tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post655929632150890047..comments2023-12-04T10:49:20.628-05:00Comments on Possumlady Place: Pinching Penniespossumladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060146825196164963noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-56021397565861896522008-11-29T22:35:00.000-05:002008-11-29T22:35:00.000-05:00Christine, thanks for sharing this...We have two i...Christine, thanks for sharing this...<BR/><BR/>We have two incomes and things are tight. No job is secure right now, really. <BR/><BR/>My "can't do without" is feeding the birds good stuff. But I give up lunch, most days. A piece of fruit and a bag of pretzels gets me through. There are always ways to offset our cravings :o)<BR/><BR/>I would like to share your homeowner story with my daughter who is struggling in her second year. She recently gave up the nail salon and rarely goes out. Feeling threatened by the economy, this might help her. She also dotes on her cat and two large dogs...<BR/><BR/>We are all there with you. Although we'd like to spend and boost the economy right now, we need to hold on to the bills for a while...<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I'm scared. I've lived through recessions before but don't recall one like this.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-52395618154022832332008-11-26T23:39:00.000-05:002008-11-26T23:39:00.000-05:00Hiyii Possum lady,Love your blog and found my way ...Hiyii Possum lady,<BR/>Love your blog and found my way through Moki's. My pinching pennies days started last year when i bought my own apartment in Malaysia. The moving in cost had scraped off my savings in the bank. Had to start off with 0 Savings from then onwards! Had 3 cats back then and took in another orphanage kittens shortly after i moved in to my new place. Struggling with living expenses since then! Everything is so expensive right now, especially premier cat food, price went up by 30% when economy meltdown started *sweat*! Vet fee, cat litters, etc are all on the rise as well and i am feeling the hit real hard.... But it is worth it, seeing them happy & healthy, the joy they bring me is more than money to me..... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-581092766756467182008-11-25T12:40:00.000-05:002008-11-25T12:40:00.000-05:00Hi, first visit here, found you thru Moki's auctio...Hi, first visit here, found you thru Moki's auction! I'm the same, bought my house when I was 30! It's tuff, it's been tuff since I bought it but since I lost my job last year and hubby decided he didn't want to work anymore and he'd rather sell on ebay it's been a struggle. I've suggested he go back to work and he says I should. I may just take a job so I can kick his lazy ass out. HeheheZippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278705867488184953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-63429425595419841232008-11-25T10:58:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:58:00.000-05:00Hi everyone,Sounds like we are all in the same boa...Hi everyone,<BR/><BR/>Sounds like we are all in the same boat on pinching pennies, but we do draw the line where coffee, pet food and frappacinos are concerned!!<BR/><BR/>Welcome T! Thanks so much for stopping by. Your husband makes a very good point about cheaper food and increased vet costs. I can't believe you bought the same cat bed! Great minds think alike, yes? Have you washed yours yet? The tassels seems to get out of control after a wash and dry but a quick snip with the scissors gets them back to normal.<BR/><BR/>Wow Lisa, having your house paid off before 50! Good for you!! It does take discipline, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>And, last but not least--Thanks Moki Joe Designs and Forty Paws for stopping by! I'm still tickled pink that I won the raffle! My herd will be VERY spoiled when they get their package of goodies! Still sending LOTS of positive energy to sweet little Moki for a speedy recovery.possumladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060146825196164963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-33333695057006333382008-11-25T09:11:00.000-05:002008-11-25T09:11:00.000-05:00That's a cute cat bed! Especially since you can ea...That's a cute cat bed! Especially since you can easily wash the cover.<BR/><BR/>Concatulations on winning Moki's raffle!<BR/><BR/>Luf, UsForty Pawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415628551202920818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-3875632780634926992008-11-25T04:52:00.000-05:002008-11-25T04:52:00.000-05:00Ahhh the tempation buy. It is so hard to resist, p...Ahhh the tempation buy. It is so hard to resist, particularly when such a great find is placed before you. We love, love, love the pink quilted cat bed. It is so cute and looks like it is going to get lots of use!