Andrea Hermitt's comments

Don't Try This At Home: When Frugality Goes Wrong - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2007 02:37 PM

Yes, my mom swore by it and I have tested it against several other brands... 1 roll of scott or scott type lasts longer than 4 of the others.

Don't Try This At Home: When Frugality Goes Wrong - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2007 01:31 PM

ewwwww! Mary Ann! Ewwww... when it comes to toilet paper I just go ahead and buy scott towel or the generic version of it... it is neither soft, nor cheap... but it the better value because 1 roll lasts longer than 4 rolls of the soft stuff.

Is Buying in Bulk Bad for Your Budget? - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2007 01:26 PM

Buying in bulk definately makes us overeat

Teachable Moments - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2007 08:31 AM

Moreso than his thirst for knowledge, I believe his success was due to your ability to recognize this thirst.

Are Homeschooled Children Over Sheltered? Part II - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2007 07:13 AM

That is an awesome analogy Julie, I will have to find it!

I'm Not Pregnant, I'm Fat - Blog Entry

10 Jan 2007 07:09 AM

I was coming out of a restaurant last week holding my full tummy. A man touched my tummy too and asked me if the food was good.... I said... yeah, and I'm not pregnant! He said he knew... Wierd... my husband and kids were freaked out... I normally only see people touching pregnant tummies which I did not allow!

Don't Try This At Home: When Frugality Goes Wrong - Blog Entry

09 Jan 2007 09:04 PM

That last idea made me feel itchy... and the plumbing problems could be expensive!

Don't Quit Your Day Job - Blog Entry

09 Jan 2007 09:01 PM

When I feel that cagey, I just go shopping!

Make Your Clothes Last Longer - Blog Entry

09 Jan 2007 08:07 PM

The smell test? I don't think so... I gave that up years ago. I smelled something I don't want to remember. The rule in doubt around here is when in doubt, wash it.

Jeans, sweaters, and suits do get multiple wears though. Great article.

What is Looping? - Blog Entry

09 Jan 2007 03:03 PM

They didn't call it looping back in the 1970's but we had the same teacher in lower grades in catholic school. If you loved the teacher it made life easier... fortunately we did.