Saturday, March 14, 2009

Dear Pinchy Says "Let's Beat the Recession!" Ten Tips for Saving Money in Your Social Life

There are lots of ways to hang out, have fun, do activities with friends and neighbors - without spending money! And, there are lots of ways that you can help each other to weather the recession by cutting expenses and saving money! Here are ten tips. Try them out!

1. Don’t buy expensive gifts. Give plants that you've grown or dishes that you've cooked.

2. Trade things you don’t want with friends, neighbors, relatives.

3. Trade baby-sitting with friends and neighbors.

4.Trade services with friends and neighbors who can do things you can’t.

5. Don't buy house plants or plants for your garden - trade cuttings with friends and neighbors.

6. Invite friends over instead of going out.

7. Check your community calendar for free events.

8. Cancel your cell phone or replace it with a pre-paid plan and don't talk as much.

9. Go to the community events and classes at the library.

10. Invite your friends to free activities.

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