recession

Decorating in a Downturn, a guest post by author Debbie Wiener

March 22, 2009

by Debbie Wiener for Sass Pants Yes, the economy sucks! But even a small decorating budget can yield big results, making your home look bright, spacious, and stylish. Here are seven wallet-friendly tips to help you spruce up your space, even when money is tight. 1. Grab Your paint Brush! Use paint to make even [...]

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Tails on Trails Walk Raises Money to Keep Pets in Their Homes

March 17, 2009

(www.meowbarkblog.com) — I received the message below from friend and colleague Beth J. Bates, who’s raising money to help families keep their pets in their homes. (Read more about how the recession is affecting pets in my post about 46 homeless cats and animal food banks.) It’s that time of year again! Time to have [...]

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Cat Catastrophes: Virginia Family Facing Foreclosure Must Find New Homes for Their 46 Cats

March 2, 2009

(www.meowbarkblog.com) — Humans aren’t the only victims of the tanking US economy. Sherry and Tim Sterner of Caroline County, Virginia, are in foreclosure and need to find new homes for their 46 rescued cats now that they’re moving to a rental property in nearby Spotsylvania County. Read more about the kitties, the couple, and the [...]

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Porn Industry Droops Under Continued Economic Stress, “Kink” Hopes Interactive Videos Will Stimulate Business

March 2, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — Less than 3 months after the porn industry requested a $5B bailout, things are looking bad for them, in large part because of the proliferation of free porn sources online. “Tube sites” including our good friend YouTube are providing enough alternative adult entertainment that folks aren’t interested in paying for pay-per-view or subscription [...]

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Pet News: Animal Food Banks Feed Pets Affected by the Recession

February 24, 2009

(www.meowbarkblog.com) — When some Americans are struggling to feed themselves and their human family members, it’s easy for pets to fall by the wayside. US animal shelters are reporting record numbers of surrendered pets, and people nationwide are finding it increasingly difficult to put food on the table and in the dog bowl. Thanks why [...]

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A Green Thumb Can Mean More Green in Your Wallet

February 9, 2009

(www.sass-pants.com) — If you’re looking for a way to save on your grocery bills during the recession, growing your own produce may be the answer. A recently completed cost-analysis by Burpee reveals major savings for people who grow their own vegetables. According to W. Atlee Burpee & Co., a well-planned garden will result in a [...]

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