Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Still Finding Money During the Pandemic

I don't know about you, but I'm still going out during this self-isolation that we all are supposed to be doing. Of course I am trying to be careful by wearing a cloth face mask I made, going into stores to get what I need and getting out quickly, using hand sanitizer or a wipe when I leave stores, washing my hands when I get home.

That sort of thing. But I'm also taking lots of walks, mostly alone or with Mister Tom, just to get out of the house.

In fact, my life hasn't changed that much since this is what I was mostly doing before. I do miss hitting thrift stores since they're now closed, but other than that, not that much is all that different. I do miss getting together with family and friends though.

How about you? Are you going stir crazy or holding up okay? I hope everyone's doing just fine. And staying healthy, of course.

I am still finding money. In fact since my last blog post I've found $7.47. Not too bad.

Here's a photo of the money I've found. I even found three Mexican coins. In Mexico! I went to Mexico a few times to the dentist, and on two visits there I found the coins.

It was pretty cool to know that the locals there drop coins just like we do here.

Have you had good luck finding everything you need right now?

As for me, I've done okay. I had a good supply of toilet paper on hand thanks to running out about 2 weeks before the scramble began. I'd gone to Costco and bought one of their mega packs, which I still have some of. And while at Fry's (Kroger) a few weeks ago I was in the store  when they restocked so I grabbed a big package.

One thing I haven't been able to find is hand sanitizer but that's not something I've ever been a big user of. I would buy some if I found it.



In case you want to try your hand at making your own, here's a book to check out if you want. I have a ton of aloe vera plants so just need to track down some alcohol (the rubbing kind, not the drinking kind).

Well, guess that's it for now. Stay safe and take care.

Facts About This Found Money
Denomination:  87 pennies, 8 nickels, 27 dimes, 10 quarters, 1 $1 bill, 3 Mexican coins
Year:  too many to mess with
U.S. Mint:  same
Condition:  shiny to tarnished
Total Found Money in 2020 to Date:  $16.91

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