tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post4344943779648041074..comments2024-03-28T21:41:09.265-05:00Comments on Harvest Lane Cottage: A Thrifty Week at Harvest Lane Cottage #69Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-8756821772748179182016-07-06T06:16:56.919-05:002016-07-06T06:16:56.919-05:00Your creek by the cottage sounds wonderful! Thank ...Your creek by the cottage sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing your week with us! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-52029108064594989252016-07-06T00:03:35.896-05:002016-07-06T00:03:35.896-05:00I made some new covers for the chaises in the gard...I made some new covers for the chaises in the garden. I used a chenille bedspread that I had on my bed when I was a child so it was a freebie.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-91503777477059815212016-07-02T23:01:03.288-05:002016-07-02T23:01:03.288-05:00As hot as it's been here it would be a killer ...As hot as it's been here it would be a killer without air conditioning. That is a must! Cooling off in a creek sound like fun as well as practical. Best of luck to your son and daughter with his job and her schooling! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-11816732298175485482016-06-27T18:48:05.812-05:002016-06-27T18:48:05.812-05:00I love your blog! I'm glad I found you on Fore...I love your blog! I'm glad I found you on Forever Joyful Literacy Musing #LMMLinkup. My daughter graduated high school and Junior college time last year (she's an overachiever!)this was such a savings. She now attending a University as a Junior. God bless you for sharing your savings.<br />Beckie from Spotlight: beckielindsey16.comBeckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-8734027790536029982016-06-26T21:39:07.785-05:002016-06-26T21:39:07.785-05:00Hey there, pressure canning can be very scary but ...Hey there, pressure canning can be very scary but so verty worthwhile. Once you get used to it, that is use it a few times, it gets better. Thanks laura for sharing with us. Blessings to you bothAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-29655626819808167722016-06-26T18:51:17.749-05:002016-06-26T18:51:17.749-05:00Staying out of debt is one major goal. We know peo...Staying out of debt is one major goal. We know people with over $50,000 in college debt and no degree! Can't let that happen.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-23673826780930803282016-06-26T18:50:10.024-05:002016-06-26T18:50:10.024-05:00Thanks Karen. This is the first official summer j...Thanks Karen. This is the first official summer job that Michael's had. He's worked as a ranch hand and has done lawn care for a couple of years, but nothing official.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-60699115702991819672016-06-26T18:48:19.430-05:002016-06-26T18:48:19.430-05:00Our town is a bedroom community. We don't have...Our town is a bedroom community. We don't have a bus system. I think there's something for elderly and disabled people to take them to the doctor, but that's all. So, I'm the shuttle bus. ~smile~ $96 for the semester sounds like a good deal to me.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-15921335720036005812016-06-26T18:46:24.000-05:002016-06-26T18:46:24.000-05:00Heat really bothers me. Even with a/c, I find a co...Heat really bothers me. Even with a/c, I find a cool shower in the evening helps.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-8859878081702443572016-06-26T18:45:21.413-05:002016-06-26T18:45:21.413-05:00It will be a necessity here to use what we have on...It will be a necessity here to use what we have on hand. I'm sure the electric bill will be high this month. It's been so hot, we've been running the a/c almost continuously.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-86127775789549337612016-06-26T18:43:45.200-05:002016-06-26T18:43:45.200-05:00Fabulous buys Annie! I used a pressure cooker year...Fabulous buys Annie! I used a pressure cooker years ago to can some green beans, but I was afraid the whole time.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-59326231346647211922016-06-26T18:42:17.361-05:002016-06-26T18:42:17.361-05:00I've never refinished furniture. Maybe I'l...I've never refinished furniture. Maybe I'll try that when I have more time on my hands and less time in the van!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-28165166855387539352016-06-25T16:47:09.105-05:002016-06-25T16:47:09.105-05:00Junior college is a great idea for your daughter. ...Junior college is a great idea for your daughter. This week here we are continuing work on refinishing furniture.Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-84677502373255038942016-06-24T23:12:38.572-05:002016-06-24T23:12:38.572-05:00I got a package of marked down hard salami, a rare...I got a package of marked down hard salami, a rare treat, and 3 marked down apples in a package together, and I got a good price on canning jar lids, pectin, and I got a half price new electric pressure cooker / canner. I have not used it yet, but I hope it was a good investment and not just something else taking up real estate here. I have never used one, and am a bit leery, but took the plungeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-71068725413425856822016-06-24T21:43:54.201-05:002016-06-24T21:43:54.201-05:00I always enjoy visiting here, Laura...
I learn so ...I always enjoy visiting here, Laura...<br />I learn so much from you!<br />We love to see how many meals we can make with what we have.<br />Have a cozy weekend! Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-20356313843815544202016-06-24T14:36:30.101-05:002016-06-24T14:36:30.101-05:00I'm not the best with heat so I'm right th...I'm not the best with heat so I'm right there with you getting it fixed. :-) Have a great weekend!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-7559532335331799602016-06-24T14:35:08.780-05:002016-06-24T14:35:08.780-05:00You and your family are amazing! I love reading yo...You and your family are amazing! I love reading your blog. Have a good weekend. Hugs,sandi shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626036223682181303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-48819694316268121612016-06-24T13:43:37.330-05:002016-06-24T13:43:37.330-05:00That is being frugal...don't sell yourself sho...That is being frugal...don't sell yourself short, Laura. I commute 11 miles one way via the bus shuttle...(does your town not have anything like that?)I know all to well about having to plan ahead, its costs $96 for the semester. smiles.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-61237815949354163392016-06-24T11:54:28.026-05:002016-06-24T11:54:28.026-05:00Yay for summer jobs! It gives young people an educ...Yay for summer jobs! It gives young people an education that they can't learn from books. And I'm all about cutting driving time. I remember the days of chauffering my kids around. Every little bit helps. Best of luck to Emily in her new classes!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-33786333633386712022016-06-24T10:44:29.182-05:002016-06-24T10:44:29.182-05:00So glad to hear that your daughter is attending a ...So glad to hear that your daughter is attending a junior college first. I can't say enough positive things about my community college experience so many years ago. Attending a university for 100 and 200 level classes does not guarantee a better education. I received my AS for my local community college then transferred as a junior to UNLV for finish my under grad and stayed for my graduate TinaOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371291024799115811noreply@blogger.com