tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4489667726464854579..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Simple Family Life - Part ThreeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19030789173654342502010-04-04T21:58:52.063+10:002010-04-04T21:58:52.063+10:00Hi Bel, I'm a homeschooling Mum of three child...Hi Bel, I'm a homeschooling Mum of three children (13/10 & 2). We have been homeschooling for about 1.5 yrs now only and I finally feel like I'm finding my feet. I left paid employment for us to do this and was very interested in your blog comment that if you are a wordsmith there are employment opportunities. This was my nickname at work and is also what I am called by family and friends seeking help with wording for different purposes. I would love it if you could point me in the direction of some URLS to explore this option further.<br /><br />Thank you in advance,<br /><br />SharynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2718293216306618632008-04-21T20:30:00.000+10:002008-04-21T20:30:00.000+10:00Hi Bel,a very thought provoking post and it comes ...Hi Bel,<BR/>a very thought provoking post and it comes at a great time for me. I have just spent the past 3 years studying for a degree that my heart wasnt in because i really wanted to be home with my kids. So now i am out of the workforce indefinatly - the kids think its great- DH isnt having to do housework and i am a much happier person. Im homeschooling my 13 yo and dismayed at how little he has learnt in conventional school for the past 7 years!<BR/>Love your posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26199935936443124352008-04-17T09:11:00.000+10:002008-04-17T09:11:00.000+10:00Good points, Chookie. A bit of food for thought t...Good points, Chookie. A bit of food for thought there...Belhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269898358066713252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70390021765727150262008-04-16T22:43:00.000+10:002008-04-16T22:43:00.000+10:00If possible, I think one should look for jobs that...If possible, I think one should look for jobs that offer more than mere money -- ie, avoid fit-in jobs unless there is no alternative. I feel fortunate to have a satisfying job (librarian) that is part-time and family-friendly. Working full-time *and* being a Mum is a short-cut to madness, I think, unless the alternative is destitution. Also, I think all non-earning Mums do need to ask themselves what would happen if their spouse or his job suddenly disappeared. I have friends who would be in a very bad position if it happened, and it worries me.Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16662388450760768012008-04-16T14:12:00.000+10:002008-04-16T14:12:00.000+10:00Thank you all so much for your comments! It's gre...Thank you all so much for your comments! It's great to hear of others trying to do similar to what I'm doing. Sometimes I do feel the odd one out in this busy, materialistic world! I know I am blessed to be where I am with my family, but we also work hard to be here - so I think it's half luck and half effort...Belhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269898358066713252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85034633513771895852008-04-16T07:36:00.000+10:002008-04-16T07:36:00.000+10:00So glad to see this. I think this fits right in wi...So glad to see this. I think this fits right in with the 'down to earth' and 'simple life' theme.I, too, left the workforce 16 yrs ago (registered nurse) to raise our children and be a homemaker as we travel the globe with my hubby's job. <BR/>So worth it in every way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13133259721582827232008-04-16T06:12:00.000+10:002008-04-16T06:12:00.000+10:00Hi Belinda, I really enjoyed this (and your previo...Hi Belinda, I really enjoyed this (and your previous posts). I don't have children, but still it resonates. I too have never had a 'full time permanent job' - I've always been self employed, with the odd additional seasonal/part time post. I value my time too much to be in the same space all day every day (unless of course it's my home!). Beautifully written and insightful, thank you.walter and mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654023053222721637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86699961283213917962008-04-16T04:26:00.000+10:002008-04-16T04:26:00.000+10:00I love your posts Bel. I also do EVERYTHING I can...I love your posts Bel. I also do EVERYTHING I can to be able to stay home with my children. I work part-time in the evenings at my local supermarket, pack papers into bags in the evenings for a local printers and also clean the local village hall with the kiddies in tow.<BR/>Its a much more rewarding way of life than putting the children into nursery and working in a office 9-5. I am very lucky. xxStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17373535635380246835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66422322479710615572008-04-15T22:56:00.000+10:002008-04-15T22:56:00.000+10:00I love this post! I am really enjoying your guest...I love this post! I am really enjoying your guests posts, as well as your regular posts! <BR/><BR/>MoniqueMrsRitcheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069284416729502113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51042851293219071122008-04-15T20:45:00.000+10:002008-04-15T20:45:00.000+10:00Sorry, I'll try again. My favourite post Lacy on ...Sorry, I'll try again. My favourite post Lacy on the website you mentioned is the biscuits and gravy tutorial.