Comments on: House Update

By: Meredith from Merchant Ships

Meredith from Merchant Ships — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:01:04 +0000

Lynnae, I’m so excited for you! Congrats!

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:24:26 +0000

I agree with you that homeschooling has something to do with temperament. Sometimes it’s not the right decision (just like some people may be good teachers but less good as parents).

I’ve written on piece about frugal textbook strategies for homeschoolers and I’d be happy to let you repost it as a guest article, just let me know. :)

P.S. Yay!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:29:54 +0000

PS, Yay for your house!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:29:26 +0000

My mom used to have chickens when she lived in the country and my hubby’s aunt has them now. They don’t seem to be too much work, if you like chickens and the eggs are far superior to store-bought.

By: Marci

Marci — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:54:01 +0000

PS – while stressful, it is a HAPPY stress!

By: Marci

Marci — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:52:14 +0000

Hooray! I know you are on cloud nine! or higher! Because you are renting, you won’t experience the major panic of ‘having to move’(like having sold a house would be) out so fast, and can get your painting etc done. I realize tho that you don’t want to pay extra rent, but you do have that option if needed.

Stock up on marking pens, different colors, for the packing boxes, and you’ll do great! Just don’t put extra pressure on yourself… you have the rest of your life to settle in now! Enjoy the move and make it as fun as possible!

If, after the move the boxes start to get to you, just make a deal with yourself…I will unpack one box every day, or two boxes…. don’t think you have to tackle every single box the moment you get there! That’s the rule that saved my sanity on several moves… and within the month, all were done, because taking the pressure off helped a lot! :)

Also – cook up some extra meals now to freeze. They will sure come in handy on some of those heavy painting or moving days when you are tempted to eat out or order pizza in :) And it’s ok to splurge on paper plates while moving – my rule :)

By: Mandi

Mandi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:52:29 +0000

We just got some ducks for our backyard. They produce more eggs (around 300 per year per duck) and need less care. The duck eggs are richer than chicken eggs and give more lift to baked goods. You can build a duck tractor out of pvc and chicken wire for the day time and a house (essentially a cube with nest boxes, since they don’t need roosts)for the night time.

By: Jemelene

Jemelene — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:47:07 +0000

WOW! Congratulations! We are happy for you!

By: otherdeb (Deb Wunder)

otherdeb (Deb Wunder) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:52:47 +0000

You should read Annie Walker's blog, The In-Debt Net. She raises chickens, and has just had a batch of eggs hatch!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:10:29 +0000

Oh, I’m excited for you! You WILL get through this; it’s a positive time even if it’s a very busy time.

Have *relaxing* and enjoyable vacation! :)