changed and with it our view on spending and how much and how often? Drop a line if you are suprised this is how things are in mid 2010?