tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3559113085887645440..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Spend less than you earn and a giveawayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11476384666139332972012-09-18T06:03:35.561+10:002012-09-18T06:03:35.561+10:00Hello, this weekend is fastidious in support of me...Hello, this weekend is fastidious in support of me, because <br />this time i am reading this wonderful educational paragraph here at my house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prescription-swimming-goggles.info/cheap-swimsuits-for-women.html" title="Prescription Swimming Goggles<br /><br />Prescription Swimming Goggles" rel="nofollow">Prescription Swimming Goggles</a><br /><i>Feel free to visit my web page</i> ; <b><a href="http://www.prescription-swimming-goggles.info/cheap-swimsuits-for-women.html" rel="nofollow">Prescription Swimming Goggles</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88022054995022170472012-03-30T20:53:32.275+10:002012-03-30T20:53:32.275+10:00Rhonda,
What a timely post, I was looking at buyin...Rhonda,<br />What a timely post, I was looking at buying some fabric online and your post appeared in google reader. Needless to say my fabric shopping got stopped and I was encouraged to use what I already have.amummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655661729845945335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14194086204666999782012-03-30T03:32:46.966+10:002012-03-30T03:32:46.966+10:00Anita, yes, we recycle lids here, we inherited tha...Anita, yes, we recycle lids here, we inherited that from the English and Irish who do it too. I would imagine the Welsh and Scots do as well. We're all still fine, nothing happened to us.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2037704573737728822012-03-30T01:57:32.006+10:002012-03-30T01:57:32.006+10:00I'm curious about the 'one piece' lids...I'm curious about the 'one piece' lids you use with your canning. I notice these in several photos. From the photos it appears they are lids (and jars) from jam or jelly. Do you reuse those over and over? How safe is it to can with those? Here in the USA we are told never to use the lids more than once. I'm wondering if you know something I should know about the lids.Na Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536204640038696190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36204443085410969932012-03-30T00:43:03.551+10:002012-03-30T00:43:03.551+10:00I agree with all of that. I decided to retire earl...I agree with all of that. I decided to retire early as work related stress was making me mentally ill. Hubby retired early as well. Yes, we have less money but boy, are we happy. We hardly buy drink, don't smoke, eat freshly prepared food, grow some more food, walk, work at home and enjoy each others company. Who could ask for anything more.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41450417166423164442012-03-29T15:04:35.975+10:002012-03-29T15:04:35.975+10:00I loved your comment about things having lost thei...I loved your comment about things having lost their bling before they are paid off. Very true. Fortunately Mr Provincial and I grew up in prudent - don't buy it unless you have the money - households, so this hasn't been an issue for us. That said, it made me think of a comment of St Teresa of Avila "Thank God for the things I don't own":)The Provincial Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595525404908754875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69188386200277121822012-03-29T07:03:32.647+10:002012-03-29T07:03:32.647+10:00Hi Rhonda, just i do love to read your column. I e...Hi Rhonda, just i do love to read your column. I even subscribed to Weekly so I would not miss it. I usually treat myself to one subscription a year :)<br />hope you are having a good week<br />Kathykathyroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691429125499777842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82891692790271128092012-03-29T04:01:20.387+10:002012-03-29T04:01:20.387+10:00Oh Rhonda,
I am so excited. I didn't realize...Oh Rhonda,<br /><br />I am so excited. I didn't realize that I could order a copy of your book to be sent to me here in America for not too much in shipping costs! I will count the days until my book comes. As some of the other posters have said, you have not idea of the impact you have had on my life in the areas of contentment, frugality, saving, self-sufficiency...the list goes on and on.<br /><br /><br />Diane in North CarolinaJimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620266780624532300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20575748412224867762012-03-29T01:26:53.837+10:002012-03-29T01:26:53.837+10:00This blog helped me get out of debt very quickly. ...This blog helped me get out of debt very quickly. It is so much easier to save money when you are debt free. All of that interest really adds up quickly. People refer to me as "retired" at 47, but I feel like I work all day long: baking, cleaning, growing food, etc. I enjoy the rewards, and my stress level is very low. My values have changed, and I need very little. I am surprised at how much time I spend on repairs. That seems to be my main activity these days!