tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.comments2023-06-13T05:21:56.773-07:00Coffee With Mama LeighAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858039489422734407noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-31692639241338067152013-11-17T14:07:48.656-08:002013-11-17T14:07:48.656-08:00Quiet is one of my favorite books from the past ye...Quiet is one of my favorite books from the past year. And I need to read Mindy Kaling's book. I don't know why I haven't picked it up yet.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812203306686767679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-66482459309825984332013-11-17T13:52:38.966-08:002013-11-17T13:52:38.966-08:00I loved Quiet! So eye opening for me. I loved Quiet! So eye opening for me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469072093585052480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-64842459607069028632013-11-15T13:18:57.722-08:002013-11-15T13:18:57.722-08:00They all sound so good! I've heard of a few of...They all sound so good! I've heard of a few of them and they are all on my "to read" list!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-32653468721292112902013-11-15T07:01:59.428-08:002013-11-15T07:01:59.428-08:00Agreed about Mindy Kaling's book; lots of fun....Agreed about Mindy Kaling's book; lots of fun.<br /><br />I don't have boys, but the cover of the Superhero book might just be enough to draw me in anyway!MK Jorgensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531862410439190225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-35176672434454052332013-11-15T06:42:08.594-08:002013-11-15T06:42:08.594-08:00I love your choices! I have read Quiet, Left Negl...I love your choices! I have read Quiet, Left Neglected, and No. 1 Ladies. Have you read Lisa Genova's Still Alice, about a woman with Alzheimers? Also very good.<br /><br />The "God I have Issues" one sounds excellent -- I'm making a note of it even as we speak ...Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-26834446616167259832013-11-13T04:12:50.228-08:002013-11-13T04:12:50.228-08:00It looks AMAZING! I am so excited for you!! :)It looks AMAZING! I am so excited for you!! :)Savor His Goodnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166108138569236709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-46254350679455272252013-11-12T04:11:24.015-08:002013-11-12T04:11:24.015-08:00Ohhhhh it is beautiful!!!
Sooo happy for you all!...Ohhhhh it is beautiful!!!<br /><br />Sooo happy for you all!<br /><br />And perhaps you will be in and settled for Christmas!<br /><br />Congratulations, my friend!Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-82357127553752035112013-08-19T10:32:14.037-07:002013-08-19T10:32:14.037-07:00For us, distance from the neighbors was a definite...For us, distance from the neighbors was a definite need. That and having a front door that didn't open directly into the chaos of the living room. I hated answering the door and having whoever was out there able to see everything we were doing. Now I've got a small enclosed porch, but it's just enough of a buffer to provide some privacy. <br /><br />Square footage wasn't a big deal for us -- it all depended on the layout. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308680396802432722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-19331636745803139152013-08-14T15:46:38.886-07:002013-08-14T15:46:38.886-07:00Excited for you!!! Yes, many big changes, but just...Excited for you!!! Yes, many big changes, but just take it all in stride! It sounds like you've got all the big bases covered...except for maybe the house!!! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers these next few weeks!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-16633586144898380912013-08-14T12:20:53.657-07:002013-08-14T12:20:53.657-07:00Yay for you! So happy for all the exciting things ...Yay for you! So happy for all the exciting things in your life now! Can't wait to meet your new blessing. : )<br /><br />As for me...good things= my kids not going back to school!! Can't wait to start Cyberschool in September! Also feeling that hint of crispness in the air, promising autumn is near.<br /><br />Enjoy your happy things, friend. And thank you for reminding me to stop and think of mine.Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-86627441812366268602013-08-14T11:26:31.792-07:002013-08-14T11:26:31.792-07:00Thanks Billie Jo! I didn't even think about th...Thanks Billie Jo! I didn't even think about the necessity of a mudroom! It would hopefully prevent me from piling stuff up on my kitchen table every time I get home. Maybe we just had a bad experience with laminate flooring? The house we are in is only about 10 years old and everywhere the laminate comes close to a doorway it is peeling up. Dirt and grime is getting trapped where it peels...and it is starting to gross me out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858039489422734407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-51471238234542822062013-08-12T13:09:21.198-07:002013-08-12T13:09:21.198-07:00Congratulations! How exciting...and it sounds as i...Congratulations! How exciting...and it sounds as if you have put a great deal of thought into your decision already. If I could add anything from my own personal experience it would be the following...<br /><br />1. An open floor plan is more family friendly.<br /><br />2. Brick holds heat and can make your house hot!<br /><br />3. Wood laminate flooring is much easier to care<br /> for.<br /><br />4. A mudroom is a must with kids!