tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post4215306865162284668..comments2023-09-12T10:44:43.115-04:00Comments on I am the working poor.: Random StuffI am the working poor.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-24517574354560072582011-11-01T18:02:36.416-04:002011-11-01T18:02:36.416-04:00Practical Parsimony, my paper products were parchm...Practical Parsimony, my paper products were parchment paper and aluminum foil. I also bought dish soap at a huge discount. I can't fathom going without tp, but was amused by your suggestion. It sounds like a story that would be addressed by a daytime tv talk show. "Today at three, local mom refuses to buy toilet paper. Grown kids horrified!" <br /><br />The internet/tv/ phone will not be turned back on! We need the money in savings and they can't handle the distractions.<br /><br />Pamela, they all aren't exactly doing their part yet. It is still a work in progress but there is some improvement.<br /><br />Zoe, thank you. Things are a bit calmer, however, we are still working on it.I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-41286203435797484952011-10-31T18:40:31.262-04:002011-10-31T18:40:31.262-04:00Glad to hear things are a little calmer/quieter. Y...Glad to hear things are a little calmer/quieter. You and your husband deserve some peace. :)maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385007421759239647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-35447051810180763872011-10-31T12:04:35.214-04:002011-10-31T12:04:35.214-04:00Glad to hear they're doing their part and that...Glad to hear they're doing their part and that things are generally peaceful!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890268843343589071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-78385499952855515282011-10-30T23:17:29.172-04:002011-10-30T23:17:29.172-04:00Oh, I would lay down rules for when the internet a...Oh, I would lay down rules for when the internet and tv are back before it comes back. Nothing happens after you decide to go to bed. You need sleep and peace.<br /><br />Looking at RVs before you are ready to purchase gives you an idea of options and prices.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-45668745894224746072011-10-30T23:14:43.271-04:002011-10-30T23:14:43.271-04:00Good, you are back. At our Kmart, you have to buy ...Good, you are back. At our Kmart, you have to buy $50 worth to get the doubled coupon AND you are limited to the number you can use. I threw one holy fit because I had spent $45 the night before and $15 or something like that, well over $50. I told them I would not purchase what I had and would return the purchases from the night before. So, the manager relented. But, I will never do the Kmart doubling of coupons again. <br /><br />Good for you on your stand. Maybe someone could get a job and pay for what they want. Cleaning house? I think you have impressed upon someone that you cannot do it all. Good!<br /><br />Babies are hardier than you think. Mittens, hat, and warm clothes in a warmish part of the house and she will be just fine. Mittens--I mean just the hand covering, not the one with a thumb. Of course, there will come a point where the mittens will hinder her. Besides, she would probably just chew them and get wet and colder. Scratch mitten idea...lol. <br /><br />If there is anyway you could just heat her part of the house....saving some money. <br /><br />Call 211 for anything baby needs--diapers, formula, wipes,anything, also that number works for all social service advertised in your state and those not advertised. <br /><br />Switching to vinegar and baking soda will save money. I use no paper products. You will have to buy tp, I am quite sure. Hey, if you ditched tp, maybe people would leave...lol.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com