tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post4985378816949341110..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: Did Ya Think I Forgot About Pink?Jayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85369285587812391632011-03-31T15:48:43.901-05:002011-03-31T15:48:43.901-05:00Pink Chicken debt reduction.
You are very creativ...Pink Chicken debt reduction.<br /> You are very creative and will come up with something! How did you get your husband on board with this? I just don't know how to get my husband involved in our finances...mtchinookwindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03189084349593749225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-10378128489777170612011-03-24T13:24:36.100-05:002011-03-24T13:24:36.100-05:00Hey! Just found you off of Sprout n Wings blog. ...Hey! Just found you off of Sprout n Wings blog. LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog!! So fun and REAL!! <br /> I do a plant sale every spring and it has become quite helpful with bringing in some extra cash. It's gotten QUITE large with several friends joining in. It is fun and definitely advantageous. Creativity is a good money maker. Just sticking to it is always the hard part for me: but when I do, I sure am glad! :) Thanks for the fun here! :)Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239079132342501762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-4554548372735111462011-03-19T22:32:07.636-05:002011-03-19T22:32:07.636-05:00Well, I have yet to turn off my home phone. I'...Well, I have yet to turn off my home phone. I'm really thinking hard on it these days. Have been asked if any of my sewing projects are for sale, so I'm contemplating an etsy shop. Found out some of our chickens are egg-eaters, so we're thinkin about butchering a couple but, I can't bear the thought of assisting. I might have to swear off of eating chicken for the rest of my life! (My grandad's family killed turkeys for a living when he was a boy and to this day, he will NOT eat turkey! Thanksgiving, we make him chicken.) My husband is braver than me, he cut up his debit card long ago and I should follow too. Maybe I'll try leaving it at home a few days next week? Funny how simple things seem so scary. Forge ahead frugal farmer!imjustmkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03942970585446092080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-27199787584798161572011-03-18T11:54:28.191-05:002011-03-18T11:54:28.191-05:00Congrats on the weight loss! You're too good ...Congrats on the weight loss! You're too good for those pounds! Are you familiar with the magazine/online publication NATURAL HOME? (If you are, just ignore the rest of this.) I've just discovered it and I'm in love. The recent issue has a great article about raising chickens in your backyard and lists a bunch of resources for everything from coop kits to an I-Phone app that helps you choose the right chicken. Tons of cost cutting natural alternatives to just about everything. Lots of garden tips and great resources on nearly every page. (Jaym, they tell you how to keep a cow in your backyard.) I can't say enough. Sister publications are Mother Earth News and Grit, also wonderful! www.naturalhomemagazine.comLibnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-26568418742632927622011-03-17T09:48:38.668-05:002011-03-17T09:48:38.668-05:00I am so inspired by you- you are right, we need to...I am so inspired by you- you are right, we need to relish the time we have. It hit me hard that Aaron was struggling and I have prayed for you guys. I got a few butterflies in my tummy reading he was toying with the idea of homeschooling again. So, we'll be praying for God to direct his path and for His purpose to be fulfilled.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970831247012553910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-76164911393658211922011-03-16T19:02:08.812-05:002011-03-16T19:02:08.812-05:00We do not have a lot of debt besides the mortgage....We do not have a lot of debt besides the mortgage. And we just bought this home three years ago with a really large down from the home we sold,which was paid off, what were we thinking. Hubs has 20 years to work yet, I'm older than him. We are paying one extra payment a year at this time which cuts our mortgage from 25 years to 18. Must pay withing 20. Your doing great with your weight loss. I lost 10 and am up 1 pound. Just sitting there not moving at all in the last 2 weeks. Hoping to move some more off when I can get outside and work in the gardens.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431119683829319380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-2418637961917067112011-03-15T21:09:01.343-05:002011-03-15T21:09:01.343-05:00I am impressed with the way you have chosen to liv...I am impressed with the way you have chosen to live your life. I am also happy for you and the fact you are losing weight! I have been on WW one month tomorrow-I have only lost one lb! I am slow to lose it and I plan on losing 20...slowly! I work 4 days a week and it takes money to make money.<br />I do bring my lunch and I drive a very short distance to go to work.