Although it seems things are looking up economically on a global scale we all recognize that we need to keep the belt firmly tightened – at least for this quarter.
Everyone knows that the media can make or break public attitude and no more so than here in the United Kingdom. The latest spin doctors are predicting this quarter to produce evidence of an economic upswing but my advice is, keep that belt on the same notch for a while.
Take a few pointers on frugality and see how you can apply them to your own lifestyle to ensure you get safely through the recession.
Put the credit card on ice. Literally pop the offending item into a Tupperware, fill with water and freeze it. You’ll forget about it in a few days and learn to live on what you have instead of what you’d like to have.
Say yes to veggies
Grow your own. The soil’s great around the United Kingdom. Put your name down for an allotment and get your wellies on! Besides, home grown tastes best and you might even enjoy it.
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