Friday, May 01, 2009 6:09 PM
how to deal with a recessionit's written all over the papers, and is one hot topic for discussion by almost every news station that seeks to get cover scoops on the lastest downtrends in the market. the recession. the downfall of the economy. we've all heard it before and we've all had our fair share of dealing with the tightening of our budget. families are cutting down on food expenses, i know mine is- charmaine's especially particular about spending on cravings, (that includes the icecream, yoghurt and candies), even birthday presents have a budget to work towards to -_ -'' giving the obvious reason that money have saved during the upcoming tough times.
here's what i've done on my part to save up for the rainy days ahead:
- when you're running low on shampoo and hair conditioner, use your sister's without her knowing, to avoid having to buy new ones
- when mum does get chocolates, scurry for them to bring to school instead of having to buy from the vending machines, and do not leave evidence behind!
- buying new clothes to stay in fashion can be hard on your budget, so buy accessories instead- it lessens your guilt since they're cheaper, and yet you can still proudly say ' i went on a shopping spree!'
- use your sister's makeup even though their skin tone doesnt match with yours, saving on makeup can equate to at least 2 meals !
- olive oil works equally well as with your typical makeup removable- and its cheaper!
- instead of buying haircream to smoothen out your split ends, olive oil again works really well.
- forget the face or skin moisturizer- olive oil!
- save up on bus rides to and fro from work to home by working nearby your place- bus 11 comes every minute or so.
- when it comes to lunch, scout for cheap meals around campus. while 7.90 can get you a small pasta, the bookmark cafe offers the same small pasta WITH wedges on the side for the same 7.90
- have lunch with your guy friends, they are usually obliged to pay for your meal;D
