Friendly reminder, tomorrow is Economic Blackout Friday. I will only be leaving home once tomorrow to see a client and will not be spending one red cent on ANYTHING. What's your plan? - ThreadSky

robbedoflife.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm gonna stay home and sleep. Everything else be damned

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righteousripley.bsky.social•1 day ago

Done. Gassed up my car. Bought my iced latte for tomorrow morning. Made a nice pasta salad for tomorrow’s dinner:

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tychobravo.bsky.social•1 day ago

#ElonMusk is a eugenist who loathes people with disabilities.

#Trump is disgusted by people with disabilities.

Using #AltText tells people all bodies are valued. #AltText is a small but significant act of resistance.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-add-alt-text-to-images-on-bluesky-and-why-you-should/

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kbears11.bsky.social•1 day ago

The day says Thursday the 28th. It should be Friday the 28th

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

Good Catch! I did not notice that when I shared it.🤦‍♀️

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gracie-girl3.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nothing!

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

💙🫶

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bakingfool.bsky.social•1 day ago

Doing everything I have to do today so I'll be free to do NOTHING tomorrow. 💙👍🏼

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brigitteturi.bsky.social•1 day ago

Go to work. Go home. Spend no dollars.

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xenalives.bsky.social•1 day ago

I ran errands today, so I won't spend any money tomorrow. However, I should come with a warning label since I won't get my afternoon coffee. Yes, I can make it at home, but the baristas do it better. 😏 I'm canceling my personal Amazon account and will do it tomorrow. It seemed fitting.

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pg4gcm.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same here.

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halfpint.bsky.social•1 day ago

SAME

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trishd2020.bsky.social•1 day ago

read!! walk the dogs. be a decent human. make dinner with what's already in my fridge.

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retiredrn2006.bsky.social•1 day ago

My husband and I in addition to the Blackout are going to start using cash. Write the check bank gives you $ no tracking my spending

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tallstef.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Same, WFH today and not spending one dime. Time to get creative and cook with what I have in my cupboards. Have permanently banned all corp owned MSM, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and searching out local owned businesses to support instead. Costco is now our main place to shop and buy gas.

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badgeralum0124.bsky.social•1 day ago

I asked #chatgpt if there’s a price point where #amazon loses money on prime free shipping and it replied ‘Amazon likely loses money on low-cost items, especially those under $5–$10. Exact threshold depends on factors like shipping distance, package size, Amazon’s negotiated carrier rates. Hmm 🤔

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vehementlytina.bsky.social•1 day ago

In another country so…. 🤷‍♀️

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raraweez.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm going to continue shorting #TSLA and #MSTR tomorrow, and that's about it.

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joshvp.bsky.social•1 day ago

Error in the document: the 28th is Friday, not Thursday

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rebelron.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have decided to go fishing at a local lake so I'll be off grid all day and I can't wait 🎣

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jeanpauldelier.bsky.social•1 day ago

Confusing! Just say Friday Feb 28!!!

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dikap.bsky.social•1 day ago

Staying home and not spending a penny

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gorubenruben.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oralè Resister
Got my groceries at Costco today.

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zfrederick.bsky.social•1 day ago

💪🏼

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freethinker-28.bsky.social•1 day ago

The same!

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stefaniefife.bsky.social•1 day ago

We should also add not watching Amazon Prime to the list.

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katie-onthebsky.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m leaving my blackout open ended. Not a penny spent on Friday, and from here on out only the essentials, and only from small businesses, co-ops, thrifting, barter/swap, and growing my own. It will be difficult, but very much worth it!

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katie-onthebsky.bsky.social•1 day ago

I encourage everyone who is able to extend your blackout indefinitely, and work to make permanent changes to spending habits wherever possible. As always, please support & develop mutual aid in your personal circle, and in your community. Let’s show corporate America that the people mean business.

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baugerd.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lets hope it will be so significant that it cant be ignored by the media!

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chicagojcb.bsky.social•1 day ago

I am singing in a concert on Sunday, so I have a rehearsal. Nothing else.

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anniepatriotic.bsky.social•1 day ago

One day a week, increase to two days a week .....

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christianreese.bsky.social•1 day ago

I plan on buying a breakfast burrito at a place that only accepts cash, and then reading a library book across from a hopefully empty soulless commercial property.

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cryofly.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ditto.

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jessicaperthwa.bsky.social•1 day ago

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whopado.bsky.social•1 day ago

Facebook is owned by Don Old's pet oligarch Zuckerberg, so boycott Facebook too.

