The economy is melting down. No one knows how far the meltdown will go. The blame game may feel satisfying but is actually pretty useless. So, how do we, a generation that has usually had as much as we needed even if not quite all that we wanted, survive when we aren't even sure if we will have all we need?

In this blog, Michal Anne and I will pass along tips to help you survive and flourish. We will write about many topics but always with the idea that we want all of us to do well no matter how bad the meltdown gets. We want to flourish and we want you to flourish as well.

We have lots of ideas about things that will help you save money, stay connected to friends and family and keep living a full life. We also want to hear from you. Do you have a family story about the great depression you would like to share? Did someone you know pass on a great money saving tip? Have you some favorite tips on growing a garden, reusing or fixing something broken? Contact us through the comments section. Together we will help each other and all will do well.