tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.comments2012-03-05T07:25:12.525-07:00Just Another MomSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14824570135884704946noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-2926587721483159462012-02-20T09:27:52.041-07:002012-02-20T09:27:52.041-07:00YEAH Sam...you found a new home! I LOVE it!!!!YEAH Sam...you found a new home! I LOVE it!!!!Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-3350097537001228952012-02-08T13:49:53.966-07:002012-02-08T13:49:53.966-07:00No spending is super hard! I do much better with ...No spending is super hard! I do much better with even a small budget than I do with having nothing to work with. You're right though, have to focus on the changes that we've been making - why is it so easy to feel guilty now when I used to spend so unconsciously before?Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824570135884704946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-61538432312364645432012-02-08T12:03:16.963-07:002012-02-08T12:03:16.963-07:00WTG Sam! Good job on meeting some of your goals. ...WTG Sam! Good job on meeting some of your goals. I do not even set myself up for the no spend challenges because that is SOOO hard for me. Sounds like a great deal on Ebay...and your little one will be so cute in it! And just think, spending $75 isn't bad now that you are now longer spending thousands on clothes for the kids...that is at least how I look at it! Have a great day!Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-6284386360271158742012-02-06T13:07:41.561-07:002012-02-06T13:07:41.561-07:00Sam, I love the idea of a personal mission stateme...Sam, I love the idea of a personal mission statement! The February issue of Oprah challenges readers to come up with a six word mission statement and most of them were simply amazing. I may put that as a challenge in my blog post for tomorrow. Your thoughts on being inconvenienced are compelling and truly have me thinking. We are so busy doing nothing sometimes that we miss doing the stuff that matters most!Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-523088945944315512012-02-06T13:02:15.522-07:002012-02-06T13:02:15.522-07:00Sam, I only have one DD but I swear that she can b...Sam, I only have one DD but I swear that she can be as loud as three sometimes. It is amazing what we have to do for a little peace and quiet. What time are you going to bed, 9 :) Of course not....Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-41636194309767400742012-02-06T13:00:20.306-07:002012-02-06T13:00:20.306-07:00Sam, loving the random thoughts!!! And how about ...Sam, loving the random thoughts!!! And how about the most comfortable things are ALWAYS the ugliest...that is at least the case to our husbands ;).Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-65665615852651934232012-02-01T18:19:07.853-07:002012-02-01T18:19:07.853-07:00Sam, I love THAT math! Whenever DH and I have to ...Sam, I love THAT math! Whenever DH and I have to do a repair on our 2000 and 2003 cars, we always figure how much it would have cost us per month and it is NEVER much! What a great way to look at the car situation!Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-84707293211540080652012-02-01T18:16:11.440-07:002012-02-01T18:16:11.440-07:00I {HEART} this post Sam along with your bravery an...I {HEART} this post Sam along with your bravery and ability to be transparent! It is hard and I admire your courage! Here's to a new beginning....one filled with many opportunities!Handmade Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168699903268767756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-14457471311708876172012-01-31T11:42:05.267-07:002012-01-31T11:42:05.267-07:00I think you can keep most of it. Just organize it...I think you can keep most of it. Just organize it and it won't feel so overwhelming!Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018400916680269201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-28041456386485238632012-01-03T18:44:52.310-07:002012-01-03T18:44:52.310-07:00I think the coolest part of this is that you have ...I think the coolest part of this is that you have furniture that you decluttered that is now COMPLETELY empty! How often do you see that as an example when people declutter? Way to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-52609641570622747522011-11-29T13:12:01.528-07:002011-11-29T13:12:01.528-07:00That's such a good point. Time really has no f...That's such a good point. Time really has no factor when you are stressed out. If you just go with the flow there seems to be more time in the end anyway? Looks like a good book that I should read! I'll add that to my new years list! :)Mrs. