tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post1889569419795735600..comments2023-10-05T06:31:44.750-07:00Comments on A Cultivated Nest: I've Falllen.....Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-91572005430876677542009-02-19T16:09:00.000-08:002009-02-19T16:09:00.000-08:00This was encouraging . we all have impulses and fa...This was encouraging . we all have impulses and fall occasionally. But we all learn from our mistakes. love the readings and your page. Hugs and God blessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-4699842499286251392009-02-18T13:53:00.000-08:002009-02-18T13:53:00.000-08:00I read this post and OMG it sounded like me. DH a...I read this post and OMG it sounded like me. DH and I spent way too much money this week on a new dining set BUT we paid cash and I actually went to town today and didn't spend anything, nothing, nada! I got money back....on a return of course....lol. But good thing is I came home with the cash and no sacks.<BR/>You're very inspiring and I love to see what you come up with next.<BR/>Marilyn in NMMarilyn in NMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404077289129488919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-67046120144614841462009-02-17T06:02:00.000-08:002009-02-17T06:02:00.000-08:00You are amazing. I think we all fall away from fru...You are amazing. I think we all fall away from frugality from time to time (human nature being what it is). You are so wise in that you forgive yourself and re-set your habits back to frugal mode! The ability to resist throwing-in the towel after a misstep is the secret to success in any endeavor (in my humble opinion). Thank you so much Manuela, for pointing this out. <BR/>Love,<BR/>TraceyxoxTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-67562034643063118542009-02-16T19:12:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:12:00.000-08:00Great Post Manuela, We all fall off the Wagon in d...Great Post Manuela, We all fall off the Wagon in differn't ways at differn't times. We are human and Impulse shopping happens to all of us..Im sure you will return to your more frugal ways.Thanks for being so Honest too.. JamieSimply Me Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348756964186129049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-85005866657197448242009-02-16T19:01:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:01:00.000-08:00This is such an encouraging reminder that we don't...This is such an encouraging reminder that we don't have to stay on the same path we have gotten ourselves on. Sometimes, I feel that I've gone too far down the wrong path and can't turn around. Thank you for this reminder that I can turn around. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-33173206425068054062009-02-16T18:33:00.000-08:002009-02-16T18:33:00.000-08:00I have fallen off the wagon from time to time. DH...I have fallen off the wagon from time to time. DH and I are both thrifty by nature. And consequently, we are debt free. Have always been. We are teaching are daughter to live the same way. Getting her to understand that we do not have to keep up with the Jones is the hardest part. But she is also coming to an understanding about it. (do you know any 10 yos with a cell phone? She insists that her school friends have them and she is the only one....) <BR/><BR/>I will occasionally will make 'unplanned splurges' aannnnddd I will quite often will take them back. LOL!Missy Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-41109577906438948142009-02-16T16:24:00.000-08:002009-02-16T16:24:00.000-08:00You and I have been in the same shopping funk:-) ...You and I have been in the same shopping funk:-) I too ahve returned bedding whcih was purchased because of the great sales...without really thinking. My coupons are sitting in a pile. I was inspired by your post and loved your menu!<BR/>I also tagged you today if you want to particpate.<BR/>Enjoy your evening!<BR/><BR/>♥♥♥Beth at Auntieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878533662208781834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-48399553641453368202009-02-16T15:00:00.000-08:002009-02-16T15:00:00.000-08:00funny timing on this post...this was the first wee...funny timing on this post...this was the first week in years that I went food shopping and had no coupons to use...I felt horrible. How could I do such a thing...not save 50 cents or $1. on those 2 boxes of dog biscuits I bought...I didn't make a good grocery list...I have to do better next week....and the crap I bought at Old Time Pottery today..half is going back!! Thanks for keeping me inline....Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074713188145597455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-66402410064964006322009-02-16T11:55:00.000-08:002009-02-16T11:55:00.000-08:00It's just been little slips and now you are going ...It's just been little slips and now you are going right back on the good path of frugalness :-) No One can be perfect all the time and remember you give us little people that want to be like Manuela hope that we will succeed when our idol slips from time to time as well :-)Rosie's Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107502672999121207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-86516849912253499132009-02-16T11:45:00.000-08:002009-02-16T11:45:00.000-08:00Good for you, you've inspired me to climb back on ...Good for you, you've inspired me to climb back on that thrifty wagon myself. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one spending more than I NEED to lately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418652149272984177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-27627219911729548452009-02-16T10:59:00.000-08:002009-02-16T10:59:00.000-08:00Get back up on that horse and ride!! Soon, you wi...Get back up on that horse and ride!! Soon, you will even forget that you fell off. Happy to see your menu for the week - I need simple, cheap ideas. Thanks for the inspiration. SallySalmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698059457806433623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-12234754124240689322009-02-16T10:50:00.000-08:002009-02-16T10:50:00.000-08:00I was just thinking today and last week... if I'd ...I was just thinking today and last week... if I'd only stay out of the stores, I wouldn't spend any money. Every time I go in I come out with 3 or 4 things I just saw along the way. Did that today at lunch, btw! <BR/><BR/>The comforter is very pretty!Debbie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01610913789958390802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-72239588626903895672009-02-16T07:20:00.000-08:002009-02-16T07:20:00.000-08:00Falling off the frugal wagon happens to the best o...Falling off the frugal wagon happens to the best of us, but sounds like you are back on track.