The Silver Lining in the Recession, Part 2
August 19, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under family, financial matters, money saving idea
Yesterday, I took a different spin on this whole recession thing. I told you that this recession has brought some good to us. Americans are finally spending less, saving more, and finding more ways to cut back and be content with what they have. It wasn’t too long ago that we were spending more than we made and not saving anything. I think this whole saving money thing is pretty fantastic news!
After some thinking, I realize there are more positives to the recession. Another plus is that we’re eating out less. We seem to be known for our lack of time in the kitchen, quest for easy meals and prepackaged foods, and fast food fixes. After all, Americans do suffer with obesity problems.
When you cook your own meals at home, you spend more time with your family. You allow time for the family to sit around the table relaxing, eating, and talking. There isn’t a rush to get in a restaurant, the wait to be seated, and if you have little kids (like I do) there isn’t the worry about inappropriate behavior in public. Eating at home is healthier for you. You have a choice about what you prepare and there are no surprises about the fat and sugar that is going into the meals. Eating at home also opens opportunities to allow the kids to help with meal planning and preparing foods with you. It’s a great time for kids to learn and converse with their parents.
What positives have you found from this recession?
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