tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8142952750692732869..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: I wishUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3713207924294827412012-09-27T16:50:23.044+10:002012-09-27T16:50:23.044+10:00We're a gaggle of volunteers and opening a bra...We're a gaggle of volunteers and opening a brand new scheme in our community. Your site provided us with useful info to work on. 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Ever since I started stockpiling foods and making detergent, I no longer run out of food or cleaning products as I can always make more.Kyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102939857168369490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3194843791148905052012-04-12T11:08:59.726+10:002012-04-12T11:08:59.726+10:00Brilliant post and so well expressed.Brilliant post and so well expressed.RobynLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050372484207822842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14290946853298284572012-04-12T06:35:44.925+10:002012-04-12T06:35:44.925+10:00We have been frugal and saved for some time but it...We have been frugal and saved for some time but it's time to get into debt again. We're going on an adventure around Oz. No way could we afford it without debt. Surely sometimes adventures must be embraced and life lived to the fullest. Yes I agree with a making home, but I also agree with living outside the box every now and then.Ro from Earthdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174156350914252462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40697109759843089252012-04-12T03:09:02.631+10:002012-04-12T03:09:02.631+10:00When I wrote a comment earlier I was thinking of w...When I wrote a comment earlier I was thinking of what another said in comments of changing their life and it may be too late now. Sorry,.. what the original post was to preferably not wait till older but start as early as possible. If you want to start on anything taking baby steps helps you get into the habit. Out of necessity when we started out we automatically bought used and watched every penny. This and it was in our nature as we had grown up with parents that lived like this. Each new skill takes a while to feel comfortable doing and to become just a part of your everyday life. Naturally then the earlier you start the easier it gets. Also the earlier you start the benefits will start adding up. Not just the benefits in monitory things but the benefits in peace of mind plus many other pluses. Just add one skill to another as that comes to mind as Rhonda says.Remember we were just starting out when we started too. Soon you will have many life skills under your belt and are way on our way to a more independent life. I have never heard of any one who regretted doing this. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16673766620558994022012-04-11T14:28:20.744+10:002012-04-11T14:28:20.744+10:00Lots of misconceptions, I suppose. I'm new to ...Lots of misconceptions, I suppose. I'm new to this blog and obviously don't know enough about you. I was thinking this is for young people starting out! That you started when you were young. <br /><br />I keep seeing the chickens in your side bar. My mom (aged 91) wants chickens. We can have 3 in the city, but all I can think about is that I have never had chickens (I'm city born and bred) and I really don't want that kind of extra work -- and it would have to be taking care of them. Maybe 30 or 40 years ago. Other things I've read as I skimmed through some older posts, I'm in total agreement with and have either already done without really seeing it as that much of a change, if any change at all, or am not thinking about how I can implement them.<br /><br />As for what I might have done when I was younger... well, the past is past.Faithhttp://airynothing.net/Blogs/anblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75567009778116797922012-04-11T14:12:40.275+10:002012-04-11T14:12:40.275+10:00Once again Rhonda...a post beautifully written and...Once again Rhonda...a post beautifully written and as inspirational as always.Gayenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29409082201094530362012-04-11T12:59:53.134+10:002012-04-11T12:59:53.134+10:00What a beautiful post. I kept thinking back to the...What a beautiful post. I kept thinking back to the article you shared, "The 5 Regrets of Dying", as I read it. I do feel lucky that I've changed my life at such a young age and while my kids are young. It feels so good to get consigned clothes and know that resources aren't being wasted to make new ones. It helps to save money for more important things like family vacations or education, etc. It reminds me of the best financial advice I've heard in a long time ~ invest in experiences not material possessions. It's such good advice. Anyway, I could keep on talking for days but I've written you a novel enough. So happy to have found your blog recently. There are so few like-minded people in my "real life"....I'm grateful for the blogosphere to meet others who think like me. Thanks for sharing!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87338810811875785462012-04-11T06:22:06.312+10:002012-04-11T06:22:06.312+10:00Although we have been into simplicity and frugalit...Although we have been into simplicity and frugality etc since day one I don't think it is too later for anyone to jump in and live the life. As you have said Rhonda it is how You want to live this life. Not how others say they do but what you want. So if you can only ever do what you feel are your step one to 3 then live that life. If you have the health and wants to go further keep going till you do find your resting place...if you ever do...to stop learning and doing more. Don't think life has passed you by in this regard. Don't regret putting your own life into your own life. :) Go for it! I will admit that somethings like fence building and such are easier when you are younger. If they need done past that time you can ether do it slower if possible or hire or barter it being made. Think outside the box when possible. I am so encouraged anew when I read all the comments from so many others on this journey. With Rhonda and Hanno as two of our pied pipers helping to lead the way we will all be on our journey home. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46111085782519535102012-04-11T04:59:16.960+10:002012-04-11T04:59:16.960+10:00Well written and so true!! But for us all, this li...Well written and so true!! But for us all, this life is a journey and with lessons to be learned all along it. We are 60 and 62 and now downsizing drastically. Because we know that how we live from now on must be very small. We cannot afford to own a home in any location that we find inticing. So we are either living in a small apt someplace or we are going to live as full time RVers. RV life appeals to us very much, even though we will not be producing too much...still I do plan to keep my sewing machine and use it right along (and continue developing GF recipes). Neither of us enjoy yardwork. And with allergies, it is too difficult. Hubby is retiring very soon. We do not know where we are headed exactly, but we feel it will be ok. I do admire how you live. But for us a different path of sorts is needful. With our children spread on both coasts, traveling between them this way should enable us to see them still. We will live as simply as we can, of course, in all the ways we can. So at least you made the changes you did sooner than we have...so do not feel too badly. (We have always lived more simply than those around us, but not to the point you have achieved, which I admire).<br />Elizabeth in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11599796281658535912012-04-11T04:25:02.201+10:002012-04-11T04:25:02.201+10:00I wish...
