Comments for Frugalwoods

Comment on I’m Still Alive; also, join the 7th Annual Uber Frugal Month Group Challenge! by Nina

Nina — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:56:48 +0000

Hope all is going well with you and all the family. Just a random internet stranger letting you know I still think of you and really appreciate all the blog posts you’ve shared over the years. If you ever felt you could share an update I would love to read it. Again, I hope all is well.

Comment on We’ll Grow All Of Our Food! And Other Misconceptions I Had About Rural Life by Katie

Katie — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:20:05 +0000

Always loved these posts and anything related to gardening homesteading etc. Hope you start writing them again!

Comment on I’m Still Alive; also, join the 7th Annual Uber Frugal Month Group Challenge! by Sally T

Sally T — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:54:26 +0000

who cares

Comment on I’m Still Alive; also, join the 7th Annual Uber Frugal Month Group Challenge! by Marij

Marij — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:54:56 +0000

It’s been almost a year!

Comment on Reader Case Study: Screenwriter + Software Engineer + Baby in Munich, Germany by Melody

Melody — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:48:32 +0000

Hi Jane, very late reply here but I just thought I’d chime in on finding friends with children the age of yours. I arrived in Munich with no German language, no friends and a 10 week old baby (plus a German husband so don’t worry I wasn’t totally alone). Yeah, it was tough! I lucked on an English speaking baby class run by the wonderful Lynn and met at group of 10 English speaking Mama’s with babies almost exactly the same age as mine. Nine years later we are still friends and meet up regularly. Here is the link (still worth it if you have later babies even if you know the baby stuff): https://www.pippagina.com. P.S. your rent is really good value!

Comment on Reader Case Study: Facing A Potential Lay-Off At Age 68 by Sandy Shroyer

Sandy Shroyer — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:21:55 +0000

Hi again, this is Lily and I thought I’d update our status. We traveled the U.S. during Covid while I was working (I didn’t get laid off!), spending one month at a time in an Airbnb in each place. I retired just two month shy of my 70th birthday (I’m now 72), and the next day we moved to France. We travel around Europe, visiting the U.S. twice per year. We live mostly on our Social Security, participate in the French national healthcare system, and last year we bought an apartment and an electric car (paid cash for both), which enables us to make road trips. No debt, no financial worries, just tons of gratitue–and we’re living our dream! I hope all the wonderful commenters on this thread are doing well.

Comment on Welcome to the NEW (looking) Frugalwoods! by Jamie L. Mcdermott

Jamie L. Mcdermott — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:30:08 +0000

Long time reader:) Site design is great – but I miss the regular blogs and present day frugal living tips. Life moves in different directions for people and that is ok, happy for you to expand your business. I’ll be moving on, best of luck to you!

Comment on How I’m Learning To Love My Body, Find A Middle Ground, And Buy Clothes Without Regret by Aly

Aly — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:33:40 +0000

Five years late to the party, but after reading through the comments, it’s REMARKABLE that women of ALL AGES have been so deeply damaged by societal expectations placed on them. Men obviously don’t escape this, but we all know that the pressures behind physical appearance weighs the heaviest on women. Disordered eating and out of whack exercise habits have plagued GENERATIONS of women and I’m so, SO happy to see that things seem like they’re turning a corner. I’m hopeful that future girls don’t have to be subjected to the mental garbage of being a size 2 or you’re somehow unworthy in society, rock hard abs or you’re unworthy, etc. That said, I know I personally grapple with SHOULDing myself in the other direction too. I SHOULD accept myself, I SHOULD love how I look always. The guilt mentality can grip tight for any sort of path. I think the idea of moderation is such a healthy thing to work on and strive towards. And knowing that even moderation will always be fluctuating. Maybe it’s just learning and accepting that everything is always changing. Adaptability seems to be key.

I also wanted to point out that, as someone who is working on a forever “all or nothing” mentality, I have learned through therapy that I have OCD tendencies. A lot of my obsessions, ruminations, and lack of accepting less than perfectly controlled situations, stem from these tendencies. I was blown away when I learned about just how fitting this news was for my life and my mind. Knowing this, it’s made it easier for me to adjust going forward. Just food for thought, as I find so much of your mental health content relatable. Hope all is well with your wonderful family and look forward to future posts if you so choose!

Comment on Great Trash Finds: The First Edition by Aly

Aly — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:47:35 +0000

In reply to deedee. I personally love that it's a Lands End coat, and she said LL Bean. It shows just how little she cares about brands, and I find that admirable.

Comment on I’m Still Alive; also, join the 7th Annual Uber Frugal Month Group Challenge! by Lotus

Lotus — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:23:19 +0000

I just realised I haven’t heard from Liz for ages! I hope all is well and 2024 is bringing happiness!

Comment on How to Replace Exterior Window Trim by Tim

Tim — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:47:44 +0000

I have found that brake cleaner spray does a nice job of cleaning up foam goofs!

Comment on How Barter and Trade Enhances Frugality and Community by elena

elena — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:48:27 +0000

Thank you for sharing these insightful insights and inspiring others to explore the possibilities of barter and trade in their own lives. Your post serves as a beacon of resourcefulness and community spirit in a world often driven by consumerism.