May 27, 2009
Living With Less
The New York Times website has published a collection of special features called Living With Less, on the human side of the global recession. Survival Strategies is an interactive feature where readers share tips on everyday actions they have taken in response to the economic downturn.
Submissions range from impressive belt-tightening DIY tips (“I make my own laundry detergent, for 5ยข a load. I made 8 new washcloths out of 2 old bath towels. I pack lunches, bake bread, & mend socks”) to tongue-in-cheek humor (“I make self-deprecating jokes about how broke I am. Believe it or not, it actually cheers me up. Especially when others are doing the same”).
What are your survival strategies? How are you getting by in the economic downturn? Share your best advice, ask a question, comment on other peoples’ strategies and recommend the most helpful ones.
You can follow Living With Less on Twitter here.
