tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post1472180097825096913..comments2024-03-28T21:42:22.620-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: Monthly Goals Update and This Week's GoalsErika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-25114823944580023372017-03-20T13:03:14.170-08:002017-03-20T13:03:14.170-08:00Sorry about hubby's job. That had to be disap...Sorry about hubby's job. That had to be disappointing.<br /><br />I love your kitchen! I had to read everything three times to make sure I didn't miss anything. The first thing I noticed was the sun pouring into the window, so cheerful. Everything looks so organized and clean...I am so envious. Good job. <br /> <br />Jeannie<br />GetMeToTheCountry.blogspot.comJeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333123227073032453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-79816046745123809312017-03-17T20:53:31.127-08:002017-03-17T20:53:31.127-08:00I have a marble rolling pin I got for 5.00 a long ...I have a marble rolling pin I got for 5.00 a long time ago and it comes with a little wooden stand. So I just put the pin with the stand on my itty bitty window ledge and then balance the other rolling pin on top :).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-29643279450061789222017-03-16T19:29:20.827-08:002017-03-16T19:29:20.827-08:00I'm also jealous of your counter space. I didn...I'm also jealous of your counter space. I didn't measure, but I'm pretty sure it's all of about 4 feet. I can cook up a storm, though, when I put my mind to it. How are those rolling pins stored that I see peeking out of the window ledge? I have two in a very crowded drawer.<br />Good luck with the bed situation. Beds never seem 'easy'.Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-37865304282574279492017-03-16T08:11:03.607-08:002017-03-16T08:11:03.607-08:00We bought a memory foam mattress from Walmart almo...We bought a memory foam mattress from Walmart almost ten years ago! Still sleeping on it well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-39319889187813965232017-03-15T14:29:30.054-08:002017-03-15T14:29:30.054-08:00Have you ever considered a hospital mattress for h...Have you ever considered a hospital mattress for him? The have a very heavy plastic cover so messes never get thru to the "stuffing" and it may hold up better to his abuse. Melissa VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-22922626301591466292017-03-15T09:38:46.809-08:002017-03-15T09:38:46.809-08:00Sorry to hear about the job. Sorry you had a rough...Sorry to hear about the job. Sorry you had a rough week. Your kitchen looks amazing though :).Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948148571415167380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-19397640796500052262017-03-15T08:48:17.539-08:002017-03-15T08:48:17.539-08:00Amazing kitchen transformation, Erika! It's so...Amazing kitchen transformation, Erika! It's so inviting, you might start to enjoy cooking in it. OK, so that may be pushing it...but it will make food prep so much easier with more room to move. Great job!<br /><br />Good luck with finding a new mattress at a good price. You might be surprised what the local shops offer for prices. Have you put the word out that you are looking and asking if anyone knows of a good place to try? It's always worth asking! Do you have a frame and headboard? Someone might have a spare they are not using, that could save you some money, too. Those old frames are pretty sturdy and usually last a long time. An old headboard could be painted to make it look a bit more updated if it's not in good condition. I have never had to buy a new frame or headboard because we always had hand-me-down ones in good condition given to us. They work just fine for what we need.<br /><br />My daughter is on break from school this week as well. I can so relate to the frustration. Although she needed the break to relax, I'll be glad when she goes back so I don't have to hear about how bored she is and the dreaded "I'm hungry" that usually goes with the boredom. Wishing you well on surviving the rest of the week with sanity still in tact!<br /><br />Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-89106628702042396762017-03-15T07:49:22.482-08:002017-03-15T07:49:22.482-08:00Soemtimes I wonder if I read blogs for the blog it...Soemtimes I wonder if I read blogs for the blog itself or for the comments from which you find out so many things and also learn how people in different parts of the country are living :) ... I just smiled reading Lea's comment that she "only" has 11 feet of counterspace ... In my NYC appartment I have 4 feet of counterspace and Ifeel so lucky because in my previous one I had half of that LOL ... family with 2 young kids :) on the very very tight budget :( kalinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554396871715511635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-25793462805564394832017-03-15T07:16:22.204-08:002017-03-15T07:16:22.204-08:00your kitchen looks beautiful. God bless you and y...your kitchen looks beautiful. God bless you and your children - you are a wonderful mom! sorry about your husband not getting that job - I hope something even better is on the horizon. memehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06917472273921446916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-70016993757361103262017-03-15T06:11:02.297-08:002017-03-15T06:11:02.297-08:00Your kitchen really looks nice. With all you have...Your kitchen really looks nice. With all you have to contend with, you can be pleased that it is so attractive.