I am kind of in that same boat. I still love “stuff” but not as much as most.
Now that I am single, I want to live as simply as I can and keep my fixed costs low (as it gives me a great sense of freedom). For me it means living in a 500sqft 1-bedroom condo and driving a practical car. That’s all I need really. As for travel, I could not care less about exotic vacations halfway around the world. I prefer leisurely car trips, hiking, mountain biking, walking, going to the beach, etc... Lots of people don’t understand my choices (especially those who know my means). But a lot of nice things in life are pretty cheap.
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Based on your posts in total, you appear to have one of the most efficient entertainment budgets on the site.
Keep the ideas coming....
It helps to be a cheap date. I get a lot of my best deals from Facebook. We saw a splashy musical with a large cast and full orchestra last night for $8 a ticket with a Facebook special. I like to hunt for bargains but we're trying to declutter and pare down our possessions so that leaves consumables and experiences for the thrill of the hunt.
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Perhaps at point of transaction. But there is a fair amount of unallocated overhead.
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Lots of hidden "indirect cost" in my experience. Direct cost? I suppose it's an option....
We'll spend a bit above our normal range for better travel, but we're happy just walking the fur-kid on the greenways nearby. Lying in the hammock while reading or napping is decadent. I think the hammock was ~$12.
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