I once read that the search for frugality often ends up negating the savings found, in terms of time, gas, and stress from the extra effort. I often have to think about that.... I used to go to three different grocery stores, for example, to get the sales on specific items. Now I just see who's got what I mainly need and just go to one store. Silly oversimplified example, but there you go.

I LOL'ed at your tissue story.... I've been using Scott for years now, and it's always been toward the cheap end of the spectrum. Now anything else feels strange! And I can't use generic facial tissues - the smell is so strange! I wonder why the manufacturers can't produce a tissue that doesn't waft of armpit or something.... ick.

I still haven't signed up for BJs yet... it will likely be BJs, since Costco requires proof of second cardholder living at the same address.....