Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (I love that blog) is offering his e-book, Thriving On Less for free. This e-book is a companion to The Power of Less.
From the introduction:
The recent economic recession has a lot of people worried, about their jobs, their businesses, their homes and their bills. When your income is dropping or in jeopardy and you still have a mountain of bills to pay, things can get pretty scary.
However, tough economic times do not have to be a time of struggles! If you look for the opportunity in the middle of difficulty, as Mr. Einstein suggested, then tough economic times become an opportunity to transform your life.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. A Simple Lifestyle
2. Focus on the Essentials
3. Thriving on Less, Not Struggling
4. Focusing on Enough, Not More
5. Make Small Financial Changes First
6. Look at Large Expenses for the Long Term
7. Changing Your Spending Habits
8. A Guide to Getting Out of Debt
9. Tools for a Frugal Life
10. Resources
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CRUNCHY BAKED FISH:
1 lb. fish fillets
1/3 cup finely crushed cheez-it crackers
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 cup low-fat catalina dressing
*preheat oven to 400*
*mix crackers and parsley
*brush both sides of fish with catalina dressing
*coat one side of fish with cracker mixture
*place fish, cracker side up, on cookie sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray
*bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with fork, 10-15 min.
BROILED AND SPICY CHICKEN:
1. 6 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
2. 1/2 cup fat-free italian dressing
3. 1 cup tomato juice
4. 1/2 tsp. chili powder
*combine dressing, tomato juice, and chili powder
*pour over chicken and marinate for several hours
*broil for 30 min. or until done, turning once and basting frequently
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN:
4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 TBS lemon juice
*using non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, slowly saute garlic over low heat
*add chicken and cook over medium heat until brown on both sides
*add broth and lemon juice
* heat to boiling, then reduce heat
*cover and simmer 10-15 min. or until chicken is done
*remove chicken and keep warm
*cook or reduce remaining liquid in pan, around 3 min.
* pour over chicken and serve
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN:
1. 6 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
2. 1 cup crushed corn flakes
3. 1/4 cup buttermilk
4. 1 tsp. creole seasoning
*combine creole seasoning and corn flake crumbs
*brush chicken with buttermilk and roll in crumb mixture
*bake at 375* for 1 hour
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