Comments on: Frugal is the New Black http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/ Life in Ordinary Splendor Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:56:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Sheryl http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-34796 Sheryl Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:29:58 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-34796 This is so true! I've recently read another long article on "Possum Living" that was a real inspiration, although a little extreme, I think. It's here: http://www.f4.ca/text/possumliving.htm This is so true! I’ve recently read another long article on “Possum Living” that was a real inspiration, although a little extreme, I think. It’s here:
http://www.f4.ca/text/possumliving.htm

]]> By: Mikey http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29977 Mikey Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:29:55 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29977 Very well put! Round these parts, it's all we talk about, is getting a good deal on something, what's on sale where, etc. We grow our own and are proud of it. What I like best is that my child gets to play in the dirt, sometimes go to work with Mommy or Daddy, and can play outside for hours. City kids, sometimes go months without setting a foot down on DIRT. Blows my mind... Very well put! Round these parts, it’s all we talk about, is getting a good deal on something, what’s on sale where, etc. We grow our own and are proud of it.
What I like best is that my child gets to play in the dirt, sometimes go to work with Mommy or Daddy, and can play outside for hours. City kids, sometimes go months without setting a foot down on DIRT. Blows my mind…

]]> By: Jennifer Weide http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29968 Jennifer Weide Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:04:07 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29968 Thanks for a great post from a tiny town (700 people) gal in KS. We love living one block from the open wheat fields and all aspects of country life. Those urbanists don't know what they're missing! Thanks for a great post from a tiny town (700 people) gal in KS. We love living one block from the open wheat fields and all aspects of country life. Those urbanists don’t know what they’re missing!

]]> By: chixnan http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29901 chixnan Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:25:03 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29901 A really old city boy, and a really old ex-farm gal left their hated condo 4 years ago to embrace the country life. "He" worried that "she" would be bored. She worried that He would miss the urban life. Not so! He has traded his 3 piece suit life for jeans and suspenders, and his love of really good restaurants for some home made bread and jam (made from grapes that he picked and helped preserve.) Her black dress has been replaced by some home crafted Tom Sawywer jeans - great for the garden. We love the country. Every day we thank God for the beauty in our back yard; the trees, the birds, the deer, and even the nasty tempered dog that we love. And especially we are thankful for the relaxed and simple life we now lead. A traffic jam here is meeting three cars on the way to town. Shopping is parking next to the door at the grocery and not waiting in line. And, perchance we do wait, its a chance to visit with strangers. Thanks for some great reading. (My skeptical grown children realize now that we are living the really good life.) A really old city boy, and a really old ex-farm gal left their hated condo 4 years ago to embrace the country life. “He” worried that “she” would be bored. She worried that He would miss the urban life. Not so! He has traded his 3 piece suit life for jeans and suspenders, and his love of really good restaurants for some home made bread and jam (made from grapes that he picked and helped preserve.) Her black dress has been replaced by some home crafted Tom Sawywer jeans – great for the garden.

We love the country. Every day we thank God for the beauty in our back yard; the trees, the birds, the deer, and even the nasty tempered dog that we love. And especially we are thankful for the relaxed and simple life we now lead.
A traffic jam here is meeting three cars on the way to town. Shopping is parking next to the door at the grocery and not waiting in line. And, perchance we do wait, its a chance to visit with strangers.

Thanks for some great reading. (My skeptical grown children realize now that we are living the really good life.)

]]> By: SuzieQ http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29877 SuzieQ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:38:58 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29877 I forgot when posting earlier...you should make that photo available as a print..it's gorgeous!!! :woof: I forgot when posting earlier…you should make that photo available as a print..it’s gorgeous!!! :woof:

]]> By: mary beth http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29875 mary beth Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:43:06 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29875 What a great post, Suzanne. Wonderful words of wisdom. What a great post, Suzanne. Wonderful words of wisdom.

]]> By: MissyinWV http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29874 MissyinWV Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:38:16 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29874 This article touched my heart. WV has been my home all my life. My grandparents raised me and they taught me the value of self. Grandpa sat at the head of the table and I listened to learn from his experiences. I hung on every word my Nanny said, she had raised 7 children and then me and I never once heard her complain. Here we take care of our family and will spend all day helping our neighbors. Here we will spend month's at home caring for our elderly. Here we know that God will provide if we are willing to do the work, what a blessing! Thank God I learned everything I hold dear is here. I Have everything I need. Our value is not held in the bank its in our hearts. This article touched my heart. WV has been my home all my life. My grandparents raised me and they taught me the value of self. Grandpa sat at the head of the table and I listened to learn from his experiences. I hung on every word my Nanny said, she had raised 7 children and then me and I never once heard her complain. Here we take care of our family and will spend all day helping our neighbors. Here we will spend month’s at home caring for our elderly. Here we know that God will provide if we are willing to do the work, what a blessing! Thank God I learned everything I hold dear is here. I Have everything I need. Our value is not held in the bank its in our hearts.

]]> By: ljannen http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29873 ljannen Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:00:53 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29873 Suzanne, You are undoubtedly one of the best writer/bloggers I have ever read!! I just love your sense of humor and style. I love the stories you tell,and all the pics you post. It just brings me back to my childhood and growing up years. I grew up on a farm in Nimrod,Arkansas,then later moved to Van Buren,Arkansas. I thought that no where on Gods' green earth could there be another place like Arkansas.Since I married 36 years ago,I have lived in many states and seen many places but still in my mind and heart there just isn't anyplace like the country and the country people, they are my people and country runs through my every being. I really appreciate you and all the hard work that you put into this blog. You are one fine Country girl. Suzanne, You are undoubtedly one of the best writer/bloggers I have ever read!! I just love your sense of humor and style. I love the stories you tell,and all the pics you post. It just brings me back to my childhood and growing up years. I grew up on a farm in Nimrod,Arkansas,then later moved to Van Buren,Arkansas. I thought that no where on Gods’ green earth could there be another place like Arkansas.Since I married 36 years ago,I have lived in many states and seen many places but still in my mind and heart there just isn’t anyplace like the country and the country people, they are my people and country runs through my every being. I really appreciate you and all the hard work that you put into this blog. You are one fine Country girl.

]]> By: SuzieQ http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29872 SuzieQ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:54:45 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29872 My computer blipped on me and I'm not sure if the post went through...just giving two great sites on becoming frugal.. http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/ http://simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com/ I have gotten some really good ideas from the first one..the second one is new so haven't read much yet. :catmeow: My computer blipped on me and I’m not sure if the post went through…just giving two great sites on becoming frugal..
http://down—to—earth.blogspot.com/

http://simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com/
I have gotten some really good ideas from the first one..the second one is new so haven’t read much yet. :catmeow:

]]> By: SuzieQ http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/10/14/frugal-is-the-new-black/#comment-29871 SuzieQ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:50:55 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=3493#comment-29871 Two great sites to help with frugal living...I never miss them even though I'm not as frugal as I hope to be.. http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/ http://simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com/ Two great sites to help with frugal living…I never miss them even though I’m not as frugal as I hope to be..

http://down—to—earth.blogspot.com/

http://simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com/

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