<br />But I have to wear nice clothes. I have tried to buy most of my wardrobe from thrift stores. Not always easy-since I like to look good! If you can earn money at home-you are a lucky woman! I hope you enjoy the journey you are on and I bet you are always the life of the party! I hope we can all remember to pray for the people of Japan. Much happiness to you.JolieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508947350646254491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-77070658738172187262011-03-15T19:39:14.652-05:002011-03-15T19:39:14.652-05:00Thank you for the update, Jayme. I'd say you ...Thank you for the update, Jayme. I'd say you have squeezed all the blood out of that turnip you can...but you are still keeping on and striving towards your goal. I don't think that we are asked to do anymore than that...to live as green as we can and owe no man any debt. You have done a really great job and I am proud of you. I have walked in your shoes so I know what you are going thru. I love ya, old Jayme gal! xxoo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-86329992359771798882011-03-15T14:54:15.121-05:002011-03-15T14:54:15.121-05:00I am so glad I found your site again, I was up lat...I am so glad I found your site again, I was up late one night could not sleep and somehow found your blog. I was reading about your self imposed poverty and many other post when poof! there went my computer connection. I have found you and this time I clicked "Follow". <br /><br />I admire you and all you have accomplished and kept your humor.<br /><br />I too do not feel like posting, all seems trivial with what Japan has going on. Have been in my bible reading and praying for them. But took a break and was reading a blog Meadowbrook Farm and she posted about pudding and a link to your site. This is fate.... There you are Wahoo! <br /><br />Enjoy your new baby ducks and your chickens, I so long to have some but we cant so I love to read about them, its the next best thing. <br /><br />We too are debt free, all is paid for, thank the lord and the only thing we do splurge on is cable TV.<br /><br />Thank you for your blog! God bless your day... <br /><br />TammyTammy@Simple Southern Happinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027582211262125136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-51130258442798973162011-03-15T13:01:39.404-05:002011-03-15T13:01:39.404-05:00Hi Jayme,
I'm an infrequent visitor and enjoy...Hi Jayme,<br /><br />I'm an infrequent visitor and enjoy your honest posting.<br /><br />Yes, life happens. Before I lost my job in Jan 2009, I gave up DirecTV as one of the unnecessary costs I was carrying.<br /><br />I do have one credit card with a moderate balance, due to being out of permanent work for two years. I continue to use my debit card b/c I don't like to carry cash, but I'm very good about controlling my spending.<br /><br />It's really difficult, but no money does force you to find creative ways to get some things you want.<br /><br />I keep my eyes peeled for throw away things on the road that I can re-use. You'd be surprised all the goodies I've taken home with me :)<br /><br />Keep up the good work in all areas. And I could never kill my chickens either!!Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161905717646343288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-5130027107311992832011-03-15T12:18:58.150-05:002011-03-15T12:18:58.150-05:00I have been following your blog for a few months n...I have been following your blog for a few months now and am very inspired by your zest for life. Your weight loss is fantastic and I hope the pounds continue to drop off. It is hard I know. Have to lose some myself (I LOOOOVE SUGAR and BUTTER). Really enjoying your posts your honesty is truly liberating. Looking forward to the next post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-22214195667750591362011-03-15T10:57:48.670-05:002011-03-15T10:57:48.670-05:00you're doing a great job, 15 lbs. WOW! Nothing...you're doing a great job, 15 lbs. WOW! Nothing like being frugal to help with the diet. We didn't have two nickles to rub together when we first married and you know what, we both were thin. We'd make a chicken last several meals. We at rice a roni with leftovers stirred in. We even ate beans for a whole week when I blew the $10 budgeted for food on steaks for company. Not that I want to go back, now is better...I just wish I would see 120 lbs again. Not gonna happen, but the budget is "healthy" around here, we still live on two nickles!Joy Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183952085695405635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-73003904441241411532011-03-15T09:40:34.639-05:002011-03-15T09:40:34.639-05:00That is great! Congrats on all of your hard work....That is great! Congrats on all of your hard work. It is so hard keeping on track, but I keep telling myself that I can do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-26551002138868725412011-03-15T08:05:13.891-05:002011-03-15T08:05:13.891-05:00Your post was very uplifting and I have to tell yo...Your post was very uplifting and I have to tell you that you have been an inspiration for me to pay off all bills. So far all we owe on is the house and one credit card that is almost paid off. Even though we had paid the house off at one time, we have also put 3 kids though college, and borrowed against it for that. Hopefully they will remember that when we are retired!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804612373258679031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-79300070348594439802011-03-15T07:32:53.029-05:002011-03-15T07:32:53.029-05:00Thank you for pointing out how much we have to be ...Thank you for pointing out how much we have to be thankful for! We also have a big life change. Major change that will make being frugal a must!!! Time will tell if I can be like you! jan---Oh Yeah...Happy and Sorry to hear about Aaron. Happy he may come back to what I think is the "real world" and sorry he must be having some problems!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-66350266868512343122011-03-15T07:10:10.805-05:002011-03-15T07:10:10.805-05:00Simplifying our lives requires much work!
