tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post6544771051281924273..comments2024-03-19T05:22:18.699+00:00Comments on Penniless Parenting: PSA: Watch What You're DissingPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-90032510834743860422016-12-11T15:48:55.523+00:002016-12-11T15:48:55.523+00:00When someone says something cruel or mean it's...When someone says something cruel or mean it's always about them, not you. Happy people don't go around trying to hurt people.Isabellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-55612015545610503022016-12-10T13:56:16.169+00:002016-12-10T13:56:16.169+00:00Penny, I have just been always so impressed with y...Penny, I have just been always so impressed with your resourcefulness. That is something I admire about you. While you and I would look at a chair, I would see simply a chair. You would see a chair that could be made better and more functional to your needs by doing x, y or z with it. That is a talent!JLPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-24503704094567059812016-12-07T15:49:00.369+00:002016-12-07T15:49:00.369+00:00I'm sorry people feel the need to criticize yo...I'm sorry people feel the need to criticize you and your efforts to live well within a tight budget. I think you have done an admirable job creating a welcoming and comfortable home within your means and I know I have been educated and inspired by your blog. Keep up the good work and congratulations on the new place, I can't wait to see more pictures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-72045922059920968872016-12-07T02:14:51.059+00:002016-12-07T02:14:51.059+00:00I think your an amazing person and I enjoy reading...I think your an amazing person and I enjoy reading about your world. You inspire me to be a better person and to be true to myself despite the world I live in. I am a very practical human. I rarely "want" anything, but rather get things I need and I find as I get older, I need less and less. Keep up the great work that you do and please continue sharing your life experiences with usMs. Hydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14969832156963697235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-90606469216310928402016-12-06T23:22:36.332+00:002016-12-06T23:22:36.332+00:00The beauty of a home does not come from the amount...The beauty of a home does not come from the amount of money spent on it, but from how much love there is in it. Your old home was beautiful, and so is your new one.<br /><br />Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045081064157533380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-1075599677936791842016-12-06T23:19:46.999+00:002016-12-06T23:19:46.999+00:00I suspect most of the cruel comments have more to ...I suspect most of the cruel comments have more to do with the person uttering them, and you are unfortunately a convenient target. Personally, I don't get a thrill tearing someone apart, but I've run across my share of people that do. <br /><br />I hope you have much happiness in your new home with your lovely family.Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-1769018299630447042016-12-06T14:02:03.957+00:002016-12-06T14:02:03.957+00:00I hope you will have as much happiness in your hom...I hope you will have as much happiness in your home with your family as they grow up. I admire your values and so much of what you do. <br /><br />We too get a lot of visiting young people from time to time. Our children are now 26 and 23 and belong to a dance group that practises once a month. So I get up to about 15 at a time. Yes our house is a good size, but they are happy to sleep on the purpleivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432472804539371422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-54596304280810186072016-12-06T13:30:07.321+00:002016-12-06T13:30:07.321+00:00People think that they are privy to commenting in ...People think that they are privy to commenting in how you live your life. IN today's society, people feel that they're free to comment however they choose. And that's so NOT true. Just because you are a blogger, it doesn't give us readers carte blanche to make disparaging comments about your lifestyle choices. You have a roof over your head, clothes on your backs and food in your Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16297536870588707817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-48403521394796372662016-12-06T13:13:17.092+00:002016-12-06T13:13:17.092+00:00thanks for sharing your thoughts I know many thoug...thanks for sharing your thoughts I know many thoughtless people make such devastating comments have suffered so much for that let me live my life the way I want I am frugal by choice I could spend more on things but I prefer to educate the less fortunate I hope you enjoy your new home & I think using half & renting the rest will help you get out of debt soonerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816036373398677724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-73677314668948452822016-12-06T12:21:00.378+00:002016-12-06T12:21:00.378+00:00thank you for sharing a very important thought. we...thank you for sharing a very important thought. we really don't know how people are financially, and why they live in a certain way. we need to be more sensitive towards others. wishing you the best of luck! rochel. rochelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-83010878835468043972016-12-06T07:53:57.917+00:002016-12-06T07:53:57.917+00:00You go girl! I find it so sad that you're bein...You go girl! I find it so sad that you're being forced to point out what should just be basic good manners and etiquette for most people. Aside from that, I think that you really maximized your previous place more than most people might have, and from the photos I thought it looked neat, well organized, cozy, and inviting. Your new place looks spacious and I'm sure you'll make it Rae Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374319991677903512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-39626248700174178262016-12-06T07:45:40.594+00:002016-12-06T07:45:40.594+00:00Hi Penny,
