Comments on: Cheerful Frugality Stays At Home http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/ Good stewardship in action. How do you do it? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:32:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2204 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:22:09 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2204 I love it... It's amazing how a cheerful and content attitude (and a bit of creativity) can turn something that could be frustrating into a blessing in disguise. I miss having a car sometimes, but overall, I enjoy that it forces me to just enjoy being at home, and staying grounded in my tasks here. I used to get antsy, but now I'm content where I am. And if we feel cooped up, it's nothing a nice long walk or play time at the park won't fix. As for no internet, now having had a blog for over 6 months, I can imagine that I would somewhat miss it, but also enjoy a bit of freedom to just focus on other tasks. Sounds like you're doing just that! Great result with the garage sale, by the way! I love it… It’s amazing how a cheerful and content attitude (and a bit of creativity) can turn something that could be frustrating into a blessing in disguise.

I miss having a car sometimes, but overall, I enjoy that it forces me to just enjoy being at home, and staying grounded in my tasks here. I used to get antsy, but now I’m content where I am. And if we feel cooped up, it’s nothing a nice long walk or play time at the park won’t fix.

As for no internet, now having had a blog for over 6 months, I can imagine that I would somewhat miss it, but also enjoy a bit of freedom to just focus on other tasks. Sounds like you’re doing just that! Great result with the garage sale, by the way!

]]> By: Greener Pastures http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2202 Greener Pastures Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:19:35 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2202 If I lived in the city I could make it without a car, but here in the suburbs I'd feel trapped. If I lived in the city I could make it without a car, but here in the suburbs I’d feel trapped.

]]> By: Elizabeth-The Whole Family http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2200 Elizabeth-The Whole Family Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:16:52 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2200 What a great attitude! Good for you. I once only had 1 car for my family and it was tough some days, but do-able. It was so funny to see other's expressions though. They couldn't believe it...since EVERYONE nowadays has 2,3 or more cars! What a great attitude! Good for you. I once only had 1 car for my family and it was tough some days, but do-able. It was so funny to see other’s expressions though. They couldn’t believe it…since EVERYONE nowadays has 2,3 or more cars!

]]> By: Annie http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2198 Annie Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:39:49 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2198 Great attitude! I know that I have an extra 10-15 lbs that have accumulated since we connected to the internet. It's amazing how habit forming technology and transportation can be. Great attitude! I know that I have an extra 10-15 lbs that have accumulated since we connected to the internet. It’s amazing how habit forming technology and transportation can be.

]]> By: Anjanette http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2197 Anjanette Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02:08 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2197 Great post! We went down to one car last month too and it has been a challenge but a good one! I feel so accomplished bring able to rearange our lifestyle to fit. Hope you do too! Great post! We went down to one car last month too and it has been a challenge but a good one! I feel so accomplished bring able to rearange our lifestyle to fit. Hope you do too!

]]> By: Rachel http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 Rachel Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:23:10 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2196 Great post! I am starting my first week of no outside work in several months and looking forward to getting the house purged and reorganized. I will be without a car during the week a lot of the time since my husband will be taking it to work and it doesn't make financial sense for me to use it if it's not necessary. Gas prices are insane and now my income won't be there. Here's to making the most of the time spent at home! Great post! I am starting my first week of no outside work in several months and looking forward to getting the house purged and reorganized. I will be without a car during the week a lot of the time since my husband will be taking it to work and it doesn’t make financial sense for me to use it if it’s not necessary. Gas prices are insane and now my income won’t be there. Here’s to making the most of the time spent at home!

]]> By: Maria @ Financial-Tip http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2194 Maria @ Financial-Tip Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:23 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2194 You are surviving well! I got a little stir crazy after months of no car, as a stay a home mom where nothing was walkable. But it makes you more creative, I agree. You are surviving well! I got a little stir crazy after months of no car, as a stay a home mom where nothing was walkable. But it makes you more creative, I agree.

]]> By: Annie http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2193 Annie Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:16:02 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2193 I'm giving up tv this week and its amazing what things you rediscover when your routine is changed for a little while. Who would have thought that all those "conveniences" actually keep us from getting stuff done? I’m giving up tv this week and its amazing what things you rediscover when your routine is changed for a little while. Who would have thought that all those “conveniences” actually keep us from getting stuff done?

]]> By: Janel http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/21/cheerful-frugality-stays-at-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2192 Janel Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:06:20 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=555#comment-2192 Good for you! I missed you, but am soo glad to hear you've been sooo productive! :) Good for you! I missed you, but am soo glad to hear you’ve been sooo productive! :)

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