Firstly, I am very aware that many people have no choice in where their money goes at the moment. But if you do have a bit extra, where are you choosing to spend it, and what do you think you might give up?
For us, eating out has gone. We are focusing on enjoying good food at home, often with friends. Next meal our will be New Years Day. Board game/ film evenings have been good, cheap fun and will feature heavily over Christmas. I’m not buying any clothes for the foreseeable, as I already have enough to dress an army (provided they are willing to fight in jersey dresses and Converse). I’m trying to buy fewer books, as I’ve plenty to read at home, and am using the local book exchange. We’ve chosen to keep the kids hobbies and lessons going, but it’s a ‘no’ to starting anything new if it’s expensive. We will probably cut back on holidays, or go closer to home next year. We are still buying meat from our farm shop, even if the supermarket is cheaper. And plan on keeping our cleaner and dog walker as they are lovely people and keep us sane. Big purchases for the house, like a new wooden floor and sofas are very much on hold. Christmas trips are mostly local pantos and light trails, which I suspect the kids will enjoy as much as anything.
Anyone else thinking about this?