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From Consumed to Thrifty: Strategies for the Good Life in a Wobbly Economy

Event SXSW Interactive 2009
Format Panel
Organizer Serge Lescouarnec Serge the Concierge
Description Strategies for the Good Life in a Wobbly Economy From Home Swapping and Thrift Shops to Dropping Bottled Water and Lattes what path can we take to live well without breaking the bank and being a Scrooge. We will share tips and tricks on travel, work, food and more.
Questions
Answered
  1. Why should we go from being Consumed to Thrifty
  2. Five simple ways to do it?
  3. Five things we could do without
  4. Cutting down on your commuting costs
  5. Ways to recession proof your life and work
  6. How to eat well in an era of rising food costs?
  7. Turning your backyard into a garden: do it yourself or outsource the job?
  8. Vacations: Staying local or traveling abroad?
  9. How to homeswap?
  10. Best places to shop on the cheap
Level Beginner
Category Human / Social Issues