I get what you mean about the struggle between wanting to spend something on a big vacay or saving it to weather the times. And there's no right answer for that one. I think your thought about doing something local is great!
Let me tell you that these videos you're putting out are encouraging me to grab those random one off sticker sheets and use them in spreads!!!
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