Wall Street Journal on consumer worries
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That is so true, Clem. We pretty quickly learned to get by without all kinds of things.
Mackie
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Another thing we learned during the "lost" year (and 3/4...) - eating out is a waste of time and money. At least for us, there's nothing we can buy "out" that we can't do as well or better at home EXCEPT the food available at a certain Indian restaurant, and while we love them (the owner remembers when we only had 1 kid, LOL), they've gotten so expensive we decided to only go every 3-4 months.
Ever since DS's culinary arts class forced him to learn the art of cheesecake, even the Cheesecake Factory is a dud.
Outside of that, there's really nothing we need. Presently everything we have is functional, by the grace of God, and there's nothing we want.
Ever since DS's culinary arts class forced him to learn the art of cheesecake, even the Cheesecake Factory is a dud.
Outside of that, there's really nothing we need. Presently everything we have is functional, by the grace of God, and there's nothing we want.
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That is so true!clemencia2us wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:41 pm And also we got used to not buying things due to the shortage or store closures during Covid. And then realized - hey we didn't need all that stuff!
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I pay 3% extra on every item I buy, a $5 delivery charge, plus a tip.
I still come out ahead as I am not tempted by items not on my list or plan. Most items on my list are rarely on sale nor do they have coupons. I don't see the cute this or useful item neither item I need.
I treat myself to a steak dinner or other nice dinner about once a week. With a steak I get two meals
Penny
I still come out ahead as I am not tempted by items not on my list or plan. Most items on my list are rarely on sale nor do they have coupons. I don't see the cute this or useful item neither item I need.
I treat myself to a steak dinner or other nice dinner about once a week. With a steak I get two meals
Penny
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My grocery bill went way down when I stopped going to HEB. Too many tempting things, so you just start tossing things in the cart.itspennyc wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:55 pm I pay 3% extra on every item I buy, a $5 delivery charge, plus a tip.
I still come out ahead as I am not tempted by items not on my list or plan. Most items on my list are rarely on sale nor do they have coupons. I don't see the cute this or useful item neither item I need.
I treat myself to a steak dinner or other nice dinner about once a week. With a steak I get two meals
Penny
Here at the small local IGA - I get what I need. And they have what I need.
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If anyone is interested, WSJ does a podcast, The Journal. (Well, one of many podcasts) Anyway, today's was tied to this particular story. Interesting interview ... and I about choked when the fellow they were interviewing said bananas were $1.50 a pound where he lives.
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/consumers-are-starting-to-freak-out/6D4ECA34-BF91-449B-994A-8A7BB230127F
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/consumers-are-starting-to-freak-out/6D4ECA34-BF91-449B-994A-8A7BB230127F