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    pantaloons: I've been thinking that people are making too much of a big deal about this recession thing, but maybe it's because I'm too poor for it to be really a... more »
    rake_my_day: I am actually having a clothing swap with my friends next week because we are all poor. Hope they like my jeans with holes! more »
    Bohoinparadise: When it comes to clothing prices, shopping, and the recession, I haven't really given it much thought. Me being a poor girl who doesn't spend a time o... more »
    Neopatra: I've eaten leftovers, shopped in thrift stores and driven crap used cars all my life. Doesn't bother me. What's really scary is going into my local su... more »
    Gretchen is a new kitten mom!: I've been fascinated with our local news reports on 'how to save money'. Last week they had a segment that told people how to buy food on sale. It w... more »
    DinosaurDanceParty: Well if shopping at Target and the Dollar Tree makes me cool, consider me Miles Davis. As has been the case for as long as I can remember, economic bo... more »
    Mikey375: I wish this were more of a coherent movement, like rationing in WWII. I want a feedbag dress, damn it! And a Victory garden! more »
    bansaiiiiii: My guess is the novelty will wear off about the time "recessionistas" have to choose whether to forgo water, electricity or cooking gas. Also, as a pe... more »
    Buffalo_Gal: Good God, the buyer for the Shoebox needs a major reality check (did anyone read the WSJ article?). During a Depression people give up food, not $2,00... more »
    antioxidant: They laid off 130 people in my office today...I can't even imagine buying anything non essential for a very long time. more »
    Gingerlime: I've always lived below my means. I'm a trendsetter! more »
    freya_kahlo: Goodness knows I'm no financial wizard, and I like a new pair of shoes as much as anyone... but I truly feel sorry for those women who think the lates... more »
    PumpkinWhoopies: College should have a finance class for 'almost' graduates called, "What Happens when you graduate and are forced to move somewhere for a job so you c... more »
    esbesb: Saw this guy on the corner in downtown Chicago today. I may end up having to join him if it gets too bad. He handed out two resumes while I was locki... more »
    Lawyerette will perform legal services for food: The only way to make way to survive this recession after the novelty of being a recessionsita wears off is to change our buying habits. It's time to s... more »
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    Playing Recession: What'll We Do When The Novelty Wears Off?