Nicole Humphrey's comments

More Creative Frugal Decorating Tips

07 Nov 2006 08:36 AM

Aww thank you Angie. I'm so glad that I can help others with ideas for frugal living. I love what I do, and my kids think I'm nuts occasionally but hey - I'm happy and saving money so there. :) Thanks for the kind words!!

Don't Confuse Organization With Buying More Stuff (2)

07 Nov 2006 08:36 AM

Those are all great organizational items Angie. I use that type of stuff all of the time and the word FREE is my motto! LOL Thanks for the suggestions!

A Very Frugal Meal

07 Nov 2006 08:35 AM

Wow! Great idea. I have several more frugal meal's coming up in later articles. Thanks for reading and giving this great suggestion. And hamburger meat with salsa is definitely a frugal addition to a potato. Yummy!

Should You Discipline Other People's Children?

06 Nov 2006 02:43 PM

Terrific article Myra. I've been on both sides of the coin - meaning, I've been chastised by another parent for saying something to her child. She was being mean and I called her on it. She went home and told her mom that I was yelling at her and the mother came and yelled at me. *sigh* Whatever. However, more recently I had the opportunity (or rather decision) to voice my opinion to another child. We attended a dance at my childrens elementary school for Halloween. Families and children were everywhere. All of a sudden my daughter comes to me and is in tears. A boy in her class had taken her crown which was a part of her costume and wouldn't give it back. I told her to try again to get it back. I watched her sulk off and again confront him. She tried three times to get it back before completely breaking down. It was disgusting to me that another child could watch my child cry and be hurt and not even care that he was the cause of it. Regardless of why, I got up, made my way through the crowds of children to come face to face with him at the other end. Very quickly he realized I was her mother (by the way - these are third graders) and he pointed out in the hallway. I said "Where is it?" he replied "out there". I told him he could march his butt (yes I believe I used that term) out there and get it and bring it back to her. He did and I was disgusted to not only receive the crown back from this little boy, but it was broken. My daughter of course was devastated. I waited until Monday, contacted the teacher and requested that either she get in touch with the boys family and have them contact me, or I would like to speak to the parents. When I finally did get to speak to the parents, both were more than accomodating and accepting of how I handled and both said they wished I had told them that night. (as if I knew who they were!) Anyway, the boy has been much nicer since my daughter's MOM "yelled" at him. LOL I don't have any problem directing a child to do the right thing without laying a hand on them. I also don't see why it's a problem for another adult to point out a wrong doing and correct it. Discipline is so open ended now that it's hard to determine what's ok and what isn't. Being forceful VERBALLY is not assualt and to me is far more effective than striking a child in my opinion. GREAT article. I'd still prefer to not have to discipline anyone to be honest. LOL

Friday Frugal Funnies: Several Great Laughs

06 Nov 2006 11:09 AM

I'm glad it made you laugh! I figure one has to laugh when dealing with money or we'd all go crazy! Have a great week!

Reusing What You Have: Baby Stuff - A Personal Account

31 Oct 2006 04:52 AM

Excellent idea Beth! I absolutely love hearing things like that. What a cool idea too :) Thank you so much for sharing and for your nice words about the article!

Do you have a toxic friend?

30 Oct 2006 07:21 AM

Beth, I do think I have a toxic friendship, however it's not exactly as you described. The article was great, however and although it's a toxic friendship, it's one of those things I don't know what to do with.

She doesn't make me feel "put down" or "Bad about myself" but she does continuously talk badly about me behind my back. - which could lead to feeling that way, but doesn't because I've gotten over that mentality.

Yes, I've known her "forever", she knows tons about me, and isn't afraid to share it with those that she feels she should. It's so hard to maintain a friendship with her, though I care about her deeply and seriously think that she needs some help. I've tried to talk to her before, but have had to just back off lately.

Thirty Dollars and a Scrapbook Store

29 Oct 2006 06:34 PM

Wow Megan!! Sorry I am just seeing this comment now. It's so wonderful to hear your view on things though. How I wish I could come and visit and we could scrapbook and be frugal together! :)

Getting Started on Christmas Gifts

29 Oct 2006 06:15 PM

You're welcome Angie! I'm glad you enjoyed the article. I sure hope it inspired you to get started on your Christmas gifts!

Five Ways To Have Friends Scrapbook With You

29 Oct 2006 06:15 PM

I love hearing what you are planning! I wish I could get together with you all and scrap the night away!! So let's get croppin' and introduce this amazing hobby to more people! :)