<br /><br />awakened soulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14006757144194291612012-03-28T22:24:44.592+10:002012-03-28T22:24:44.592+10:00What an inspiring post. We read it together my hu...What an inspiring post. We read it together my husband and I. Thanks Rhonda!nabibiddihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583612800220292881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1240196815155815892012-03-28T21:30:35.118+10:002012-03-28T21:30:35.118+10:00When the BF and I met, he had three credit cards (...When the BF and I met, he had three credit cards (very unusual for a German, and one maxed out), university debts and a loan for his camera (which he only uses for his hobby, although he is really good at photographing). It took lots of discussing and fighting, but by now the camera loan is almost paid, one credit card is paid off and gone, the others are being paid off and only one will be kept for emergencies and he is making his university loans regularly. I hope in the end he will see how much easier it is to save money and spend it than to spend it first and try to pay it back later. <br /><br />(To be honest, I have got university debts as well - my family was much too poor to help me out, and the obligatory work load was 60-70hours/week... I worked in return for cheap accommodation, but would never have had the time to work a paying job.)Diandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570498251611083259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62851097769445062812012-03-28T20:00:19.274+10:002012-03-28T20:00:19.274+10:00Hi Rhonda, great post and wonderful timing. I made...Hi Rhonda, great post and wonderful timing. I made my 19 year son read the post as he is contemplating getting a credit card. Yes, he is working full-time (as an apprentice baker) however his wage is not great. His bank has been sending asking him to get a credit card. We explained to him many times that having a credit card is not 'free money'. Yes, his dad and I almost own our house and the only debt we have is the mortgage. We have explained to him about 'living within your means' and how we wished we did when we were younger. The amount of money we have wasted over the years. At least my son now knows why I am trying to simplify our lives. So thank you Rhonda for a wonderful post.Paulinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76904363718068800162012-03-28T19:28:20.915+10:002012-03-28T19:28:20.915+10:00Hi Rhonda, I have been a stay at home worker for m...Hi Rhonda, I have been a stay at home worker for many years and do not regret it. However your blog has helped me to value the way I live. Just thought I would say the main way I have stayed out of debt for those years is recycling both my 'stuff' and others. I am constantly amazed at the really fine goods people throw away or sell for a few dollars. Over time I have got the word out that before any of my friends or their friends throw anything away to offer it to me. What I cannot use myself goes to a friend who sells things for a charity. This way I can have most things I need and even a few I want and still no major debts. Hope this is helpful to others.Madgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19619894811541584082012-03-28T18:30:47.475+10:002012-03-28T18:30:47.475+10:00I hope in future that more people will be able to ...I hope in future that more people will be able to build their own house, using renewable materials like straw bale, and reduce the amount of time they are in thrall to the bank for a mortgage. I wonder when it became the norm to take 15-30 year to pay off a mortgage? Even in tiny Britain in Pembrokeshire, there are programs to sustain eco-housing that literally doesn't cost the earth. <br /><br />Husband and I are in our mid-forties, and we became debt free five years ago. Rhonda Jean is right. There is no better feeling than having no financial worries<br /><br />AM of the BreadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39147237212815629292012-03-28T18:01:23.180+10:002012-03-28T18:01:23.180+10:00KL, congratulations on making a change in your lif...KL, congratulations on making a change in your life. Debt will suck the life right out of you and although it will be difficult at times to stay on track, you've already done the most difficult thing and that is starting. I wish you the very best. Stay in touch and let me know how you're going.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84334908060679950072012-03-28T17:23:42.337+10:002012-03-28T17:23:42.337+10:00Thanks Rhonda,
This post is what I needed to read ...Thanks Rhonda,<br />This post is what I needed to read today. I have a huge amount of credit card debt (most people would scream in horror if I revealed how much) from spending far more than I earn for far too many years. After picking up your book recently I have become expired to get my finances under some sort of control and live the life I actually want - a more simple life. I have started what I like to consider as 'my road to recovery' with a detailed budget, spending tracker and a second hand bread maker. I'm absolutely loving the sense of freedom these smells steps have given me. I'm considering starting my own blog to help me stay accountable and track my progress. It might not be daily (single mum working full time) but any encouragement would be greatly appreciated.<br />Thank you. You can't possibly know the difference you are making in my life. - KLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4633678714896674332012-03-28T12:41:49.353+10:002012-03-28T12:41:49.353+10:00wow, it looks like a very inspiring book! fingers ...wow, it looks like a very inspiring book! fingers crossed...angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468153624725372262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14401486100976455442012-03-28T11:49:02.874+10:002012-03-28T11:49:02.874+10:00Hi Rhonda
I have recently changed the way I look ...Hi Rhonda<br /><br />I have recently changed the way I look at life and my priorties have changed so much. Thanks to you it feels alright to stay at home and look after my family and not to worry about what others think. I look forward to saving as much as possible on one income and looking after my family. Thanks again Rhonda.<br /><br />AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64483339560532548772012-03-28T11:34:09.268+10:002012-03-28T11:34:09.268+10:00Kristi, congratulations, that is excellent! You de...Kristi, congratulations, that is excellent! You deserve to brag a bit and it shows others that this can be done.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45473087626773645502012-03-28T11:21:48.232+10:002012-03-28T11:21:48.232+10:00Wonderful words of wisdom here.
