Thank you to Aggie over at http://www.shoestringmanor.com/
Anything that is for myself and over $100 I will wait at least 3 days. For the family I will talk it over with dh.
2. Why are you cheap?
I'm not cheap. I would rather buy quality over something cheap that will wear out twice as fast.
My dh is cheap. He wears out clothes and shoes twice as fast as me but doesn't see how it relates. I will also save up to buy good quality furniture instead of flimsy cheapo stuff.
3. Processed, from scratch or both when you cook?
Both. This last year with a back injury that made me loose hand and arm strength I have been happy to have pre-made things. ie pre sliced carrots!
4. Manufactured or homemade (non-food)?
We all prefer homemade
5. How handy/creative are you? 1-10 scale.
I'll give myself a 7. Points off for not being able to knit or crochet. I am very comfortable with tools...drills, saws, drywall, painting, etc. I like to create in my yard with landscaping and flowers.
6. Books or movies?
Books
7. Why blog?
It is an outlet for me because I don't share my finances with anyone on a regular basis in real life.
8. Dogs or cats?
I have a dog but I love all animals and would have a zoo in my house if I could.
9. Do you use Google to spell check?
Yes
10. Cast iron cookware, yes or no?
No.
11. What did you want to be when you grew up?
A pilot.
11 Random things about me...
1. My Mom-in-law frequently buys me clothes, and I love them :)
2. I have never worn the colour red in my life until a month ago and I got a pair of pants/jeans that were $24 reg $100 for my new job.
3. My own family is a dysfunctional mess. We don't talk. My mom has never said that she loves me, and I can count on one hand the compliments that I have got in the last 10 years. (none on my wedding day).
4. I am now back at a very well paying job. My dh is too.
5. Because of my spending habits and savings we didn't go without anything when my wage was severely reduced. I can also decrease my job to part-time and we will still maintain the same lifestyle.
6. I have at times a wicked temper. (I blame my red hair)
7. Because of my family mess I love my own kids with openness and I tell them I love them and am proud of them often. I am a moma bear when it comes to my boys. This red hair also makes me love fierce and protect fierce. ;)
8. I am very uncomfortable in large crowds. I hate when strangers bump into me. Dh understands now and he always works to clear a path and be my bouncer when we go to a sporting event or concert.
9. I love American football. I'm Canadian.
10. The last time I flew in a plane was 4 years ago. We had horrible turbulence 10 minutes straight before landing and I thought that I was going to start puking along with the kids behind me. I'm scared to fly again.
11. I buy everything with a credit card. I pay it off in full every month and have done so for 10 years now.
I will come back and tag some blogs when I've thought of some questions today.
Questions I wonder about others...
1. Do you talk to family and friends freely about money like you may do on your blog?
2. When is the last time you went out for a nice meal? (And enjoyed it)
3. You are given $500, where does it go?
4. A job you hate for 6 figures or a job you love for minimum wage?
5. Green thumb or brown thumb?
6. What would be a "do over and do different" in your life?
7. What would be a "do-again"?
8. Most expensive piece of clothing you ever bought? (Includes wedding wear)
9. What do you collect?
10. The last thing that you baked as a treat?
11. Would you be able to handle 6 months without any income for your family?
I nominate...
http://thehawaiiplan.blogspot.com/
http://lifebeginsatretirement.blogspot.com/
http://anostrichnamedsam.blogspot.com/
http://planetdebtfree.blogspot.com/
http://outmywindowtoday.blogspot.com/
http://www.thequesttobe.com/
4 comments:
I've read your blog for about a year now and really enjoy it. Congradulations on paying off all your debt. It's a great feeling to know that you've protected yourself and your family from the effects a job loss would have on your household. I hope that your health (your back problems) and the health of your son improve, it's got to be a big worry. And keep blogging. I find you to be a great inspiration. You certainly deserve the award.
We have some things in common B-Kat - I'm not comfortable in large crowds either! And I use a credit card for every purchase too (I collect the PC Points for groceries etc) and then pay it completely off. Gotta work the system in our favour somehow!
Red jeans rock!!! :) Thus said, I have plenty of red things in my wardrobe but no jeans. Yet :)
Thanks for the nomination! I will go work on a post. :-)
Loved learning more about you!
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