tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post5776988970095001913..comments2024-02-23T10:00:32.673-06:00Comments on the happy hausfrau: New Reality Television Show: Paycheck to Paycheck (P2P)the_happy_hausfrauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-925533707277265592015-11-27T20:31:30.624-06:002015-11-27T20:31:30.624-06:00Oh girl. Sending you a giant hug, a day late. You ...Oh girl. Sending you a giant hug, a day late. You know what? If they are real, true friends they will welcome you with open arms, regardless of what you have (or don't have). I'm not judging, though. God knows I spent several holidays just like yours: alone, Netflix, tears. <br /><br />Here's what I always took away from those weekends: the kids were safe, they were fed, they were with people who loved them (or at the very least, they were there TOGETHER, with each other). It hurt so much to be apart. It killed me to hand them over, to watch them climb into their dad's shiny pretty new car, to know they were the pauper babies being sent into a world they were vaguely familiar with but so completely removed from. But I did it. And so many others have, too. We are here for you. We get it. <br /><br />Freaking teens and their bottomless stomachs. Thank God their hearts seem to be built the same way :)the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-40277149675537051292015-11-27T13:36:09.147-06:002015-11-27T13:36:09.147-06:00How is this? Your kids spent Thanksgiving with th...How is this? Your kids spent Thanksgiving with their dad (beach house in San Diego) and you have your first weekend free in two years, but you don't even go to any friend's houses for Thanksgiving because you can't afford the bottle of wine or appetizer or any fucking thing you would have to bring to be a decent human. So you stay home, don't shower, watch every single show on Netflix and cry. And eat what is in the pantry, you know, processed food, soup you bought on sale for $1 a can or whatever,and be grateful you don't have to feed the teens this weekend. Kailuamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279351794829889227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-45789502287366901952012-10-18T14:23:08.821-05:002012-10-18T14:23:08.821-05:00Well thank you, smore! And thank you for reading!...Well thank you, smore! And thank you for reading!the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-59024086467616659002012-10-18T12:24:41.671-05:002012-10-18T12:24:41.671-05:00You really crack me up!!!You really crack me up!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-49830102001613714022012-10-16T07:03:55.842-05:002012-10-16T07:03:55.842-05:00Lin you may regret saying that when I have a camer...Lin you may regret saying that when I have a camera crew following me around and catching me weeping in my car. Or worse, inhaling a bag of low fat microwave popcorn while watching Army Wives. Sad.<br /><br />Ouch on Rusty's mouth! Why is dental stuff so expensive?? I hope he's feeling better.<br /><br />I just paid my AT&T bill. My phone died on me last night and I had a moment of panic, thinking they cut me off, lol. Loser!<br /><br />Thanks for reading!the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-19089416124116830952012-10-16T06:58:15.660-05:002012-10-16T06:58:15.660-05:00Oh Vbabe, so good to hear from you! How are you d...Oh Vbabe, so good to hear from you! How are you doing?? <br /><br />Being a P2P person puts a whole new spin on the term "micro-management", huh? When you need to account for every cent it makes life interesting. I often wonder about what I'll be like if I ever do make a comfortable living..I think being poor has permanently altered me. But I guess that's not a totally bad thing. <br /><br />And hell yes, the Broke Diet is second only to the Divorce Diet. <br /><br />You're a good mom, lady. And you are right. The bad times will come to an end. Never stop believing that!<br /><br />Jennythe_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-57705127346500419142012-10-16T06:54:40.630-05:002012-10-16T06:54:40.630-05:00Oh Jamie, you're very sweet. Some might say &...Oh Jamie, you're very sweet. Some might say "crazy" instead of "optimistic" but I'll take the latter! Thank you for reading, and don't think I've forgotten about another box of Trader Joe's goodies for you. the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-8371518449843092152012-10-16T06:52:56.449-05:002012-10-16T06:52:56.449-05:00I guess I never thought about how luxurious they a...I guess I never thought about how luxurious they are. For me, there were a staple. Until I had to decide between paper towels or food. Food won.<br /><br />I love that Reuben opened up the door to paper goods for you, my friend. He's good people.the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-10928515935071399262012-10-16T06:50:20.304-05:002012-10-16T06:50:20.304-05:00LOL! I have been known to actually CUT the non-pe...LOL! I have been known to actually CUT the non-perforated ones. the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-27515325067986232402012-10-15T17:12:56.454-05:002012-10-15T17:12:56.454-05:00You get a show about anything & I'll for s...You get a show about anything & I'll for sure be your biggest fan, haha. <br /><br />I totally know what you mean about knowing how long you can actually wait to pay a bill before they REALLY shut you off. I'm the same way. We got our notice to pay our cell phone bill like 14 days ago but I know I can stretch it to 20 days & then call to work something out. We just paid $1050 to get the hubs a root canal & crown so I'll definitely be making that call tomorrow :/Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180987728892745670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-13873885674059570742012-10-14T23:45:16.079-05:002012-10-14T23:45:16.079-05:00Wish they had this show all around the world for w...Wish they had this show all around the world for women who live on P2P.. I want to be in too very much ..i have to learn how to do micro management.Micro means really micro.. up to where does my MYR1(abt0.32 US cents)goes.Rental, bills and all the rest of the things in the world that needs money. Well, one good thing is maybe I can lose some weight by having 1 meal a day and make sure that my girl has the best I could afford even if i have to make the pass. All bad times will come to an end.Mystichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315880764526971580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-21335881227969735762012-10-14T23:40:55.409-05:002012-10-14T23:40:55.409-05:00You are probably the most optimistic person I'...You are probably the most optimistic person I've ever known! I love your reality show ideas. I would totally watch them!____jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13487716458564535215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-62237811324474415172012-10-14T22:37:28.013-05:002012-10-14T22:37:28.013-05:00Yay! Paper towels all around! I like the select a ...Yay! Paper towels all around! I like the select a size ones, because I hate using a whole paper towel when a half one will do!!!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298959460831328477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-51261604697335951522012-10-14T22:29:01.668-05:002012-10-14T22:29:01.668-05:00Paper Towels are a definite luxury. I never bought...Paper Towels are a definite luxury. I never bought any when I was single and trying to support myself. I got my first ones in 2002 when I hooked up with Reuben.grenee229https://www.blogger.com/profile/14997338725198139106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-42550279723842384482012-10-14T21:30:36.735-05:002012-10-14T21:30:36.735-05:00Oh Wesley...I'm sorry. You are totally in, ba...Oh Wesley...I'm sorry. You are totally in, babe! That has to be hard. you can't be mad at a church! <br /><br />Love you, lady. One of these days i am going to buy all of you a freaking case of paper towels!<br />the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-62667579058338558032012-10-14T21:27:22.262-05:002012-10-14T21:27:22.262-05:00Beth, the comment about mom buying paper towels an...Beth, the comment about mom buying paper towels and dryer sheets made me smile. I can't remember the last time i bought dryer sheets!<br /><br />I love how all my Ebay hens have chimed in. I guess that's why we were all on Ebay, huh??the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-59545198383473727682012-10-14T21:08:17.652-05:002012-10-14T21:08:17.652-05:00I want in. I can do it! Currently the church is $...I want in. I can do it! Currently the church is $14000 behind on Jason's salary... and it wasn't that much to begin with, so imagine... The church is struggling and they pay us when they can, whatever amount they can.<br /><br />Paper towels are definitely a luxury. Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298959460831328477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-82161889873075158722012-10-14T21:06:48.039-05:002012-10-14T21:06:48.039-05:00Well, I can certainly identify. We lived paycheck...Well, I can certainly identify. We lived paycheck to paycheck from 1991 (when I quit my job to stay home with Evan) til about 2007 or so. Really. I was PRIMO at rotating who would get paid which month (cause we certainly couldn't afford to pay ALL our bills EVERY month). And paper towels are DEFINITELY a luxury--I loved when my mom came to visit, she'd always buy some, & dryer sheets too :)<br /><br />Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-52942008140294462112012-10-14T19:47:23.740-05:002012-10-14T19:47:23.740-05:0029 days?? I may actually be golden, then. Thank ...29 days?? I may actually be golden, then. Thank you for that information! Gee, maybe the show should be a "Survivor" type thing...me and my P2P ladies would make a formidable team. <br /><br />Right now I have paper towels from Aldi. Not great. the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-71354193490237779022012-10-14T19:37:56.807-05:002012-10-14T19:37:56.807-05:00I'd give you some serious competition on the P...I'd give you some serious competition on the P2P dance, sister. And a hint? You can pay any bill up to 29 days late without it going on your credit. Day 30 is the death knell. Target paper towels rock, btw. ;) That's one of those things I just can't live without. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466143468246723860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-56108151336879474312012-10-14T18:46:40.828-05:002012-10-14T18:46:40.828-05:00Literally, LMAO. I was hoping you'd read this...Literally, LMAO. I was hoping you'd read this. That Target card has kept my kids from starving (ok maybe not starving but saved them from a week of noodles) many a time. the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-85834267085018646182012-10-14T18:45:05.162-05:002012-10-14T18:45:05.162-05:00Stay with the WW. Trust me on this one.
The Target...Stay with the WW. Trust me on this one.<br />The Target debit card float is the best-kept secret for us P2P'ers.<br />And when I do buy paper towels? It's Viva, bitches. Life's little luxuries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-68269760840694151452012-10-14T18:42:40.602-05:002012-10-14T18:42:40.602-05:00Ooh...I've heard of overdraft protection but n...Ooh...I've heard of overdraft protection but never took time to learn about it. I should!! You aren't with Wells Fargo, are you?? <br /><br />AUGH I knew a fellow WWer would understand my dilemma. I live in fear of quitting, because it's worked so well for me. It's just hard to justify spending money solely on "me". the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-1341138666718435672012-10-14T18:32:12.501-05:002012-10-14T18:32:12.501-05:00Heres my hint...get an overdraft line on your chec...Heres my hint...get an overdraft line on your checking account. Ours is $500...do you know how many times I have bills due on 10th, but no pay till 15th...that line saves my ass almost every month.<br />I hear you on paying for WW...i am barely going (but losing) its like I feel if I stop paying, ill stop losing! LOLKeliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7377914227915645124.post-32956954744631848562012-10-14T17:59:44.423-05:002012-10-14T17:59:44.423-05:00Ok..it's a deal. When Bravo calls, I'm gi...Ok..it's a deal. When Bravo calls, I'm giving them your name too! I bet we would rock. Nobody knows how to stretch a dollar like a single mama!the_happy_hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372773477740551839noreply@blogger.com