tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post2250570867208867406..comments2023-10-28T06:41:56.631-05:00Comments on Southern Seven: Feelin the crunchSouthernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742517323759698146noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-39149538705677305912008-09-16T21:53:00.000-05:002008-09-16T21:53:00.000-05:00I agree with the others who have commented--I thin...I agree with the others who have commented--I think all of us are really feeling the pinch lately. I finally started using the online Pear Budget that Simple Mom suggested and I have been pretty dismayed to see out budget vs. my spending there in black and white..actually there is a lot of red in several catagories! Gas for vehicles is eating us out of house and home so I have to figure out ways to cut other things. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there! I am trying to look at it as an opportunity to use up, make do, or do without (with style, of course!).<BR/><BR/>Love your blog!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07143643784023049784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-3502746661430272552008-08-12T13:59:00.000-05:002008-08-12T13:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing. It seems that everyone I spea...Thanks for sharing. It seems that everyone I speak to lately is feeling the same pinch. Everything is up in cost from food, gas, to kid's sports. We have been blessed by Dave Ramsey's teachings. They really helped us to evaluate where our spending was out of control. With us, it was our house payment. We solved the problem by selling our home and downsizing--not an easy task. We now live under our means and have more money left over each month for savings and unexpected expenses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-89982863275352695022008-08-10T13:14:00.000-05:002008-08-10T13:14:00.000-05:00I'm right there with you, it seems that everytime ...I'm right there with you, it seems that everytime we pay something off, something else comes up. My grocery budget is totally out of control, if you have any ideas to share please post them.<BR/><BR/>Take Care<BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377601785369106371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-22183447585311183012008-08-08T18:22:00.000-05:002008-08-08T18:22:00.000-05:00Hi,I think everyone is reevaluating their budgets....Hi,<BR/><BR/>I think everyone is reevaluating their budgets. Food costs are up, clothing costs are up, heating fuel will be higher this year etc. So don't feel too bad, like you said, you know what you have to do...sometimes is just feels like you're the only one...your not.BTW I really enjoy your blog.<BR/>ColeenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-54687078152649355092008-08-07T20:18:00.000-05:002008-08-07T20:18:00.000-05:00We are feeling it too and only have one toddler so...We are feeling it too and only have one toddler so far! Thanks for your honesty...I too have had many of the same feelings but have not been able to bring myself to post about it. Things definitely are getting more challenging as EVERYTHING seems to be going up...even just a little bit. But it all adds up. All we can do is to pray and to be the best stewards of our money that we can. Blessings to you...I hope that things begin to look up soon.Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265483075223570536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-7113383954540547262008-08-07T19:29:00.000-05:002008-08-07T19:29:00.000-05:00It always seems like everything comes at you all a...It always seems like everything comes at you all at once. Sounds like you know what to do and putting it out there on your blog is a great way to bring focus to what you need to do. I'm with you on the water, we are in a expensive area for water and I have not been watering except for a couple of pots.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863752523036124786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-3928045461388766202008-08-07T16:06:00.000-05:002008-08-07T16:06:00.000-05:00we definitely feel it- I told the princess that s...we definitely feel it- I told the princess that she could only do 1 extra activity this year- Just to cut down on some costs- and I am trying sooo hard to mindful of the food we buy! hard time for everypone now- except the super rich!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-57338955488102200762008-08-07T15:10:00.000-05:002008-08-07T15:10:00.000-05:00I'm feelin' it, too!I'm feelin' it, too!Tracyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303171375200927835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-83904708213313027942008-08-07T15:03:00.000-05:002008-08-07T15:03:00.000-05:00We feel the same "pinch" with one in a very compet...We feel the same "pinch" with one in a very competitive band program and the other in competitive cheerleading. As a booster officer, I can attest to knowing that there are some kids who's family cannot absorb all the nickle and diming that happens.<BR/><BR/>But, you're on the right track. You've seen the problem and are going to address it. It's when you don't know, or do and ignore it, that the problem can grow into a monster. <BR/><BR/>I haven'et been reading your blog for too long, so forgive me if I'm suggesting something you've already tried... Have you ever read any of the Financial Peace University stuff? Really good. We didn't have debt either, but wanted to be better at handling our money, too, and in a way that is honoring to the Lord.<BR/><BR/>On a lighter note - wish I lived close. I sure would like some of the fresh from the garden zucchini!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531911213929482494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-16485457070159910212008-08-07T13:42:00.000-05:002008-08-07T13:42:00.000-05:00I need to work on my cutting back also. Its hard ...I need to work on my cutting back also. Its hard with all the expenses the kids have, and just life in general.Valarie Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246244572843705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-64670605266384453732008-08-07T13:07:00.000-05:002008-08-07T13:07:00.000-05:00Just want to mentiona that abebooks.com and half.c...Just want to mentiona that abebooks.com and half.com are two places I buy and sell college textbooks for my two sons. You can save a fortune.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com