The recession has been a creative outlet for artists and regular folks alike. Poetry seems to be a popular way for people to vent about their financial difficulties.
I found a lot of recession-themedpoetry on the interwebs that you should definitely look at. In fact, it has inspired me to make my own Haiku. Here it is:
I don’t have money
So give me lots of free stuff
Screw you recession!
Post your own recession poetry as a comment below!
(p.s. if you’re in the mood to Downward Dog, I was just told about a FREE Yoga event this weekend in Toronto! Check it out y’all)
When I saw the Waste Not installation at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, my interpretation required a call for action and the SYR blog is my soapbox.
Millions of people work ungodly hours to earn less than a dollar a day. This small salary must feed not just the worker but also their family. Fighting starvation and disease, these families manage to live on and continue working in dangerous conditions. This of course is not by choice.
In North America, there are labour laws protecting us from unethical work environments and low incomes so it’s hard to empathize with labourers in 3rd world countries based on our own personal experience.
Okay, not happy at all. At least summer is only officially over in a couple weeks but when September rolls around, it always feels like the season has come to an end. There’s no use in being a sad panda though, there’s tons to look forward to in the upcoming months; heck, there’s a lot to look forward to this week!
Fresh Wednesdays—Local produce and live music! Check out the farmers’ market at Nathan Phillips Square and stick around for a performance by Dirty Dishes. (more…)
Today, I turn 19 for the 4th time. I have to say, it was exciting the first couple times but it’s getting a bit redundant. Better than turning 22 though.
Last week, Andrea reminded me that you can get a slew of free things on your birthday. If I wanted to, I could get every single meal plus dessert paid for, a day/night of entertainment, AND some free products.
For those of you who have birthdays coming up, take note, and if you don’t, save this list! Get a free meal and let your friends buy you drinks instead.
After doing some digging, I have come up with My Top Ten Free Things You Can Get On Your Birthday: (more…)
After a week in NYC, I went to check my Visa bill online and realized that I didn’t spend as much money as I thought I would. That’s right, I defeated the capitalist capital of the universe!!! Times Square aint got nothing on me.
Hey guys, so today I thought I would give you some tips on things that I do around the house to either be lazy or to be to cheap.I don’t know about you guys, but I love being lazy and I love being cheap (hopefully no potential girlfriends or bosses read this post) and I thought I would share some of my ingenious activities with you. So take the couple minutes to read this article because it will save you even more money and time then you ever thought of….. or at least some.
When it comes to eating or making pasta I always eat right out of the cooking pot instead of putting it on or plate or in a bowl.I mean I have no one to impress and it definitely saves me on the dishes.A friend of mine likes to take his shirt off while eating because he always seems to get that little stain on his white shirt, which means new shirts or more laundry. Eeek. I do suggest however that you bring a shirt if you go to a buffet, along with a container (which I advise to be an old margarine or butter container). I know you’ve heard it all before but try to sneak some calamari home for tomorrow’s lunch.
Fact: Paying the bills is the least enjoyable thing to do, ever. Period.
Fact: You kind of have to do it anyways.
Fact: It’s REALLY important that you do, seriously.
If you’ve ever seen Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, you’ll know that not paying someone back has serious consequences. For those of us who don’t enter high stakes card games, not paying for our expenses on time can still have negative implications. If you don’t learn to be punctual with payments now, you’re screwing yourself over in the long run.
To put this into perspective, let’s look at the outcomes of some scenarios where bills are paid late:
Remember the time summer only started feeling like summer in the middle of August? Yeahhh. Well, here are some things that you can do to enjoy the first week of hot weather we’ve had since June:
I Scream You Scream—Toronto’s NOW magazine and Halifax’s The Coast list the top ice cream joints in each city. I say we spend the next couple weeks trying out each delicious creamery to escape the humidity. You down?
Fall Fashion Gone Frugal—Vancouverites, from Friday-Sunday, the Scotiabank Dance Center hosts Spend On Trend, and exhibition of Canada’s hottest independent designers and a wicked fashion show! Tickets are only $3 online and $5 at the door.Â
I am a firm believer in retail therapy. It’s a terrible confession to make as a cheapskate but I can’t help that wonderful feeling I get when I find the perfect dress (skirt, jeans, bag, shoes etc…) for the perfect price.
Mind you, I am still a very, very frugal shopper. For example, rarely will I buy anything over $50. Not such a wonderful feeling when I browse the racks of beautiful clothing at a trendy boutique and realize that every single item is way out of my price range.
There is still hope for us, frugal fashionistas, you just have to know where to look.
You know those collages of ‘must-haves’ in fashion magazines? On Polyvore.com, you can make your own! (more…)
rachel plan weekly meals and buy whatever you can in bulk,hands wash your clothes when ever you can and grow a garden or if you have a family member that has a garden ask if you can get some fresh veggies when there ready to come out
Derekp I think i’ve seen this somewhere before…but it’s not bad at all
Rath You have a decent blog here. I would encourage you to keep writing and posting as often as you are inspired to do so. In the long run, it will really pay off as more and more people will begin to visit, read and refer others. ProExtender
dawn Now that we have some nice hot weather…save using your dryer and hang your clothes out to dry..Get a clothesline and pins from the dollar store…watch out for the pigeons though….
lasierra great blog! I’m glad I finally found a decent blog that I liked. Just subscribed to the feed and looking forward to future updates.
Theresa Waste less food by taking more trips to the grocery store, but buy less. Plan fresh meals ahead, buy what you need when you need it. Also, frequent local markets for great deals!