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202514109858932036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-26886325997197458622017-03-15T02:27:17.951-08:002017-03-15T02:27:17.951-08:00Wow. Look at all that space :-) I am amazed you ma...Wow. Look at all that space :-) I am amazed you managed to achieve something with so much impact in addition to all the emergencies you had to deal with. Go you!Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045081064157533380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-70843391160793041612017-03-14T21:34:37.090-08:002017-03-14T21:34:37.090-08:00Your kitchen looks fantastic now that you have rea...Your kitchen looks fantastic now that you have rearranged and tidied things.<br />And I am another person with hardly any bench space - less than half the bench space you have.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190558685951378227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-23518504820858939502017-03-14T20:48:52.805-08:002017-03-14T20:48:52.805-08:00Your son really keeps you busy. This is not the f...Your son really keeps you busy. This is not the first time I remember you talking about the way he has made big messes in his room and other places. I'm glad he isn't super sick this time, and is on the mend. Still, it's never easy to clean up after sick kids. Hang in there!<br /><br />I love how the kitchen looks. Moving those things should give you so much more space. I have a small kitchen now, too. It has been a bit difficult adjusting after such a large one before, but it's working well. I am keeping most appliances in the garage on shelves to keep the counters as bare as possible. But, things creep onto the counter. So, I have to constantly be after the clutter to remove it.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-47755042169316020582017-03-14T18:46:25.235-08:002017-03-14T18:46:25.235-08:00We have bought several bed frames and headboards f...We have bought several bed frames and headboards from walmart.com, and all have been cheap, look good, sturdy and lasting years. Maybe one of those, and some clever diy decorations on it can turn it into a racer bed again for your son.<br /><br />I am envious of your counters! I'm so messy. And being sick for so long, I have no energy or modivation it seems. Yet, family comes in 3 weeks, and the house is a disaster. And this is the sort if family that lives in a showroom looking mini mansion. Sigh. <br /><br />I did have one good thing happen. I finally found IT for that huge bare spot on our living room wall that looked all scuffed and blank going on 4 years now. And it was only $12. And it's perfect. So that made me happy. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-88775156164770602812017-03-14T17:38:53.320-08:002017-03-14T17:38:53.320-08:00Wow Erika! Your kitchen looks AWESOME! You have m...Wow Erika! Your kitchen looks AWESOME! You have more than double the counter space we have - we have 11 ft 1in including the sink. That's it! I did buy a big cutting board to lay over the sink, which helped. Your kitchen looks so clean and organized! I'm a wee bit jealous. :)<br /><br />Too bad that Amazon doesn't ship up there. Do you have Sam's Club or Cost Co? I've heard they have great deals on Mattresses and they have days when you can just visit without paying the annual fee. I'd recommend IKEA but I don't know about shipping and I know you don't have one in-state. Best of luck looking! <br /><br />So awesome that you got so much accomplished in spite of everything going on.<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of your week,<br />Lea<br />Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384475081085015883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-54296880181856617152017-03-14T15:16:09.808-08:002017-03-14T15:16:09.808-08:00Amazon doesn't ship mattresses up here. I spen...Amazon doesn't ship mattresses up here. I spent all morning looking. We're going to try local sources and if that doesn't work it's Wal-Mart.com. not free shipping, but they will ship a mattress up here for about 50.00. Reasonable anyway.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-35963642060739875192017-03-14T15:11:52.174-08:002017-03-14T15:11:52.174-08:00Your kitchen looks so inviting with the cleaned of...Your kitchen looks so inviting with the cleaned off counters and the sun shining! Are you available to come attack my kitchen? LOL!<br /><br />I echo Cheryl's sentiments - when man rejects, God protects.<br /><br />Not sure if you know the website Frugalwoods, but they reviewed their $279 Amazon mattress that they've had for five years. Here's the link: http://www.frugalwoods.com/2017/02/27/our-amazon-mattress-a-five-year-update/<br /><br />When you were describing all of the liquid spills, I was thinking yuck, what a mess to clean up. Kudos to you. LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-67271994087684857632017-03-14T14:51:51.376-08:002017-03-14T14:51:51.376-08:00So sorry your hubs didn't get the job - but th...So sorry your hubs didn't get the job - but that just means that God has something better in mind!<br />God bless.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com