tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post1360975420831678464..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: Frugalicous Domesticity - Thursday EditionJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-27839255458354985592010-01-24T19:44:05.782-06:002010-01-24T19:44:05.782-06:00ps I know there are a couple of Andreas that leav...ps I know there are a couple of Andreas that leave comments ~ the above is Andrea in NH :)Andrea in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098307020872165217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-79214012832578130032010-01-24T19:43:04.144-06:002010-01-24T19:43:04.144-06:00Jayme ~ I made the black beans and rice tonight. S...Jayme ~ I made the black beans and rice tonight. Served it on<br />the side of chicken,green chili and spinach quesadillas. Big hit. I would like to toss out an addition ~ a must add addition ~ fresh squeezed lime juice.<br />Have plenty of extra rice and beans for lunches this week. Mmmm!Andrea in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098307020872165217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-23395630042394389082010-01-23T11:25:59.619-06:002010-01-23T11:25:59.619-06:00My house is a pit. I needed direction so I came r...My house is a pit. I needed direction so I came running back to your blog. {thank you!}<br /><br />I re-read this post. You seriously shampoo your carpets once a month???<br /><br />I'm powering down now so I won't be tempted to come back in here and bloghop till the work is done.<br /><br />Just wanted to tell you I come to your blog to get motivated! : )cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393223336289803845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-3731367554748798592010-01-22T21:20:26.378-06:002010-01-22T21:20:26.378-06:00I wondered why you air your bed. Now, I know why....I wondered why you air your bed. Now, I know why.<br /><br />You are so thoughtful with your sharing of meals with you family. I love family meals. But, usually it is just me and My Guy.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938991454011362735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-27377236652891894592010-01-22T20:25:16.084-06:002010-01-22T20:25:16.084-06:00Jayme, great post. Of course as soon as I saw the ...Jayme, great post. Of course as soon as I saw the total for groceries my training went into auto pilot and I had to calculate the cost per meal. This is not taking into consideration any leftovers, just based on the number of meals served. You did good! $1.21 a meal. Great Job. Given that figure what you spend a day for 10 meals served. Most people would spend on one fast food meal. I get really excited when I see figures like that! Don't want to ramble - but on the closet issue - we are building our new farmhouse and designed the bedrooms with no closets - no dressers - nothing. A room open to our bathroom houses our laundry and closets. I will explain this in a future post.. the peace I have now with no clutter -sweet!Laurie at Turner Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351448321550247495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-63749874752147995922010-01-22T20:07:39.426-06:002010-01-22T20:07:39.426-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Laurie at Turner Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351448321550247495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-28232683117520684652010-01-22T19:06:19.420-06:002010-01-22T19:06:19.420-06:00Is it somewhere in your blog how you decluttered t...Is it somewhere in your blog how you decluttered to start out with? If so, I will look, if not can you share please..I need help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-86251735896014970322010-01-22T17:23:15.981-06:002010-01-22T17:23:15.981-06:00PS. I love your header photos!PS. I love your header photos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451777566497814274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-15196737797360184832010-01-22T17:02:28.697-06:002010-01-22T17:02:28.697-06:00The migration of the ladybugs is presently going t...The migration of the ladybugs is presently going thru my 1850's farmhouse along with all the cluster flies.<br />Fortunately I have a cat who jumps up the walls to grab the flies and a dog that eats most of the ladybugs that hit the ground or buzz by.<br />In the dead of winter there is a lot of life in an ancient farmhouse. Should I even mention the mice and moles that climb up the old pipes to get into the house, from under the sink ?<br />I find mouse tails where the cats have finished eating their raw snacks.<br /><br />Thanks for the cleaning tips.<br /><br />Hope you get a replacement camera, SOON.