If I can indulge ...Wonderful words of wisdom here.<br /><br />If I can indulge in a little bragging, we will be paying off our house within the next few months. As of today, we owe $602.80. Our house payment is only $216.93, but we'll pay double principal (been doing this for years) next month, the the balance the following month. We are ecstatic.<br /><br />We have always been frugal, but Todd and I are really getting to that place where we can really do without many of the luxuries that we have felt like we needed for years. It's great to feel like even with less, it's enough. :)<br /><br />Have a great day, Rhonda.Kristi@LetThisMindBeInYouhttp://letthismindbeinyou.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79705559121615787602012-03-28T11:09:21.018+10:002012-03-28T11:09:21.018+10:00Hello everyone!
Kate, thanks for the link.
Kathy...Hello everyone!<br /><br />Kate, thanks for the link.<br /><br />Kathyros, I hadn't seen the current issue but I emailed in and asked. You're right, I'm not in this month. This happens sometimes when a full page ad comes in late - one of the single page columns gets dropped that month. This month was my turn. :- ) Are you enjoying the WW columns?rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21067323406627532492012-03-28T10:36:34.814+10:002012-03-28T10:36:34.814+10:00Hi Rhonda, great post. We are conned into parting ...Hi Rhonda, great post. We are conned into parting with our money and once I realised that I found it easy to stop mindless consumption. A great film about money can be seen here<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3sKwwAaCU&feature=youtu.bepurplepearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599216333749480560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65604954481955791032012-03-28T10:23:33.083+10:002012-03-28T10:23:33.083+10:00Oh Rhonda how exciting - I have been trying to see...Oh Rhonda how exciting - I have been trying to see how I could fit the cost of your book into my budget. I have entered the giveaway. Long term goals are so important, and we stick to our budget. It seems harder every day though with the cost of living rising. I keep working to make the garden produce more as getting organic food straight out of the backyard definitely helps the budget. thanks for your inspiration.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81585490124977973712012-03-28T09:11:17.821+10:002012-03-28T09:11:17.821+10:00Thank you Rhonda for Kristen's link...I have v...Thank you Rhonda for Kristen's link...I have visited her and loved her writing...Your book is wonderful, Congratulations...DzintraQueen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcherieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450454650624806716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46196275858833635212012-03-28T09:00:34.614+10:002012-03-28T09:00:34.614+10:00Rhonda you are spot on as always! I come from a fa...Rhonda you are spot on as always! I come from a family of 'buy now, pay later' though my parents do work very hard for the 'pay later', and they are happy to live like that. For myself however, I find the stress of debt far greater than the enjoyment of the purchase. We do have a large mortgage but are paying extra off it each week, even on a single income. We own our cars and we are paying off our Thermomix (which we do not regret in the slightest) but everything else we wait for once we have saved. <br /><br />We decline dinner invitations, we rarely buy takeaway, the kids wear hand me downs and are spoilt by their grandparents with clothes. We only give handmade gifts or offer our time for a project. My partner complains from time to time about not having any money but I just keep pointing out that we have a roof over our heads, nutritious food in our bellies and plenty of projects to keep us occupied at home, what more do we really need?<br /><br />One day we will travel and have new furniture but for now what we have is all we need, and we have each other, it really doesn't get much better than that!<br /><br />Thank you again for the link to my giveaway, and good luck to everyone that enters! Pammie, I'm sorry I couldn't offer the book to international readers but I hope you'll understand that the cost of postage overseas, on top of the cost of the book was more than our budget would allow :-) You will not regret your purchase though, I hope it brings you as much joy as it did me.<br /><br />Kristen xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331303708375749752noreply@blogger.com