Many of us are looking for ways to survive the recession as a result of unemployment, lay offs or shortened work-weeks. "Creative Household Tips for Surviving a Recession," offers the reader money-saving tips to reduce day-to-day living expenses. The author, Natalie A. Conway, shares with us practical, yet creative ways to spend less and save more. She encourages us to invest in ourselves and more importantly, the principles of hope, perseverance and simplicity while applying creative solutions to the areas of our lives affected by the recession.