tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post5112937999924339216..comments2024-03-28T06:41:43.688-05:00Comments on Harvest Lane Cottage: A Thrifty Week at Harvest Lane Cottage #76Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-49759931376369766882016-09-05T07:33:01.402-05:002016-09-05T07:33:01.402-05:00You're right Jes. Do with whatcha got! ~smile~...You're right Jes. Do with whatcha got! ~smile~ I'm enjoying reading how you do that. You've got a terrific blog. I've been pinning some things as I go.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-31056973023041768402016-09-05T06:59:55.813-05:002016-09-05T06:59:55.813-05:00Clever idea with the bath towels! Leftover ribbon ...Clever idea with the bath towels! Leftover ribbon or lace along the edge would be pretty too! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-62291858882610683992016-08-23T09:01:01.344-05:002016-08-23T09:01:01.344-05:00Oh that is excellent in all ways! Thanks for telli...Oh that is excellent in all ways! Thanks for telling me about, Ebates, too. I am not familiar with them.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-23407820585115914652016-08-23T02:02:50.312-05:002016-08-23T02:02:50.312-05:00I always love the challenge you give me to be more...I always love the challenge you give me to be more frugal in my life. <br /><br />I've been freshening up the house by making things out of supplies on hand - sewed a pillow and painted a sign, both out of left overs from other projects.<br /><br />When I shop online, I first go to Ebates and then to the shopping site, usually Amazon because we are Prime members. So, each quarter, I receive aArt and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-53424667789590718952016-08-21T03:47:16.257-05:002016-08-21T03:47:16.257-05:00Thank you BJ! I try. I know I have room for improv...Thank you BJ! I try. I know I have room for improvement.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-87234769230692156312016-08-19T13:05:21.231-05:002016-08-19T13:05:21.231-05:00You are such a frugal lady....saving your family l...You are such a frugal lady....saving your family lots of money. Great job...bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-30749226009561724832016-08-19T07:13:56.206-05:002016-08-19T07:13:56.206-05:00I think your towels would get prettier as they got...I think your towels would get prettier as they got older Gail!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-54502011706566754622016-08-19T07:13:30.973-05:002016-08-19T07:13:30.973-05:00Thanks Michele!Thanks Michele!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-23782063631359233752016-08-16T01:37:25.849-05:002016-08-16T01:37:25.849-05:00Hello Laura,
I too mend towels were the edges have...Hello Laura,<br />I too mend towels were the edges have frayed. I actually bind those edges with pretty cotton fabric, just as you would a quilt but just on the the edges that need it. <br />Blessings Gail (from Australia)gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-1081093420812479072016-08-15T22:40:45.323-05:002016-08-15T22:40:45.323-05:00That is my hope, Sharing Life. It also makes me mo...That is my hope, Sharing Life. It also makes me more aware of my habits. <br />I'll be over to visit in a moment.<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-56188052150636620382016-08-15T22:25:52.436-05:002016-08-15T22:25:52.436-05:00It was interesting to read how you saved money thi...It was interesting to read how you saved money this week. I love these kinds of posts because they make me think of ways I can implement them in my own life. Thank you for sharing this with us. Crystal Green from Sharing Life's Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707174267043975195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-23416263794210419052016-08-15T07:06:18.861-05:002016-08-15T07:06:18.861-05:00OH my, Joy! You are right! When my little dog was ...OH my, Joy! You are right! When my little dog was a pup, I asked the nurse (is that the right word?) to look at a little tiny white bump that looked like a pimple on my pup's bum when I dropped my pup off for shots. Well she called the doctor in and they charged an extra $30 or so!<br /><br />When I picked Penny up, I was in tears, because that was just about all my grocery money. I paid andMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-9305482188058178812016-08-15T07:01:08.832-05:002016-08-15T07:01:08.832-05:00Actually, Rhonda, we do live in Missouri. ~grin~Actually, Rhonda, we do live in Missouri. ~grin~Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-55442180330035353012016-08-15T06:59:45.240-05:002016-08-15T06:59:45.240-05:00I'm glad to have it fixed now. I noticed the o...I'm glad to have it fixed now. I noticed the other window on the porch is going to need reglazed soon, too. Guess it needs to go on a honey do list!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-64129924978290919872016-08-15T06:55:09.308-05:002016-08-15T06:55:09.308-05:00Hi Sharon,