<br /> Shoes, coats, boots, and<br /> backpacks pile up! <br /><br /> Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-15368135118513235132013-06-26T06:51:33.597-07:002013-06-26T06:51:33.597-07:00Yay for you! : )Yay for you! : )Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-69351542743505776802013-06-26T03:21:12.645-07:002013-06-26T03:21:12.645-07:00It must be an amazing feeling to be so close to do...It must be an amazing feeling to be so close to done! So excited for you! :) Savor His Goodnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166108138569236709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-49718793410312393332013-06-12T20:03:42.176-07:002013-06-12T20:03:42.176-07:00Unfortunately we have had just too many ice cream ...Unfortunately we have had just too many ice cream fails before this! I can't believe how good homemade ice cream is..when it is actually made correctly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858039489422734407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-55119172051638319952013-06-12T20:02:15.643-07:002013-06-12T20:02:15.643-07:00I have had that happen too! This time I actually p...I have had that happen too! This time I actually put the mixture in the fridge over night to make sure it was cold enough... and i didn't have that problem. Some of the recipes I read, said to chill for only 2 hours before putting it in the ice cream maker, and I don't think that is near enough time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858039489422734407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-44529939354747497892013-06-12T05:00:29.209-07:002013-06-12T05:00:29.209-07:00I've never tried it...ever! But I do remember ...I've never tried it...ever! But I do remember trying out new wedding gifts years after we received them! : ) Good for you! Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-90351910561040616742013-06-11T21:48:13.733-07:002013-06-11T21:48:13.733-07:00David got me an ice cream maker for Valetine's...David got me an ice cream maker for Valetine's Day and we've tried three times and it's come out so soupy each time. Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-44912325442708600762013-06-04T10:06:27.396-07:002013-06-04T10:06:27.396-07:00I feel the same way - we will have very little cos...I feel the same way - we will have very little costs for the next baby other than the medical bills and even then, my husband won't have to pay any more for insurance for the next one. You might be able to find a swing cheaper on Craig's list (or at garage sales, but those things go really fast so you have to look up garage sales with baby items and be the first ones there!). Most of my early stash of cloth diapers came from ebay/Craig's list and they were mostly new/like new (some still with tags). Also, I like the Baby Babu brand of diapers and they are fairly cheap, with free shipping and often have good sales. They work as well as the few "pricier" ones we own.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-56469038733230198962013-06-03T20:29:43.855-07:002013-06-03T20:29:43.855-07:00Thanks! I appreciate the comment:) I might try out...Thanks! I appreciate the comment:) I might try out my broken one (you just have to push it) and if this baby does like it, maybe put in the money to buy one that works!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858039489422734407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-54213090460586792692013-06-01T20:11:58.316-07:002013-06-01T20:11:58.316-07:00I might wait a bit on the swing, and see how it go...I might wait a bit on the swing, and see how it goes. We "had to have" one for our son, mostly because everyone told us it was a lifesaver... and then he hated it. I found out later that (gasp) babies are different, so the baby-wisdom that works for "all" really works for "most" ! all your other ideas sound great-- good luck!!MamaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101624062181567021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-34851482027445386372013-04-23T20:01:15.135-07:002013-04-23T20:01:15.135-07:00New to the blog- finding great stuff here :) I h...New to the blog- finding great stuff here :) I have a lot of the same stuff on my list. I actually had a group of 4-5 friends where we were planning to do an adult "home ec" series- finding ppl to lead workshops on stuff we wanted to learn, and sharing the cost on big ticket items at first. Then I moved :(<br /><br />But I have learned that the local county extension office is a GREAT way to learn about what grows well in your area- and so is a native plant group or the newspaper garden columnist (there may be some crossover btwn the 3!).MamaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101624062181567021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-29866034201444548172013-04-17T08:20:03.431-07:002013-04-17T08:20:03.431-07:00Great Post, I am struggling with teaching my girls...Great Post, I am struggling with teaching my girls how to do things from your list. Their ages are 1-8 and I find tha it is eaier to do things myself then to take the time to show and wait for them to do it. I have gone through starts and stops in having them do laundry, vaccuming, sweeping, and other things. Your post hit home thanks. Marie@Team Horninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07891175128602709756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-57323710420545992332013-04-15T21:46:38.816-07:002013-04-15T21:46:38.816-07:00My goal is $200 a month. Depends on sales and life...My goal is $200 a month. Depends on sales and life sometimes it's more sometimes it's less. We're 3 people but we eat out a lot :(. We do have a dog and 2 cats. We don't eat organic or really all that healthy. I buy snacks and ice cream sparingly (only when on sale). I use coupons a lot. But I have my system down to a science. It only takes me about 2 hours a week (if that) to sort and file and clip the coupons. Beth Anne @ Beth Anne's Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094756369530433566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103952577032976227.post-15610364538467678202013-04-15T21:40:14.791-07:002013-04-15T21:40:14.791-07:00I totally agree!! I can't do a lot of the thin...I totally agree!! I can't do a lot of the things you mentioned. I'm pretty good at cooking and I've recently learned how to coupon and grocery shop (which I'm really glad about). But I can't sew and I wish I could. And I SUCK at budgeting. I think a lot of the problems with the things on this list is our parents can't do them. A lot of the things on this list. My mom can't do. My mom sucks at money management. My mom can't sew. My mom HATES to iron. My grandma LOVED to sew and LOVED to iron. So once a week she would come over to our house and do all that for us. I can remember when I got my first job out of college getting in trouble because my clothes weren't ironed (no joke). I didn't know anything about ironing. My mom didn't iron. I had to buy an iron and figure out how to iron my clothes.<br /><br />It seems like somewhere along the line people stopped teaching "life skills" and most ppl are learning them as they go.....not sure who is to blame though...Beth Anne @ Beth Anne's Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094756369530433566noreply@blogger.com