Everyday Things That Seemed Inexpensive When I Was Younger, But Literally Could Cost An Arm And Leg
1.Cheese
I can totally understand why it's so pricey though. Like, what else would I do? Raise cows and make my own cheese? No thanks.
2.Glasses
You're telling me there's people who can just wake up and see, without paying $200 a pop? Smh.
3.Doctor appointments
First, I'm sick or injured, and then you're going to charge me a bill that's equivalent to three months' rent? Thanks.
4.Shoes
Holes and tears just give it more of a grunge look anyways.
5.Gas
I already bought the car and now you're telling me I have to keep putting money into it? Wow.
6.Coats
I guess I'll just run to stay warm.
7.Towels (especially ~fancy~ ones)
Maybe I can just cut corners and use six hand towels to dry off.
8.Italian food
Olive Garden is really the OG for that endless chicken gnocchi soup.
9.Movie theater snacks
I'm not saying I sneak snacks in, but if you hear me opening Tupperware mid-movie, mind your business.
10.Face wash
Guess hand soap will have to do...
11.Plants
How can something bring me so much happiness and so much stress be this pricey?
12.Dirt to put said plants in
If you catch me digging up dirt in the park mind your business.
13.Detergent pods
Why use the washer with detergent pods when the river and a washboard is handy?
14.Ibuprofen
Oh, no problem, I'll just suffer with my heating pad and ~positive thoughts~.
15.Earphones (even the wired ones)
We've all experienced the pain of losing a pair of earphones that were just in your pocket a minute ago.
16.Literally the holidays
Everyone's getting toothpaste, idc.
17.Paper books
Listen, I'm here to support authors and bookstores. But, like, academic books? Can I just get the PDF format of that book airdropped to me?
18.Planners
I mean, I'll just go ahead and use this as my excuse for being unorganized.
19.Stamps
I'll just email you a picture of the letter, same thing.
20.Bed sets
Why did I really think blankets were basically free when I was younger?
21.Candles
The moment when you light a candle to unwind, but stress about using it all up in one burn.
22.Bras and underwear
Everyone has that trusty, but tired, pair of underwear that's at least a couple years old, right?
23.Toilet paper
I only buy two-ply or more, because I love myself.
24.Sunglasses
No worries, I'll just save money and close my eyes whenever I'm in the sun.
25.Going to amusement and water parks
Roller coasters are a lot scarier when you realize you've already spent two paychecks that day.
26.Swimsuits (especially if you buy the top and bottom separately)
If you have at least five swimsuits that you love in your drawers right now, you're lying.
27.Window blinds and curtains
Open windows are more modern anyways.
28.Pots and pans
Do they happen to make pots and pans in the paper variety too?
29.Pets
Are they the same price as having a child sometimes? Yes. Will I continue to spoil them as if they are actual child? Again, yes.
30.Outdoor furniture
Everyone gets one (1) single pillow to sit on and that's that.
31.Bacon
I always was more of a pancake person anyways.
32.Gift wrap
Catch me collecting that gift wrap everyone tears into to use for next year's gifts.
33.Sanitary products
They literally should be free, and you can't change my mind.
34.Ice cream
The only thing keeping me from eating ice cream every day is how pricey it can be (and the fact that I'm slightly lactose intolerant).
35.Guacamole
The price is the only thing keeping me from being 70% guacamole at this point.
36.Dried fruit
Dried fruit is usually more than regular fruit. Make it make sense.
37.Groceries in general
Pasta, I love you for always being so cheap and filling.
38.Food delivery
Mom was right, we have food at home.
39.Decorative pillows
And they're not even the comfy type. Smh.
40.Wipes
Don't even get me started on paper towels.
41.Mouthwash
Honestly, I see my bad breath as a problem for others, but okay.
42.Smoothies
Why buy a smoothie for $7, when I can spend 30 minutes and $20 trying and failing to make one at home?
43.Jeans
Those three pairs of jeans I own are working OVERTIME.
44.Sunscreen
Should I eat for the day or grab a regular-sized bottle of sunscreen? Decisions, decisions.
45.And vacuums
Let's just all collectively promise not to drop anything at all, okay? Thanks.
