tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post1346181591320608236..comments2024-03-28T08:30:59.644-04:00Comments on Frugal Workshop: Being Content with What You HaveBelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-69680562772678891762019-01-10T16:18:36.931-05:002019-01-10T16:18:36.931-05:00It certainly does, Shara. :)It certainly does, Shara. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-56712242135497803192019-01-10T15:07:34.516-05:002019-01-10T15:07:34.516-05:00Contentment is a strange thing. I love that when ...Contentment is a strange thing. I love that when I go to bed at night fear of bills and debt and things don't cross my mind. It makes for a much more peaceful and happy life.Sharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692049927299389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-21402316145779429792019-01-10T06:15:14.157-05:002019-01-10T06:15:14.157-05:00Thank you, Jo. Our home was built in 1986, so almo...Thank you, Jo. Our home was built in 1986, so almost the same age as yours. I know what you mean about repairing these days. We've done a lot of repairs in the last few years. How net that your gmom owned her own bakery. I loved reading your comment too. THank you. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-65968492385711639352019-01-09T10:39:23.366-05:002019-01-09T10:39:23.366-05:00The older I get the more I am content with my lot....The older I get the more I am content with my lot....<br />Our home was newly built, but thirty years ago, we seem to be spending money on repairing these days, rather than upgrading. I could happily live my days away living in a century old log house, with drafty doors and windows, but my husband likes his comfort :)<br />I stopped impulse shopping years ago, how much 'stuff' does a person need anyhow ?<br />Like you, I can lay my head down at night, knowing my bills are paid, and we can help our daughter and grandchildren plod through life when unexpected needs arise.<br />My grandma owned her own bakery, and taught me the value of money, at a very early stage in my life, I'm grateful for that lesson everyday.<br />Love this post !<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-14302144186357097062019-01-09T06:05:57.886-05:002019-01-09T06:05:57.886-05:00Thank you, Nil. You have such a great attitude. I ...Thank you, Nil. You have such a great attitude. I love that. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-37331420225663563922019-01-08T16:48:09.448-05:002019-01-08T16:48:09.448-05:00A great post Belinda.
I too am content of my life...A great post Belinda. <br />I too am content of my life most of the time. There are moments here and there that I wish I earned a bit more ( I visit my mom every year and that trip is not cheap :) ), but each time I realize how lucky I am. A loving family, good health, a career I love and I don't need material stuff to make me happy. Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-14034228759845754452019-01-07T18:05:59.489-05:002019-01-07T18:05:59.489-05:00Thank you, Barb. :)Thank you, Barb. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-2009759632740625662019-01-07T17:37:38.228-05:002019-01-07T17:37:38.228-05:00Good message for today, & every day!Good message for today, & every day! Barb Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975406375520039886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-48947130224698589822019-01-07T16:16:36.936-05:002019-01-07T16:16:36.936-05:00Your welcome, Debra. I love her too. She changed m...Your welcome, Debra. I love her too. She changed my life. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-14138293080421330092019-01-07T15:53:18.677-05:002019-01-07T15:53:18.677-05:00What a great subject to post about. You are so rig...What a great subject to post about. You are so right that finding true contentment in the things we do have and being thankful for our lives as they are is so important.<br />Thanks for this post, Belinda <br />I love Amy D!!<br /><br />Debra56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-81569264343107499582019-01-07T13:07:34.934-05:002019-01-07T13:07:34.934-05:00Kindred spirits, Kim. I love how many of us love h...Kindred spirits, Kim. I love how many of us love her. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-22709413666632832312019-01-07T13:06:46.199-05:002019-01-07T13:06:46.199-05:00OMG, I do the same thing, Crystal. I have a TWG #2...OMG, I do the same thing, Crystal. I have a TWG #2 right now that I picked up inexpensively to give to someone. I just can't pass them up. I want to pass that knowledge on to others. Lucky you to have gotten them from your friend for free. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-16142115513634339062019-01-07T13:04:48.357-05:002019-01-07T13:04:48.357-05:00That's a wonderful way to look at it. I don...That's a wonderful way to look at it. I don't want to be the people who cannot pay their bills when they get older, so saving for retirement is top priority for me while I am still working. Not spending like your peers is good!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-85076601376377075012019-01-07T12:28:36.934-05:002019-01-07T12:28:36.934-05:00I love Amy and read her religiously years ago. I a...I love Amy and read her religiously years ago. I am sure she s why I even made it through many of the years that are kids were growing up and in college.