Please do not take to heart other peopl...Hi Penny,<br /> Please do not take to heart other people's comments. I am almost certain that they were made without malice by people who were just not using their heads! Quite often, I was told that my daughter was beautiful, not at all like me. Well, I just laugh it off. I am sure that your visitors visit you for who you are and not for your style of furniture, etc. Well, you may not have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-20402431534896057192016-12-06T07:24:29.560+00:002016-12-06T07:24:29.560+00:00Finances are always sensitive issues! I have sever...Finances are always sensitive issues! I have several elders that I drive to errands each week -- for free, and I get comments constantly that my car needs work. <br /><br />I happen to agree, but is it better to set aside the money to do cosmetic improvements to the car instead of helping others? (When I ask that question, the answer I usually get is "well, of course, I need you to drive ME,Mariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-16041358781266474552016-12-06T06:35:53.472+00:002016-12-06T06:35:53.472+00:00Also....on the diet....I swear I will eat anything...Also....on the diet....I swear I will eat anything that makes me feel better. My most recent snack is raw Brussel Sprouts. It makes my body happy but the gas is awful!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316345355188384564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-66223479104100552672016-12-06T04:59:09.837+00:002016-12-06T04:59:09.837+00:00I think you should be proud of yourself for everyt...I think you should be proud of yourself for everything you have done and who you are and ignore hose who make hurtful comments. Whether you describe your situation online or in person, no one has the right to judge you or make comments which are derogatory in any way. Anyone who feels the need to make comments about your home/furniture/clothing/appearance or anything of the sort is a superficial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537273928270796131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-41170046539719640222016-12-06T03:05:54.157+00:002016-12-06T03:05:54.157+00:00I'm sorry you have to put up with so much nega...I'm sorry you have to put up with so much negativity. I've noticed in conversation when I'm discussing a worrisome problem that people frequently come up with a simplistic solution to a complex problem. If it was all that easy, I could easily solve it myself. Probably right now, you are exhausted and these remarks are getting to you more than usual, too.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202514109858932036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-36313143510065402672016-12-06T01:30:49.126+00:002016-12-06T01:30:49.126+00:00We live in a material world. I have friends that ...We live in a material world. I have friends that look down on me for my old things or the way i keep things or don't throw everything out. Its sad. I actually feel bad for them. I prefer to care for the environment and spend money on things i can do instead of have. To each their own. Lets all respect each other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-45737310931614340972016-12-05T23:46:49.554+00:002016-12-05T23:46:49.554+00:00I am sorry. It is too bad you had to say it, but ...I am sorry. It is too bad you had to say it, but "Well said!". <br />You previous home was lovely and I am sure it was a very, warm friendly place to visit. It met all your needs, so no one should feel bad. There is pride in taking care of your family on a limited income, believe me I have been there. <br />Your new home is wonderful, too, and I know you will enjoy using whatever Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316345355188384564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-72065041779143266252016-12-05T19:26:44.537+00:002016-12-05T19:26:44.537+00:00Thank you for posting your post, it is good to be ...Thank you for posting your post, it is good to be reminded that we all want to be friends here in blogland and intolerance has no place . A blessing on your new home and your old one, as they are clearly both homes filled with love !Mrs Shoestringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632135275029167687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-9272812620783892292016-12-05T16:53:33.364+00:002016-12-05T16:53:33.364+00:00when we moved to a 4th floor walk up with 2 kids a...when we moved to a 4th floor walk up with 2 kids and ended up staying until we had 5 kids we had to many spiteful comments, including that we were depriving our kids. Honestly, my kids look back to that time so fondly and I feel we taught them an invaluable lesson of living within your meansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-813215479354907362016-12-05T15:50:16.779+00:002016-12-05T15:50:16.779+00:00I hope that your new home will be filled with happ...I hope that your new home will be filled with happiness and light, and I'm so happy for you - owning a home is an incredible thing :)Leah Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546935038863589318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-88411927340984672602016-12-05T15:40:24.726+00:002016-12-05T15:40:24.726+00:00It's an age of materialism - People somehow th...It's an age of materialism - People somehow think that if you have nicer things/homes/furnishings they will magically be happier, healthier, etc. Stay strong against the materialistic influences (and rude people)! If you are happy with your home/furnishings, and they serve their purpose, enjoy and appreciate them. Who cares what the others say - It's not their home!Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-79452118952798447082016-12-05T15:33:50.632+00:002016-12-05T15:33:50.632+00:00Im so sorry about all of the negative comments. T...Im so sorry about all of the negative comments. There is so much negativity on social media. Just ignore it. Celebrate your new place! Small or large... fancy or plain... a home is what you make it. Have fun with your new place!<br />Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186352747435475848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-22847863332928043492016-12-05T14:55:52.017+00:002016-12-05T14:55:52.017+00:00I don't understand why people have to be so ug...I don't understand why people have to be so ugly. You focus on the joy of a new home and let the rest fall to the ground. Words can sting but remember you are amazing and no one can take that away. Hugs Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-56625139545356770452016-12-05T14:40:25.370+00:002016-12-05T14:40:25.370+00:00Congratulations on your move.And Blessings on your...Congratulations on your move.And Blessings on your mother.I am happy for you.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595760875308662140noreply@blogger.com