Summary: <p><strong>Splurging and saving</strong></p><p>We discuss our general approach to purchases, three areas or items where we've splurged or saved, categories where we'd like to splurge or save more, and our splurge regrets. Links mentioned:</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLXY1ejLguq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Female altar form sculpture</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.unique-vintage.com/products/unique-vintage-black-halter-shirred-derek-one-piece-swimsuit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Swimsuit</a> from Unique Vintage</li> <li><a href="https://www.jadeyoga.com/collections/yoga-mats/products/harmony-mat?variant=1197640524" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jade yoga mat</a></li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Life lately</strong></p><p>Abby just got back from a weekend away with friends.</p><p>Sarah gives an art shelf update, which she first talked about in our <a href="https://friendlierpodcast.com/home-organization/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">state of our home disorganization episode</a>. The one she bought is no longer available, but it is similar to <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/storage-organization/pdp/rebrilliant-ezzell-15-drawer-rolling-storage-chest-cswy1235.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this one</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Reading lately</strong></p><p>Abby read the YA fantasy novel <a href="https://amzn.to/3bA3CEx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Legendborn</em></a> by Tracy Deonn and Sarah listened to <a href="https://amzn.to/3eUWB3m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Hamnet</em></a> by Maggie O'Farrell.</p><br><p><strong>Eating lately</strong></p><p>Sarah enjoyed corn and green chili enchiladas from the <a href="https://amzn.to/3fpbfid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Dinner Illustrated</em></a> cookbook.</p><p>In an unexpected twist, Abby is recommending a vegan cheese dip. To make, toss the following in the blender:</p><ul> <li>2 cups raw cashews</li> <li>3/4 Cup Oat Milk (her friend uses Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend)</li> <li>2 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1/4 Cup fresh squeezed lemon juice</li> <li>1/4 cup nutritional yeast</li> <li>1 1/2 tsp sea salt</li> <li>4 cloves garlic</li> </ul><p><br></p><p><em>If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our </em><a href="https://www.friendlierpodcast.com/splurging-and-saving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>show notes</em></a><em>, email us at </em><a href="mailto:friendlierpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>friendlierpodcast@gmail.com</em></a><em>, or find us on Instagram </em><a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendlierpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@friendlierpodcast</em></a><em>. Thanks for listening!</em></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
