Have you spent more, less, or the same since lockdown?

I didn't get a stimulus check.

Buying on Amazon is too easy!

Well, if you did not count the move or stocking up would you still have spent more?

one thing i forgot to mention is that i've tended to avoid the bigger supermarkets over the past two months - they're a little too crowded, the lines move a touch too slowly, making me have to sit in there with that annoying mask on for much longer than i'd like. which has led me to going to the smaller grocer across the street more regularly - fewer people, less time in the store, but a bit more expensive. so that's a reason for my spending to trend up as well.

My husband received a bunch of restaurant gift cards for his birthday in February so we have been using those for carry-out resulting in no out of pocket expense for us. We probably have a few more weeks left and then they will be gone.

As far as cruising, well everything right now has been suspended so until it starts back up it's a moot point for me to even think about it. I will be surprised if any cruises begin before next year, but the cruise lines keep posting schedules and then canceling them 30 days out. They are proposing all kinds of protocols - wearing masks, social distancing, no pools open - things that will keep me away from cruising until a vaccine or very effective treatments are made available to the general public. I had a June cruise that was cancelled and so I received a full refund, but I have another one booked for November and right now I'm just waiting to see what happens between now and mid August when my final payment is due.

Spectrum - yes, really terrible of them. With so many people out of work and nothing to do but watch TV, you would think they would be giving folks a break and maybe even temporally do a price reduction. We only have cable TV for my husband and I use it for my internet, but if it was just up to me I would have it for basic service and stream everything else. Unfortunately, that won't work with him and we have every channel know to mankind and pay accordingly - sigh.

Yes, these days I order groceries online, but one day last week I got up early to do the grocery shopping myself during the "vulnerable people" shopping time at 6 AM. Not my favorite time to go but there were very few people in the store. If I order online I have to wait as long as four days - and that's for pickup, not delivery. The first time I ordered online, I could pick up my order later the same day, but now there's a bit of a wait. It takes a bit of time to figure out my order, and if I forget something, well, it's a pain.

That morning last week I decided to go myself because there were a few things the online service didn't show. And I also wanted a chance to choose my own meat because I don't want substitutions on my order - mostly because I'm wary of what might be substituted. If I could choose to okay subs for specific items and not others, I'd feel more comfortable. But I can't, so... I mean, if I order ground beef and they're out and they give me pork chops or a roast instead?? I ordered taco fixings one week and my order included everything except the meat, so I ended up with things I can't use until I get the meat.

Thanks, I hope so
4 yards topsoil 2 weeks ago
5 yards Pea Gravel last week
6 yards brown mulch today...

2 outdoor fireplaces, gravel patio with log benches, 7 new shrubs and about 15 transplanted shrubs, new veggie garden area...

Total reorganization!
Gotta keep busy Cat but I bet you know this what with your new home and pup😃
I hope you're settling into your lovely home very well😙

Our weather just got more pleasant this week
Up until a week ago it was snow, freezing rain and blustery cold here

I hope Spring arrives for you soon👍