Comments on: Super Savings Saturday (or should it be Super Splurging Saturday?!?)

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:15:48 +0000

I meant to post this some time ago…KC is my old stomping ground. I haven’t been there in about 12 years, though, so I’m sure it’s changed quite a bit.

A question: With so much focus on scrimping and saving (Like getting all the school supplies free at CVS this week) how do you MENTALLY prepare to spend $40 dining out? My hubby treated me this evening on “his dime” (His birthday money) and I could barely enjoy the meal knowing what I could do with the $40 for our family. I feel like I’m stealing from the family! I’d love any help on getting over the guilt of a splurge — even though it’s budgeted.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:53:51 +0000

I’m from KC and follow your blog regularly. Hope you are having a great time in KC. It’s really a great place!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:32:40 +0000

Looks like you had fun. Even the littlest member of the family appears to have enjoyed himself (so cute!).

By: Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)

Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:46:56 +0000

Great photos, Crystal! The girls look so much like you – especially their smiles. It’s nice to have a splurge every now and then, just to make us appreciate all of our frugal work the rest of the time. Hope your holiday was fantastic!
Danelle Ice / Homemaker Barbi

By: Morgan

Morgan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:46:09 +0000

You guys look like you had alot of fun I love Cheesecake Factory! The best one is on the top floor of the Macy’s in Union Square in San Francisco…it has the best views from the balcony.

-Morgan

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:46:31 +0000

Hi Crystal-Silas sure is adorable, as are the girls! I am just amazed at all the great deals you find! It is great to enjoy a meal out, and pay in cash I agree! Well many blessings to you and have a great week!

By: Michelle Kim

Michelle Kim — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:22:41 +0000

You have such a beautiful family. What a blessing! I hope you have a victorious Sunday worship. =)

By: jenn

jenn — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:47:51 +0000

I ate at a Cheesecake Factory over the weekend too! LOVE LOVE that place! You have a beautiful family, thanks for sharing!!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:29:39 +0000

Your kids are so cute.

By: Kelli

Kelli — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:21:05 +0000

It is so good to see your faces….what a beautiful family!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:21:36 +0000

I just have to comment on your beautiful son, Silas. I can’t get over his focus for such a young baby. Mark my words, he is going to be a very bright boy.

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:19:37 +0000

I live in Texas and visit your page everyday. My best friend lives in Kansas City and we go to the Cheesecake Factory every time I visit. (I also go to them in many other cities) They are great! Thanks for the lovely pictures of your beautiful family.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:05:35 +0000

Enjoy KC! That’s where we live

By: Amys blah, blah, blogging

Amys blah, blah, blogging — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:41:00 +0000

I’m honestly surprised you got away with only spending $40 there for that big of a party. My husband and I can’t walk out the door spending that much for just our two dinners. But oh, how I love their thai pasta…fantastic!! And in the fall, their pumpkin cheesecake is fantastic. Mmmm…makes me want cheesecake factory!

By: sunny

sunny — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:52:13 +0000

what an adorable happy family you have.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:31:47 +0000

Thanks for sharing!! Hope you have a wonderful vacation. Thanks for your blog and all your hard work!
Elizabeth

By: rachel

rachel — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:04:45 +0000

totally LOVE cheescake factory tooo!! sometimes my husband and I take out that Chinese Chicken salad!! and we share. its SO huge and we love it so much!!

By: Bud M

Bud M — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:59:53 +0000

Hi,

Nice blog! I canceled my gym membership ($60 per month), after doing some research on exercises that I can do at home.

I read this story in ConditionNutrition that gave great home exercise tips, e.g., pushups, using a ball for doing sit-ups. It even talked about how many calories you burn doing household chores or simply taking a walk around the block.

I take vitamins and protein whey, too, just to make sure that I’m not exhausting myself.

Here’s the link if anybody wants to read: http://www.conditionnutrition.com/reviews/the-most-effective-indoor-exercises-to-stay-fit-and-healthy/

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:27:29 +0000

Cute photos! Funny story, about 15 years ago I belonged to an investment club at work. Each person took turns suggesting a stock to buy. The one I suggested was The Cheesecake Factory. This was well before all their expansion they’ve had. They were only in a few states at the time. That stock did very well for us, that I even bought some on my own. I have long since sold it, but wonder if I made the right move? We have one right up the street from us (I’m in DC) and I hardly ever go! Sounds like you had a good meal and a fun time. Enjoy your mini-vacation.

By: lizajane

lizajane — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:46:22 +0000

The pictures are….priceless!