but what we really need is more bookshelves.

Part 1:
A couple weeks ago I went through my closet a bit and finally bagged all those shirts that just don't fit right ("I'll wear this, but I won't like it!"), to donate them to the thrift store.

This is most of my fall-weather-ish tops, by the way.

Now I spend most of my internet free-time (which is not much time at all, but anyway) looking for new tops that will fit, and complaining about how much they cost.  This from the girl who got rid of a pile of cheap ill-fitting tops that I've been holding on to and complaining about for, oh, 10 years or so.

Part 2:
This weekend I went to the MHA homeschool conference... always a lovely time, always lots of good encouragement and ideas.

and books.  lots and lots of books.

So, yes, to answer your question - I have absolutely no problem plunking down 50 or so bucks for a pile of awesome used and new books (and a giant bag of wooden pattern blocks - little g's favorite - for $3, oh yeah!) without even thinking twice.

Full confession?  I have a on-line shopping cart filled with $300 (yes, you read that correctly) more, waiting for me to hit that "order" button.  Which will be a bigger step, yes, but will still probably take place sooner than later.

Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to return to the internet and continue complaining about the price of cotton knit.

(Would someone please take me clothing shopping?)