<br /><br />www.tailgait.blogspot.com~ Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637404142608576162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-37357906606414613262010-01-22T12:37:14.849-06:002010-01-22T12:37:14.849-06:00Hey - I think your grocery total is not too shabby...Hey - I think your grocery total is not too shabby! Especially for all the mouths it feeds...and all the yummy meals you make! (Do you guys eat left-overs??? Just wondrin.)<br /><br />Your personal testimony of the Aldi encounter is enough to just shake me right out of my days-old sweatpants. Honestly, Marty, you would be appalled by the way I leave my house at times...Shannan Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240696987027358314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-54341652895716334692010-01-22T12:14:34.037-06:002010-01-22T12:14:34.037-06:00Jayme, you have completely charmed me. I stopped b...Jayme, you have completely charmed me. I stopped by for a look-see and stayed much longer than I had intended. I'll be back often. I've become a follower. Can't wait till next time. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-46536059290516716292010-01-22T11:28:38.208-06:002010-01-22T11:28:38.208-06:00You Are Incredible...In record time. Can we submit...You Are Incredible...In record time. Can we submit you to Guiness Book of Records? Hmmm. you could probably win several categories! You are just too good. Keeping me inspired. I tackled my Walk-In yesterday. (it's a start) My family loves Black Beans and Rice...rockin'!<br />Keep it up Have a FUN Friday.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-72836207542326547972010-01-22T08:50:13.328-06:002010-01-22T08:50:13.328-06:00I am so much enjoying your blog. I found this post...I am so much enjoying your blog. I found this post quite interesting! I have that ladybug problem too! Also those other bugs...the black ones with the orange border around them, drives me crazy.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LeAnn:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-71541863070984536222010-01-22T08:14:53.741-06:002010-01-22T08:14:53.741-06:00Wow! my name in your Blog talk about exciting- Jus...Wow! my name in your Blog talk about exciting- Just as exciting as meeting you in the Aldis! I hope I did not scare you but I first spotted Aaron and that wonderful smile he has then I thought WOW! it's her -it's Jayme I must say Hello and Thank her for her wonderful blog-It always gives me a chuckle and makes my day. Also you have inspired me to work on looseing some weight-your like a celebrity to me. Let's face it in Lowell there are not to many celebrities! I migrated out here 16 years ago from Schererville and my Sister followed me- a few years later she moved to Texas but the one thing she used to say she loved about Lowell was you can get up in the morning throw on a coat and head to the grocery store everyone else in Lowell does it! That's the beauty of Lowell you don't have to worry about impressing anyone you can just be yourself. I am so glad to have had the chance to meet you and Aaron and I will continue to enjoy your words....<br />PAMCantstopQuiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240445412578229766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-14087672127642184202010-01-22T07:54:48.484-06:002010-01-22T07:54:48.484-06:00Somehow those ladybugs even make it out in the dea...Somehow those ladybugs even make it out in the dead of winter. I just flicked one off my arm when I sat down at the computer. Nice, huh?<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your cleaning routine. It's so interesting (seriously!) and there are always little tidbits of info that make me think...'hey, good idea!'<br /><br />A little each day... that's the ticket. :)debhttp://prettysimple.typepad.com/pretty_simple/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-43226322809484049862010-01-22T07:43:40.672-06:002010-01-22T07:43:40.672-06:00Lady bugs, oh yeah, especially upstairs from some ...Lady bugs, oh yeah, especially upstairs from some reason and also...plastic on every window too. Glad I'm not the only one. <br /><br />Now here's a rhetorical question, since you asked about the toilet paper, I can live with it over or under, but prefer under but the toilet seat...should always be down! Still training the girl twin and the MIL about that one, want to sign up? LOL! : )<br /><br />Bee well!<br />~Andrea~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451777566497814274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-11960017141648704672010-01-22T07:30:19.127-06:002010-01-22T07:30:19.127-06:00Jayme Louise, Can't wait for you to come blow ...Jayme Louise, Can't wait for you to come blow up my closet.queenbuffnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313125199537663853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-19269158767606908682010-01-22T03:31:47.826-06:002010-01-22T03:31:47.826-06:00And here I am thinking that my problem with a clut...And here I am thinking that my problem with a cluttered house is because I have not nearly enough closets (old house syndrome) and no basement!! I guess I will have to come up with another excuse now!!