Recession Busters # 60: Food, Fun & Frugality

Recession Busters # 60: Food, Fun & Frugality


I watched one of Clara’s videos and posted the video my blog below:





Clara's cooking reminds me of cooking in college. Some of this is still in use today, but I'm moving more towards rice instead of pasta.


I've known about Houston on the Cheap from one of the Houston Chronicle's blogs. I do look at it weekly and am frustrated when when there is a great deal, but it is on the other side of town. This is one example: $25 Massages This Summer at Lone Star College. I would take advantage of this deal, but not if I need to drive across town.


Here are some tips we have been using for some time regarding saving money during difficult economic times:

One thing we've done that is free is ride the Bolivar Ferry. We park in the parking lot and walk on. We don't walk off the Bolivar side, just ride the Ferry back & forth a few times while standing on the upper deck. You can watch the ships, enjoy the breeze, and maybe see a few dolphins.

Thrift Shops are a great resource, especially with growing kids. When the kids are at the point where that out grow clothes before wearing them out, Thrift Shops are the place to go. Where else can I get jeans for $3.00 most of the time? And the clothes that don't fit , but are still in good shape? Donate them for someone else to use. Most of the local shops support a charity, like Goodwill or ICM.

Another long standing tradition with us is Half Price Books. The local store knows us as regulars. We don't always buy something, but looking is part of the fun. And at a lesser cost than the regular bookstores. Of course, the Public Library is still the best place to get books and media. No cost and items are returned to the Library for less clutter at home.