On a fixed income, I have already tightened my belt. But I find it interesting that I no longer get any pleasure from silly spending.. the list of charities that I like to give money to at the end of the year may shrink.
I can no longer support the local merchants (at least for the time being) except our wonderful second-hand clothing shop and used book swap (which really makes sense all the time.)
When I am at the market, I am shocked at how many choices (many of them ridiculous) for most products; toilet paper, coffee, cookies, jams, detergent – over-packaged and over-advertized. I’m sticking to baking soda, vinegar, and a “clean” soap like Dr. Bonner’s.
Judi; I am sorry for your friends, but I can’t imagine anyone needing an 11,000 sq.ft house unless he is filling it with more than two people and staff.