Comments on: Implementing Change

By: mom23boys

mom23boys — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:49:20 +0000

I agree that change can be difficult. Our family is going through a wide range of emotions because of a few changes in our own family. For one, our DS#1 left for Marine boot camp in January. We are a real close family so that was emotional. Currently, DH is thinking of taking a promotion at work, but it will mean we will have to move to another state. It is hard for me to deal with change, but our family is working through it by weighing the pros and the cons. I believe everyone who will be affected should be involved in the decision or at least informed of updates.

By: emily_hope

emily_hope — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:18:30 +0000

It has been difficult getting my DH on board with frugality. He sees something he wants, he buys it. My DDs are better about things than he is. But, I am being patient and hoping he will come around. He has changed a bit.

By: Maggi

Maggi — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:22:34 +0000

I guess there would be several. I’m not an organized freak. Every thing is filed and pretty much put away. But I would like to have my filing system set up in a manageable way for all in the family. I have slowly been doing this. Everyone else has been trying to put their important papers in their files etc. Dh even cleaned his fling cabinet out and found things he was looking for.lol
This one is not a frugal one. But I used to hike before I got married and had kids, slowly over the years I stopped. I want to do this again since I do enjoy it. I have my mind set once the snow starts to melt I’m going to start walking then find places to go hike.
My number one goal is to sell this house. But until we get the extra medical paid off that is kind of on hold. Because we have looking for a fixer upper that is suitable for us. All on the ground floor.
Being frugal is a sometimes touchy subject in this household. Sometimes everyone is on the same page and other times its a battle of sorts. I just keep showing everyone how much I saved and how much I paid off on bills etc.

By: Marie78

Marie78 — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:54:27 +0000

Change definitely causes a wide variety of emotions. Here at home, I have been introducing new frugal ideas slowly so that my fiance has a chance to adjust before I bring on another one. It has taken me about a year, but he is now on board with coupons, sales, and store brand items while grocery shopping. It helped that he saw on paper that we saved $100 on groceries last month.