Comments on: Guest Post: Frugal Living in a Tiny Town http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:52:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Jen http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270453 Jen Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:51:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270453 It sounds heavenly! It sounds heavenly!

]]> By: Rebecca http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270452 Rebecca Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:27:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270452 Great post! When we have visited tinier towns, I often have this sense that I could really enjoy living in one, especially if the church was very strong there. I think I used to drive through your tiny town about 4 times a year, going back and forth to Edisto Island. Remember it fondly as a landmark on the path. Great post! When we have visited tinier towns, I often have this sense that I could really enjoy living in one, especially if the church was very strong there.

I think I used to drive through your tiny town about 4 times a year, going back and forth to Edisto Island. Remember it fondly as a landmark on the path.

]]> By: Marcie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270451 Marcie Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:37:23 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270451 Thanks for a thougthful, gratitude abounding thought. Your tiny town is close to mine--don't ya love tiny SC towns! Thanks for a thougthful, gratitude abounding thought. Your tiny town is close to mine–don’t ya love tiny SC towns!

]]> By: Susan (A Happy Heart at Home) http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270450 Susan (A Happy Heart at Home) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:29:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270450 I was just wondering, did you have family members and/or friends in that town before you moved there? ~Susan I was just wondering, did you have family members and/or friends in that town before you moved there?

~Susan

]]> By: Heather http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270449 Heather Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:50:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270449 I grew up in the country, 14 miles from the nearest town (population: 800). We still think about moving back there when my husband finishes his degree in this college-town. The best way to describe it? Peaceful. I grew up in the country, 14 miles from the nearest town (population: 800). We still think about moving back there when my husband finishes his degree in this college-town. The best way to describe it? Peaceful.

]]> By: Kim http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270448 Kim Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:21:11 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270448 LOL! I know that place! I lived in the area (closer to town) for 14 years. I was a real estate appraiser and did lots of work out there. Always loved that little post office :) We relocated to tiny town, VA 2 years ago. I do love it but I REALLY miss the beach. Traded the beach for the mountains, so all is not bad ;) At least you're not TOO far from CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Publix, etc. Glad to hear you're enjoying it! LOL! I know that place! I lived in the area (closer to town) for 14 years. I was a real estate appraiser and did lots of work out there. Always loved that little post office :) We relocated to tiny town, VA 2 years ago. I do love it but I REALLY miss the beach. Traded the beach for the mountains, so all is not bad ;)

At least you’re not TOO far from CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Publix, etc. Glad to hear you’re enjoying it!

]]> By: Sheila http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270447 Sheila Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:01:19 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270447 You will not regret it! You will not regret it!

]]> By: Amanda http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270446 Amanda Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:06:43 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270446 I really enjoyed your post, and I just had to drop you a note to say that I recognized the building pictured immediately. My parents lives in Edisto, so we drive past the AR post office frequently. We've dubbed it the "mini post office", and it's a landmark of sorts for our family...when we pass the mini post office it means we're almost to Grandmas! I've many times admired some of the beautiful older "country" homes (I'm a big fan of the front porch! LOL) in that area and thought how wonderful it would be to call one home. I'm just a tad bit jealous! Thanks for the great post and the side benefit of reminding me to call my mom! ;-) I really enjoyed your post, and I just had to drop you a note to say that I recognized the building pictured immediately. My parents lives in Edisto, so we drive past the AR post office frequently. We’ve dubbed it the “mini post office”, and it’s a landmark of sorts for our family…when we pass the mini post office it means we’re almost to Grandmas! I’ve many times admired some of the beautiful older “country” homes (I’m a big fan of the front porch! LOL) in that area and thought how wonderful it would be to call one home. I’m just a tad bit jealous!
Thanks for the great post and the side benefit of reminding me to call my mom! ;-)

]]> By: Jessica http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270445 Jessica Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:01:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270445 Some small towns are better than others! I grew up in the largest town in my county. We had 2,500 people. Unfortunately, we had no pool and a very small library with very few books and no other materials to checkout. We had two grocery stores, until one closed. When I was in high school, KMart opened. Walmart came when I was away at college. My town didn't really have much community or atmosphere. I would love to live in the type of town that you've found! Some small towns are better than others! I grew up in the largest town in my county. We had 2,500 people. Unfortunately, we had no pool and a very small library with very few books and no other materials to checkout. We had two grocery stores, until one closed. When I was in high school, KMart opened. Walmart came when I was away at college. My town didn’t really have much community or atmosphere.

I would love to live in the type of town that you’ve found!

]]> By: Marsha http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270444 Marsha Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:32:56 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270444 I think it depends on the town. When I was 11, we moved to a tiny rural community where everyone was related to everyone else. We were always the "outsiders." Maybe things are different nowadays, with so many people being mobile. But sometimes little towns can be very unfriendly to newcomers. Especially if you are a different ethnicity/race/religion. I think it depends on the town. When I was 11, we moved to a tiny rural community where everyone was related to everyone else. We were always the “outsiders.” Maybe things are different nowadays, with so many people being mobile. But sometimes little towns can be very unfriendly to newcomers. Especially if you are a different ethnicity/race/religion.

