BIG Spender is what I feel like at the moment.

Wednesday evening I placed nearly $100 (yikes!) in online orders. I ordered more GU-Gels. I also ordered a book about diabetes and the athlete. Cat ears, too.

But I forgot to order replacement bite valves for my Camel-Bak, and placed another order last night!

This morning I decided to forgo the salvage store and hit Whole Foods instead. I got some mundane things such as grapes and bananas. But the rest of it?

The nurse practitioner I spoke with day before yesterday suggested a lower-carb protein recovery powder called Vega. I tried a Vega bar a while back, and it was pretty good. I got a small (9.6 oz) canister of the powder. Almost $18 right there!

The bulk bins were out of quinoa, and that meant getting a pre-packaged bag. Over $8 for 14.4 ounces!

I decided to try Epic Bites as a low-carb snack. They aren\’t the cheapest munchie around. While I was at the store anyway, I checked for the sunblock that I use. It was on sale 😀 ; and when it is, I grab it, even if I have two unopened tubes at home.

After the trip to Whole Foods, I had to visit my \”alternate drug store\”, as I call it. I browsed around a little, and found Iconic Protein Drink. I got one to try. Not cheap stuff, either.

So yes, I\’ve been the big spender for a few days; but now I have enough GU-Gels for months. I can lessen the cost of Vega Protein powder by mixing it 50/50 with what I already have. I won\’t need to get more sunblock for several months, either.

And next Saturday I can head for the salvage store again!