<BR/><BR/>Anyway we just wanted to stop by and express our thanks for your support. When you get a moment today, please stop by our blog. There is an announcement on it regarding you which you must see, hehe...<BR/>:)Moki The Wobbly Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689984384700515295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-12662431874876802832008-11-23T18:59:00.000-05:002008-11-23T18:59:00.000-05:00Christine, if you haven't been here yet, you have ...Christine, if you haven't been here yet, you have to go to <A HREF="http://ncmountainwoman.blogspot.com/2008/11/critter-in-garage.html" REL="nofollow">Mountain Musings website</A>KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-7222108243663588062008-11-21T11:04:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:04:00.000-05:00We definitely won't compromise on pet food or vet ...We definitely won't compromise on pet food or vet care. I tend to be a miserly penny pincher with just about everything else, though. I get my hair cut about once every 2-3 years, I don't wear makeup, and most of my clothes were bought at the Rugged Warehouse for a few bucks a piece. And I apparently don't have a very discrimiating pallet, because I can't tell the difference between generics and brand names, or good coffee vs. bad coffee, or whatever. Unfortunately, Mr.Geek <I>can</I> tell the difference and won't let me save money by buying Kroger brand everything.Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-10590222109861111212008-11-20T07:56:00.000-05:002008-11-20T07:56:00.000-05:00Ahhh--you are a good mom. Yes, the cats do approv...Ahhh--you are a good mom. Yes, the cats do approve.<BR/>Times are tough, aren't they. I am going back to things my parents told me--how they survived.<BR/>What won't I compromise on? I am with Lynne--coffee. Gevalia for me.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-60212774265504990532008-11-19T21:57:00.000-05:002008-11-19T21:57:00.000-05:00Hi Christine! I am single too and my goal is to h...Hi Christine! I am single too and my goal is to have my mortgage paid before 50 and I always put extra toward the payment. I will do without for myself, but not for my cats. They will get the same catfood and use the same kitty litter as always. I can do without my Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte and other things, but my babies will have what they always had. No compromise there.<BR/><BR/>I think the cat bed was a good buy. And your babies seem to approve of this purchase. LisaRamblings of a Villas Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004822804493458153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-52849189488385336202008-11-19T13:32:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:32:00.000-05:00HI, I just came from Dog Geeks blog. First, I LOVE...HI, I just came from Dog Geeks blog. First, I LOVE your blog!<BR/><BR/>Second, This particular post today I really need to comment on. Pinching pennies is never fun, but we have been very careful with what we spend our money on. <BR/><BR/>I am right there with you, I will NOT change my cat or dog food to save money. My hubby and I have talked about that before. I spend hundreds of dollars every month feeding all the dogs and cats I have, with very good food. My husband puts it this way, "If we go cheaper with store brand food to save money, we may end up with more health problems with the animals, that ultimately will end up costing us more in Vet expenses"! Yep, that is one good reason not to compromise!<BR/><BR/>Ok, I also have to add, I have a very difficult time resisting the cute toys at PetSmart, and the little pink bed, well, I just bought that last week Too!!<BR/><BR/>Love your blog, will be visiting often.<BR/>Take care.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089318003200939942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335571259608101671.post-27233894807499015832008-11-19T10:28:00.000-05:002008-11-19T10:28:00.000-05:00First off Christine, LOVE the pink quilted cat be...First off Christine, LOVE the pink quilted cat bed with tassels!! The pix with your kitties say it all! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Hmmm... Splurges? I cut coupons, bring a bag lunch to work, keep the temp in the house very cool. BUT- I love coffee. Good coffee. I found a whole bean coffee at Costco (Costco brand) that's cheaper than some, but quite a bit more expensive that Folgers (yuck!). I won't make cheap coffee. I also splurge on a good latte at Caribou about once a week.<BR/><BR/>I bought a house by myself when I was in my late 20's. It was tough. I remember living the first year on Cheerieos and Box mac and cheese (8/$1.00).Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.com