since i am on a fixed budget, the "recession" is really hitting me hard.
my grocery bill is up 50 dollars, even with much pruning.
don't go anywhere, cept family.
i am very attached to internet and will not give it up at this point. my son pays my rent, tv , heating etc. i pay my own phone and internet, newspaper and some months i still can't make it.
no new clothes for over a year.
had made a few cosmetic changes in the house last couple years. an outlet i think since i don't go to movies or plays or anything.
my friend's daughter sells books on e-bay and i get a pick before she posts
them.
i did not buy any plants for the yard at all this spring. have always done so in the past.
current sewing project is valance for new paint and floor in bathroom. making it from a table cover i made three years ago.
my handyman does not charge much for helping with paint, etc. reusing same color paint in more than one room.
food is also a creative outlet for me. doing less baking, supples are getting to expensive for more that the basics.
fruit is out out of sight in price, here in southern calif. go figure also a big part of my diet. had to cut down.
i am sure there are more way to cut expenses but haven't figured out.
babe