Working Mom's Reality Check: Recent Comments

Comment on 50 Ways I Save Money

2009-09-17T17:10:40Z

AWESOME!!! Thanks SO much - can't wait for your book on Corruption - was driving - couldn't write the Title of that book -- you were talking w/Dr. Dobson this morning, 9/17/09

Comment on 50 Ways I Save Money

2009-09-15T05:41:43Z

Great article Sabrina, as a financial coach I can really appreciate the value of your content. Would love to share it didn't see the link to facebook it or tweet, did I over look it?

Comment on 50 Ways I Save Money

2009-09-08T23:05:40Z

One way that we save is by carpooling to work.

Comment on 50 Ways I Save Money

2009-09-08T14:47:18Z

One of the ways we save and treat ourselves as a family is by putting the majority of our purchases on a credit card where you earn points for purchases. We pay off the credit cards in full every month. We then convert the points into Blockbuster or restaurant gift cards. We save the restaurant gift cards to celebrate by going out to lunch for family birthdays (lunches are less expensive than dinners) I use the Blockbuster cards by giving each of my two children a card in their Christmas stocking or Easter basket. They love being able to pick out "their own" movie (parent approved of course :-)!)

Comment on Surviving a Recession

2009-03-11T20:11:46Z

As a government contractor I feel somewhat secure in my position as a software developer but I really want to get back to commercial work where I would have the flexibility to work from home on occasion. The downside is that commercial work does not have the job security like government contracting. I barely lasted through the "dot.com" era only to get into government where I find little to no flexibility for my family. The economy is holding me back from changing jobs because I may be trading that flexibility for job security.

on another note... one way that we are saving lots of money because of the economy is by using our local library! I used to buy books and movies for my children and for myself on Amazon. Now we are using our library, saving hundreds of dollars and my children are learning to love trips to the library.

Comment on Surviving a Recession

2009-01-20T09:44:35Z

Sabrina:
You are so right about your committment to making your children understand these difficult economic times. And your suggestions on how to make a dollar stretch are right on target. I have two young babies, and the cost of everything for them is double-so we are using bulk deliveries of diapers and wipes from Amazon to save money. With free shipping from many on-line businesses--you can find some good deals out there. And we too have used Angel Food Ministries as well. Keep up the good work and God Bless for all you do. Take care.

Comment on Surviving a Recession

2009-01-15T11:47:30Z

You have a great attitude! Thanks for the positive outlook.

Comment on Surviving a Recession

2009-01-06T19:52:01Z

My husband and I have 3 children. I am a teacher. We have had a garden for the past 10 years. We grow tomatoes, corn, peppers, herbs, zucchini, onions and sunflowers. We have the benefit of organic food and food that just tastes better. Honestly, I don't know if it is about saving money, but it is a creative outlet for our whole family. It is something we do together. I can the tomatoes and make lots of salsa and zucchini bread. We give a lot away to friends and family.
One way we save money is by cooking at home and not eating out much. I make many meals ahead and freeze them from the "Once a Month Cooking" cookbook. I don't do all the meals at once, but for example when I buy ground beef, I buy a big package from Sam's Club. Then I cook up all of it with taco seasoning and bag it in one meal portions for the freezer. It doesn't take any more time then making tacos once, yet then next time I just need to heat it up.
We also don't have cable. Instead we get movies from the library or for $1.00 at Red Box.

Comment on Surviving a Recession

2008-12-27T19:56:49Z

Hey Sabrina! Congrats on your new blessing on the way-I will make sure I will mention it to my mom. My comment to this recession is that it is very scary. The twins are feeling it, I don't say yes every time they want a drink from 7-11 anymore. I'm holding down 2 jobs, and my husband is holding down two jobs. I'm am looking for a 3rd job so I can get the credit card debt down but honestly the only time I can give up is my sleep time (which is eractic with my different jobs). One of my life goals is to be able to retire and be able to travel. I don't want to live like my 82 year old mom who is still working full time because she has to. With this terrible economic crisis it looks like that may happen. I pray that things will get better and I offer up by blessings hoping someday the favor will flow back down to my family and friends.

Well hope things are doing well with your life away from the Jersey blues.

Hope to hear from you soon--
Sue

Comment on Surviving a Recession

2008-12-26T00:33:19Z

I just wanted to say that Angel Food Ministries is a great organization. We used their services more than once. The best thing is that you don't have to qualify for it and everybody treats you with respect.