During the Depression, people still had fun, but not in an overly expensive way. It took some imagination and ingenuity, but they had a lot of fun without going to the mall, and you can too. Many of the friendships and alliances formed during the Great Depression based on such activities have stood the test of time. Do it yourself. When money is tight, you really have no choice. Either you do it yourself, or you don't. Find out how to arrange and maintain everything in your home, including clothes and accessories. Consider frugality as a virtue. There's a difference between being frugal and being stingy or stingy. A frugal person makes the most of what they have; a cheap person only focuses on not spending money. During the Great Depression, frugality was seen as a positive trait. In tough times it will help you get through, but when things get better, maintaining those habits will help you build wealth. Additionally, frugality requires planning, creativity, and critical thinking, all important life skills, regardless of the state of the economy. Reduce