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-54819216442373439012019-01-07T12:24:22.047-05:002019-01-07T12:24:22.047-05:00I have all the Tightwad Gazette Newsletters too! A...I have all the Tightwad Gazette Newsletters too! A friend was moving and going to throw them out years ago. They were all in a binder. I rescued them when she didn't want them. I also have all the books and pick up extras at thrift stores for cheap to give away to people. I need to re read them again this year. Always an eye opener! She may be extreme to some people but I consider her someone to look up to and live up to! Take care.Crystal Hankeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914175004653234554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-30378712829401162532019-01-07T11:51:54.004-05:002019-01-07T11:51:54.004-05:00We have way more than enough, & I feel blessed...We have way more than enough, & I feel blessed. As I've gotten older, I've realized that the extra money is not important, unless we are devoting it to helping others, planning for our own retirement, saving for kids college, or spending on our priorities (experiences, etc). It has helped us focus so that we don't spend like others in our peer group. People are so shocked when they hear that we meal plan, don't eat out much, don't buy designer clothes, etc. But, those aren't my priorities. My priorities are security & happiness for my immediate & extended family. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-65344884114830246632019-01-07T11:33:13.995-05:002019-01-07T11:33:13.995-05:00I agree, Stephanie. The Tightwad Gazette is the be...I agree, Stephanie. The Tightwad Gazette is the best of all the frugal books out there. Some people think it is extreme, but it's what worked for me. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-81584033393807092932019-01-07T11:31:58.713-05:002019-01-07T11:31:58.713-05:00I love that, Anna. Dog eared is definitely a good ...I love that, Anna. Dog eared is definitely a good thing :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-83329790763253453662019-01-07T10:58:40.824-05:002019-01-07T10:58:40.824-05:00Being content with what you have and being willing...Being content with what you have and being willing to put off major purchases until you have the money for it (and make sure it's something you really want and need!) is one of the best mindsets to have, I think. I'm more than content on staying home, doing crafts, reading my library books, etc. I'm still working on my family to adopt this attitude! ;)<br /><br />Amy Dacyzczyn was also my introduction to frugality. I heard about The Complete Tightwad Gazette when I was 19, got it from the library, and enjoyed it so much that I bought my own (used!) copy. I still use that book several times a week and reread it every now and then for a frugal kick in the pants. It taught me so much about how to get into the mindset of frugality, doing things yourself, and questioning every purchase. There's no better book out there on frugality, as far as I'm concerned.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263897351215100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-1870335347024040222019-01-07T10:53:54.580-05:002019-01-07T10:53:54.580-05:00Life is about choices, and in good 'ole USA, w...Life is about choices, and in good 'ole USA, we are permitted to make the most of our choices, some good and some not so good. My TWG books are marked with notes, lists, highlighted areas, gummed stickers and stars, photos, post-it-notes, and book markers. thyme2Bthriftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814205711340836067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-14244752643046401772019-01-07T09:18:58.821-05:002019-01-07T09:18:58.821-05:00We are kindred spirits, Pam. I have all of her old...We are kindred spirits, Pam. I have all of her old newsletters too. I would never part with them. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-46724514095606270172019-01-07T09:18:25.313-05:002019-01-07T09:18:25.313-05:00THank you so much, Pam. Blessings to you and yours...THank you so much, Pam. Blessings to you and yours as well. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-29129878744909627412019-01-07T09:17:34.019-05:002019-01-07T09:17:34.019-05:00Than you, Cheryl. I too have had my moments when I...Than you, Cheryl. I too have had my moments when I made bad choices as well. I guess that's how we figure it all out. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-18258034660186012632019-01-07T08:23:13.924-05:002019-01-07T08:23:13.924-05:00Belinda,
And one more comment....... lol......
Amy...Belinda,<br />And one more comment....... lol......<br />Amy Dacyczyn was my great "mentor", too, when I was raising our three children. As a matter of fact, I have every single old original copy of her monthly newsletters....some are highlighted and have comments on them, but they are my treasures:)<br />Pam,<br />KnoxvilleSusie Cutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400206900341854463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-87367038390442333392019-01-07T08:20:14.154-05:002019-01-07T08:20:14.154-05:00Belinda,
Once again you have nailed it! Scriptures...Belinda,<br />Once again you have nailed it! Scriptures admonish us to be content with what we have and use the lilies of the field and the sparrows as proof God provides for us and loves us. THANK YOU for your examples of your life and mindset. I've always heard that attitude is everything.<br />Blessings on you and yours.<br /><br />Pam, <br />Knoxville, TNSusie Cutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400206900341854463noreply@blogger.com