When Economic Times are Tough, Inexpensive Green Treats Keep Sanity in Check

Hard economic times like these are often marked with a rigid, austere mentality and a life full of work and no play. But the thing is, that's not what life's about and though we may get caught in the fear of losing our jobs and not being able to survive, what's the point if we're unhappy. I try and enjoy simple pleasures daily. I never want to confine my happiness to just the weekend days and my two weeks of vacation once a year. So give yourself a gift once a week and no, I don't mean going out and spending a bunch of money that you don't have. That just creates more stress. Instead, pick simple inexpensive green indulgences that allow you to make a vacation out of everyday of your life.