Finding the Good in the Bad

The recession may have change the way alot of us think about money and how to ensure it last when we need it the most. I am surely one of those people trying to make it. This year I've made some changes with what I spend my money on and how much of it am I willing to spend.The money I am saving is now going toward my passion as an artist. Now I am saving with a purpose.

1. I've reduce my cable subscription to the very basic service.
2. I have reduced my clothing shopping to almost zero. I'm shopping my closet for new looks and styles and I am having a wonderful time. I don't think I've worn the same outfit twice.
3. I have reduced my habit of buying books- instead I spend more time in the public and college libraries. I even rent movies and books on CD from the library and catch up on the latest fashion magazines.
4. My driving back and forth to the city (Charlotte, NC) has been cut back also. Now I plan all my trips around one or two days. I have even asked a few of clients if it is possible for us to have virtual meeting.
5. I am eating more at home - eating breakfast, and cooking dinner at home. If I do have to eat out, I order from the kids menu. It is enough food for me and it is alot cheaper.
6. I have reduced my use of paper products at home. Instead of using paper towels, I use a dish cloth to clean up spills. I no longer use paper plates or cups while at home, instead I pull out the fine china- Yeah this does mean I have to wash more dishes, but I feel it is worth it.

The following video really inspiredme to get my act together. It is a documentary of people who have been affected by the recession. The people in this video learned to turn a bad situation into a good situation. So look for your good in the bad.  Check out Re: Invention.

By the way if you also have cut back on a few things, share them with me -I could use a few more ways to cut back.

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Comments

[professorlocs]

I like your tips. I have cut back to just a few martini's a day...smile

[Candace]

Hello! Found you through one of the Stampington books. Your blog is great, lots of fun. I think if all of us cut back, everyone would be better off. I am making a skirt out of old (but still good) shirts. Will let you know how that goes. ;)

Candace in Athens.