To help with reading "small print" on labels at the supermarket or just shopping in general... I have purchased several cheap pairs of magnifying spectacles, various colours to match what I'm wearing or at least look trendy. I pop them on top of my head when not in use (like you do with sun glasses), a bit like a head-band or hair accessory. When I need to look at something up close, they are there, in seconds.
The best spectacles I've found are from Spotlight (similar to your Dollar Stores), they even have ones with a bayonet connection (tiny springs where the arms connect to the glasses) at the sides which allows for any size head without breaking from continual use. I have been doing this for years now. My prescription reading glasses stay at home (safely) beside the computer, too expensive to keep replacing if you lose them whilst shopping!
I really enjoy this site and have used many thrifty ideas over the past few years. GO THRIFTY!
By Kay from New South Wales, Australia
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10/24/2007
Our local Dollar General stores have just the same thing. Here, the ones with the tiny springs are called "spring temple" glasses, usually a high dollar feature. Lenses are also quite good with no perceptable distortion. The Dollar General versions are $5.00.
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10/24/2007
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