We all just want more

In these tough economic times, we have all had to learn a good lesson - the hard way. We can't always have everything we want, when we want it. Some of us have tried, succeeded, and then lost it all. With unemployment up and the American morale down, a lot of people have begun to realize that all the "stuff" really wasn't all that important after all. It is now down to being able to provide basic necessities.



Keeping our house payment current and food on the table suddenly has outweighed the need for luxuries such as yearly vacations, weekends on the houseboat or even weekly trips to the spa for hair and nails. We have had to learn to shop more conservatively, cut back on wants and needs, and figure out how to do this while keeping our heads held high. It hasn't been easy for some.



I have watched close friends shut down businesses, lose their homes and cars, and most sad of all, their self respect. This blog will be dedicated to showing everyone that you can still live within your means - no matter how small.

I will try to focus on a new topic each week:

• Your never too old to start over


• Working with what you already have


• Telling your kids no - harder for some than others


• Find out who your REAL friends are


• Okay - I'm broke - now what do I do?

Hope you will bookmark my blog and check back often. My hope is to offer you some helpful information to get you through a tough (economic) time!

Trina