Dealing with Financial Stress: Are you the family accountant?

Hi everyone:

We’ve heard most recently that “the economy is turning around.” Well, at least in my household, we haven’t felt the infusion of cash just yet. I am still responsible for streamlining expenses when and where I can, and encouraging my loved ones to do so, too.

Creativity has been one way for me to feel less stressed about money. Back in good ol’ days, I’d go out to eat Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Yee-haw! Well, those days are over. But just because I don’t have the money, why pass up the fun? I have rotated locations with my sister and my Mom, and between us we get to go “out” to eat three times a weekend. Fun!

Tell me how you do it, or, tell me what you’re still struggling with!