]]> By: Jill http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270443 Jill Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:15:06 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270443 I'm so jealous! I grew up in a very small town in the heartland, population 300. Needless to say, you've stirred so many good memories :) I wish you and your family all the best in your New Home! I’m so jealous! I grew up in a very small town in the heartland, population 300. Needless to say, you’ve stirred so many good memories :) I wish you and your family all the best in your New Home!

]]> By: Lesley http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270442 Lesley Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:47:56 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270442 We live in a "Tiny Town" and love it!! :0) When we visit family in Ct. we cannot wait to get home!1 :0) People seem so rushed, consumer orientated, and have a lesser sense of community then in a "Tiny Town". We live in a “Tiny Town” and love it!! :0) When we visit family in Ct. we cannot wait to get home!1 :0) People seem so rushed, consumer orientated, and have a lesser sense of community then in a “Tiny Town”.

]]> By: Onawa from Oklahoma http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270441 Onawa from Oklahoma Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:10:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270441 Found a freebie!!! http://www.bargainist.com/deals/2007/10/kmart-free-halloween-candy-coupon/ Kmart free candy coupon! WE dont' have any Kmarts here! boo! Found a freebie!!! http://www.bargainist.com/deals/2007/10/kmart-free-halloween-candy-coupon/

Kmart free candy coupon! WE dont’ have any Kmarts here! boo!

]]> By: Patti http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270440 Patti Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:06:42 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270440 I enjoyed your insight! We lived in a small SC town for 23 years and had to move to a much bigger town for my husband's career. It has proved very difficult for us because of the enormous "abundance" we witness each day -too many stores, too many cars, too many things to do. We often have to enclose ourselves in our home to rest from all the stimulation. We miss our small town days immensely, especially the relationships with the people there - proving "things" truly do not make one happy. I enjoyed your insight! We lived in a small SC town for 23 years and had to move to a much bigger town for my husband’s career. It has proved very difficult for us because of the enormous “abundance” we witness each day -too many stores, too many cars, too many things to do. We often have to enclose ourselves in our home to rest from all the stimulation. We miss our small town days immensely, especially the relationships with the people there – proving “things” truly do not make one happy.

]]> By: deb burton http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270439 deb burton Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:52:06 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270439 We've lived in a small town for the last 5 or so years. You are absolutely right about how it affects your organizational and shopping habits. We also are within walking distance of many things and try to take advantage that. We eat out less, we get more creative with shopping locally and any time we do decide to venture out to do 'real' shopping, it becomes an exciting family road trip. We have a good sized yard, but quite a few trees, so vegetable gardening may not work (we've been in our present house just a few months). I also have a black thumb, but it may be time to reevaluate how we're using our space and try setting something up. Maybe it can be turned into a good family project. We’ve lived in a small town for the last 5 or so years. You are absolutely right about how it affects your organizational and shopping habits. We also are within walking distance of many things and try to take advantage that. We eat out less, we get more creative with shopping locally and any time we do decide to venture out to do ‘real’ shopping, it becomes an exciting family road trip.

We have a good sized yard, but quite a few trees, so vegetable gardening may not work (we’ve been in our present house just a few months). I also have a black thumb, but it may be time to reevaluate how we’re using our space and try setting something up. Maybe it can be turned into a good family project.

]]> By: jenni williams http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270438 jenni williams Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:16:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270438 great post! I would love to live in a small town! great post! I would love to live in a small town!

]]> By: Lana http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270437 Lana Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:46:28 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270437 When I was 8 my family moved to a tiny town in north Florida. We were 30 miles from the nearest grocery store. My parents hated it but I remember the one year that we lived there as the best of my childhood. When I was 8 my family moved to a tiny town in north Florida. We were 30 miles from the nearest grocery store. My parents hated it but I remember the one year that we lived there as the best of my childhood.

]]> By: Trixie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270436 Trixie Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:30:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270436 Hi Amy, I loved your post! Thank you for sharing. My husband and I live in a rural area kinda near several small towns. While you share many great points the one I can relate to the most is not developing a case of the "wantsies". Our area is not spendy or trendy and it is SO wonderful, it's hard to explain. People are not always trying to one up the other with all their possessions. It is such a relief to just be ourselves and to let our neighbors be themselves. Out here, we find that life is so not about what movie you see, the latest thing you bought or the latest vacation you took. We absolutely LOVE it. Take Care, Trixie http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/ Hi Amy,

I loved your post! Thank you for sharing. My husband and I live in a rural area kinda near several small towns.

While you share many great points the one I can relate to the most is not developing a case of the “wantsies”. Our area is not spendy or trendy and it is SO wonderful, it’s hard to explain. People are not always trying to one up the other with all their possessions.

It is such a relief to just be ourselves and to let our neighbors be themselves. Out here, we find that life is so not about what movie you see, the latest thing you bought or the latest vacation you took. We absolutely LOVE it.

Take Care,

Trixie
http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Jamie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html/comment-page-1#comment-270435 Jamie Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:08:18 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/guest-post-frug.html#comment-270435 Those are great and so true! I just posted a bit ago about "forced frugality" while my husband is in graduate school and it's kind of some of the same things - walking more, using the library, friends that help out, etc. It's neat, too, to see that you took a step of faith and now see blessings from it! Those are great and so true! I just posted a bit ago about “forced frugality” while my husband is in graduate school and it’s kind of some of the same things – walking more, using the library, friends that help out, etc.

It’s neat, too, to see that you took a step of faith and now see blessings from it!

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