What have you given up because of the Recession?

[summernc22]

Ok, I thought that we could share how we are being thrifty, inventive or just getting the excess out of our lives due to leaner times. I know that people all over the world are feeling the squeeze. Some more than others. For them, my heart goes out to them. I see people struggling to make it, and it makes my sacrifices seem small.

So I was curious... what have you given up because of the Recession?

Here are my examples.

I gave up my gym membership, and began running outside again. I now regularly run 5K races, and now I'm getting to move up with the big boys and race a 10K. I'm so exctied!!



Also, we have simple dinner night at my house. Usually when it's been a long or tough day, and we don't want to compete with the kitchen, we would take the easy way out and run out and grab a bite to eat. So on those nights we now opt for PB&J, soup and salad, or as I like to call it "Fend for yourself night." So when we do make it a nice meal out we don't feel guilty for going all out.

Here is my idea of a simple, yet delicious, dinner.



What have you done to pinch that last penny, and stretch that last dollar?

Thank you and I look forward to your life changes!

[kuul13]

Summer, these are just perfect for the theme you choose.. wonderful still life shots and my heart too goes out for all those who suffered.. Like you I too cancelled my gym membership and now helping my wifey at home stuff to keep myself fit LOL. Wonderful theme, will put something soon! Cheers!

[summernc22]

Originally Posted by kuul13

Summer, these are just perfect for the theme you choose.. wonderful still life shots and my heart too goes out for all those who suffered.. Like you I too cancelled my gym membership and now helping my wifey at home stuff to keep myself fit LOL. Wonderful theme, will put something soon! Cheers!

Thank you Kuul! I was inspired by an article I read the other day about cutting the excess spending out of our lives. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[chrean]

Interesting concept, Summer.
Well-taken shots, too; simple but effective.

[Woody]

Recession, recession, is there a recession?

When did it start?

It's not happening here in Australia.

Cheers,

John W

[summernc22]

Originally Posted by chrean

Interesting concept, Summer.
Well-taken shots, too; simple but effective.

Thank you! I hope to see what you had to give up. I'm curious to see what other people consider a luxury.

Originally Posted by Woody

Recession, recession, is there a recession?

When did it start?

It's not happening here in Australia.

Cheers,

John W

Well, I'm packing my bags now to come to Australia! You know it's a dream of mine to live there one day. If you're doing as well economically as you say you are... well, I'm there!!

[chrean]

Originally Posted by summernc22

Thank you! I hope to see what you had to give up. I'm curious to see what other people consider a luxury.

I'm lucky 'cause I had to give up nothing so far... But don't be misleaded: here in Italy we can feel recession, even if Mr. Berlusconi tried to told us that it's just a psychological thing.
He should ask to the thousands of people left home, who are living thanks only to unemployement benefits.

[summernc22]

Originally Posted by chrean

I'm lucky 'cause I had to give up nothing so far... But don't be misleaded: here in Italy we can feel recession, even if Mr. Berlusconi tried to told us that it's just a psychological thing.
He should ask to the thousands of people left home, who are living thanks only to unemployement benefits.

You are lucky!! We didn't give up that much either. I really think we're just making life simpler.

I loved living in Italia. That's funny that you were told that it's a psycological reaction. I love politicians

[kirbinster]

Just yesterday I unplugged the power supply to a phone we hardly use. That should save me maybe $1 worth of electricity this year

[chrean]

Originally Posted by summernc22

You are lucky!! We didn't give up that much either. I really think we're just making life simpler.

To be honest, something has changed for us too: we're afraid to make long-term investments, for we are not sure about our future.

I loved living in Italia. That's funny that you were told that it's a psycological reaction. I love politicians

That's not a politician like any other, he's Berlusconi. Two days ago, 4 months after saying this thing about "psychological recession", he stated that he could not lower our taxes because of recession. Confusing, ain't it?
Italy is a nice place to live, if you can ignore some serious problem, but I believe that there's no perfect place on this Earth.