tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post2252592491859911327..comments2024-03-10T23:18:46.481-05:00Comments on Sweet Nothings: A Cold Wind a'blowin'....bjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-13512217774905330022013-01-14T16:40:33.905-06:002013-01-14T16:40:33.905-06:00This is such a wonderful post. Yummy soup, great s...This is such a wonderful post. Yummy soup, great suggestions! Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza - Hope to see you there again this week with more deliciousness and wisdom :)Jutta Lenihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813496006849566280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-90677450902597904642013-01-12T15:03:55.390-06:002013-01-12T15:03:55.390-06:00That soup sounds delicious! Thanks so much for the...That soup sounds delicious! Thanks so much for the cost saving tips.<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-71600763779550305512013-01-10T18:34:49.789-06:002013-01-10T18:34:49.789-06:00BJ, thank you for sharing your money saving tips w...BJ, thank you for sharing your money saving tips with us. Even saving a little adds up! Have a lovely evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-38921568246168540122013-01-10T18:32:43.380-06:002013-01-10T18:32:43.380-06:00Potato soup looks so good, have to try it. You had...Potato soup looks so good, have to try it. You had no sour cream, yesterday on Dr. oz, they showed using cottage cheese with a tablespoon (might not be right) of lemon juice, put it in the blender and you can't tell the difference, less fat and less something else. Going to try it. <br />Enjoyed your thrifty ideas, so helpful, true and interesting. God bless...Betty Stapletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307619436270234260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-33357985187016188732013-01-10T13:39:43.127-06:002013-01-10T13:39:43.127-06:00I'm visiting from Auutie Sez's blog. You&...I'm visiting from Auutie Sez's blog. You've given some great tips and I agree that we all need to tighten our belts. I'm really worried about where our country is headed. <br />I'm now following. You have a great blog. I think I've visited before, but getting, ahem, older...it's hard to remember all the great blogs I've read, and I've forgotten a few I'm sure.<br />Have a happy day! ~CherylCheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-27284391398824074022013-01-10T11:40:15.462-06:002013-01-10T11:40:15.462-06:00PS- I Also followed your blog! Love it!PS- I Also followed your blog! Love it!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-48820760951240502532013-01-10T11:37:14.857-06:002013-01-10T11:37:14.857-06:00Great tips! I have had ALL my bills paid off for ...Great tips! I have had ALL my bills paid off for a long time now...saw this coming back in '07. House paid off since '94. Savings and cash on hand...I Hate what's coming!<br />Love the blog!<br /> Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-68858697464155434192013-01-10T10:12:13.743-06:002013-01-10T10:12:13.743-06:00Great post, BJ. I agree to spend less and save mor...Great post, BJ. I agree to spend less and save more. It makes sense always, but especially now. Your potato soup sounds wonderful! Today is my grocery shopping day and I'm going to re-look at my list and menus and see what I can cut out. Groceries are a tremendous expense for us. I also wanted to say I like the new look to your blog. Your home looks cozy indeed! Like someone else mentioned, I am nosy and I am looking forward to reading about why, when, and where you are moving. You have tantalized us with a sense of mystery! Be well my dear friend.<br />Blessings, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-26476299108012451792013-01-10T08:01:53.261-06:002013-01-10T08:01:53.261-06:00BJ,
All good sound advice for saving in this econo...BJ,<br />All good sound advice for saving in this economy!!!<br />"Mr. Ed" and I haven't gotten to the one auto, yet...but have discussed it often!<br />I, too, make, bake and freeze. Part of that comes from being an Army wife and being on one income for most of "Mr. Ed's" career so I could be home with our sons. Choices...life is all about choices. Amazing how many things aren't missed when you decide to limit them or write them off!!!<br />You are a Godsend, dear friend!!!<br />Fondly,<br />PatOn Crooked Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04194554531505722292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-28734617781710570352013-01-09T16:51:17.916-06:002013-01-09T16:51:17.916-06:00I just made myself potato soup to take for lunch t...I just made myself potato soup to take for lunch today! All great tips BJ, nothing wrong with cutting back a bit and I'd hate to see corn bread go to waste:@)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-32742189790396238532013-01-09T16:47:56.453-06:002013-01-09T16:47:56.453-06:00Those are absolutely wonderful ideas, bj. I think...Those are absolutely wonderful ideas, bj. I think it is easier for some of us that didn't have the "wants" of the kids today-the kids that had a big house by the time they were 25 and maxed out on everything. We slowly built our way into a better life. <br /><br />I am glad for the "kids" to have things and not have to wait on them but I also see a lot of them with dreams going down the tubes because of the economy and losing it all. It is a sad and scary state of affairs all the way around. <br />Blessings to you- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-68024418350765107522013-01-09T16:14:13.702-06:002013-01-09T16:14:13.702-06:00We have done several of the same things. We do on...We have done several of the same things. We do only have cell phones now...<br />we all are going to be feeling the pinch....even those who think this is a great idea! Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-42543097356836916572013-01-09T16:09:35.794-06:002013-01-09T16:09:35.794-06:00Loved the blog, couldn't have said it better m...Loved the blog, couldn't have said it better myself...please tell us when and why and where you are moving...will you be staying in texas...waiting for the post with all the info, what a bunch of nosy bloggers huh...lol ..just worried you will be ok and hope you get settled soon...take care my friend we are in for a long ride with this resheme....phyllisPhyllis @Around the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518514759461027787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-44342674597486385162013-01-09T15:42:33.045-06:002013-01-09T15:42:33.045-06:00BJ I love soup and this one looks so good! I too ...BJ I love soup and this one looks so good! I too am so worried about the future. I don't have health ins and it scares the bejeebies out of me. Still I try to take care of myself and stay healthy. So far I'm doing OK. I too am a big handwasher and use hand sanitizer.<br />I do not want this flu going around. All your suggestions are wonderful and I'm going to implement them as much as I can. Praying for all of us! <br />hugs, Linda Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-20353719281746732432013-01-09T15:04:43.896-06:002013-01-09T15:04:43.896-06:00BJ,
These are all tried and true bits of wisdom.
