I have not felt a recession going on my home.  I have not been worried about my bill's because I am on a good budget that work's for me.   I am on bill pay with my bank, I shop once a month for everything but bread & milk.  I try not to over extend myself for extra stuff I can do without.  I been able to go on two mini trip's, one to a resort and the other camping that problem cost me not even $100.00.  My husband was a little afraid, but I told him he had to stick to our plan utilized what we had, not let our eyes become greedy for what we could not afford.  During the gas situation, it  a little bit regarding the driving one car instead of both cars, but we manage.  We spend more time together than ever.  We look at the aspect as a plus in our romance department.  Leaving no room for disappearing act's to the shopping mall to spend more money.  (Smile)  speaking of shopping, " I haven't had to do without anything I truly desired".   I know my limitation, I do not want to hurt my family budget by any purchases that would take me off track.   I believe if the family member care about each, each of the family member should act responsible, keep in step to the families budget in mind.

I even learn it's not how much you have, it's how you work  with what you have.  Do not get me wrong, I do understand their are some people are really suffering out there, but you can make if you try.   My altitude toward the unfortunate is, if I can share something with them if situation arrises.    I t ry hard not to keep up with the Jones, they will get you in trouble every time.  Plan everything, staying on track will make you more discipline so if you have a emergency you will not be out pocket.  sailing, no recession in my house! One word was my friend through the so call recession  "BUDGET".