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Sometimes Trying to be Thrifty is Expensive

August 28, 2014 by Barbara

Thrifty lessons are sometimes learned the hard way.

The mattress cover was ripped in 2 places. Every time I washed it, it ripped even more. I continued washing it and placing it back on the mattress.

Until John saw it and said, “isn’t it time for a new one?” I replied, “yes, but they are so expensive and I don’t like spending a lot on something we don’t see.

Wrong thinking will cost you.

I went to the store that has the motto  ‘Save Money, Live Better’.

Yeah, right. Though, it is true in some regards.

I looked over the selection of mattress covers, not reading labels, just looking at prices.

I purchased the cheapest one.

Stripped the bed and put on the new one. I love a freshly made bed for a good night’s sleep. Not this night though. We woke up sometime in the night on cold, damp sheets. I stripped the bed again the next morning and discovered the backing was 100% vinyl. I should have read the label.

The next trip was to Bed, Bath, and Beyond to buy a NICE mattress cover. Yes, it was more than double the price of the rejected vinyl cover but we slept so much better that night. And sleep I need.

Lesson learned. Note to self: Use some Thrift Sense when shopping.

I guess I could redesign the cover and make a shower curtain out of it since it’s vinyl.

Thrifty

 Image courtesy of Sicha Pongjivanich at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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  1. betsydecruz says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:36 am

    I’ve found this to be true time and time again!!! 🙂 You made me smile!

    • Barbara says

      August 29, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Betsy! Yes, this is just one incident. Trying to do better though and be a good steward. Have a great weekend! 🙂

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