Encouraging news today that the recession has reached its end. That does not, however, mean that this blog is going away! Because not only will the economy need to time to recover before more of us are out of the woods, but also I believe many of the actions we've taken to tighten our purse strings and cut our consumption should carry on even during flush times.One of the positive side effects of financial downturns is that many of us are forced to reexamine our relationship with money. Sure, I look forward to the day when I am not counting every penny at the grocery store and the family can take a much-needed vacation. However, many of the lifestyle adjustments we've made will remain rules to live by, even when the piggy bank is full.
Over at mnmlist.com, a website devoted to simple living, a list of "7 ways to avoid buying new stuff" was published recently. Following this basic advice will result in less trash in our landfills, more money in our pockets, and a greater appreciation of the work that goes into making things. Win, win, and win. :-)
