tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post3584723892234362741..comments2024-02-21T15:08:02.808-08:00Comments on wan life to live: 2009: the year of downsizing and savingwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13898341154510122057noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-5545033879241957822009-02-02T02:11:00.000-08:002009-02-02T02:11:00.000-08:00I don't think downsizing is the accurate term. Dow...I don't think downsizing is the accurate term. Downsizing is not this drastic; cut the cable bill, lower your mobile plan, cut back on eating out. <BR/><BR/>Call a spade a spade. You are going broke. There is no conceivable explanation for why you would move from a house to a 2 bdrm apartment (with two children), get rid of a car you love so much and sell your wine collection. <BR/><BR/>There's no shame in it, but don't try to make it sound like you're doing this by choice.joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627309690690311064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-86972167886023784412009-02-02T02:09:00.000-08:002009-02-02T02:09:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627309690690311064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-89435313856826039022009-01-31T21:17:00.000-08:002009-01-31T21:17:00.000-08:00We have been trying to cut back, too -- the econom...We have been trying to cut back, too -- the economy is so scary. Good luck!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08840278504302363355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-41394333013308088852009-01-20T02:08:00.000-08:002009-01-20T02:08:00.000-08:00wow nice blog, I like it, and $$mile 4 u today, Dr...wow nice blog, I like it, and $$mile 4 u today, Dropping too my blog pleaseeee yachHafidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462481206676406773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-44852155726088665932009-01-17T10:43:00.000-08:002009-01-17T10:43:00.000-08:00I think this is the year of saving for a lot of pe...I think this is the year of saving for a lot of people. We're being careful too. It's scary out there. But it's all about having a great, positive attitude. Which it seems like you definitely have. And being grateful for what we have... which is A LOT compared to what some other people are going through.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648929620958646555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-1301749535941945062009-01-16T14:36:00.000-08:002009-01-16T14:36:00.000-08:00I <3 the teen. Please tell me exactly what you...I <3 the teen. Please tell me exactly what you did while she was growing up so I can make sure my baby turns out just like her!Baby Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831976315758856778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-79320334017068466632009-01-14T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:00:00.000-08:00Hooray for getting back to basics! I don't mind i...Hooray for getting back to basics! I don't mind it, it's really kind of fun to do the coupon thing and I'm starting to actually like cleaning the house. I've even cut expenses by using vinegar and water solutions for cleaners (highly rec'd on C/O and MM) instead of store bought products. I might even try to make my own laundry detergent bc it seems fun and way cheap. Glad you have such a supportive family that's totally on board with these resolutions. Good luck and I look forward to reading about how you come along with everything!10yearstogetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558489602768601589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-59308451916546335452009-01-14T09:39:00.000-08:002009-01-14T09:39:00.000-08:00Good for you! I think it'll be really good for th...Good for you! I think it'll be really good for the teen, too, although it sounds like she has a great head on her shoulders.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438217307325812932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-47307764320960167032009-01-14T05:07:00.000-08:002009-01-14T05:07:00.000-08:00I, too, love the X5 but we were about to have a ba...I, too, love the X5 but we were about to have a baby (as in, a week and a half after we bought our car) so we ended up with a new CRV. I LOVE IT. It's white (and I normally hate white cars, but I fell in love with it) and wonderful. The '09s have a graphite color, too. Good luck :)about me...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04428604185716495895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-47566788259010224012009-01-13T21:42:00.000-08:002009-01-13T21:42:00.000-08:00you raised a good girl :-).you raised a good girl :-).tam phamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381067942164123107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-73767375575133258172009-01-13T19:04:00.000-08:002009-01-13T19:04:00.000-08:00ditto sarah on the CR-V, seriously though, every m...ditto sarah on the CR-V, seriously though, every mom i know drives that, geesh i didn't know they were so popular, only the number 2 selling compact suv for last year. its fun though. join the club!!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02768956716796571173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-78969917548204190172009-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:00Being excited about it makes it so much easier to ...Being excited about it makes it so much easier to do. :) And I'm glad it went well with talking to the teen...you never know how that can go.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999152197022534361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-51268027290223787002009-01-13T12:26:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:26:00.000-08:00AND now that you're doing your own housecleaning y...AND now that you're doing your own housecleaning you can save on a gym membership! All that scrubbing and cleaning is probably a great workout!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-64591799295423073472009-01-12T22:40:00.000-08:002009-01-12T22:40:00.000-08:00snaps.i would much rather drive a station wagon th...snaps.<BR/><BR/>i would much rather drive a station wagon than a minivan or most SUVs. but that's me.<BR/><BR/>see? the teen's learning to save ahead for a rainy day, too! ;)dapotatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636556067344382571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-56727796073795307812009-01-12T19:48:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:48:00.000-08:00I admire your efforts and am glad you're excited a...I admire your efforts and am glad you're excited about your new initiative!Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378339600081931938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-34448214626697233172009-01-12T18:47:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:47:00.000-08:00Shoot ... if you're giving up the housekeeper I do...Shoot ... if you're giving up the housekeeper I don't think there's any hope of me getting one anytime soon. <BR/><BR/>I second WeeMo's car recs.Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781724384915508225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-88462950963399563962009-01-12T15:44:00.000-08:002009-01-12T15:44:00.000-08:00I saw you at an open house yesterday. I was about ...I saw you at an open house yesterday. I was about to say hi when I realized that I would have to explain who I was and how I knew you in front of our hubs and the real estate agent and I felt like an ass so I kept quiet.Amber Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247753421651644300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-10019236573285498602009-01-12T14:10:00.000-08:002009-01-12T14:10:00.000-08:00audi and VW both make sweet 'wagons. just sayin'.audi and VW both make sweet 'wagons. <BR/><BR/>just sayin'.ssincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377888861971244001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-68587043790794572602009-01-12T13:26:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:26:00.000-08:00i'm glad the teen was so upbeat about it all. you ...i'm glad the teen was so upbeat about it all. you know crazy teenagers, sometimes it can be tough to handle :)amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-42938946235021033232009-01-12T13:11:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:11:00.000-08:00Your daughter rocks. We're trying to cut back too ...Your daughter rocks. We're trying to cut back too . . . it's been tough.<BR/><BR/>(On a side note, now I can no longer say "but Wan has a housekeeper! Why can't we have a housekeeper?" to my husband anymore. Damn.)Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102087490031989152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-71535523105302443792009-01-12T13:00:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:00:00.000-08:00Wow, your daughter took that conversation so well....Wow, your daughter took that conversation so well. I would have been like, damn straight you're dropping me off in the BMW. :pFeminist Gold Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361358057377173279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-51283170245567887722009-01-12T12:49:00.001-08:002009-01-12T12:49:00.001-08:00saving money is always good. i wished i had the sa...saving money is always good. i wished i had the same restraint and resolve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-3678585861836451972009-01-12T12:49:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:49:00.000-08:00saving money is always good. i wish i had the same...saving money is always good. i wish i had the same restraint and resolve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-80821012559301473842009-01-12T12:48:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:48:00.000-08:00Do you really need the extra cargo room? I say go...Do you really need the extra cargo room? I say go for an Accord or Camry.weezermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023289768556784443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750137054841847.post-85647200860019268352009-01-12T12:36:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:36:00.000-08:00I love that the CR-V is your downgrade and it's ou...I love that the CR-V is your downgrade and it's our "nice" car. HAHA. I love that car but the gas milage is disappointing. Just FYI. On average we're only getting about 22.<BR/><BR/>I think we are all looking around at all the "stuff" and feeling more than willing to get rid of some.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600725954753853049noreply@blogger.com