Plan a party with a purpose. Charities do it all the time, and you can too! Plan a dinner with single-serve desserts and have an auction. Plan a bingo night with proceeds to the food bank.
Let people know what the plan is up-front, and enlist a friend to co-host.
Throw a fundraiser Find Out How »
FSAs and HSAs both allow you to pay medical bills with pre-taxed dollars. They differ in eligibility, contribution caps, and withdrawal details. If you have access to either option, funnel at least enough salary through for your basic annual medical needs…every dollar the regime doesn’t get helps!
Take a class to build resilience (cooking, sewing) or meet people (art, sports) to build community, defeat burnout, and keep the local economy going. Start at your library or community college and look for something interesting! Many classes are sliding scale and taught by local people.
Restaurants are one of the best places for individuals — especially minorities — to start a business in America. Shift your prepared food budget from national brands to local options, and actively promote your favorite places.
Reward Restaurants Find Out How »
Many of us are turning to crafts to deal with stress. That’s fantastic, but it’s expensive and can be wasteful. Click through to find craft-specific thrift stores and tips on reclaiming materials.
Craft Thrifting Find Out How »
Resistance is exhausting and fascism is a grind. Splurge on a small treat you really want, whether it’s a perfect chocolate, or a new oil pastel stick. Wrap it in pretty paper and put it somewhere you can see. Then, after you do something you’re proud of, open it as a reward!