I...BJ,<br />These are all tried and true bits of wisdom.<br />I am germ conscious (not phobic!)and have tried to instill that into hubby and daughter. I just don't get sick. <br />Making soup for tonight too! Soup is wonderful - nutritious and affordable. I'm a food saver, too.<br />The crescent rolls are an inspiration! I just made some from scratch over the holidays...adding in the butter, pepper, garlic etc. sounds fantastic.<br />Saving on or eliminating cable, using Tracfones, keeping to a grocery budget, only getting a Sunday paper, etc. These are good ways to simplify your life too, which to me, increases the quality of it!<br />Also, keeping a garden, canning your produce, not buying anything in a box at the grocery store (no processed foods), using freecycle or craigslist, minimizing eating out, being in the habit of cooking, eliminating debt, eating less.<br />Everything on the list is part of a heathy lifestyle, so if you do the best you can with these things, you've nothing to lose!<br />Way to go, BJ! Love this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-69362326041259880792013-01-09T14:59:08.969-06:002013-01-09T14:59:08.969-06:00BJ,
Your post is so perfect. We are in for a roug...BJ,<br />Your post is so perfect. We are in for a rough few years.<br />Your soup looks so good I can almost taste it. I think my fvorite tip was how to perk up those store bought rolls, that come in a can.<br /><br />We will be getting a Hobby Lobby in the spring and I can hardly wait to shop there.<br />Where can I find a Hobby Lobby logo to put on my blog?<br />Nonie nonie everythingsewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433431619239575752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-1587341731675153542013-01-09T14:04:49.804-06:002013-01-09T14:04:49.804-06:00Excellent post BJ. I gave up my cell phone with A...Excellent post BJ. I gave up my cell phone with AT&T a couple of years ago and bought a tracfone at Walmart.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-37384358120955333462013-01-09T13:39:45.857-06:002013-01-09T13:39:45.857-06:00BJ, you offer some sound advice here. I use every...BJ, you offer some sound advice here. I use every bit of leftovers. I wash my hands constantly (they feel like sandpaper) and use those antibacterial things. Eating less meat and more affordable veggies and beans (I'm not crazy about them but I have try). I eliminated premium channels from cable, I cut back on electricity too and refuse to raise my heat. I have to focus on "wants vs needs". xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-32358163641407338322013-01-09T13:09:44.252-06:002013-01-09T13:09:44.252-06:00Great soup and great tips, they seem to go hand in...Great soup and great tips, they seem to go hand in hand. I like to use up the veggies that are getting old by making soups and stews, some to eat, some to freeze. My grocery bill is my highest expense so I plan our meals carefully and when we are out of something, I don't rush back to the store. And hubby is frugal, too. He has NEVER paid full price for anything! I'm slowly learning! ;-)<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-73281772016137439952013-01-09T13:08:06.889-06:002013-01-09T13:08:06.889-06:00I am making so much soup lately, and potato soup i...I am making so much soup lately, and potato soup is one of our favorites. In fact, I'm making potato leek soup tonight! Your soup and cornbread looks delicious!<br /><br />Great fiscal advice. We have paid off all of our bills except mortgage obviously and my husband's student loans. It took us nearly 7 years but we are whittling down our debt! It makes me sleep so much easier at night knowing we don't have credit card debt :)Our Neck of the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796487269192271170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-23992571308392657402013-01-09T13:01:21.233-06:002013-01-09T13:01:21.233-06:00Amen, I made a new budget and am doing the same th...Amen, I made a new budget and am doing the same thing with cutting back everything we possibly can. Got to save more. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-81460578928788910962013-01-09T12:57:15.393-06:002013-01-09T12:57:15.393-06:00Potato soup is my very favorite. Could eat it eve...Potato soup is my very favorite. Could eat it everyday if you made it. All your suggestions are great, but remember what goes around comes around. We are seeing that every day. Lived in the depression days and they will return. You can save all the money you can, but if that happens, the banks close. So where can you put your money now without the threat of losing it all. I may get me a can like the old folks did and put some in for the basic needs.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-72160638588402868512013-01-09T12:55:59.959-06:002013-01-09T12:55:59.959-06:00All such good tips! I think most everyone is looki...All such good tips! I think most everyone is looking for ways to trim their budgets in this bad economy.<br /><br />I haven't made potato soup in a long time. Sounds delicious.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-5598344377178009532013-01-09T12:55:12.490-06:002013-01-09T12:55:12.490-06:00Great tips! We also freeze leftovers - they make ...Great tips! We also freeze leftovers - they make such quick and easy dinners on those lazy nights! Now that we are both retired, we also are learning to cut back (but it is hard!) One thing I will not give up is my cell phone - haha. Enjoy your day!Patti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369681864114551968.post-6778864591220121512013-01-09T11:44:09.614-06:002013-01-09T11:44:09.614-06:00Great advice from my wise friend! We had potato s...Great advice from my wise friend! We had potato soup last night with cornbread and it really hit the spot:) We retired with no bills and it has been really nice! Just utilities, groceries and gas! I still save every penny every way possible! My hubby just went on Medicare and we are about to see how it works! I was familiar with it when my Dad was living, we'll see how it has changed! Thanks for the tips! Have a blessed day dear BJ, HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.com