6 Ways to Thrive During a Recession

The best time to start your own business

The best time to prove your business is worth the attention is during a recession. When everybody fail to deliver, you show the results by being more committed and endure in the long run.

KCLau @ Dec 15, 2008 04:35:42 AM

Meal planning

I cook for two also and it is very difficult to budget meals for two. A pound of ground beef is too much for two and results in leftovers that often go to waste. However, a little extra time after grocery shopping will help you plan better.

Cut the ground beef package in two and wrap each half pound in foil. Cut a whole chicken into parts and wrap them individually. Purchase frozen shrimp in a resealable bag and only use what you need. Grow your own herbs like rosemary, basil and cilantro. Use boullion cubes instead of boxed or canned broths. If you can, grow your own vegetabldes like tomatoes and peppers. They are fairly easy to grow. Only buy a few fruits at a time. Farmer's markets tend to have better stock than the grocery store. Good luck!

cvb of VA @ Nov 09, 2008 15:29:41 PM

Thrive During a Recession

Serving nutritious meals on a very limited income is not easy. If

you fix food for only two people, you may have found that keeping food

cost down is really hard . Low-cost meals do not have to be dull or lack variety. There are

many low-cost, nutritious foods. Everyone needs to get meals on the table fast sometimes. But

store-bought convenience foods can be expensive.Plan your own economy meals.Choose low-cost foods.Save cooking time.Check your newspaper for special sales that fit your budget. Meat,

vegetables, and fruits can take a big bite out of your food dollar,,hope this helps happy meal planning:)

barbara of FL @ Oct 18, 2008 10:33:00 AM