Comments on: Imperfectly Frugal

By: ellana

ellana — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:11:59 +0000

I don’t like beans either…. you might like to try ‘Texas caviar” which uses black eyed peas or black beans, cilantro, onions and tomatoes to make a lovely salsa. There are lots of recipes on the internet. I also make enchiladas with chicken or beef and supplement with beans – something about baking them with cheese and lovely spices make them go down easier. Right now I’m roasting chickpeas. One can of chickpeas, rinsed and dried very very very well (don’t neglect this), drizzle olive oil to coat and put in a greased jelly roll pan. sprinkle with garlic salt, paprika, cumin, red pepper, salt to your taste. Bake 30 minutes or so at 450 until brown and crunchy. Careful taking them out of the oven as they will pop like popcorn sometimes. These are addictive and healthy. If you cook your chickpeas from scratch, this is even a cheaper snack.

By: Looking forward to Spring | Roundup

Looking forward to Spring | Roundup — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:34:53 +0000

[...] Imperfectly Frugal [...]

By: Elisa | blissfulE

Elisa | blissfulE — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:48:35 +0000

Can anyone be perfectly frugal? Can anyone be perfectly anything?

We think you’re great; you have great ideas and you try things out that we either don’t think of or don’t think we have time to try. I love your trial and error approach which gives me ideas – some of which work for me and some don’t. Since you’re real, you can really help us. If it’s all fake and glossy it won’t have lasting value.

We’re all just doing the best we can with what we have and who we are. That’s all we’re asked to do. It’s what you’re doing and you’re doing great!

I recently read a post where the blogger asked people older than 33 what advice they would give their 33-year-old self. Most of them said, ‘don’t worry as much!’ I need to listen to that as well.
Elisa | blissfulE´s last blog ..homemade bleach wipes

By: Kika

Kika — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:10:10 +0000

So funny. My four year old could definitely come up with a story like that And thanks for the reminder too, that I’m not the only one learning and growing but not perfect yet!!! I am sooooo hard on myself and end up so unhappy because despite my best, I am never able to reach my own standards. Need to calm down.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:35:07 +0000

Hi! I found you from a “Frugal” Google Alert and I love your blog! I’m trying to follow you on Twitter but Twitter is being difficult for me right now.

If you wouldn’t mind following me, I’d be delighted: @pricousins

Your daughter’s funny – my daughter says stuff like that to me too.

Have a great day!
Angie´s last blog ..Click

By: Candy

Candy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:46:25 +0000

Doing frugal is a process and sometimes I feel like a frugal fraud.. like when I forget the leftovers in the fridge, but I just pick myself up and try to do better. We are being good stewards for what the Lord has entrusted to us. I am proud of you and keep up the great work. Your frugal friend!
Candy´s last blog ..Wear it out! Series part 2