<br /><br />The recipe sounds delish and may just be put to the test today while we are all iced in!!<br /><br />Do you mean that Pam did not you in your housedress? Weren't you wearing the same one in your picture?<br /><br />What a good sister you are to have her meal prepared when she gets off work. I am sure that she appreciates it more than you will ever know!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319782161332634827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-33952877809549683622010-01-21T23:08:59.336-06:002010-01-21T23:08:59.336-06:00Danged lady bugs anyway. Did you know they bite? O...Danged lady bugs anyway. Did you know they bite? Our old house is still packed with them - the little buggers are still alive and well.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement. Quite helpful! Good luck with your camera & hope it's back soon. I'd be lost! Oh, and today was my ALDI day as well... love that store :) -TammyFlat Creek Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628767205698280033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-53495789764399822902010-01-21T22:47:03.528-06:002010-01-21T22:47:03.528-06:00Ahhh Jayme...if it had been me you ran into at Ald...Ahhh Jayme...if it had been me you ran into at Aldi, you'd have felt downright comfortable with your wardrobe selection! Quite often I run out for a quick trip in my warm ups, no make up and glasses, hoping no one from church recognizes me! This plan has backfired on occasion. <br />Thanks for your recipe...sounds delish! LOVE beans and rice and cilantro. I do think I could eat cilantro on about anything! <br />I have to admit, I missed your pictures today, but your camera will be back in no time...and you'll be taking snaps of the Spring thaw! (right?) Till then, we'll have to use our imagination and that, quite often, is our best picture! {I look a LOT better in my imagination than when I actually see myself in a picture! Ha!} But..it is what it is...and I'm good with it.cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393223336289803845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-65716002350220074982010-01-21T22:32:32.588-06:002010-01-21T22:32:32.588-06:00I'm sorry to hear about your camera - I droppe...I'm sorry to hear about your camera - I dropped mine in August and have been using my daughter's ever since. I've been stashing cash aside to buy a digital SLR - with a STRAP!<br /><br />I love your simplicity in the bedroom. Some days, I wish my house were that sparse so cleaning would be even easier! Every time I buy something (which isn't often anymore since I'm getting a bit older and wiser), I ask myself, "Do I love this enough to dust it every week?".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-30833618208627123262010-01-21T22:23:27.537-06:002010-01-21T22:23:27.537-06:00What a great idea to time yourself - it's amaz...What a great idea to time yourself - it's amazing how little time it really takes to keep a neat and clean house. Thanks for sharing, Jayme and I am looking forward to pictures!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760820420778613121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-41584704463286451582010-01-21T21:35:54.095-06:002010-01-21T21:35:54.095-06:00Wanna come clean my house? :-D
OK it would probab...Wanna come clean my house? :-D<br /><br />OK it would probably kill you... between all this space, 3 big dogs and all the crap we track in the house from the dusty chicken coop, stables and gardens... Aye!<br /><br />When you have 4,200 sqf to vacuum, dust and mop you kinda give up after a while. I will clean a room, do the next one, come back to the first room and it doesn't even show that I cleaned anything. <br /><br />AAARGH!Technodollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651690556059895831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-23269694058546844592010-01-21T21:34:23.400-06:002010-01-21T21:34:23.400-06:00I've enjoyed going through your cleaning routi...I've enjoyed going through your cleaning routines. It is less stressful. I didn't know that about the bed and airing out. I will try that today would have been the perfect day because it was 63 outside today. Felt like spring but I'm not fooled.:)<br /><br />Thanks for your encouraging post.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765584006843420605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-49511853328414391592010-01-21T21:28:35.586-06:002010-01-21T21:28:35.586-06:00Good reading again today. I got a call from the S...Good reading again today. I got a call from the Salvation Army - they will have a truck in our town from 9 till 5pm for anyone wishing to donate used items....Saturday will be the day some things will be leaving our house! Very convenient, wouldn't you say?ClassyChassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645241442596037812noreply@blogger.com