That I had really pushed to make it a co...I wish...<br />That I had really pushed to make it a complete lifestyle at a much earlier age. I always dabbled in the more extreme ways to be frugal because it was so hard to get my husband "on board". We have always lived frugally but not well; we could have had a better life all along if I had worked to get us more entrenched in self-sufficiency. However, I didn't think it was <b>fair</b> for me to put so much effort into it without <b>him</b> doing and equal part/sacrifice. How silly of me. After many years, he has finally caught a glimpse of the vision but it is too little too late. <br /><br />Now, we are in our mid 50s and his health took a sudden downturn and he is unable to work a regular job. I am now the bread winner and I have even less time to do things around the home I would like. If I had made it all common practice and created an infrastructure to support it he could keep most of it going with added help from me when I could. Oh the hind-sight maturity brings!<br /><br />I encourage younger folk to do their best to live and create a frugal, independent household even if your mate is not as enthusiastic. You be the one willing to make sacrifices and put out the extra effort. By your success, he/she will be won over eventually and join you in the vision!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536191701757095495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61279310505348360332012-04-11T01:15:20.243+10:002012-04-11T01:15:20.243+10:00I LOVE this post! I have read it twice & parts...I LOVE this post! I have read it twice & parts of it even more! I,too, have my wishes of what I had done differently. Good to know it isn't too late to make changes. Thanks Rhonda for a wise & timely post!<br />Maria MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37508749618883438582012-04-11T00:43:19.112+10:002012-04-11T00:43:19.112+10:00A simple life is such a blessing in so many ways; ...A simple life is such a blessing in so many ways; you are so right, Rhonda! As we strive to raise our large family on a farm we enjoy family closeness. We eat meals and hear the children say, "we grew this" or "Mama made this." What a lovely feeling. Yes, children do thrive, indeed! Do we have the newest, latest, and greatest? We don't know (smile) because we are too busy doing our "own thing" to notice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69156246565708726432012-04-11T00:33:47.645+10:002012-04-11T00:33:47.645+10:00Oh Rhonda, what an amazing post. This is exactly h...Oh Rhonda, what an amazing post. This is exactly how I think, I am a stay at home mummy with a 3 1/2 and 2 year olds. To be honest I have really struggled staying at home but I am finally realising my place is here as I can see that although we don't have much our children are growing up amazingly, learning to make, bake and grow with us and are an absolute delight.<br />I wish I could share this with other mums and would love to grow my blog and following as you have, so that people know that I have chosen, in my twenties to live this good life and others may be encouraged to do the same.<br />xxxCatherinehttp://bellaandwill.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69816002266867235702012-04-10T23:49:51.611+10:002012-04-10T23:49:51.611+10:00Thanks for the pick-me-up today, Rhonda! I spent ...Thanks for the pick-me-up today, Rhonda! I spent all day yesterday in the kitchen making yoghurt, granola, "healthy" bars (like protein bars), and starting beans for our burritos tonight. Today is tortillas and the rest of the beans, but I was sitting here in front of the computer like a lump on a bump. I have a lot of work to do (I've spent that last year "cocooning" and trying to find a direction), but now I have a new aim: "Making my home a haven!" I'm sure my husband and 3 kiddos will appreciate that daily. Thanks for such a gentle reminder that what I do here is so important!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02124413074476321789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44945626820128478242012-04-10T23:23:47.826+10:002012-04-10T23:23:47.826+10:00Hi Rhonda
An interesting thought to share with yo...Hi Rhonda<br /><br />An interesting thought to share with you too and made me feel very proud as a Mother. My daughter (18) was saying today she can't believe that all her friends live from pay to pay. She was planning a trip to the city with her girlfriends but they couldn't go till they got paid. She was really surprised that her friends live this way (they all live at home like she does and are all in tertiary studies like her and all work part-time). I asked her if she was glad that I had taught her to save and not to spend everything and she said "yes I am glad you brought me up like that". I have to admit it was one lesson I learnt from my parents and passed on to them. If you don't have the money to buy it then save up for it. I wish more children/teens had this wisdom instilled by their parents.