Comments on: Four Ideas for Summer Chores

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:04:32 +0000

I agree full heartling about this idea. I have done the same this summer. I was a young professional that committed all my time to work. I decided to take time off for the summer to be with my ailing father and it has really changed my world. Life is to short to not enjoy the simple things in life. Long walks and conversation has created connections with people that I will never be able to replace. Although I know financially I will need to go back to work. I will take lesson of spending time and connecting with loved ones are priceless, and that is a bigger reward than money will ever be.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 19:29:42 +0000

What a beautiful and refreshing look at a hardship. God will help those that help themselves plus a bonus….friendship, kindness and community. Thank you for sharing your story!

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disqus_ehkFmnHP4p — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:37:04 +0000

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By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 05:06:16 +0000

So true! Just how life goes, I guess, we can't ever be complacent! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂

By: Melissa French

Melissa French — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:23:59 +0000

Chore systems are always evolving – as soon as you perfect something they outgrow it! Hello from Thrifty Thursdays!

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 29 May 2014 15:56:38 +0000

Good luck this summer, Marissa! I think it's really cool how things work out when we look for creative ways to save and commit to doing it. I go back to the lessons I learned that summer as well, because every summer is a little bit leaner for us since I try not to work in the summer at all so I can be home with the kids on their vacations.

By: Marissa

Marissa — Mon, 26 May 2014 17:48:49 +0000

I'm a college student who can't seem to get hired anywhere this summer! I am living at home instead of renting a place and that is really helping me out! Thank you for putting this in perspective as I think I need to learn a lesson or two from this. A focus on the positives is what is going to get me through!

By: T.

T. — Sun, 25 May 2014 23:52:12 +0000

I'm going to have to borrow this quote. I know a few people who need to hear this…soon.

By: Annette

Annette — Sun, 25 May 2014 02:49:21 +0000

Thanks for linking up to the WWDParty. I'm pinning it AGAIN…this time to the party's board. 🙂

By: adrienne (@susmakessupper)

adrienne (@susmakessupper) — Fri, 23 May 2014 22:43:24 +0000

great ideas. getting kids motivated to help out is always a challenge. the point system worked really well for us when my older kids were in elementary school…now if I can just find a way to inspire my teens to get moving on chores without the nagging! 🙂