Comments on: There are no short cuts.

By: Penelope

Penelope — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:27:53 +0000

Amen! I’m reminded of the verse in Proverbs that says that a slothful person may reach out for food, but he will be too lazy to actually bring the food to his mouth again! (Proverbs 19:24)

Your message was a real eye-opener for me and brought this verse home to me in a practical relevant way.

Thank you!

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:49:53 +0000

I really enjoyed your post…a friend shared this with me and it’s the first time I’ve been to your site. I have ten month old twins and we tried cloth diapers and were not pleased. What type do you use/recommend?

By: DeputyHeadmistress

DeputyHeadmistress — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:59:51 +0000

Prices have gone up since he gave the interview, but his point is still valid.

I can still buy a pound of organic oats for about 1.00 a pound, and the cereal and cereal bars cost about four times more for the oats, ounce per ounce (plus I get stuff in them that isn’t even really food).

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:51:32 +0000

Oh how I wish we could get organic oats for .79/ lb!

By: DeputyHeadmistress

DeputyHeadmistress — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:40:21 +0000

Does depend on the toddler. Pipsqueak and JennyAnyDots were both toddlers I could put to bed and say, “Time for a nap,” and walk away and they would be quieter than mice.

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:35:51 +0000

I loved this post. I find myself thinking the same thing…usually after I’ve chosen some convenience item in a stressful or hurried moment. Thank you for putting it so well.

By: Purringpiggy

Purringpiggy — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:15:04 +0000

“Do you put your toddler down for a nap at 2 p.m. each day? That’s a perfect “prompt” to build your new habit–30 minutes of daily inspirational reading–into your schedule at 2:05 p.m.”

OK, did this person ever TRY to put a toddler down for a nap in 5 minutes? Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

By: lynette355

lynette355 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:24:27 +0000

You have so hit the nail on the head. And we needed that message relayed to us. Even if we know it. Thanks for putting it out there so matter of fact.

By: Martha O

Martha O — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:39:12 +0000

This is a fantastic post. My favorite is the line, “You cannot buy the new you.”

By: Marianne@TheNewFrugalMom

Marianne@TheNewFrugalMom — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:27:23 +0000

This is a great post and so true; the majority of the square footage at every grocery store is dedicated to convenience food of one sort or another. I’m sure there are several new convenience food products lined up to launch in Q1 of 2009, too.

I agree with you on the hard work it takes to form a new habit; I really like the oldie but goodie 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. There is great value in taking a few minutes to plan and reflect before attacking each day.

Thanks!