And I ...Simplifying our lives requires much work! <br /><br />And I bet you could kill a chicken if you were hungry and that's all there was. Just sayin'... :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-66819957499107365572011-03-15T06:06:33.811-05:002011-03-15T06:06:33.811-05:00love your pink chicken! you could sell little not...love your pink chicken! you could sell little note cards,refrigerator magnets, post cards, etc. etc. extra cash for the soup pot!! I also have a Christmas envelope where I put five dollar bills only..I was amazed just how fast it added up...just thinking ahead! life is indeed very good!maddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-68422455570746185252011-03-14T22:42:57.139-05:002011-03-14T22:42:57.139-05:00I love everything about this post. Everything. It ...I love everything about this post. Everything. It was just beautiful and encouraging..and challenging.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732203991908884482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-4509086358505882482011-03-14T22:09:42.052-05:002011-03-14T22:09:42.052-05:00What's with the incredibly shrinking text? Ar...What's with the incredibly shrinking text? Are you trying to make us blind?<br /><br />I was going to ask you about any correlation between ADHD and diet. I recently heard about a study done among elementary school students. I look forward to your personal account.<br /> <br /><br />I agree. The tragic news from Japan gives my life a different perspective.<br /><br />We celebrated Pi Day (3/14) with two pies using YOUR CRUST! The best!<br /><br />Thank you, Jayme, for leading the way in so many things!Jayhawk Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843292378508877860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-68288225181373167182011-03-14T21:58:23.342-05:002011-03-14T21:58:23.342-05:00You are so right with all that is happening in the...You are so right with all that is happening in the world somethings do seem trivial.You should live life to the fullest you just never know! Will cross my fingers for you about Aaron! TraciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-50395516825825042002011-03-14T21:23:46.518-05:002011-03-14T21:23:46.518-05:00We recently started the Dave Ramsey plan. Tough g...We recently started the Dave Ramsey plan. Tough going but I am finding it has really changed the way I look at everything.Abbiehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/OpenFields?ref=pr_shopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-69861885268145925632011-03-14T21:11:40.533-05:002011-03-14T21:11:40.533-05:00I am so in tune with what you've shared about ...I am so in tune with what you've shared about life in light of the horrible circumstances of the Japanese. Tragedy really bring life into perspective in a hurry!<br /><br />Hooray for the pink chicken! I have kept our grocery spending down to a bare minimum. I'm so grateful for the food in our basement in way of canned goods! I'm averaging about $25-30 dollars a week for groceries ~ that doesn't include paper products, vitamins ~ you get the idea. It's the edible stuff. ;) The one important thing for me was to understand that when I need groceries I shop at a GROCERY store and for other NEEDS I shop at Wal-Mart.<br /><br />Congratulations on that 15 pounds, Girlfriend! And glad to hear that you are back to sleeping again.<br /><br />xoxoxoDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-34423439984576568992011-03-14T20:49:11.967-05:002011-03-14T20:49:11.967-05:00Wow... 15 lbs down! Go YOU!! My couponing, and mos...Wow... 15 lbs down! Go YOU!! My couponing, and most frugal plans are going quite well. However, I hit a brick wall when I attempted to dump DISH for good. Somehow, it seems more important to the males around here than to me.. lol. But, I did get a great reduction in our Dish bill too. Who knew we could do that? It's been a wonderful pink ride so far. And made me much more aware of where the pennies actually go. <br />Praying for all of Japan. A little lady very dear to us is originally from Sendai... in the hardest hit region. It's sad to say, but it's a blessing she has Alzheimer's now and truly doesn't comprehend what is going on in her homeland.<br />On a better note - Keep up the great work, Jayme. I am so proud of us! =) -TammyFlat Creek Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628767205698280033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-41266209908124264132011-03-14T20:22:06.091-05:002011-03-14T20:22:06.091-05:00Good for you! Down 15lbs is really something child...Good for you! Down 15lbs is really something child! I've really been trying to be pink, unfortunately my washer and dryer just laughed at that and died in the same week. Oh well. If I need to I can live in either! I'm sure I could make room for you and the "Gang". Keep up the good work and please don't kill any of the animals, especially the chickens.Nordic Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236454297485733483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-29149996545308749702011-03-14T18:51:05.842-05:002011-03-14T18:51:05.842-05:00You go, Pinky.
For Lent I gave up all superfluous ...You go, Pinky.<br />For Lent I gave up all superfluous shopping. It is hard, but then I remember Japan and I realize, it's not hard at all.SZMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707329985596951755noreply@blogger.com