tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post2620798430428183368..comments2024-03-28T22:40:20.664-07:00Comments on Rindy Mae: Random Thoughts & Tidbits: Part 22Mindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-1594499943590059922015-01-18T09:11:03.414-08:002015-01-18T09:11:03.414-08:00I love your random thoughts and tidbits posts! But...I love your random thoughts and tidbits posts! But I love all your posts, so...I've been tracking our food budget for about four years. And wine isn't part of it ;) I believe you can quit smoking. You can. Honestly, the people I know who've had the best luck have gone cold turkey. Good luck!!northoftaborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472642890643906984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-28299308232863025622015-01-08T20:18:24.718-08:002015-01-08T20:18:24.718-08:00NIKI! I totally just wrote a whole response to th...NIKI! I totally just wrote a whole response to this and then accidentally closed my tab and lost the whole thing. :( <br />That crackle pear cake is famous at my house because of you! We love it.<br />I'm so glad you commented. I ramble to no-man's land and never know if more than five people are actually reading. It is free therapy, though. Your words totally made my night. Really. My selfish ego thinks you should comment more often. :) Thank you so much. Happy New Year!<br />P.S. I want to know what the other four blogs in your top five are. Clearly you have good taste. ;o)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-757235725565484332015-01-08T17:50:35.667-08:002015-01-08T17:50:35.667-08:00No credit cards at Christmas? BRAVO! That's hu...No credit cards at Christmas? BRAVO! That's huge, girlfriend! Congratulations. <br /><br />Boy could I relate to your conflict with the kids. I always felt guilty for not spending more time with them. But when I did, I felt like I should be doing chores. Motherhood is so not for wusses. There is always that push to do more, do better, be better. It can be exhausting. <br /><br />You are a doer, Mindy and I really admire that about you. The projects you accomplish amaze me. However, I think it's okay to go at a slower pace and not feel so compelled to always be in go-mode. You mentioned working on your yelling and nagging which is great but I didn't see, "take more time to breathe and listen to the birds chirp and hear the kids' laughter." Or "take more bubble baths." Be sure to include some Mindy time in there. :) <br /><br />I wish you much success in your desire to quit smoking. Nicotine is so addictive as I'm sure you know. I've heard it's harder to quit smoking than it is to stop doing heroin. I think your concerns about the medication are valid. I would talk to your doctor and get a referral to talk to a smoking cession therapist or clinician. Get help. You don't have to go it alone. Keep me posted, dear heart. <br /><br />I wish I had a favorite cookbook to recommend. It will be interesting to see what you decide. Now that I'm working from home, I've been watching Rachael Ray. She's very inspiring. Do you watch her? (When you're not doing 500 other things. LOL) <br /><br />And good luck with tracking your grocery expenses. This is a great idea. I should do it too. I think we all should. I've always said I'd be rich if I didn't have to buy food. :) <br /><br />As for your blog, just keep doing what you're doing. You're awesome. Your blog is a reflection of you and your many-facets. And celebrating that is what makes your blog so fun to read. Happy New Year. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-9413111383907740832015-01-08T15:31:24.179-08:002015-01-08T15:31:24.179-08:00I would read your posts if you were reciting the p...I would read your posts if you were reciting the phone book,..or something like that. I adore the random thoughts ones probably the best, but I also love the mix of topics. I think really it's your voice that is so appealing. <br /><br />Yes, quit smoking, just do it. Of course you can do it, you are a woman, you can do anything. :)<br /><br />I love to hug. I practically hug strangers. My husband is not a hugger at all and finds this absolutely mystifying. lol<br /><br />Ah guilt, yes, guilt is such a comfortable old friend. Ditch that bitch. You heard me,...get rid of that guilt that keeps you from enjoying moments with your kids. The house does not (does not! not! not!) need to be spotless at every moment, or any moment. (I know this is a hard one, I struggle with it all the time, but have successfully allowed doggie nose prints on the patio doors for,....well, for a long time). Little City Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-75669929932151992452015-01-08T13:56:28.175-08:002015-01-08T13:56:28.175-08:00I have so much to say to you regarding this post a...I have so much to say to you regarding this post and the last few, so on the top of my to do list is, email you!!! Its really weird that you write exactly....EXACTLY.....what I would write. I can't believe how much I have in common with you!!! #1 reason I love your blog.....you keep it real, your truthful, your not fake!! I hate the blogs where someone acts like everything is just perfect all the time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17652832782164271871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-85823329923380177632015-01-08T12:25:07.510-08:002015-01-08T12:25:07.510-08:00Mindy,
I've been following you for a long time...Mindy,<br />I've been following you for a long time. In fact, I sent you the recipe for the crackly pear cake. Yours is one of my five favorite blogs. Why do I like you. First, your saying at the top is so true. You make the most of what you have, and because you are so talented, everything is lovely.....whether it's your home, your garden and your fabulous cooking. Your husband and kids are so fortunate. Your writing isn't bad either....so interesting. So keep doing what you're doing. I'll follow you as long as you're around. A long time, I hope.<br />Niki in Santa CruzNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02909774313628430470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-47949109731383002462015-01-07T21:51:38.861-08:002015-01-07T21:51:38.861-08:00I think you should post what you like. You are ve...I think you should post what you like. You are very good at what you do here. The grocery bill here is out of control and it's our biggest monthly expense. We drink a ton of milk and a lot of fruit and it seems like I need to stock up on both every three days. And then a bunch of other stuff ends up in my cart. But I keep it healthy except for my chai. Smoking cessation will be a journey but you can do it. A lot of people love you. And you are going to save a lot of money too.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294624848003071390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733342915429018771.post-39229868267331510442015-01-07T19:15:42.193-08:002015-01-07T19:15:42.193-08:00First off I know you can quit! Man you are a toug...First off I know you can quit! Man you are a tough cookie...I have no doubt that you can rock this one! And I love everything about your blog because you have so many topics!! From the garden to your posts like these....it's all awesome! I'm with you on writing things down. That is so scary that you got in an accident when you were 6 months pregnant. Glad you got a car out of it at least!!! I do the envelope method every month...I watch my brothers kids so I use that money for groceries and extras. I put the cash in labeled envelopes for each week of the month and do all of my grocery shopping on Monday nights....no other shopping is done for the week unless I have to run to Target for paper goods. You make that much from your ads??!!?? That is AWESOME!!! Man!!! Maybe I should try that! Keep up the hard work friend! And best of luck on this list.....I know you will knock it all down!! Nicole xoxoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.com