Economic meltdown keeps on squeezing in as an uninvited guest in our home, and there's nothing I can do as a mother but to accommodate it and reorganize my household planning.
We used to go out every weekend for our usual family outdoor fun and then eat at our favorite restaurants afterwards, but now, it seems that we have to limit such indulgences. Thankfully, we have this membership with Downtown East's Wild Wild Wet Resort so we don't really have to just stay at home on weekends. We can come and go every time as we please, as membership fees are paid once a year, in our case, every April.
We used to buy groceries at Carrefour, but now I prefer to buy either at FairPrice or Sheng Shong Supermarket. I can see extra savings accumulated since I started two months ago.
But, what do you know; it’s not really all bad after all. I am beginning to appreciate the value of money and how to really spend it wisely. I was forced to look for alternatives, so that my family fun won’t be bitterly affected by this. And what I have found so far is not so bad.
Take vacation getaways as an example. It’s so surprising to know that around Singapore, there are cheap but heavenly vacation spots like Bintan and Genting. With their vacation packages, room rates, I can plan vacation getaways and still smile as it won’t burn our bank account as much as our previous vacations before.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
On economic budget but still live a fabulous life!
Labels: Life, Life's Pleasures
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
Article of the Day
Article of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
This Day in History
This Day in History
provided by The Free Dictionary
Today's Birthday
Today's Birthday
provided by The Free Dictionary
In the News
In the News
provided by The Free Dictionary
Quote of the Day
A compliment is like a kiss through a veil.
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) |
Quote of the Day
provided by The Free Library
Match Up
Match Up
provided by The Free Dictionary
Hangman
Hangman
provided by The Free Dictionary
1 comments:
I agree there are ways to make it through this tough time. Love your title.
Post a Comment