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411807651535125846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-16245269975677141962011-11-05T22:22:56.215-06:002011-11-05T22:22:56.215-06:00Way to go on the organizing and decluttering! When...Way to go on the organizing and decluttering! When I first wanted to start downsizing my stuff, it was so hard figuring out where to begin. But once you do, it DOES become addicting! We met the culmination of our decluttering when we decided to sell/give away nearly everything and up and move to Costa Rica. We don't have kids yet but we do have one on the way, so he has a piece of luggage too. Keep up the good work - it feels so good to release old attachments to stuff.The Budding Lotushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454739230031191342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-4148647697339841752011-10-20T09:51:08.909-06:002011-10-20T09:51:08.909-06:00We get outside LOTS. When you live in a climate w...We get outside LOTS. When you live in a climate where it gets to -40 in the winter though it's nice to have games and puzzles to cure the boredom. And most of this stuff doesn't belong to my kids :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824570135884704946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-23029971481124252852011-10-20T09:46:11.946-06:002011-10-20T09:46:11.946-06:00Wow you guys have a lot of stuff - way too much st...Wow you guys have a lot of stuff - way too much stimulant for kids - better to get outside and use a park - cheap and healthy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-1148802067912595302011-10-18T23:57:06.184-06:002011-10-18T23:57:06.184-06:00Nice to see you back Sam!Nice to see you back Sam!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-76627660301097434632011-09-09T22:12:29.574-06:002011-09-09T22:12:29.574-06:00LOVE those first day of school smiles!!!LOVE those first day of school smiles!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-61492298873584965192011-09-09T22:11:15.366-06:002011-09-09T22:11:15.366-06:00LOVE LOVE LOVE those first day of school pictures ...LOVE LOVE LOVE those first day of school pictures and their big smiles!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-53038847428891341202011-08-31T14:58:06.242-06:002011-08-31T14:58:06.242-06:00I think the thing to remember is to just continue ...I think the thing to remember is to just continue to make small changes and not feel like a failure that you're not doing everything all at once. My kids are still young so I'm hoping that the changes we make now will stick and having them buy-in won't be an issue, it will just be the way we've always done things.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824570135884704946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-50412006640857627312011-08-31T12:50:36.623-06:002011-08-31T12:50:36.623-06:00I struggle with this same kind of issue too. I wan...I struggle with this same kind of issue too. I want to be more "green," but struggle with the ease of doing that. Add in the size of our family... I'm doing what I can, but need more family buy-in to do better.Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-45193248384107142542011-08-30T09:50:46.342-06:002011-08-30T09:50:46.342-06:00Good week! Will we see you back in the DR thread a...Good week! Will we see you back in the DR thread at GF soon?Katie81noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-11999772721719991742011-08-27T16:48:05.442-06:002011-08-27T16:48:05.442-06:00Thanks for the tip! I will check it out!Thanks for the tip! I will check it out!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824570135884704946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-86458699328319767732011-08-27T14:37:41.671-06:002011-08-27T14:37:41.671-06:00You might find this e-book helpful, it's speci...You might find this e-book helpful, it's specifically for Canadians. http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/08/48-hour-giveaway-money-in-your-pocket-15-winners.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-71162905787167586162011-08-26T07:34:45.757-06:002011-08-26T07:34:45.757-06:00Love this!Love this!Katie81noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-36733538700421994392011-08-26T07:34:09.388-06:002011-08-26T07:34:09.388-06:00I could have written this myself. Had we made bett...I could have written this myself. Had we made better decisions the first 10 years of our marriage, we would have plenty of extra money now for saving and travel. Instead, we are sending a huge portion of our income to debt repayment. I feel that we have a handle on it now though and we are going to get rid of the debt and have the life we want. I think coming to the realization that things have to change is a huge step!Katie81noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7351390425791971278.post-25592109385864624852011-08-21T11:07:23.704-06:002011-08-21T11:07:23.704-06:00I'm sure I could save some money using coupons...I'm sure I could save some money using coupons, and I should probably get better at saving them when I find them. Couponing here is VERY different though - no way would I get anything free (there is no double couponing here anywhere, Wal-Mart won't take printed coupons either).<br />The other problem I have is I always look at the opportunity cost of things like couponing - I make $25 per hour working, so unless I can save $25 an hour couponing it's just not worth it to me.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824570135884704946noreply@blogger.com