From what I've seen, taste changes can make you stop liking things.

Honestly though @jessica540, isn't a few false flags worth it for the bigger picture security? My cousin's caught real porch pirates because of those alerts. The system works more often than not.

You know what's funny? I've noticed that people who carry reusable bags often shop at the same times or stores, so we bump into each other more. Like last month, I saw someone with the same uncommon bag as me, and we ended up chatting about where we got them. It's like a small club where you don't know the members but you share habits. Those little moments make the routine feel less alone and more connected.

Made sure to check our last supplier's actual energy mix after reading @charles48's diesel generator bit, worked out way better for us lol.

Have you tried giving them a firm booking deadline? We told my folks we're locking in flights on Friday, price hike or not, and it finally forced a choice. Honestly, keeping a cheaper backup option you can book alone also saves the stress.