I’m the kind of person whose happiness and productivity runs almost entirely on little treats. A cinnamon bun here, an iced latte there—it’s the fuel that keeps me going. But lately? My usual pick-me-ups are starting to feel more like financial decisions. And not the smart kind.
I’m not alone in this, though. More and more folks have started crossing things off their shopping lists, not because they’ve stopped liking them, but because the prices just aren’t worth it anymore. And sadly, we’re not even talking about luxury items.
Scroll down to see what people have officially stopped buying and let us know if you’ve had to call it quits on any favorites too.
#41
Pizza delivery. I believe there was a point where restaurants stopped hiring drivers. Delivery was somehow linked to GrubHub or Uber. (I didn't have any sort of app.) I really didn't notice the first couple of times because it wasn't that bad. But, after the third or fourth time, the price really flew up. This was a few years ago and I haven't ordered delivery since.
Also, the price of pizza toppings is ridiculous just for each additional topping. I love to buy the pre-made pizza crusts in a bag and add the toppings from there. I keep many things on hand that can be used for pizzas. My favorite is to use Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce instead of pizza sauce, and then I add mozzarella cheese, onions, banana peppers, and I grill chicken breast on the grill for my meat. I figured this out by mocking the local pizza place's recipe. Mine is better and I can really load those toppings on it!
Also, the price of pizza toppings is ridiculous just for each additional topping. I love to buy the pre-made pizza crusts in a bag and add the toppings from there. I keep many things on hand that can be used for pizzas. My favorite is to use Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce instead of pizza sauce, and then I add mozzarella cheese, onions, banana peppers, and I grill chicken breast on the grill for my meat. I figured this out by mocking the local pizza place's recipe. Mine is better and I can really load those toppings on it!
Report
16points
#42
Fritos are not worth 6$ a lb. Why would I buy those when I can get grapes or strawberries for less?
Report
15points
#43
The entire point of convenience foods is that they’re cheap and accessible. Now whole foods are cheaper. Our collective health is going to improve.
Report
14points
#44
Beef jerky. Used to be a low carb snack. Too expensive, bought a dehydrator, make my own now. Tested the 1st so many batches out on friends and family. No fatalities, so I ate it.
14points
#45
Steak.
Usually sticking to cheaper roasts when I want my red meat fix because I can't justify the cost of a ribeye in these times.
Usually sticking to cheaper roasts when I want my red meat fix because I can't justify the cost of a ribeye in these times.
Report
14points
#46
M&Ms. I love them but so much more money for less product. Also ice cream for the same reasons, plus most brands whip air into it, so you’re not even getting what you think you’re getting.
Report
14points
#47
Entertainment events were always expensive but I always felt like I could go once in a while. Nowadays though they are all crazy expensive, whether it's music, comedy, theater etc.
Report
14points
#48
I love Trader Joe’s. But I recently went to Aldi, and now I guess I shop at Aldi for the rest of my future. This not really a sad realization, they do carry a few of the same things.
Report
14points
#49
I used to Instacart groceries because I don't have a car, and at the time (this was about 3-4 years ago) I thought it made sense. They already hike the prices on Instacart but with grocery costs rising faster than ever in Canada, it's actually bonkers how expensive it is to order. I walk to the nearest grocery store, get my stuff, and take an Uber home (if it's a small grocery run, I'll walk home, too) and save probably at least $30 each time. I can't even imagine using the app now.
Report
13points
