We asked: How are you adjusting to the economic downturn?

I guess I try to spend less. With my job, I don’t make that much money so it’s a little harder to keep up with the bills. - Meredith Bell

I stay at home more and buy my food in bulk. – John Boy

I’m more seriously considering grad school than before, delaying my entry into the workforce. - Rachel Peters

Gas prices don’t really affect me. I haven’t tried to eat out less. - Regine Alcin

I do understand that people are hit hard in this area. We are lowering our prices and adjusting to the new economic situation. The economy is really a mess, but we have been blessed. – Dee Jones (D&G’s House of Fashion)

I am watching how I drive, not driving in excess if I don’t have to. I cut my unnecessary expenses – changing cell phone plans, basic phone service. I would have gotten rid of it completely if not for the Internet. – Christine Ore