Perhaps you've experienced checking the balance of your bank account thinking you had close to $200 left, only to be greeted by a slap in the face when you realize you in fact have $3.27 in your account and still have to go grocery shopping for the week.
Maybe you get lucky and your parents give you a little bit of money to go grocery shopping and you start making a list and instantly become annoyed when you have no choice but to put these items on the list:
1. Shampoo and conditioner
Might as well take out a loan to make this investment
2. Toothpaste/deodorant
Okay definitely an essential but $5, is that really necessary?
3. Feminine products
It's almost as though they are punishing for the fact that we are girls.
4. Face wash/makeup remover wipes
Makeup remover wipes are a college girls best friend, until you have to buy a new pack.
5. Razors
These can be as much as $25!!! Why!!!
6. Coffee
Can't live without it but UGH, K-cups are ridiculously priced.
7. Peanut Butter
If you're anything like me, this is a go-to essential but holy cow is it expensive, especially if you go through a jar every two weeks.
8. School Supplies
Pens, notebooks, highlighters, etc... BIC pens and reusing last years notebooks it is.
9. Cooking/baking supplies
I love baking and cooking but the second I realize my apartment/dorm doesn't come with the essentials (flour, oils, spices, etc.) my house at home does is when I grow frustrated and give up on the idea.
10. Healthy foods
Okay I love eating healthy and try so hard to do it consistently but they make it really hard when fruit/vegetables/healthy meats are insanely priced!
