Going into the office three days a week is not, I repeat, not hybrid! 🗣️ At a time when people are struggling to find work, I’m grateful to have a job. Universe, truly, please hear me when I say that I am, but at what cost? $20 to buy lunch which doesn’t include chips and a drink. Served in plastic to boot, that’s what. Here’s my cafeteria-bought lunch with side salad. It was rather delicious but the price point added to the weekly pumps at the gas station, is driving up my spending. Sure, I...

Slow and steady wins the race. Small and steady, too. In an ongoing effort to reduce waste and spending, I have made the small adjustment to commit to buying only the bare essentials. Like on a recent trip, I filled my basket with shelf-stable dry goods plus peanut butter which does not have be stored in the fridge after opening.

Stopping at the Asian Mart for Girl Dinner items (read: sushi!) plus staples like Kewpie Mayo and instant Ramen.