wsj.com: Americans Tap Pandemic Savings to Cope With Inflation

[CrispyQ]

1. We're cutting back on what we purchase.

We're definitely buying less. I cut back on the variety of products in my pantry. Instead of three types of flour & four types of sweetener, I'm cutting back to just all-purpose flour & granulated sugar & maple syrup. I will miss my ginger syrup in my hot tea & in my lemonade, but c'est la vie. I have a roof over my head & a pantry, so I can't complain.

Kitty, however, still gets what variety she likes that I can find.