When NOT to skimp:

So there are the standard issue stories of when not to skimp - for example, we've all been told not to skimp on toilet paper, but as many friends know, I've recently become quite the 'frugalista', but I've since learned there are a couple things I won't skimp on ever again - -
1) blue cheese - I absolutely LOVE blue cheese and often adorn salads or dishes with blue cheese- recently the 'block' of blue cheese was on sale versus the good ole already crumbled blue cheese - well, never again will I take on the task of crumbling my own blue cheese -what a mess! I'll gladly pay that premium!!

2) being a southerner, I love me some shrimp 'n' grits so I decided I would treat our family this week with this favorite dish. Well, the grocery store had shrimp on sale - but I would have to peel and devein my shrimp - I thought, sure to save $2, I'll do it! Wrong!!!!! I'm just glad I only had to peel & devein 1lb. of shrimp (about 50 little guys) versus more poundage - goodness! So next time I'll be waiting until the already peeled & deveined shrimp are on sale! But in the end, the shrimp n grits were still delicious and I learned a valuable lesson!!!