Comments for we live simply

Comment on Saving money at home by Angela

Angela — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:52:29 +0000

Where did you get those plates/ cups and holder? I love them.

Comment on A few tips on how stores can help parents of multiples by Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:18:14 +0000

Well, my little brothers were WILD boys (isn’t that redundant??) but my mother somehow managed to train them to stay in the wagon. (I remember them acting as if they were in a parade or something!) Yes, 8 kids — our family filled an entire pew at church! People would ask my dad WHY he had so many kids. He would always smile and say, ‘Just lucky, I guess!’ As a little girl, I loved hearing that!

Comment on A few tips on how stores can help parents of multiples by Jonathan Blundell

Jonathan Blundell — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:35:58 +0000

Thanks Laurel – can’t imagine 8 kids, but I know we’d get it done somehow if we end up blessed with that many.
We’ve talked about getting a little red wagon or something similar.
Our boys are at that point now that we worry they’d climb out and go running if they had the chance. But we love it regardless and we make it work.

Comment on A few tips on how stores can help parents of multiples by Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:12:45 +0000

WHAT A GREAT BLOG!! I can relate to having twins in the family–in my case, they were my youngest brothers; numbers 7 and 8 in the family. You read that right…my mom and dad raised EIGHT children. (And they will be the first to tell you it was FUN!) I LOVE your ideas for business–in the sixties, my mom’s singular go-to solution was the boys’ little red wagon. It went everywhere with us. First and foremost, our family, including multiples simply “worked” due to mom & dad being on the same, extremely organized and efficient page. Even as grown adults, guess what we talk and LOL about at family gatherings? The good old days! As you would expect, each one of us has a different perspective of the family; based on birth order, personality and the fact that the family dynamic changes with each new addition. I loved observing the ever-changing roles each member took on. Also, I LOVE the smile on ALL FOUR of your faces!

Comment on Don’t buy stuff you can’t afford by janet stenner

janet stenner — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:12:55 +0000

As I went through the war(I was born in 1936) I somehow learnt that to make do and mend was”cool” and although my parents were middle class and fairly well off we never bought anything that we couldn’t afford. I still am a penny pincher(a tight wad!) and really enjoy rescuing things. I am very fortunate as I work for Oxfam and often rescue clothes that only need washing or mending. I am also a committed christian and am only too aware of the needs of others and all the blessings that I have got. God bless you all, love from Janet Stenner.

Comment on Homemade microwave popcorn by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:26:33 +0000

Awesome! I didn’t know you could do this. Looking forward to trying it!

Comment on Five apps for a better you in 2012 by Willow

Willow — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:02:43 +0000

Thanks for posting these. I’ll look in to them. I’m already on Pinterest. I agree, it’s not easy to navigate–I’m waiting for a lesson from my daughter

Comment on Finding thin spaces by Barb Heins

Barb Heins — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:48:06 +0000

I’m new to this understanding of what I so often experience.

Comment on The Christmas Nines 2011 by Willow

Willow — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:01:42 +0000

Merry Christmas! I’ll listen to this when I have some quiet time during my crazy week with grandkids.

I have been in choirs where we presented and sang “Nine Lessons and Carols” and enjoyed the doing the programs.

Comment on Where your wallet is — so should your time be by Jonathan Blundell

Jonathan Blundell — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:28:45 +0000

Thanks for the feedback JR.
I don’t disagree with you at all. I think we need a lot more muscle and brain power given towards those that are under-resourced as well as finances when we can.