Wonderful piece! My goal for 2022 has been to buy goods exclusively from local stores and to ensure they they're high quality even if the price tag is somewhat painful. I buy a lot less not only because I pay more, but also because it's harder to find what I "need" without the ability to research hundreds of options online and order with a click of the mouse. The end result is that I find myself "needing" a lot less since it costs me more money and time. When I do buy something, I know my dollars are supporting my immediate community -- and the things I buy actually stand the test of time.