tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post8528278279730273600..comments2023-10-22T20:02:21.294+11:00Comments on A Vision Splendid: My Grandmother's WaysA Vision Splendidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16117977569651546270noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-90743439457301785152010-02-23T04:56:07.493+11:002010-02-23T04:56:07.493+11:00Hi there,
Just found your blog via "next blo...Hi there,<br /><br />Just found your blog via "next blog" (which I never do!). Yes, I think frugality has become trendy. It's definitely a good thing! I tried canning tomatoes last summer which though not necessarily frugal with money, but particularly time (then again, it was my first time), was a fun experience. I did have time to reflect on the people who did it by necessity.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-11895579435604280412010-02-17T08:08:28.757+11:002010-02-17T08:08:28.757+11:00Frugality is definitely in the air, but one of the...Frugality is definitely in the air, but one of the downsides is that, although people are returning to some of the old ways, we're forgetting to care for our neighbours as previous generations did.<br /><br />I sing in our city's Cathedral, and we are struggling HARD to raise gifts of food and cash for our charity work. <br /><br />When they do come, they are more often than not from the poorest members of our community, so it is not about people unable to help - it's just that people seem not to think about those who in genuine need.<br /><br />The members of our community who can afford to give most give least, and those who can afford to give least give most, it seems to me sometimes.<br /><br />So while I am very much in favour of frugality, I'd love to see a bit more generosity, as in previous generations, towards those who really are doing it hard. <br /><br />Yikes - I didn't intend this to be a soapbox, but it turned out that way! :-( But sometimes I guess that's what happens when I comment on blogs - the issues that the blog post raises make me think about what I see that is important in my own community.<br /><br />Thanks for such a thoughtful post.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-71367053026378381902010-02-16T00:09:41.021+11:002010-02-16T00:09:41.021+11:00I am so sorry that your Gram passed! I haven'...I am so sorry that your Gram passed! I haven't read your blog for a while, as I have been off the computer, and so was very saddened to see this! I always loved reading about your grandma and her wisdom!<br /><br />Will, the frugality 'trend' pass? I don't know. Maybe it will be a thing where our children will want to be different from us, and so will start a new trend, but our grandchildren will look to us for a better way of life, just as we have looked to generations past?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-20296145448312007052010-02-10T13:04:57.133+11:002010-02-10T13:04:57.133+11:00God has greatly gifted you
I enjoyed visiting your...God has greatly gifted you<br />I enjoyed visiting your blog<br />God Bless<br />http://westbob.blogspot.com/2010/02/philippians-46-9-be-anxious-for-nothing.htmlBob Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109037871358072355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-73812236720930282712010-02-10T01:19:22.250+11:002010-02-10T01:19:22.250+11:00Gift giving, in particular is an area where my hus...Gift giving, in particular is an area where my husband and I choose to flex our frugal muscles. We go to thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales (weather permitting) all year round. Whenever we see anything that a family member might enjoy, we pick it up and stash it away for the next time that we need a gift for that person. The result is that our family members never know what to expect from us, except that each gift will be interesting and unique. They always get a kick out of opening our little gifts, and we save big bucks, so everyone comes out ahead.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00541785088428353355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-41966597297694022922010-02-09T10:24:48.007+11:002010-02-09T10:24:48.007+11:00Well, I was raised well by parents who lived throu...Well, I was raised well by parents who lived through the Depression so frugality was drummed into my head from an early age. I mean, I cut the ends off of "empty" toothpaste tubes and can usually keep brushing my teeth for another 2 weeks on what is left inside. I have mended my son's torn jacket so many times it looks like a Frankenstein coat. I'm definitely into it...Leilani Schuck Weatheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517660684870960794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-86300938688650249772010-02-09T10:21:59.960+11:002010-02-09T10:21:59.960+11:00What a fantastic post!
I think the popularity of &...What a fantastic post!<br />I think the popularity of "frugality" has a lot to with necessity: the need to live smart to survive in today's world, a world that moves so fast it has become incredibly unstable. This is the reason why we opted to start working towards a simple and sustainable lifestyle. <br />It is true about growing your own food: Most rewarding! My tomatoes and zucchini are pretty much finished now, and I'm so disappointed! Thankfully I still have capsicum growing to make me feel accomplished whilst I start planting seeds for Winter. :)<br />~S.xo.sorcha.oxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431135816635778553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8033398967737588792.post-89313578189158595272010-02-08T18:56:57.262+11:002010-02-08T18:56:57.262+11:00There has been a ground swell of 'change in th...There has been a ground swell of 'change in the air' for some time now. One of the wealthiest women, in the world, Oprah, has been espousing the benefits of frugal living and finding happiness outside of owning and having 'things' for some time, and it seems people are listening. Yes frugalism, and the home may be trendy at the moment, but it's a positive trend, that can only benefit people, communities and the environment. So for once in my life I feel trendy!!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.com