50 Ways To Live Better and Survive Tough Times

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50 Ways To Live Better and Survive Tough Times

 

Cook from scratch with friends or family every monthLearn to play a musical instrument or singLearn to danceLearn another languageTake care of someone else's kids at least once a monthMake friends within walking distanceForm a neighborhood associationInvest in a wool sweater and turn the heat downMake more time with friendsCreate a relationship with someone in another countryStart your own vegetable garden Replace your lawn with native plantsCollect rain waterEat 10 percent within 10 milesEat in season Use 25 percent less water in your homeCreate 25 percent less garbageCompostGive something awayTurn off the TV and read a bookTurn off the computer and go for a walkWork less and spend lessLeave where you are - Come backMove into a smaller houseConvert your car to electricRide the

busCarpoolWalk to workRide a bicycle to the grocery storeBuild sidewalksShop locallyWrite your own newsStart a blogGet rid of stuff you don't need through Craig's List or Freecycle Buy usedVote on paperForgiveTalk to your neighborsTalk to your enemiesFear notBuy and read only online magazinesEncourage schools to require community serviceTutor/mentor a young oneDon't print that e-mailMake a friend who is two generations older or youngerTurn off your cell phone and e-mail and talk to someone face-to-faceGet involved in a local political campaignExplore the nearest wilderness areaRepair something instead of throwing it awayCreate a park nearbyLive Simply;Love Generously;Care Deeply;Speak Kindly;Leave ALL Else to GOD!