Partner and I had just finished school and gotten really good paying jobs, we saved enough money to buy a house and new car and truck. I bought myself a new used truck to haul materials and products when fixing up the new house! 🙏

When I lived in the u.s. and bought my first home, I had similar concerns as you as we were about to buy a lot of high end products to furnish our new home (a new car, dishwasher, vacuum, etc…).

We bought a subscription to “consumer reports” (https://www.consumerreports.org/). They test all types of products and give detailed reports on each product. They also listed some products as “do not buy” for whatever flaws a product may have - this convinced me further as there didn’t seem to be any partiality. We ended up making many purchases, all price ranges up to the price of a new car, based on their recommendations and don’t remember having any post purchase issues.

I don’t know if this can be accessed from your region nor if it covers any brands local to Australia, but it did cover a lot of imported products to the u.s. from Europe and Asia - hopefully this may help you as well.

The sugar and high fructose corn syrup in food. I am currently back in the states visiting and the food is almost sickening sweet.

I am saddened by your loss.

I am of similar ages and anniversary years, and your post resonates strongly with me.

I pray you find whatever you need to deal with this. I am so sorry.

Seed ID?

I feel like that’s most of my problems, not “showing up” and being present. Just showing up is like the hardest part, and once done, I find my tasks and responsibilities are half done!

Just Show Up!

I was working 60+ hours a week chasing promotions, pay raises, and bonuses. Then I’d have to read and study a couple of hours at night to stay current.

Burned myself out. So not worth it.

Thanks for the review. Added to 'to Read’s list.

It’s a good place to be.

That is cute! I need to send this to my sister!