tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post2891771563914928980..comments2023-04-29T03:59:12.792-06:00Comments on Pink Cookies with Sprinkles: Take care of the pennies...Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18242300819582963279noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-42994230011227172432011-05-05T19:13:59.753-06:002011-05-05T19:13:59.753-06:00Thank you so much for your post! You may not reme...Thank you so much for your post! You may not remember me, but I worked at Apple Tree Learning Center several years ago, when your boys were little. Tracy also grew up with my brother in law, Chad Jenson from Rigby. Anyway, I was encouraged by Chad and his wife Amy to read your blog post and I'm so glad I did! You were the inspiration for our family's home evening lesson on Monday and it's been such a great week as I have begun to implement many of your ideas. Thank you, thank you- for your example and for being courageous enough to not follow the trend of spend, spend, spend! <br /><br />Andrea JensenAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982755849971149340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-33494115902903840472011-05-01T08:41:09.697-06:002011-05-01T08:41:09.697-06:00Hi Ann Marie...I always enjoy hearing from you!
...Hi Ann Marie...I always enjoy hearing from you! <br /><br />One of the biggest rewards from living frugally in many areas is you can take the money you save and buy HEALTHY food! <br /><br />I always have enough fresh fruit for us to all have at least an apple a day, plus a banana, or some other kind of fruit and we eat salads and smoothies weekly. <br /><br />I had a lady comment in our ward after I gave this presentation, about how saving in many areas gave them money so they COULD eat fresh, yummy healthy food. It changed her life greatly and she was so appreciative and I had no idea the impact for good it had on her family, until she told me that. <br /><br />BTW...our food/toiletries budget each month is $300 and we eat SO well! My kids don't ever feel deprived and they look forward to whatever is served on the table for dinner or whatever is in their lunches. <br /><br />Looking forward to sharing ideas on health with each other and I'm excited to read about your journey with healthy living.Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242300819582963279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-33875851857101484262011-04-30T20:04:30.296-06:002011-04-30T20:04:30.296-06:00Thought you might like this article...check it out...Thought you might like this article...check it out.<br />http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Meet-Followers-of-the-Simple-Living-Philosophy/1C Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373803939704075058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-74918212511210058462011-04-29T16:12:02.737-06:002011-04-29T16:12:02.737-06:00Kimmie!
Such a great post!
Another award winner!
...Kimmie!<br />Such a great post!<br />Another award winner!<br /><br />I love many of those same "frugal" books you do.<br /><br />You are a good reminder to me to cook from scratch more. Thank you for the motivation.<br /><br />Your kids are very blessed indeed.<br /><br />I LOVE your eggs. I would love to live in the country so I could enjoy a "herd" of chickens.<br /><br />You are a gem.Welcome to the Garden of Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132446191608085958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-78827991723152154712011-04-29T13:35:19.942-06:002011-04-29T13:35:19.942-06:00Hi Sondra, I think you would survive okay at our h...Hi Sondra, I think you would survive okay at our house. I hate to pay money for heat as it feels like I’m just holding money in my hand and the wind is blowing it away, I would rather bundle up a little more and have the money to use for something else (Tracy is always more apt to turn up the heat than I am) <br /><br />All of our bedrooms are cooler, but we all have an extra blanket on our beds and we keep VERY warm in the winter. The main area is always WARM with our natural gas stove and between cooking/baking, it is very pleasant. We all wear long sleeve shirts and socks and keep plenty warm. <br /><br />I feel SO fortunate to live in an insulated house that is protected from the elements. There are millions if not billions of people in this world that would love to have what we have, that live in huts and are not protected well from the elements and that many days wonder where their next meal is coming from and many do not have warm clothing. <br /><br />I feel rich and blessed beyond measure, when I think of what I have…which is a very happy, comfortable, wonderful life!Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242300819582963279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-83810624374463399052011-04-29T09:48:39.605-06:002011-04-29T09:48:39.605-06:00I am floored by this post. I can honestly say I d...I am floored by this post. I can honestly say I don't know anyone who lives like you. I think this is one of the most interesting, inspiring and fascinating posts I have ever read, especially considering you aren't preaching about a subject you understand, but simply portraying the life you live. This should be published. What I would give to have a "trainer" to teach me how to be like this...instinctively. I am such an impulsive person--especially when it comes to buying. WOW!! Let's just leave it at that.JENNIFROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211177526683024383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-6516309999068664362011-04-28T18:53:22.416-06:002011-04-28T18:53:22.416-06:00As always, these post motivate me to do better.
...As always, these post motivate me to do better. <br /><br />I have to say 62 degrees... I'd die!! Especially in Eastern Idaho. I don't know how you do that.Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431585932397028005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-23112898359572036692011-04-28T16:27:49.277-06:002011-04-28T16:27:49.277-06:00Kimmie this is an excellent post and one I think c...Kimmie this is an excellent post and one I think could be printed in the Ensign or the church news - seriously!!<br />You and Tracy have really conquered "The Spending Monster" and it truly is a monster. And you are great parents teaching this to your boys and it will be passed down through your posterity.<br /><br />There is something in this post for everyone to learn and/or improve upon. I have found many of these wise tips to be very true in our own family, but there are many area's where we fall short and are working on.<br /><br />I love your wisdom and your willing to share!!<br /><br />P.S. We also are National Park junkies, as well as Historic site junkies - Nothing like enjoying our beautiful country and nature!!!CBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-10811845384453723152011-04-28T08:58:02.455-06:002011-04-28T08:58:02.455-06:00It's no wonder you have the calling that you d...It's no wonder you have the calling that you do.. they seriously should have you traveling to different stakes to teach your expertise on these things!!!<br /><br />I am 100% with you on some things.. like making things from scratch.. and no extra activities for my kids.. but boy -- you would be ashamed at how I love to shop!<br /><br />At least it's thrift shopping always though right? lol!!<br /><br />Anyways.. I am so inspired and impressed with all of the ways you save.. and we have brought much of these things into our home lately..<br /><br />We have had to make some great changes with food in the last couple of months.. and I haven't blogged about it yet.. but OY! when you are trying to eat healthier.. it has cost us! I spent almost $600 in the big change! -- But it's worth it.<br /><br />We hope that one day when you use your park pass in Utah.. you will stop by our abode!!<br /><br />PS: We have a trip planned to Lava Hot springs with all of my family the first week in August. Is that close to your home???Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.com