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

And Threads and Instagram!

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earthwins.bsky.social•18 hours ago

#EconomicBlackout

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jmsinpa.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same. Not a cent.

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leoslaire.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have one 15-minute meeting in the morning, which will be my last, as I'm being laid off tomorrow. After that meeting I'm going to spend the rest of my day in my tree house because I don't want to adult anymore.

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

I am so sorry about you being laid off. There is far too much of this happening today all to make the oligarchs more obscenely wealthy.
Sending good vibes your way that a better opportunity comes your way!

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leoslaire.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Thanks! I'm sure I'll find something, I'm quite good at what I do (SEO) and there's always a need for it.

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deputymom.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dog sit for my daughter and son in law. Relax, watch a movie, eat snacks 😁 Nary a penny will be spent.

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tzarina912.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's Friday the 28th.

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jerrytexas.bsky.social•1 day ago

We are buying things tonight and tomorrow just living in a normal fashion with what we already have. No need to spend money on Friday.

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jackmahogoff.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is our problem. We finance them with our endless spending. Trade, barter, share, shop second hand stores and stop endless spending starve these shitbag oligarchs to oblivion. They only understand money so give them as little of your hard earned money as possible!!!

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jackmahogoff.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not just one day for me! I cancelled Amazon on inauguration day and will boycott any and all companies or products supporting this coup. Democracy deserves more than one day. This includes all stocks in any companies either. I have liquidated my stock portfolio of traitors to democracy!

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weissbier-hiker.bsky.social•1 day ago

We canceled Amazon also and we try to purchase local as much as possible.
FB, Instagram… all deleted.
America just fucked up everything and everyone.

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risser.bsky.social•1 day ago

I am traveling for a funeral tomorrow, plan to gas up tonight and pack snacks so I don’t have to stop for food.

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otilapadilla.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stay indoors and watch a turkey soap opera

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fizzixjoe.bsky.social•1 day ago

Our plan is NFS: No fucking spending! 👍💙😂

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scottvon.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have been doing this for a week. I plan to keep it up for as long as possible.

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bilgil68.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same here there fellow Meidas Mighty!!!🤟🤟🤟🤟

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bardoillusion.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same

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sorrynocomprende.bsky.social•1 day ago

EVERYBODY, please - we need to show our power. get cash and stay away from your phone/computer. walk down the block and buy your stuff from your neighbor stores. it’s not that hard and you will feel better. it’s just a better way to live.

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jewelc.bsky.social•1 day ago

Skipping my normal Friday grocery shopping (when I have access to a car), giving up my $5 dozen donuts (only Fridays, includes fancy and filled ones). No gas, no fast food, nothing, and sharing this multiple times, telling those who didn't know. Could we maybe not choose Fridays for the next one?

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you! It sounds like you are definitely stepping outside of your normal Friday routine and that is not always easy to do. Much appreciated!

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jewelc.bsky.social•1 day ago

ty so much 🫠

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jewelc.bsky.social•1 day ago

I should clarify. It is a 3-hour bus ride, round trip, on the bus to go to either of the 2 grocery stores here. On Fridays, I can usually get the use of a friend's car for groceries. If I get more than a few things, it will mean 2 or more trips. Driving, I can get everything at once, quickly 😊

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dawniefish.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://bsky.app/profile/dawniefish.bsky.social/post/3lj6tc5fkjs2c

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chudonew.bsky.social•1 day ago

Tesla loses $1 trillion status as shares tank

Elon Musk’s personal fortune has also taken a huge hit.

https://www.thestreet.com/video/tesla-loses-1-trillion-status-as-shares-tank

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starofwesttx.bsky.social•1 day ago

Read up on how Workday is being used in businesses and school districts to track employees.

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guineys-mom.bsky.social•1 day ago

Staying home. Not buying a thing.

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bluesterb.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://bsky.app/profile/bluesterb.bsky.social/post/3lj3sicsqu22k

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guttersnipe1071.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have to work. But I have foodstuffs at home, I make my own lunch, and I will not be doing any online shopping.

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mom0u812.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same. Not a cent. And I will continue to severely limit spending and will boycott anything and any company that supports or bows to the dictator Trump

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qsusie09.bsky.social•1 day ago

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you!!!! On behalf of all pro-democracy Americans, we really appreciate our neighbors to the north!!!🇨🇦🍁

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honeybun123.bsky.social•1 day ago

To create even more havoc, shop online and fill your cart up as much as you want, then don't check out. Abandoned carts cost them more money and ties up their inventory. Let's do this!