<br />Lis xxLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066863074405512584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74790450457533797082012-04-10T23:12:43.884+10:002012-04-10T23:12:43.884+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Life has been crazy for us the last few...Hi Rhonda,<br />Life has been crazy for us the last few months as I have moved out of family HOME of nearly ten years which we demolished in order to build a replacement. I thought long and hard about the decision to do this but at the end of the day our home was falling down around us. It was poorly extended and renovated over the years and would have cost me much more to try and "fix' it than it is to replace it. I'm still trying to do simple things like making my own soap & laundry liquid, cooking from scratch and using bicarb and vinegar to clean. Money is tight and these things are helping our budget! I will say though that I miss my HOME - the house I am renting is not my taste and I'm unable to hang anything on the walls. I look forward to my new HOME (not just a house) so I can put my touches on it. Sorry if I rambled a bit!<br />Lis xxLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066863074405512584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5430566598599040932012-04-10T22:03:10.725+10:002012-04-10T22:03:10.725+10:00Wow, at work today I talked about the almost the s...Wow, at work today I talked about the almost the same thing. I said I wished I didn't have the belief that the baby needed to have expensive clothing as the baby doesn't remember what they were wearing. I also wished I hadn't wasted so much money on toys for them as they expected to get something every time we went out. I wished I knew what I know now, being more self-sufficient. Hopefully now I can pass on what I know now to my teenager boys and they take it with them. Thanks Rhonda.paulinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52716321201847158262012-04-10T21:08:02.725+10:002012-04-10T21:08:02.725+10:00Goodness you are awesome.
xxxGoodness you are awesome. <br /><br />xxxInner Picklehttp://www.innerpickle.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67230447298038197132012-04-10T20:49:09.244+10:002012-04-10T20:49:09.244+10:00Such a heartfelt post, Rhonda.
Today I read some ...Such a heartfelt post, Rhonda.<br /><br />Today I read some more of your book and I spent some special time with my 5-yr-old daughter sorting seeds from plants we had grown in our very own garden.<br /><br />You were, in large part, inspiration for that beautiful moment with my daughter today. <br /><br />Thank you so much for all that you share Rhonda.<br /><br />xMegan.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03264440929071046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59272928039184321892012-04-10T20:48:38.444+10:002012-04-10T20:48:38.444+10:00And that's why we thank you for posting each d...And that's why we thank you for posting each day. Mother of many..<br /><br />Love from HollandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46021039225495550852012-04-10T20:10:28.670+10:002012-04-10T20:10:28.670+10:00Hello i am Glenn Verdult
I enjoy reading your art...Hello i am Glenn Verdult<br /><br />I enjoy reading your articles<br /><br />I am looking forward to read more..Glenn Verdultnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4897618277445093252012-04-10T19:54:02.818+10:002012-04-10T19:54:02.818+10:00How I understand you! Again, I feel like reading y...How I understand you! Again, I feel like reading you over and over!<br />I'm having a giveaway on my blog, maybe you and some of your readers would like to take the chance to win something made with love.<br /><br />Wishing you a lovely week,<br /><br />VirgíniaVirgíniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05492268062005595744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32603891293944156792012-04-10T19:40:58.766+10:002012-04-10T19:40:58.766+10:00Thank you Rhonda on this post. Its not often we ar...Thank you Rhonda on this post. Its not often we are encouraged (as young mothers) to consider staying at home and raising our children. I realise this post wasn't just for my generation but in todays world you have to have everything the best and newest etc and honestly I have bought so much from opshops and in such good condition I don't really go and buy much from department stores or such like. I clothe my 3 children and myself from these shops and occasionally for my husband but he has a work uniform which is a saving in itself! I am enjoying being at home with my children, being able to pick them up from school/kindy and go to day actitives with my youngest and its a luxury I know yet we have also had to count the cost in me doing this. Simplifying life is a life of more freedom in many ways I think for us. Many blessings. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com