Mulli of the MidWest

Mulligan's Recession Measures

The Mulligan Compound of late has been partaking in various cost-saving measures. Despite blips on the screen that the Recession may be lifting, it does seem that prices continue to rise. Mom has taken to forcing the Lads to submit to "Recession Haircuts." The Oldest Lad uses his clippers to cut the Lads hair. Mom has yet to submit herself to a "Recession Haircut." One of the Cable Boxes was returned, despite the inevitable increase in family dis-harmony.

Often in my diary I have pointed out ways to save money. The best way to prepare for the winter is to add more dogs to each family. I simply fail to understand why so many dogs are being added to shelters with the "economy" being given as the excuse. It is far more economical to have more dogs!

Lower the furnace setting at night, or even forget heating the house at night in the winter, by sleeping with one or more dogs per person, depending on the size of the dog and the size of the person.

No need to vacuum, saving electricity, vacuum cleaner bags, and trash bags for those "bag-less" vacuums. The dog will keep the floor clean of food scraps. The dog hair can be left on the floor and furniture, providing natural insulation and warmth, or natural cooling in the summer. (Mom barely survived vacation without Pennie along to clean the floor and high chair tray up after the Wee Lass.)

For homes with a fireplace; dog chips can be collected from the backyard, dried and burned. Many of our early American Pioneers survived long winters burning Cow Chips. This is also a "Green" option as no more dog waste bags ending up in the land fills!

Pennie just had her nails clipped at the local pet store for only Five Dollars! Ladies can just head over to the pet store and get a manicure AND peticure for only $5, plus save gas money by picking up their pet supplies at the same time.

Save water by having the dog (s) pre-rinse all the dishes.

And of course no need for some fancy Gym membership or a Wii Fit. Walk the Dog!