tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post8807244440407225044..comments2024-03-28T15:26:50.512-05:00Comments on Renaissance: One Income, Two contributorsRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-46951982854482954632010-06-15T07:33:45.308-05:002010-06-15T07:33:45.308-05:00thanks for your comment mrl. The fact of the matt...thanks for your comment mrl. The fact of the matter is...we live in the country and haven't really butchered any meat yet. That was typed as an example of getting CREATIVE with meeting your goals by going down a different road. Local farms and stores (even in Nevada) sometimes sell "whole animals" already butchered. Buying a whole butchered cow, while a large chunk of change at the onset, saves a bundle when you think of buying that amount of meat throughout the year. Co-ops are great resources for veggies if you can't grow your own. Even shopping the super sales that grocery stores have and eating those foods that are in season/on sale WHILE they are in season/on sale will save you money. <br /><br />I didn't mean to suggest everyone butcher their own meat or grow their own food-those are fabulous options for those who CAN, but for everyone else, I would say run with the seven main points and translate them to suit your lifestyle. City slicker or country bumpkin, and anyone in between CAN afford more wisdom in their spending and can succeed with what they have if they realize the impact they have on their own finances. <br /><br />:-)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-52596996615934769682010-06-14T23:31:22.787-05:002010-06-14T23:31:22.787-05:00Hi there! I have been lukring your blog (I LOVE th...Hi there! I have been lukring your blog (I LOVE the pillowcase nightgown) and I came across this post. I agree with you in most aspects of this post, however, there are things that I must point out. Not everyone lives in a rural area and has the option to butcher their own meat. I live in Las Vegas, and my husband and his family hunt deer and elk, it is a luck of the draw, and we are not always fortunate for him to have the opportunity to go hunting. I am trying to become "thrifty," but I am finding it difficult, especially here. Any suggestions for a city slicker?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-56667606695143716082010-06-08T08:33:06.327-05:002010-06-08T08:33:06.327-05:00This is so good! I just had a quick look over you...This is so good! I just had a quick look over your blog as I saw your comment in mine...and I have to say, this has really blessed me! There's so much truth in it, and so encouraging and inspiring! <br /><br />veronicaVeronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732844879423682742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-61621077856540579692009-11-18T09:06:25.936-05:002009-11-18T09:06:25.936-05:00Thank you for this wonderful post! I really neede...Thank you for this wonderful post! I really needed to be reminded today about how this is a JOB, somedays it's easy to get lazy especially because my children are older 13,10,8, and 6.<br /><br />Andrea<br /><br />www.creativitysplace.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-8110599250775834972008-06-20T07:20:00.000-05:002008-06-20T07:20:00.000-05:00My daughter and I were just talking about this las...My daughter and I were just talking about this last night. One of her girls is turning four (on the 4th of July!). I had already found a beautiful doll for her at a garage sale with the original tag on it.<BR/><BR/>Yesterday I was shopping at Wal Mart for a few groceries when I noticed the little girls items on clearance. I called my daughter to get the correct sizes and came away with the cutest pair of denim jeans for $2.00 and I paid "full price" (gasp) for a sweet shirt ($4.95 I believe).<BR/><BR/>We were talking about how we hear so often women say they can't afford to stay home when all of their children have clothes from the "Mall stores", like the Gap.<BR/><BR/>It can be done and even though it can be a challenge, sometimes it is a lot of fun... most often it is a lot of fun... to see how God leads us to amazing deals.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-69274025703699302972008-06-20T05:03:00.000-05:002008-06-20T05:03:00.000-05:00Thanks for all your comments ladies! Deborah~ of ...Thanks for all your comments ladies! Deborah~ of course you may!<BR/><BR/>My intent upon writing this post was to focus on the financial contribution of a woman, to her marriage and family, despite a lacking 'career'. <BR/><BR/>As I live and breathe, staying home with my children and being a constant part of their lives is something I cherish more than anything else, and certainly, I would continue to make it work regardless of the cost or lack of contribution. As several of you have stated already: the benefits to your family brought by staying home far outweigh the financial contributions. Mrs. Bibby brings up a good point too: even those who work outside the home have more expenses: clothes, food, gas, childcare, etc. so it really isn't all THAT much of a financial headstart afterall.<BR/><BR/>While everyone knows where my family stands personally on staying home, my intent of THIS post was not tell those women who work outside the home all of what they are missing, but it was to encourage women who DO stay at home-that they ARE contributing to the financial state of the family. <BR/><BR/>You all probably knew that, I just thought I ought to reiterate.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-44720635469510716472008-06-19T20:07:00.000-05:002008-06-19T20:07:00.000-05:00Well, I will have to ditto most of your commenters...Well, I will have to ditto most of your commenters (is that a word??). Well said, Rebecca! Would I be allowed to link to this post sometime too?The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-53603926405534021502008-06-19T18:16:00.000-05:002008-06-19T18:16:00.000-05:00Thanks, I needed that today! And congrats on the ...Thanks, I needed that today! And congrats on the house! You deserve it after all your hard work and patience with a hubby who works everyday! It is so easy to question the validity of my job as a stay at home wife and mom when the world keeps asking, "What do you even do all day?!" Thanks for reminding me of all that we do that doesn't get a tangible paycheck. Ruth 2:12Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256247785562598498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-16854034879249609312008-06-19T17:31:00.000-05:002008-06-19T17:31:00.000-05:00Rebecca, you have such a way of words! Such an op...Rebecca, you have such a way of words! Such an open heart, a heart for loving your husband, children, and God. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. <BR/>Even though I have been able to earn a paycheck for most of the past 8 years, I have been able to be a full-time mom by doing things where I could involve my kiddos. Being my husband's secretary and being a child care providers were jobs where I could both take care of my own children and earn an income. But, I know that being trhifty and caring for my family are my highest priorities, not the 'job.'<BR/>Thank you for reminding me that what I do is of value!<BR/><BR/>Blessings-AndieAndiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16442829323972885504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-61218987132076755522008-06-19T17:06:00.000-05:002008-06-19T17:06:00.000-05:00You willnever regret the choice you have made. I ...You willnever regret the choice you have made. I was lucky enough to be home with my children full time until they started school.. Then I owned a gift shop and they came there after school...we were able to share stories, after school snacks, help with homework...I never felt I missed out on anything. I loved being a stay at home mom and tease my husband that I still would like to be one...he reminds me that we don't have any kids at home anymore. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-70001280561199014712008-06-19T13:48:00.000-05:002008-06-19T13:48:00.000-05:00The biggest thing we can give our husbands is a ha...The biggest thing we can give our husbands is a happy home. I don't see how when we have small children we can do that by working outside the home as moms. It usually causes more stress. And with the childcare, clothes, gas, etc. I don't see how we would really be contributing much monetarily anyway.<BR/><BR/>And Mr. B. always told me that he wouldn't be where he is today if I had worked. We would be needing to work around two work schedules. If a mom feels like she isn't fulfilled at home, she should be looking inside herself (and her husband) for the reasons. <BR/><BR/>It can be done. You just need to prioritize. I think you did a terrific job in writing this. Don't get off your soapbox, and I won't either!!! :-)Grandma Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374433741826178093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-33694252121624930402008-06-19T12:48:00.000-05:002008-06-19T12:48:00.000-05:00devildogwife~ sheesh! You scared me there. I tho...devildogwife~ sheesh! You scared me there. I thought I was too shove-it-down-your-throat! Stinker!<BR/><BR/>Alane~ thanks for sharing your story! it is really heartening for me to hear stories like that. And-that children grow up to be appreciative adults! :-)<BR/><BR/>Tracy~ of course you can! Silly!<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Bonnie~ One thing I love about this blog is the opportunity to get to know others more fully. Or atleast, when THEY allow it by opening up in the comments section! I didn't know you originally came from such a large family! I just have to say KUDOS to you and your hubby for flowing against the tide and actually being RESPONSIBLE with your money! A house-PAID off? At such a young age?!? I am going to go bury myself in the sand now...Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-33233381082375798992008-06-19T12:35:00.000-05:002008-06-19T12:35:00.000-05:00I'll echo the others-Well said!I am so thankful th...I'll echo the others-Well said!<BR/>I am so thankful that B. had our finances in hand when we married. Our house is payed off, we were able to pay cash for our brand new mini-van last year, and we have NO DEBT becasue of his carefulness. I am also most TREMENDOUSLY thankful, that he is willing to be in charge of our budget. I am simply terrible at math, and not as meticulous in my record keeping as he is, and since he already had a system worked out, he is keeping it going. <BR/>We have plenty, and it is a little frusterating because I am more of a penny-pincher , so he doesn't completely understand why I love thrift stores and yard sales. I was brought up this way. 10 kids raised in a single income household, and we managed. To me you learn to shop thrifty so that if the rug is ever yanked out from under you, you are already adjusted to buying that way.<BR/>It always brings me a happy smile when I realize I am not the only one who thinks these things. Sometimes I feel like the Lone Nut out there!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363843039604440511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-76445490838056264682008-06-19T12:18:00.000-05:002008-06-19T12:18:00.000-05:00Rebecca, This was very well written. Would you min...Rebecca, <BR/>This was very well written. Would you mind if I linked to it in a blog entry?Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316243882758535639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-5915020105550883622008-06-19T11:16:00.000-05:002008-06-19T11:16:00.000-05:00I haven't really ever commented on your blog befor...I haven't really ever commented on your blog before, but I have been reading it (lurking) for a while now. :)<BR/>I totally agree with you...I come from a family with four children, and my mom did not work at all from the time her first child was born until her last was grown. She was home with us kids full-time (we were homeschooled) and she worked harder than any employed woman I know. And the gift that she gave us, by being with us and teaching us all the time, was priceless. While we could have had a bigger house (the house we grew up in was 1200 sq. ft. with 6 people living there) and things like that, we didn't want for anything ever and the size of the house truly didn't matter.<BR/>Thank you for sharing! God bless!<BR/>Alanealanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740498791453763901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-85145107122509625092008-06-19T11:11:00.000-05:002008-06-19T11:11:00.000-05:00Rebecca, tell us how you really feel. ;) Just kidd...Rebecca, tell us how you really feel. ;) Just kidding. That was very well written.Heather @ Marine Corps Nomadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704044370479709930noreply@blogger.com