I can't imagine graduating two at o...Hi Sharon,<br />I can't imagine graduating two at once! I hope all goes well for you all. <br />I love Autumn decor. I love Autumn everything!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-88001092532501121932016-08-15T02:34:09.665-05:002016-08-15T02:34:09.665-05:00Sounds like a great list of savings. I have spent ...Sounds like a great list of savings. I have spent money these last few weeks with trips to the vet for 2 of the cats - vets charge huge amounts of money, I feel like I am contributing to their new cars and homes!!!! But on the bright side, both cats are now better :)) So saving money to cover those costs Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-90570216862539614502016-08-14T19:28:15.924-05:002016-08-14T19:28:15.924-05:00What a commendable week -- and the board book look...What a commendable week -- and the board book looks adorable!Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-65783383969384325112016-08-13T20:36:27.903-05:002016-08-13T20:36:27.903-05:00In northern MI summer months are short, so this ti...In northern MI summer months are short, so this time of year I cram as much as I can into these final weeks of summer. Preparing for school and after this year, I'll have one more child left and even though he's a Junior, he has told me he wants to do the entire year with no break and no summer to get it done! Who knows, maybe I'll have TWO graduates next year. <br />I got some great Sharonhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/BennBooCreations?ref=hdr_shop_menunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-38828535130028543052016-08-13T10:41:49.954-05:002016-08-13T10:41:49.954-05:00Hello Vickie,
In answer to your comment, she is i...Hello Vickie,<br /><br />In answer to your comment, she is indeed a nice friend. So are you! It seems that my errands tend to pile up. I must go to different places to buy water (our well is not good), milk, groceries, toiletries and cleaning supplies, prescriptions, etc. I think I also went to the post office and picked up my son from work. I tossed my list, so I don't remember now. ~smile~ Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-18235863857677265532016-08-13T10:29:28.385-05:002016-08-13T10:29:28.385-05:00Hello Annie,
You've found some terrific barga...Hello Annie,<br /><br />You've found some terrific bargains. Good for you! Where do you sell things? I have sold on Ebay, Etsy (a little), and a couple things on Craig's List. I'm currently collecting boxes of things to put in a September yard sale (if I get done in time). I look forward to your next blog post dearie!<br /><br />God bless you,<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-30925771519503205022016-08-13T10:21:36.560-05:002016-08-13T10:21:36.560-05:00Glad you're saving money, Judy, but I hope you...Glad you're saving money, Judy, but I hope you are feeling well, soon.<br /><br />Father God, I thank you for Judy and her friendship. Please bring your<br />breath of life to her lungs for a complete and thorough healing by the power<br />of the blood of Jesus and the stripes he bore for her healing and in the <br />Name above all names, your son, Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Hugs to you Judy.<Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-42540595332042040652016-08-13T10:01:22.635-05:002016-08-13T10:01:22.635-05:00You have accomplished alot.. Proud the kids are al...You have accomplished alot.. Proud the kids are all getting settled in school.<br />Not much frugal going on here. Still battling the asthma..So, we have been eating out of freezer/pantry and no grocery shopping [so that has helped save some money..]<br />Hope you have a blessed weekend.Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-61944213220454432532016-08-13T09:21:06.721-05:002016-08-13T09:21:06.721-05:00What a nice friend to give you all the fabric! I ...<br />What a nice friend to give you all the fabric! I love that you scheduled all your errands in. I do that too though I don't think I have ever did 10! great job this past week! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-29848669287624400512016-08-12T23:21:53.045-05:002016-08-12T23:21:53.045-05:00Sounds like a busy week for you!
Not much thrifty ...Sounds like a busy week for you!<br />Not much thrifty going on here, baby sitting, and many medical appointments, and travel for that, plus car repairs.<br />I did hang clothes on the line, which is normal, and got a free meal when they had the town festival last week. The market was giving away free smoked sausage dogs, yum, and they had good prices on veggies, so have enjoyed those quite a anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-84863269371824081852016-08-12T21:37:28.795-05:002016-08-12T21:37:28.795-05:00Hello😍 I need Emily to come to my house and line ...Hello😍 I need Emily to come to my house and line some dresser drawers with scrapbook paper. My son bought a tall dresser at an estate sale, stored it in our garage and then decided he didn't want it. I cleaned it up and put it in our guest room but I want to line th drawers first. I have some giftwrap but none of it is what I want to use. I got a ton of scrapbook paper at at yard sale Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.com