tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post759679727673888651..comments2024-03-13T19:05:04.325-07:00Comments on Our Little Cottage in the Big Woods: Living on a Budget.Chyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-22270582354010908072016-10-10T10:15:09.782-07:002016-10-10T10:15:09.782-07:00Carla, sometimes the budget has to go out the door...Carla, sometimes the budget has to go out the door when things creep up. Thankfully you have your slush fund for just those day. It will get back up there! X ChyChyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-79518711020754074162016-10-10T10:13:55.897-07:002016-10-10T10:13:55.897-07:00I so agree Penny. We were single income with a bit...I so agree Penny. We were single income with a bit from my ventures on the side but every penny was counted and cherished. And I'm sure that's made us so much more appreciative of what we can now do. Thank you for sharing. It's nice to know that we were not the only ones raising kids on pennies and somehow, it all worked and no on did without! X ChyChyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-70341047465749926512016-10-10T10:12:04.864-07:002016-10-10T10:12:04.864-07:00Thanks for the clarification Jo!Thanks for the clarification Jo!Chyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-5787082088935801712016-10-10T10:11:41.506-07:002016-10-10T10:11:41.506-07:00Thanks Jo. I miss being mortgage free but know we&...Thanks Jo. I miss being mortgage free but know we'll be there again soon. It's worth the bit of a payment each month to have this beautiful landscape and a really fun house to decorate. X ChyChyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612160129616190092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-33626931944802965162016-10-04T05:52:10.227-07:002016-10-04T05:52:10.227-07:00In the 24 + years my husband and I have been marri...In the 24 + years my husband and I have been married, we have mostly been on a very tight budget, ranging from tight, to extremely tight! We manage, and make the most of the times when money is a little more plentiful, and it means that any treats, outings, tickets etc are very much appreciated and enjoyed XPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174324346613155013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-2938889998533350892016-10-03T17:55:29.173-07:002016-10-03T17:55:29.173-07:00After the last few days we've had with 3 sick ...After the last few days we've had with 3 sick kids and a sick husband, numerous cab rides, meds, OTC meds, extra juices, soups, Popsicles, etc... my # for the first few days is not going to bepretty and part of that was cash, so I can't even count that. Horrible way to start the month but i'm going to try not to stress and just get back on the right foot! Usually yes, we live on a stick budget, but sometimes life happens and gets in the way! *sigh* ~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-27357493680356801742016-10-03T13:33:46.187-07:002016-10-03T13:33:46.187-07:00I obviously meant we DID live frugally :(
~JoI obviously meant we DID live frugally :(<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420789516107092243.post-19662663335099979332016-10-03T13:32:47.461-07:002016-10-03T13:32:47.461-07:00I started my first career as a bank clerk, and boo...I started my first career as a bank clerk, and bookkeeper, so I was well familiar with budgets.<br />Fortunately my husband and myself saved over the years, and didn't live frugally, it's now paying off, with a mortgage free home, and monthly expenses on the credit card, always paid in full. We are able to help our grandchildren through college, and contribute to new vehicles for them. That being said, I still have the same kitchen appliances we installed when we built the house thirty years and counting :)<br />Well done on your budget planning !<br />Hugs,<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.com