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457300221571368059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62083842543499244352008-04-15T20:43:00.000+10:002008-04-15T20:43:00.000+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457300221571368059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1367771297428024132008-04-15T17:48:00.000+10:002008-04-15T17:48:00.000+10:00Nice post. I'm glad you pointed out that you can f...Nice post. I'm glad you pointed out that you can find ways to get money in, if nothing else, then to pay for the things you really wanted.<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday Rhonda Jean!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815336062313580688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17034621685682194832008-04-15T10:24:00.000+10:002008-04-15T10:24:00.000+10:00I think it'd be great if our society found better ...I think it'd be great if our society found better ways to manage working for money and working at home so that all parents had a better balance of interesting work and financial independence and also spending all that valuable time with their kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17676690520330741492008-04-15T10:06:00.000+10:002008-04-15T10:06:00.000+10:00Bel, another great post, thank you; I admire yo...Bel, another great post, thank you; I admire you for finding your own way. I was a full-time working (divorced) mother and I realise how much I missed of my kids childhood and I can never get those days back. I hope we'll get to hear more from you. :)RosieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854580933210191702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26979143865549695482008-04-15T08:34:00.000+10:002008-04-15T08:34:00.000+10:00Hi Bel, another great post. I look forward to read...Hi Bel, another great post. I look forward to reading next Tuesday, Happy birthday Rhonda Jean...Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11118063745443375285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85005623980661327242008-04-15T08:19:00.000+10:002008-04-15T08:19:00.000+10:00There's a blog that I've found (not an organic-min...There's a blog that I've found (not an organic-minded blogger -- but lovely just the same) called the Pioneer Woman and she seems to be doing quite well with her blog. I believe that she works from home and makes money on her blog through ads and whatnot. Her blog is enormously popular. Thousands post there and she gives away very nice things. <BR/><BR/>If one were looking for a great example of making their blog pay the bills -- well that's it!<BR/><BR/>I work from home, too. I sell my bread, soap, vegetables, eggs, and canned foods (salsa, jam, jelly, applebutter, etc.). I make fairly good money on it, too. There is a great demand for homemade items. <BR/><BR/>One day, we hope to adopt a child and I hope to be able to stay at home with that child by continuing to do the little jobs that provide that extra money that's lovely to have.<BR/><BR/>Blessing to you, Rhonda Jean. Thank you for yet another wonderful blog entry!<BR/><BR/>You are terrific!<BR/>-LacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65563705949637029342008-04-15T07:55:00.000+10:002008-04-15T07:55:00.000+10:00Hi Bel :) What a great post! It is a joy to read a...Hi Bel :) What a great post! It is a joy to read about what you are up to and about what you love and enjoy.<BR/><BR/>I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling mommy, too - and I love it!<BR/>Blessings! QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4163807479003648452008-04-15T07:45:00.000+10:002008-04-15T07:45:00.000+10:00You are an inspiration. I am so glad I found this...You are an inspiration. I am so glad I found this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40876876691550235712008-04-15T07:43:00.000+10:002008-04-15T07:43:00.000+10:00Great post Bel. I enjoy reading about your life -...Great post Bel. I enjoy reading about your life - thanks.Kezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915193876879614644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70343892126890409192008-04-15T05:58:00.000+10:002008-04-15T05:58:00.000+10:00Hi Bel, I was what we in the UK call a latch key k...Hi Bel, I was what we in the UK call a latch key kid. I hated it when my Mum had to return to work . She hated it too but she had no choice.<BR/>I have done my level best to be here for my girls and, like you, have done a wide range of "fit in" jobs. My girls are now mothers themselves and I am so proud they have turned out so well.<BR/>Keep up the good work it is certainly worth it.<BR/>Julie xx.<BR/>P.S. Happy birthday Rhonda Jean you are my role model!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15551867487008403872008-04-15T05:44:00.000+10:002008-04-15T05:44:00.000+10:00This was very interesting, Bel. It shows me that w...This was very interesting, Bel. It shows me that with a few adjustments, you and your family are living in a very similar way to Hanno and I. Great stuff! Thanks for your birthday wishes.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.com