So, let's see how I can improve my number.
Where can I get what?
Once I grabbed my bank statements I was surprised to find that a whole bunch of my purchases could be done easily, and not necessarily more expensively, locally. Granted, some things, like printer paper, was a little challenging to find from other than a big chain, but, so much else is available!
I know that making a habit is an important step in behavior change. And, I want my reflex to be on local not online or at a chain.
So, I started by looking at frequent purchases and mapping out where I can get the same items locally.
- Health Foods/Organic Markets - Peggy's, Healthfully Yours, Planet Ozone
- Bowls & Smoothies - Ital Bowls, 3Natives
- Good Olive Oil - Two Olive Trees
- Produce - Palm City Produce
- Fish - New England Seafood
- Fresh Herbs for the Garden - Pinder's Nursery
- Dog Treats/Food - Wagnolia's, City Dog, City Dog
- Pandemic dresses for Working From Home - Downtown Stuart
Independent restaurants may be the hardest hit business in our area. They are truly struggling and many of them will not survive. Social distanced eating is a particular challenge for small restaurants whose margins are already razor thin.
I very much want them to survive and I look forward to the day when I can have a leisurely meal in their dining rooms. So, I built a list of my favorite restaurants that offer takeout and/gift cards and put them on my rotation of dining options.
Stay tuned for next month when I run my numbers again!
