$19.68

[kayre]

I sometimes have a terrible time allowing myself to spend money, even when I've deliberately set out to do so. For example, I often go to farmers' markets and leave without buying anything. I combat this by setting a goal, with the kid's help if she's with me.

For years as we travel I've noticed an intriguing large roadside stand, but as we were making longer trips it was never open-- either we were leaving very early or returning home late. This week I finally passed that stand while it was open, and it was delightful! But I only bought a few peaches (yes, trucked in, but personally trucked in, overnight, and incredibly sweet and juicy). So knowing that we could stop there today, I told the kid we needed to spend the money-- say, $20, though that could be split between today and the return trip on Sunday.

She took me at my word, helping me select fingerling potatoes, two types of onions, zucchini, more peaches, a lemon, and a raspberry pluot to sample. Total? $19.68. Going home we will at least buy fresh figs, if they still have them, and likely more.

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[sine_nomine]

OMG. I am so with you on this one. I know... it seems strange given that I often spend money easily (too easily) but there are definitely times when I just can't bring myself to do it. I actually called my duet partner once in a near panic attack because I had no food in the house and plenty of money to buy groceries but every time I tried, the little voice in the back of my head told me I couldn't afford to go shopping... so I asked her to come with me to the store. It did actually help!

And oh, your haul sounds lovely. I've had a regular pluot; would be interested to know what the raspberry one tastes like.

(Do you know about salt potatoes?)