jenL Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 my husband's job the dollar movie theater coupons & BOGO grocery sales my garden friends who could care less about socio-economic status I know there are more things, but I can't think of them right now... For what are you grateful? In times such as these, it's easy to dwell on the negative, so I thought I'd open it up to everyone to think of something positive right now. Kind of like a little Hive reality check... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmama4 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 my husband's jobthe dollar movie theater coupons & BOGO grocery sales my garden friends who could care less about socio-economic status I know there are more things, but I can't think of them right now... For what are you grateful? In times such as these, it's easy to dwell on the negative, so I thought I'd open it up to everyone to think of something positive right now. Kind of like a little Hive reality check... :) 1. ditto 2. ditto 3. commissary 4. dont' have one myself but my neighbor shares :D when I help weed 5. ditto 6. kids that dont' care if their clothes have designer labels on them 7. no car payment or house payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Heinz ketchup's 'roll back' price of $1 per 40oz bottle :) (we use a lot of ketchup) Living in a state with no sales tax on food children that are easy to please cooking skills at home entertainment so we don't 'need' to leave the house for it free online recipes the library frugal living websites getting 'back to the basics' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) The library Free Inter Library Loan Banangrams Scrabble Good friends My garden and chicken compost Netflix (that's a lot of History Channel for $10) My dh's sense of humor Kids who offer free entertainment ;) Edited July 8, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 My job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cani e porci Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 The library Netflix My vegetable garden My butcher's ongoing deal of 10 lb of ground chuck at $1.99/lb Friends who just like to hang out at home Friends who entertain easily Iced tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 My husband;s job The GI Bill which will pay for our dd's college along with the yellow ribbon plan low cost sports like swim, dive, and soccer great choir at my church which gives my dds chance to perform great music at no cost low cost medical care the security of knowing we have retirement waiting libraries and parks free museums wonderful free educational programs at National Parks and Historic Sites the ability to finance my adult son's recovery from illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 God's amazing ways of providing for our family: hand me downs (over the past week I have been weeding through the bins of kid's clothes in the basement; I have given away 18 garbage bags full and we still have plenty.) We have paid next to nothing to clothe all our kids. the library yard sales, thrift stores all the lovely free educational things floating around online (MEP, Baldwin project, etc.) and that my mother loves me and her grandchildren so much that she allowed me to print out all of next year's math for three children at her house with her printer and her ink. Now that's love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) We received an amazing blessing last week. My oldest dd loves horses and takes horseback riding lessons weekly. She has also gone to horseback riding camp every summer for about 4-5 years. The instructor is just this amazing woman we have grown to love dearly. This year we could just not swing the $225 for the week long camp. I talked to dd about it, and she was so sweet and understanding. Then I called the instructor, Mary Grace, and she said, "Oh no, Anna is coming. I am planning to have her here and I won't have it any other way. Don't worry about the money. She is one of my special girls and I want her to come." I tried to argue and explain that I had already talked to Anna and she accepted it, but Mary Grace wouldn't hear of it. She told me how much she loves us and how Anna is so precious to her. I just cried and cried. Then I told Anna and she cried too. That was such a blessing during this time. Also I am thankful for a husband who works his butt off and a job that I can pick up extra hours during this hard time. And also for sweet children who are perfectly content to stay at home and jump on the trampoline and eat popsicles all summer. :D ETA: Hand-me-downs! I only had to buy a few things like shoes for my girls for the spring and summer. And I'm pretty sure my youngest two will need jeans and that's it for the fall and winter. We LOVE hand-me-downs!! Edited July 9, 2010 by Nakia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 We received an amazing blessing last week. My oldest dd loves horses and takes horseback riding lessons weekly. She has also gone to horseback riding camp every summer for about 4-5 years. The instructor is just this amazing woman we have grown to love dearly. This year we could just not swing the $225 for the week long camp. I talked to dd about it, and she was so sweet and understanding. Then I called the instructor, Mary Grace, and she said, "Oh no, Anna is coming. I am planning to have her here and I won't have it any other way. Don't worry about the money. She is one of my special girls and I want her to come." I tried to argue and explain that I had already talked to Anna and she accepted it, but Mary Grace wouldn't hear of it. She told me how much she loves us and how Anna is so precious to her. I just cried and cried. Then I told Anna and she cried too. That was such a blessing during this time. Also I am thankful for a husband who works his butt off and a job that I can pick up extra hours during this hard time. And also for sweet children who are perfectly content to stay at home and jump on the trampoline and eat popsicles all summer. :D What a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing it! Stories like this are another thing for which I am grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 My mother having bought this old trailer 10 years ago. If she hadn't, we might be living in the neighborhood where the h**kers hang out.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thankful for: DH's lawn care business going well (he just started it) DH has a job interview at the university next week My job, which is secure and pays well The house we just purchased at a great price and low interest rate Dreyer's natural fruit pops are on sale for $3.00/box of 24 right now (less than half price) That our church community values simplicity and contentment Friends who come to visit me with their precious, sweet children And they bring organic strawberries (YKWYA!) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 free housing the library teh internets! the garden, and friends who share the harvest of their gardens too being debt free I think I'm most thankful that my heart has changed in the last 10 years. I'm happy to be at home, I don't want a lot of things, and even though our income is considered poverty level, I really do feel that we are quite wealthy and wanting for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 God's miraculous provision my family and friends our market where I can buy really cheap fruit and veggies the way people step out in faith and trust God and support us even when it's hard for them resourcefulness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Lovely thread, JenL. I'm grateful for so many things. Those topping the list at the moment: 1) God's provision in a difficult economy 2) a hard-working dh who doesn't mind cost-cutting measures 3) a swimming pool -- lots of summer entertainment 4) good paying summer jobs for my three oldest 5) that we *underbought* in our current house and can stay here comfortably 6) the library!! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Two OLD vehicles that are paid for and run fine. My DD's scholarships for college. Our swimming pool. Everyone is in good health. My Dh, who works are hard as any man can, to keep our business going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 my dh & kids my dh's job our family's health the library -- my happy place this board :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 DH's job health insurance two healthy kids one vehicle that runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 We received an amazing blessing last week. My oldest dd loves horses and takes horseback riding lessons weekly. She has also gone to horseback riding camp every summer for about 4-5 years. The instructor is just this amazing woman we have grown to love dearly. This year we could just not swing the $225 for the week long camp. I talked to dd about it, and she was so sweet and understanding. Then I called the instructor, Mary Grace, and she said, "Oh no, Anna is coming. I am planning to have her here and I won't have it any other way. Don't worry about the money. She is one of my special girls and I want her to come." I tried to argue and explain that I had already talked to Anna and she accepted it, but Mary Grace wouldn't hear of it. She told me how much she loves us and how Anna is so precious to her. I just cried and cried. Then I told Anna and she cried too. That was such a blessing during this time!! That is wonderful! Can you bless Mary Grace by making a special snack at the end of camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nakia Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 That is wonderful! Can you bless Mary Grace by making a special snack at the end of camp? Well, I have been on a jam making frenzy, so Anna and I decided we would make her a basket with each of the jams and maybe some homemade bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Most importantly, my daughter. No matter what else is going on, my life is blessed by having her in it. My parents who, even though they are struggling themselves, are helping DD and I get through a tough financial time. My intelligence and work ethic that enable me to go to school and thrive, and will hopefully get a place in a top graduate program, and eventually a good job. My daughter. <3 The library, which allows our homeschool to be wonderful and fun through all the books we read. Free interlibrary loan, because we get out hundreds of books a month, many coming from other libraries! My financial aid and scholarships, which allow me to go to school but otherwise be at home with my daughter. That even in tough times, the money is found to keep my daughter in soccer and dance, two of her favorite things in the whole world. So many things to be grateful for, but these are just some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 In this economy I am grateful for my family, good health and public library. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 This board to hold my hand through the curr choices and be my friend A DH who doesn't give up through the hard times A God who hasn't forsaken me (even though I deserve it sometimes) A neighborhood the doesn't care that I haven't mowed or watered the lawn in three weeks. My new church, that seems to appreciate me, and makes me feel loved Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOR Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 The new park in my small town just opened and has a great fountain area for kids to splash in. Free! Easier than the pool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) Great idea! Needs being met -- we have each other -- that is more important than material things. Amen! Our medical needs also being met -- amen! :) Son's birthday and his health!! Homeschool Grant for curriculum Free Driver's Ed program (from grant) New 10th grade curriculum (not covered by grant) provided by the Book Samaritan Fall Science class paid for by grandma Son's haircut & supplies for school provided for by donors No credit card bills Car is paid for. ALDI and Dollar Tree! Homecooked meals taste really good... eating out doesn't compare. :D Our local library -- books, summer reading program, & DVDs Free entertainment - potlucks, BBQs, BUNCO, park games, swimming, and more. Edited July 9, 2010 by tex-mex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I am grateful for my family, Netflix, a great public library system complete with free ILL loans, free summer movies, great city, county and state parks, and our neighborhood lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Goldwater Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 for Almighty God for uninterrupted employment (so far!) for Aldi's (any one mention them yet?) for sweet children & wife that are so content with simpler, non-consumeristic life :grouphug: for hand-me-down clothes for home-made dresses for being introverted - it's cheaper to stay home! for the one remaining hubcap on the family van! for living in a free country (liberty, not no-cost!) for a freezer full of home-raised beef & chicken for choices we made years ago without the full foresight to see their benefits for library books for garage sale books for used curriculum for dear friends and extended family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 friends who could care less about socio-economic status :iagree: I'm grateful for my house, falling apart though it be, and for my Cancerian tendency to hoard because it means I have schoolbooks for everyone and enough cocoa powder to last until winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Saving Dinner cookbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 God and all His wisdom and blessings Our family and extended family My best friend and her family A great church Financially: My dh's job (He is getting a pay cut, but at least he has a job and benefits.) Paid off vehicles Coupons Our garden Washing machine and dryer that have been going for 18 years Wonderful inlaws who have given us vacation money for more years than I can count Netflix Great priced utility bills (compared to some I've heard about) Free Interlibrary Loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Dh's job and benefits Used but like new curriculum on Ebay The farm job so that we can keep our horse 4-H, lots of fun, lots of education, not much money outlay The garden Friends that are just happy to visit and have tea/muffins instead of wanting to do expensive things together Knowing how to can and preserve food Wood heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Reading these lists made me so happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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