Thanks for this reminder. Gave up prime many years ago, but still occasionally grab things “for convenience “ off Amazon. Also, as an educator, we are encouraged to create an Amazon wish list and I receive Amazon gift cards as a teacher gift at the end of the year. My kids’ classes do Amazon lists for party supplies etc. It’s amazing how the system has evolved to just make it the default without anyone thinking it through….
I hate that educators have to create Amazon wish list because the things they NEED are not provided by their schools. And then forced to use things like Amazon because it’s the easiest way to do it. It’s so broken.
Channeling you, Jess, this morning as I am flooded with “what to buy at the Nordstrom anniversary sale” emails — I don’t actually need to buy anything right?? 🤪
I’ve definitely cut back on my Amazon purchases this year, but I did spend about $100 yesterday on Amazon. The convenience factor is what gets me every time because I live in a small town. Yesterday I purchased basic things like Oxy Clean and pillow cases, then this morning I was in Walmart and realized I could have purchased those there, but is Walmart any better? My options are pretty limited to one giant corporation or another…it’s discouraging.
Thanks for this reminder. Gave up prime many years ago, but still occasionally grab things “for convenience “ off Amazon. Also, as an educator, we are encouraged to create an Amazon wish list and I receive Amazon gift cards as a teacher gift at the end of the year. My kids’ classes do Amazon lists for party supplies etc. It’s amazing how the system has evolved to just make it the default without anyone thinking it through….
I hate that educators have to create Amazon wish list because the things they NEED are not provided by their schools. And then forced to use things like Amazon because it’s the easiest way to do it. It’s so broken.
Channeling you, Jess, this morning as I am flooded with “what to buy at the Nordstrom anniversary sale” emails — I don’t actually need to buy anything right?? 🤪
Laughing as I finish writing my newsletter on NOT shopping the #Nsale. Lol.
I’ve definitely cut back on my Amazon purchases this year, but I did spend about $100 yesterday on Amazon. The convenience factor is what gets me every time because I live in a small town. Yesterday I purchased basic things like Oxy Clean and pillow cases, then this morning I was in Walmart and realized I could have purchased those there, but is Walmart any better? My options are pretty limited to one giant corporation or another…it’s discouraging.
Agree! Living in a rural area makes it difficult. I try to make a conscious effort and that’s the best I can do.