tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post7382940564341032167..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Recession Ponderings #3 reposted - Inflation changes the rulesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-17888140393781545362010-01-15T00:20:47.744-05:002010-01-15T00:20:47.744-05:00I have read with interest and understanding your w...I have read with interest and understanding your wise advice regarding finances. We, too, went through a very similar situation as you and learned the hard way. Now being frugal is a way of life and I love it! You had some tips I hadn't thought about and I will definitely be applying them to our life.<br /><br />I wanted you to know I gave you an award on my blog. If you don't do awards, I understand, but wanted you to know I think you deserve one. Your blog is one of my absolute favorites!<br /><br />God bless you - Juliemoreofhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190479769509110019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-32644298305069341872010-01-14T21:09:30.426-05:002010-01-14T21:09:30.426-05:00I just love it when you do these savings posts. I ...I just love it when you do these savings posts. I am thankful I don't mind eating the same things day after day. I save money that way. A baked potato is always so tasty to me. It is filling and very inexpensive. I believe I will be storing up paper goods. You always seem like such an organized person. My mother used to have a garden every summer in Indiana, but I don't seem to be able to grow much of anything. My daughter is great with plants, and I am going to suggest she do a garden this summer. She has a huge yard and would probably find it relaxing. It would be great for Avery to learn about gardening too. Great post Brenda.nanatrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710834330081243962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-53075730862135093322010-01-14T18:00:31.628-05:002010-01-14T18:00:31.628-05:00Very good post. It sounds like you are making some...Very good post. It sounds like you are making some wise and frugal decisions. I don't have anyone to cook for - just me - so I don't really stockpile food. When I recently had the kitchen remodeled, I just about croaked when I saw all the expired food in my cupboards. I felt so guilty as I throw bags of it away. Spices, too. I just threw them out and started over with inexpensive ones from Walmart and Walgreen.<br /><br />One thing I have learned to do, and someone else mentioned this, is to keep on hand ingredients to make soup. A pot of hearty, savory soup will last me for days. <br /><br />I also shop thrift stores for clothing and some of my household goods and books. I have recently begun to check out Ebay for fantastic deals, and I've found a few. I just purchased 3 tops for $1.29, plus shipping. I hope they'll fit. The tops are my size, and the kind of simple cotton knits I wear around the house with jeans and khakis.<br /><br />I am enjoying the exchange of ideas on your Recession Ponderings posts.Joyce Ackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628063943686030106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-71641565407581104292010-01-14T16:59:50.715-05:002010-01-14T16:59:50.715-05:00As I am looking ahead, I keep thinking of ways to ...As I am looking ahead, I keep thinking of ways to spend less, as in hanging out my laundry, driving less, gardening even more, making gifts rather than purchasing gifts. When we have had excellent years of income, we paid down debt and saved. In the the years with little income, we were already fairly used to living on a lot less. One thing we learned is to not assume that a large income is a given, once you start earning at that level. As I look ahead, you can only store so much and buy so much ahead, and for me to do much more than I am now would be giving way to fear rather than trusting God for the future. Wonderful post! CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-12626135565457042352010-01-14T15:00:48.451-05:002010-01-14T15:00:48.451-05:00I am glad you are writing about this right now. Di...I am glad you are writing about this right now. Did you see the latest figures for sales and unemployment? It just gets worse! We are eating from the pantry this month; we have too many insurance, taxes, and such at the first of the year! LOL <br /><br />Stay warm, <br />Mattymattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-46685149063027206542010-01-14T14:32:45.599-05:002010-01-14T14:32:45.599-05:00Thanks for this post. I've tried to deal with ...Thanks for this post. I've tried to deal with the recession by not buying anything and using what I have, but I'm beginning to need things like clothing, so this post has me thinking I should buy now, but look for the best buys I can get. My dd is a great bargan shopper, I'm not. I just don't like to shop. She keeps telling me I won't know about the bargans if I'm not out there looking. My pantry has been wonderful and esp. my freezer. I can't eat a lot of starch so I can't just cook a pot of beans. But I'm learning how to cook frugally within my needs. It's a challenge, but I think it's good for us to learn these skills. Thankyou for sharing your experience and encouragement.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994473436725815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-48699352041908417152010-01-14T12:28:52.108-05:002010-01-14T12:28:52.108-05:00Brenda, this was a thoughtful AND thought provokin...Brenda, this was a thoughtful AND thought provoking post.<br /><br />Yes to Tammy about seeds, which I think are the last of the great bargains. One pack of seeds can plant lots of lettuce, beans, etc. ONE SEED produces pumpkins, what a miracle. One potato can produce pounds of potatoes. I love this.<br /><br />I keep different rices, beans, etc. stocked on my shelves. They are a good insurance policy. And, I find that if I'm down and can't go out in bad weather to week, well, I make soup. It makes me feel good, the house smells great, there will be flavorsome leftovers, and my husband loves it.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-51877349227641100382010-01-14T09:38:05.870-05:002010-01-14T09:38:05.870-05:00I have heard some commentators talking about a mar...I have heard some commentators talking about a marked rise coming in prices THIS summer (2010) ... as gas prices have begun to climb a bit already ... makes me wonder ... and maybe start a few extra seeds/plants for our garden this year.<br /><br />Hummmmm. Makes me wonder ... and look to the Ant !<br /><br />Grace & Peace,<br />TammyBeck's Bountyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236737230281478972noreply@blogger.com