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everlily24.bsky.social•1 day ago

If you do have to emergency spend, use cash if you can!

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happywarrior24.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well since I’ve only bought essentials since he was elected I’ll continue to do it. It’s not that hard folks, make it a month and shop only at business that embrace DEI.

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jrbuckley.bsky.social•1 day ago

Our car is in the shop and might be ready tomorrow. If that's the case, it'll be the only money we spend.

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donewithmedia.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Get cash to pay.

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jdksmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not one bloody cent

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marthamb.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stay home, watch movies, eat snacks.

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theelusiveunicorn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same

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cjmmusic1.bsky.social•19 hours ago

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desireevalenzuela.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm going for physical therapy but not buying a single thing.

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nikkigu.bsky.social•1 day ago

Staying home and spending NOTHING.

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

** Misprint in the graphic.
Blackout is on Friday, 2/28/2025..... not Thursday.

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rokey.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm going to browse through the Habitat for Humanity Restore

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meshaiman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stay home cooking then go out and play a little Pokemon Go for which I do not pay.

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

😂

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tricias29.bsky.social•1 day ago

We are not spending a dime on anything.

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mathienz.bsky.social•1 day ago

On to it! 👍🏼

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beeskneez.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m traveling and will do my best not to buy anything unnecessary. My plan moving forward is to ditch Walmart and shop at Hannaford and Aldi

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have not shopped at Walmart for almost 14 years. ☺️

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oldheloguy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Work in my shop in the morning, bike ride in the afternoon, homemade pizza for me and my wife for dinner. Zero purchases of any kind. Matter of fact, we could do it for a week. Or three.

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

It sounds like a lovely way to end the week!

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oldheloguy.bsky.social•1 day ago

It will be. We're also rooting for the end of winter and tomorrow is bike riding weather! Woo hoo!

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ljramos.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same, the whole weekend!

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gyro-ivan.bsky.social•23 hours ago

You know how silly and childish this sounds? You need to stop buying from one vendor/chain for months before they feel any impacts, less alone feel the need to change anything. On top of it, most brands are under only few umbrella big companies.

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keenr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Friday...not Thursday.

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francescamariani.bsky.social•1 day ago

Same!...did a final "basics" run today. I won't be dropping a penny! (Oh, we don't have those anymore)
#BlackOutFriday

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tsdtimb.bsky.social•1 day ago

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tsdtimb.bsky.social•1 day ago

Friday not Thursday. Please correct the flyer 💯✔️

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fwiemann.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Staying home all day. Laundry. Ironing. Maybe do my nails. Read a book.

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societyschild.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Unfortunately, I have an important meeting out of town that I need to attend. I filled my tank on Wednesday and will be taking my coffee and drink with me, not buying anything all day. I will also be WFH finishing a few things for the week and then enjoy a homecooked meal this evening.

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furmom4ever.bsky.social•1 day ago

We will be in the campgrounds of a ren faire with friends eating at a small (liberal owned) eatery on grounds for dinner & maybe listening to some local music.

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casssax.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cancel every subscription service you can

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serviceman.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m going fishing. A bad day of fishing is better than any day for the next 4 year’s of agent orange

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sally-author.bsky.social•1 day ago

Staying home while not buying a damn thing!!!

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donewithmedia.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Let’s add another day, March 1st, just to surprise them. Let them panic a little.

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nurseninapa.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not
One
Red
Cent!

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societyschild.bsky.social•1 day ago

💙🫶

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katmama40.bsky.social•1 day ago

I won't be going anywhere or spending any money. I won't be reading or posting anything on Facebook. I deleted Twitter shortly after the Muskrat took it over.
#RESIST

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zfrederick.bsky.social•1 day ago

Delete your Facebook account too! Zuckerberg in their camp!

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cyberflier.bsky.social•1 day ago

Correction

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charlessarver.bsky.social•1 day ago

👍

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happytrashpanda.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m closing my bank account tomorrow and moved to a credit union… bye big banks 😘

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rockwood28.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not a dime!

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izzitlove.bsky.social•1 day ago

If I spend any money tomorrow, it will be at a small local company, my son's brewery -- Brew D'Etat

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jauntymoose.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m filling up my gas tank and doing my grocery shopping today. I’m going to cancel spending for as many days as I can. 💪

Feel free to use my promo image to spread the word!

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