Odds Are....

I get lucky once in awhile, with a coupon or a great deal on a big purchase. But typically, odd are against me. Maybe you have also experienced a few of these:

• When you need something, like a tool, or kitchen utensil, it turns out you gave it away, donated it, or (gasp!) threw it out just a week ago!That meat grinder - yep, it sure would be handy today!

• When you have to buy a major appliance, and the coupon you have either just expired, doesn't apply to the one you want or can afford (sorry, discounts only on items over $1000) or the rebate program on that $500 hot water heater unfortunately doesn't include your model (but did just a week ago!)

• The day you can finally afford to eat out, and the entire family decides on one restaurant, the BOGO or 50% off coupon is at home, in the junk drawer. 

• When you finally have worn out the last pair of your favorite undies (did they only last three years?) the company has stopped making that style/fabric/cut/color. Same goes for the bra you love, and the jeans that actually compliment your body. 

• When your kid needs new shoes, the ones they want, and can't possibly live without, and are in style, are NOT in their size. Anywhere. In the tri-state area. Or the U.S. 

Odds are that you also won't win the Lotto, be struck by lightning, or actually make those recipes you pinned last weekend. I'm hoping that the odd are that you will comment on this post!