I wanted to share this article with you. Thomas L. Friedman's, the author of the popular book The World Is Flat,  writing always fascinates me. He really has a way of saying things, and without flowers. Here is a link to his recent piece: "What They Really Believe". This is for all of you you have had a difficult time trying to express yourself to those who question "climate change" and other impacts by people on the world.

I was pleased to see this article today "Recipes to feed a family for under $20" from ABC

Steve Goodwin, executive chef and Culinary Vice President of Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Bolingbrook can help. He says you can make frugal, but fabulous family meals for under $20. And he says you can have dinner on the table in less than 25 minutes.

recipes on the webpage- read more

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And I'm back from the unannounced summer hiatus. (In the podcasting world it is known as pod-fade. I wonder what it is in the web world.) It is amazing how the whirlwind of life can come and grab you. Taking you along whether you want to go or not, then drop you off in a place you never thought you would be.

So we are 6 mons in to the recession of 2009 and I wonder what tools, tricks and life changes we have all now incorporated into or household management? Thought this might be a good time for an open thread on your ideas. Please comment below and let us know.

1. How has your life changed in the recession?
2. What have you done to save and economize?
3. What new tricks and tools have you discovered?