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-20266305965227085842009-02-16T07:13:00.000-08:002009-02-16T07:13:00.000-08:00I love Good Neighbors! Unfortunately my husband an...I love Good Neighbors! Unfortunately my husband and I are more like Jerry and Margo! ;DSusan @ The Good Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10744916625678643941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-85520048939742109342009-02-16T06:38:00.000-08:002009-02-16T06:38:00.000-08:00Great post....thought provoking!!I love the Good N...Great post....thought provoking!!<BR/><BR/>I love the Good Neighbors show. I have the DVD's and never tire of them. Fab!!Barb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-23774034915512541872009-02-16T05:38:00.000-08:002009-02-16T05:38:00.000-08:00Manuela thank you for the inspiration! I'm off to ...Manuela thank you for the inspiration! I'm off to read the stories in your links. BTW I also have that Shabby Chic comforter but I got it at a garage sale. It is very soft and we really like it!Have a great Monday!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872022519671092613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-13076232876224277732009-02-16T05:12:00.000-08:002009-02-16T05:12:00.000-08:00It's nice to know that I'm not alone in my frugal ...It's nice to know that I'm not alone in my frugal failings. :) It's great that you recognize it and can bounce back from it! There are times that I just can't control the impulse buy and then I spend days agonozing over it. There have been several times I have just gone and returned an item, just so I will quit feeling guilty. The biggest problem we face is the kids constantly asking for money for school and sports....class parties, pictures, club dues, lunches, and the constant need for school supplies......the list just keeps going. The thing is these are mostly necessary expenses. Sports are not, but its the one "normal" thing I can give my kids during this crunch. <BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-246032395331018872009-02-16T04:40:00.000-08:002009-02-16T04:40:00.000-08:00Great post, Manuela! I've made a couple of trips t...Great post, Manuela! <BR/><BR/>I've made a couple of trips to Target for the after Christmas sales, this year. But I try to stay away from there when I don't "need" anything. It's a great place for "impulsive" buying. I do have the gkids birthday gifts taken care of for this year..so that's a good thing. I'm famous for putting something in the cart,walking around the store for a cooling off period, then I go put it back on the shelf more often than not....It really helps me, living a pretty long drive away, too.;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-91890086616030606422009-02-16T03:37:00.000-08:002009-02-16T03:37:00.000-08:00It's happens. You should join menu plan Monday, it...It's happens. You should join menu plan Monday, it will keep you on track for sure. check it out. i do it every monday. They are having a give away this Monday.<BR/>http://orgjunkie.com/2009/02/menu-plan-monday-feb-16th-giveaway.htmlAlly's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559753084849990279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-12258515724958082962009-02-16T00:21:00.000-08:002009-02-16T00:21:00.000-08:00Maybe you can keep the bed cover till the next bir...Maybe you can keep the bed cover till the next birthday/anniversary/Christmas and you'll have a gift ready to be delivered! Maybe this would make feel you better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-89589881139161974222009-02-15T22:46:00.000-08:002009-02-15T22:46:00.000-08:00Manuela,You're such an encouragement to me. I've f...Manuela,<BR/>You're such an encouragement to me. I've fallen off too. I am glad you're being honest. Hey we're supposed to be encouraging each other! I like your comforter, but it's more my style of decorating than what I would have thought for you. You're right, if we take the time to really think about why we are making that purchase then impulse buying hopefully recedes. We'll just have to pick ourselves up and get back on the wagon. Good luck Manuela.<BR/>Your package is ready to mail, but hubby deleted the address again. Maybe I need to get my own account?<BR/>Hugs, Amandamorninglorycottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464399620565474031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-33627207436760058782009-02-15T20:38:00.000-08:002009-02-15T20:38:00.000-08:00Great post! ThanX for the gentle nudge. I can th...Great post! ThanX for the gentle nudge. I can think of a few key areas where I ought to do likewise (get back on track)...dixymisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020452985850308381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-44759586384213182472009-02-15T20:07:00.000-08:002009-02-15T20:07:00.000-08:00Hi Manuela -- What a great post. I try to live fru...Hi Manuela -- <BR/>What a great post. I try to live frugally, but sometimes I am mesmerized by a really good deal. I really need to make a menu list and not buy groceries impulsively. Your menu for this week sounds scrumptious!<BR/><BR/>JenJen @ tatertotsandjello.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270956429192534316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-76247076243864593012009-02-15T19:46:00.000-08:002009-02-15T19:46:00.000-08:00I'm glad I'm not alone and I am super frugal, but ...I'm glad I'm not alone and I am super frugal, but there are those times when I make impulse buys. Isn't it funny how we'll buy thing we don't need just because they are on sell? I have done this so many times. Glad you can admit it and help the rest of us.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808000825496796497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-15271768902628003902009-02-15T19:15:00.000-08:002009-02-15T19:15:00.000-08:00This was so funny , because I have done the same t...This was so funny , because I have done the same thing too!! LOL<BR/>I so enjoyed visiting with you tonight.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949983164111997270noreply@blogger.com