tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006451.post1446463676987168542..comments2023-07-07T03:36:22.062-04:00Comments on Microfamous: Adventures in frugality...Kelly Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921786976286066911noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006451.post-27193726013401925632010-09-11T13:44:17.309-04:002010-09-11T13:44:17.309-04:00I'm in the four kids boat. I tend to agree wit...I'm in the four kids boat. I tend to agree with Giuletta, not everything is a necessity. The Joneses can have it. We'll be in our corner reducing our debt as fast as we can and continue building our emergency pantry / savings as fast as we can and cross our fingers that nothing happens in the interim.<br />We've been lucky so far, things are tighter than they used to be, but we're still so much better off than so many that all I can do is be grateful. <br />(PS Since I know you'll understand. I got to see the cover mock up! *squee*)Heather Soloshttp://www.home-ec101.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006451.post-49399705664618809512010-09-03T10:56:46.756-04:002010-09-03T10:56:46.756-04:00Definitely agree with you, Andra!
And thank you, ...Definitely agree with you, Andra!<br /><br />And thank you, Julie! It is a dilemma and with the economy being what it is, I think there are a lot of people in the same situation as I am. I just can't imagine trying to support myself and a family too!Kelly Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921786976286066911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006451.post-55359255049645168902010-09-03T08:19:38.397-04:002010-09-03T08:19:38.397-04:00Hi Kelly,
Noticed your comment below Angie's ...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Noticed your comment below Angie's article. We are all laced together it seems. Congrats on your new and improved paycheck!<br /><br />I hear you about the budget screw-ups. Products are planned to become obsolete so we can't EVER get out of debt.<br /><br />Your mother's amazing!<br /><br />A lot has changed in the last 15 years for parents. Agree with Cilantro that parents believe they need to spend tons of money to ensure their kids will not be left behind. But, will they end up penniless at 65?<br /><br />Been reading a lot of books on that subject lately. Conclusion? Mainly good marketing. None of it matters. The preschool, the homework, the standardized testing, the college, the high tech gadgets, the sports. That may all be making it worse.<br /><br />Best to get kids back outside playing and learning to make their own rules.<br /><br />Have a super long weekend with your animals.<br /><br />Giulietta "Julie"<br /><br />p.s. microfamous is funny! Like it.giulietta nardonehttp://www.giuliettathemuse.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5006451.post-84201962685344839432010-09-01T17:56:45.934-04:002010-09-01T17:56:45.934-04:00I don't know how even two parent households ca...I don't know how even two parent households can afford kids. Everything costs a lot, and so many people are convinced that everything is required to make it work. I mean, I look at mine and MTM's life and our budget, and I can't even comprehend it. I admire parents so much. They are much better people than me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com