We’re limiting our spending. The only ‘consumer goods’ we’ve bought since the steal of 2020 has been food, fuel, filled our propane tank for the year (the price of which DOUBLED from last year!) and we bought a much needed window and a storm door for the cabin up north, as we’re using that as rental property right now.
I bought a truck, but it was a private transaction for cash. I donated my used SUV to a local family in need.
Other than that, no new ‘stuff’ for us. And we’ve normally had SOME sort of yearly home improvement spending on ‘This Old House.’
Nope. Not going to reward Mother Government for bad behavior!
As we did during 0bama’s Reign of Error:
“Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do or Do Without!”
LOL, my better half is already thinking about restarting a few remodel projects that should be completed. However, I put my foot down: one project at a time. It gets too confusing after that, and cost controls are lost.
I will admit it: over the years, I never learned how to say "no" to her in a loving way. She doesn't like to be questioned, but a new day has dawned. She has come to me far too many times for a bailout at the end of the month, due to an "unexpected situation." On top of that, "the road to hell is paved with 50% off sales."