tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440404740544605101.post55810044447975859..comments2023-08-16T04:33:19.702-04:00Comments on Lazy Bee Farm: "I Just Don't Have Time!"mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440404740544605101.post-70090604115973451602010-01-22T20:26:39.752-05:002010-01-22T20:26:39.752-05:00I work at an elementary school and that excuse sou...I work at an elementary school and that excuse sounds like many of our parents who don't work! I love coupons! My sis in law is a better shopper than I am, but I sit down on Sunday afternoons & clip out all the coupons from the paper, and mail off the ones I won't use to my sister in law & my best friend. I can save $4-$20 per grocery trip. I'm still learning about menu planning, but it's a work in progress (I've learned a lot from Brenda on CTB&M). I don't have kids, but I've been coupon clipping since I got married 5 years ago, and it really helps!<br /><br />-ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440404740544605101.post-82037865871435101522010-01-22T09:13:45.893-05:002010-01-22T09:13:45.893-05:00Hi Matty!
I don't use coupons, not because I ...Hi Matty!<br /><br />I don't use coupons, not because I don't have the time, but because I rarely find any that are applicable to my lifestyle and menus. But anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I economize by stocking my pantry when the staples are the cheapest and from cooking from the pantry. I also can most anything I can get my hands on and use very few expensive items. Not to say I wouldn't use a coupon if it was advantageous though.Since groceries are one of the few things in your budget that you have much control over, it just makes sense to maximize the savings and take the time to do it!<br /><br />JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440404740544605101.post-2715550438428474022010-01-22T06:49:20.603-05:002010-01-22T06:49:20.603-05:00You're right Matty, it's all about choices...You're right Matty, it's all about choices.<br /><br />It sounds to me like she simply chooses to not make the effort to use coupons and menu plans but wants/needs validation of that choice; an excuse is really all it is.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852985202199173748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440404740544605101.post-83228013897561208512010-01-22T01:04:42.327-05:002010-01-22T01:04:42.327-05:00Here's another Brenda stopping by to say how m...Here's another Brenda stopping by to say how much I enjoyed your posting. Yes, I agree... it's about choices.<br /><br />And recently, my sister and I had the epiphany (not sure where our lightning-quick minds were before)... that our evening meals are a non-negotiable part of our every day life. So, it makes perfect sense to spend time working on what you listed...budgeting, groceries, menus and so forth.<br /><br />It's brought a lot of peace of mind, knowing we know what we're doing for supper (most days) before we get started on the rest of our daily activities.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440404740544605101.post-73452509438637536462010-01-21T21:30:23.904-05:002010-01-21T21:30:23.904-05:00Anyone who is at home in the daytime can make time...Anyone who is at home in the daytime can make time. I wonder if she just isn't familiar with how to use the computer or something and is making excuses.<br /><br />Stephanie has four small kids and another on the way but she does the same things you do to stretch her food budget.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.com