tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post8668201107944677123..comments2014-05-20T09:08:28.126-07:00Comments on To Make A Nest: What's So Great About the American Dream?Copperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-89183944051468971422012-10-24T21:40:27.136-07:002012-10-24T21:40:27.136-07:00Thanks for that rant Amanda! I love knowing that ...Thanks for that rant Amanda! I love knowing that it's totally doable, and I think it's always awesome to hear how other moms are making ends meet. I know it's going to be a struggle, but I'm going to try to do whatever I can do be home with my daughter as much as possible! I actually just decided to start up a Mary Kay business tonight to try to make some extra income (which will hopefully put us one step closer to being a stay at home/work at home mom) a little ways down the road. I have high hopes for it. =) I'll let you know how it goes. I just want to be able to be there when my daughter is growing up! It's so important to me. <br /><br />Thanks again for the comment. I really did find it encouraging. You keep up the awesome mommy-ing!Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-5061452535561692192012-10-24T21:35:44.564-07:002012-10-24T21:35:44.564-07:00I haven't heard of it, but I will definitely b...I haven't heard of it, but I will definitely be checking it out now. Thanks Carrie! =)Copperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630395732057574788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-58817732939711475232012-10-24T19:14:14.838-07:002012-10-24T19:14:14.838-07:00I agree it's hard not being able to buy what y...I agree it's hard not being able to buy what you want whenever you want. I've always been frugal, but I didn't truly become 'frugal' until now since my husband and I are full-time college students with a toddler and expecting baby # 2. Only my husband works so if it weren't for cloth diapering we wouldn't be able to survive! Seriously, I cannot afford to buy disposable every month. We have had to completely give up date nights, we do not go out to eat (AT ALL...like this past weekend we were out of town and Gabe was cranky so we thought maybe just this once we'll do Subway, but then we reminded ourselves that the $15 we'd spend at Subway is actually needed to buy laundry detergent in a few weeks, etc.). When I'm at the a store like Wal-Mart of Joanne's Fabric and I see other people shopping and buying stuff for their babies/kids sometimes I get jealous. Whenever I shop I take forever because I have my phone calculator out, making sure I'm getting the best deal for my money. Sometimes it's the choice between what I need more...not do I need this but do I need it that bad. Like our baby # 2 due in December, it'd be nice to have those cozy fleece onsie pajamas for her, but I find myself debating to buy the really cute $8 ones at Wal-Mart because that seems so expensive to me! Whereas last pregnancy I would have thought it was cheap. Now my idea of cheap is the baby section at Good Will or Salvation Army. <br /><br />Anyway, sorry for a rant :) My point is that it is possible to live on a single budget and be happy. My family has everything it needs. I have taught myself to sew over the past few months so that I can make diapers and cloths for my kids. It's much cheaper to buy the fabric yourself and then you get to create super cute clothes that you wouldn't be able to afford at the store! So yes, it can be stressful changing your lifestyle, but it's possible and worth it. I could be one of those moms in college that does school and work full time but to me it's not worth it. I'm still able to make my family dinner, clean the house, and spend a few hours every night with my son and husband and to me, these luxuries are much more important than material luxuries. <br /><br />Best of luck in your job venture!Amanda Sandovalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07622978332392524319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297525232066044778.post-28826642989691163432012-10-24T13:31:00.966-07:002012-10-24T13:31:00.966-07:00Have you heard of "7" by Jen Hatmaker? I...Have you heard of "7" by Jen Hatmaker? It's all about trying to avoid the trap of consumerism. I have just started it, and I pass on the recommendation I got from several friends. If you want to live more simply, this is a great book to read.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477676482227505847noreply@blogger.com