tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post2974583809932024931..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: OK to be Unlike OthersSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-84828318187858253222017-03-02T08:52:41.853-06:002017-03-02T08:52:41.853-06:00They way how you save and how you spend is your ch...They way how you save and how you spend is your choice. I don't want to do a lot of travelling. An afternoon nap on Sunday is better than going out to the mall. But, it is my way of fun. I also like reading more than watching a video or listening podcast. Love to read your blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762601955664242613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-42546134081915251422017-03-01T06:38:30.727-06:002017-03-01T06:38:30.727-06:00While I don't eorry, I do think about it.While I don't eorry, I do think about it.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-7770077662513222992017-03-01T06:37:56.665-06:002017-03-01T06:37:56.665-06:00It is a one of a kind way to learn. DD is starting...It is a one of a kind way to learn. DD is starting French next year with Spanish.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-18252465249386565752017-03-01T06:36:41.249-06:002017-03-01T06:36:41.249-06:00So true. I wish more people understood fact vs opi...So true. I wish more people understood fact vs opinion.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-19389550372551749182017-03-01T06:35:55.443-06:002017-03-01T06:35:55.443-06:00By default we have enough work on family cabin, pl...By default we have enough work on family cabin, plus MIL is in too much house, but experiences matter more to us.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-70752315133978809782017-03-01T06:34:26.381-06:002017-03-01T06:34:26.381-06:00Obviously a person can't save what was never t...Obviously a person can't save what was never there but we can make choices when deciding between options.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-61383459337996064132017-03-01T01:37:26.285-06:002017-03-01T01:37:26.285-06:00Fortunately it has been years and years since I ha...Fortunately it has been years and years since I have worried what anyone thought of my choices. We do spend money traveling but we pretty much go where our kids live and do without those luxurious vacations at resorts. For us a weekend at the lake place is our "spa". Yeah thats right, the spa that we get to paint and cut the grass and all that other junk that goes along with it!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-78529302296811317302017-02-28T23:04:05.367-06:002017-02-28T23:04:05.367-06:00My family sees travel as education. We don't ...My family sees travel as education. We don't keep up with the Joneses materialistically, but have sent our daughter to Paris, Belgium, Netherlands, and this May for her high school graduation gift, we are sending her to Japan and Korea. Because we raised her to appreciate different cultures, she has decided to major in Linguistics in college, and become a translator. She speaks 3 languages fluently besides English, all self-taught. No one should feel guilty for being well-traveled. It's good for society, it's good for human beings as a whole. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-1913225538064994362017-02-28T13:04:25.093-06:002017-02-28T13:04:25.093-06:00Your life, your choices, your story to tell. It ha...Your life, your choices, your story to tell. It has taken me many years to really take on board what people "think" is their opinion not fact. They're welcome to it but it really is not any business of mine. I'm not here to seek their approval nor vice versa. Good post Sam. ArilxxArilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-57926517777198226022017-02-28T12:39:20.592-06:002017-02-28T12:39:20.592-06:00If you can afford to send your kids go for it, not...If you can afford to send your kids go for it, nothing is as valuable in life as experiences and not "stuff". I agree, I don't want one more thing that needs maintenance, would rather rent a cabin for the weekend than own one and have to insure and maintain it and tie my assets upCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-27459805424415704282017-02-28T12:33:29.505-06:002017-02-28T12:33:29.505-06:00It's totally okay to be unlike others & pr...It's totally okay to be unlike others & prioritize what works for you & your family. I do admit frustration when I see people who say they want to do X (insert whatever you'd like into X - travel, sports leagues, etc), but don't evaluate how to make that happen. Obviously, it's not always possible on every budget, but my number lesson is to prioritize your spending ruthlessly, and have goals that inspire you. You may not have the same as us, but as long as you are thoughtfully considering all of your expenses & making the tradeoffs, it's so inspiring to see. <br /><br />I will also admit that it's really hard once you are in the day to day & step back. Particularly if the spending is ingrained. My mom shops as a hobby. I did as well, until the boys were several years old. When I look back & think about what I mindlessly spent, and how much better off we would be financially, I shudder. It's also just bad for the environment, but, at least I made an adjustment for the better? :-) Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.com