What things would you refuse to cut back on despite rising costs etc?

[rubberhead]

Mine would be getting my hair done, treating myself to some unnecessary bits from primark, meeting friends for a coffee once a week.

Things that I've reluctantly given up are meals out with DH, take aways EVERY weekend ( maybe once a mth instead) buying unnecessary luxury food

What's things would you refuse to give up until you absolutely had to?

Gum membership
cycling

i will cut back on fuel, coffees out, meals out, before I cut back or swap my gym membership & cycling equipment. So tyres, inner tubes, minimum clothing & maps etc

won’t give up
Cleaner
yoga membership
pedicures
The odd meal out / takeaway IF it’s better then I can make myself

happy to give up
manicures
alcohol
meat
coffees/ brunch out

With a lot of stuff there are go-arounds which can keep the cost down. So, I can't do without a haircut - I got very miserable over lockdown when that wasn't possible. But, I can go longer between haircuts and trim my fringe in between visits. I could also look for a cheaper hairdresser.

I'm on disability benefits so have always lived frugally.. second hand everything where possible
I only eat once a day( fine as I can't walk far anyway!)
Two non negotiables
1 My daily dog Walker.. I have a dWestie who is priceless to me.
6 weekly cut and colour( £40) which works out at 1p per day!
Have cancelled Netflix and boiler plan to afford better pet insurance.
For me, I consider every £1's worth value to me.

Going to gigs.

Decent chocolate, muscat grapes and butter

There’s nothing non- essential that I wouldn’t give up if I had to.

I’m very lucky in that I don’t have to yet but I’ve started tracking my spending much more closely and allocating a monthly spending limit for food, fuel and fun.

Dog Walker-there’s no choice, they cannot be left 7-4 for the 3 days a month we need covered.

Decent coffee, I refuse to drink instant shite.

Petrol: I need to drive to work, take the dogs to a decent place for a walk (both 3 or 4 miles away)

Raw dog food: I would rather compromise on what I eat than what they eat.