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?

Mashable has a great post on some job tips for looking for work in a recession. I especially like the last bit for inspiration. It shows 14 famous companies that started in a recession. good stuff.

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