Over the weekend a read the most recent issue of Experience Life Magazine, the whole issue was about how to spend your money wisely. The editor was talking about healthy bargains. Which got me thinking of a few of my own…
Rather than going out to dinner… Potluck and games with friends. Whether it is just hanging out with the girls we will each make one big dish that is Vegan and Gluten Free, then we split all the leftovers which generally gives us 2 more extra meals. If you have a bigger group it is a lot less work when you make it potluck style.
Local Events…Attending documentaries put on by Argus Fest http://www.argusfest.org/category/events/ Jason a local Denverite hosts cutting edge documentaries at local restaurants here in Denver. He generally asks for a $5-$10 donation, the movies are generally very thought provoking and there is a discussion afterward. Another great community building, inspiring and good on the pocketbook.
Go vegetarian a few nights a week…Going vegetarian at least 3-4 days a week has definitely helped the pocketbook, my health and the environment. I can’t go totally vegetarian (not yet at least), but when I go out to eat I generally like to order vegetarian meals since I typically don’t know where their meat is coming from and it is generally less expensive.
I think the one positive thing is that the downturn in the economy has been good for the environment, for me personally when I need something I generally go to craigs list or ebay first to see if I can find it used and for a good deal. Win Win all around. It is also good to reflect on what money means to us and how we spend it.
To read more healthy bargains go to:
http://blogs.experiencelifemag.com/i-beg-to-differ/2010/02/more-healthy-bargains.html
