When times are bad...

1. Don't pout,make survival an adventure

2. Oatmeal,instead of boxed cereals. Better for you and one/tenth the price.

3. Get Skype, and never pay a phone bill ,again . I know you have a computer.

4. Drink beer instead of hard liquor.

5. You only have two feet, how many pairs of shoes do you really need?

6. Buy regular unleaded.Your car needs to make sacrifices ,too.I guarantee it will still run fine.

7. Dump the Cosmetic Gym membership. Join a cheaper and useful gym.

8. It's a great time to diet, and no one will know your really just plain ol' starving

9. Invite friends over to play cards. You'll reconnect , realize what's most important, and all have a great evening

10. Shop at FOS

11. Time to be a 'coupon weirdo'

12. Invite friends to your house. You don't have to spend the gas to drive, and you can get as drunk as you want , since your already home.

13. If you can't pay cash, you can't afford it. Cut up the cards.

14. Announce that your "going to let your hair grow out", and save on haircuts for a few months

15. Do you really need a Caramel Machiatto?

16. Check out the dollar menus or kid's menus and your fast food place.Hell, it's more than likely a more proper portion.

17. Read, it's cheap and you can escape the current realities

18. Whoever stays with you won't be doing it for your money.

19. Turn up the music

20. Volunteer at a shelter, you'll know what poor is.

21. Saving on food means having more chap fan meals and less of gourmet meals

22. Keep your sense of humor

23. Always remember that we'll all survive

24. The job you said you' d never lower yourself to do ,is the job someone else wishes and prays they had.

25. Suicide is not painless. It hurts all those who love you

26. Shower together, sharing is caring!

Surviving and making things work is part and parcel of life