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Finding personal time to enjoy life's simple pleasures is America's new definition of luxury.
Luxury is more than just products that can be brought with cash, and now includes personal luxuries like time, quiet time, and private spaces.
Being able to indulge in hobbies, recreational activities, and perhaps some extra time with the family is now seen as a luxury.
In turbulent times, commodities like time, health, and security have a heightened value.
Products that can save time and create convenience are more in demand than ever.
Convenience foods, prepared foods, and frozen meal utilization has doubled in the past ten years.
An explosion of on-line services allow working parents to shop, bank, and pay bills at all hours of the day, working around their hectic schedules.
America is learning how to gain perspective on acquiring wealth versus enjoying life.
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