tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post4798708440423311139..comments2023-04-29T03:59:12.792-06:00Comments on Pink Cookies with Sprinkles: Voluntary Simplicity...Tracy & Kimberly's Journey!Kimmiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18242300819582963279noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-9817376103909332872009-04-17T15:24:00.000-06:002009-04-17T15:24:00.000-06:00Hi Kimmie, I was Cherie's Spring Swap partner too ...Hi Kimmie, I was Cherie's Spring Swap partner too and I checked out you blog via her blog. I loved this post! My husband and I have been applying many of these principals to our lives for the past 10 years. I've read all those books, too. There really is freedom in not saddling your family down with debt. After several years of teaching I got pregnant. We decided that it was so important for me to stay home that we moved cities, both left our jobs, bought an inexpensive home with a low mortgage- I wouldn't change our life now for anything! Sometimes I miss the extra income, but I am so proud that we can live within our modest means. I'm looking forward to keeping up with your blog and how your family enjoys frugality. :)Mrs. Petriehttp://casapetrie.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-10841224610592965162009-04-02T18:31:00.000-06:002009-04-02T18:31:00.000-06:00I missed this post.. Don't know how I did.. But I'...I missed this post.. Don't know how I did.. But I'm glad I came back and checked...<BR/><BR/>First of all.. I like long posts.<BR/>I am happy you and your husband have found your happy place, and I love to be outdoors so I of course love the backpacking your family does...<BR/><BR/>I am grateful I married my husband.. Without making a novel here in your comment box I will blog much of my story for another day... But I can say truthfully that I am a spender and my Chad is a saver. The only debt we have right now is our home. We are going to get a newer car soon so then we will have a small payment, but we (he) likes to pay cash for everything... We LOVE Dave Ramsey.<BR/>I'm not sure if you have heard him but his stuff and concept with money is amazing!<BR/><BR/>Ways I simplify..<BR/>Garage sales<BR/>hand me downs<BR/>We don't shop at the mall<BR/>shop sales<BR/><BR/>I don't coupon anymore. It was taking too much of my time and something had to go.. I may go back to it again oneday, but not at this time in my life.<BR/><BR/>I admit, I like to go out to eat. <BR/>Chad and I go once a week out for a date and I like it. Weekends are my out.. My window shopping days and my time for me. <BR/><BR/>I'm going on and on and rambling.. <BR/>Sorry.. I do that.. ALOT!<BR/>I'll have to do a post of my own.<BR/>Have a good day... ~ AnnAnn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8527772933880774083.post-7077850645890057952009-03-31T11:21:00.000-06:002009-03-31T11:21:00.000-06:00Kimmie I loved your long post.I actually own the f...Kimmie I loved your long post.<BR/>I actually own the first book. I bought it probably 16-20 years ago and at one point even subscribed to their newsletter. I thought it was fascinating what they accomplished.<BR/>I am glad you have some other book suggestions. I would like to check them out.<BR/>You know this is a great post because the majority of people in this country think they need play the lottery, or leave their families to climb the ladder of success (workaholics), or work on making a million when the real truth is we all have the power to make ourselves happy and successful with the keys found in these books.<BR/>You guys did it!!!! So Fantastic :D<BR/>We have never been very materialistic either. I have to think long and hard before I spend money and check out all the options. I love my americana kitchen and wouldn't even know my countertops and cabinets are out of style if I didn't watch HGTV - ha ha. Still I don't care I love them. I prefer to make things for my home over buying them. I keep everything until they literally wear out and I love old stuff.<BR/>I can say that we are not the norm and I am glad.<BR/>I think when your priorities are are in the right place it is so much easier to live frugally and be happy and happy with what you have.<BR/>I love that you will be totally debt free including your home in less than 5 years - that is so awesome!<BR/>Your family is a tremendous example.<BR/>I am so glad you posted this - I know there are areas I can improve on.CBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.com