tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post4807622136912909969..comments2024-02-29T00:07:19.080-08:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Sunday confessional - Week 1Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-10014294735053267632008-04-15T10:32:00.000-07:002008-04-15T10:32:00.000-07:00Checking in a little late -- I didn't buy anything...Checking in a little late -- I didn't buy anything except food this week. I did remember, however, that I bought a new book last week and forgot to mention it in my update. Yikes!esphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926018716175013496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-82477220700649613142008-04-09T20:01:00.000-07:002008-04-09T20:01:00.000-07:00all good here. Only spent $ on groceries and $20 t...all good here. Only spent $ on groceries and $20 to sponsor a friend who is shaving her hair off for a charity fundraiser. So no stuff :)sweetphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084112410852347985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-12251510915157564752008-04-08T18:21:00.000-07:002008-04-08T18:21:00.000-07:00OK - it ain't Sunday, but I've got a bit more conf...OK - it ain't Sunday, but I've got a bit more confessing to do :-(<BR/><BR/>Today I bit the bullet and bought my son some training pants. Why? I'm sick of paying for the disposable ones, which are hugely expensive (about a dollar each), and they're more environmentally-friendly. I would have made them, except we don't have a sewing machine any more, having just moved countries.<BR/><BR/>I also Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-3529887142650065322008-04-08T11:03:00.000-07:002008-04-08T11:03:00.000-07:00I'm off to a pretty good start, I'd say. :) I need...I'm off to a pretty good start, I'd say. :) I needed some thread for sewing cloth wipes (yay!) so I tried looking at thrift stores. It's harder than you might think to find thread at ValueVillage. I did eventually find a store that had some that worked. So, I put off buying new thread for a while. <BR/><BR/>I bought a boba tea yesterday, taro flavor. I had been craving one for several weeks. It Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849148217473381311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-17376658571933746022008-04-08T08:41:00.000-07:002008-04-08T08:41:00.000-07:00I'm doing well so far. My nephew's birthday is com...I'm doing well so far. My nephew's birthday is coming up, and I started my gift hunt early so I could try all second-hand options before resorting to something new. I found a book at Once Upon a Child that I know he'll love. I admit, I also bought a cloth book for my son as well. Total spent: $4 plus tax! I also bought cookies at the store which are definitely not a necessary purchase. Otherwise,Holly Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058031798505804514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-1408862824032984762008-04-08T07:53:00.000-07:002008-04-08T07:53:00.000-07:00chile, thanks for clarifying.garden supplies! woo-...chile, thanks for clarifying.<BR/><BR/>garden supplies! woo-hoo!<BR/><BR/>i'm still broke though, so i can't go too crazy...mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510138492016652314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-12566869497367498172008-04-08T07:33:00.000-07:002008-04-08T07:33:00.000-07:00I purchased a used video game for my sister for he...I purchased a used video game for my sister for her b-day, we went shopping together, she also picked out a silver pillow for her new bed set. I was proud that I didn't buy anything for myself. I'm all out of this hemp lotion I love from body works-but I passes it up. I was traveling and did eat out quite a bit.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986787458979351622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-85190397901549774382008-04-08T06:20:00.000-07:002008-04-08T06:20:00.000-07:00I wish that this challenge would be harder for us ...I wish that this challenge would be harder for us than it probably will be.<BR/><BR/>We are absolutely broke. There is no budget whatsoever to purchase anything that is not necessary therefore we make no unnecessary purchases.<BR/><BR/>Although I have not joined in, the only things that I have purchased this month are: 5 patches to repair my step-son's pants. Since this is better than just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-2545133963145808132008-04-07T21:19:00.000-07:002008-04-07T21:19:00.000-07:00Anal bleaching???Remind me not to go to your salon...Anal bleaching???<BR/><BR/>Remind me not to go to your salon CrunchyRobj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-30064398630167295862008-04-07T19:35:00.000-07:002008-04-07T19:35:00.000-07:00Hi,I'm in pretty much. I don't buy much extra any...Hi,<BR/>I'm in pretty much. I don't buy much extra anyway but I wasn't sure my boyfriend would go along. <BR/><BR/>I did decide to go on a retreat, but it's worth it. I think instead of not buying anything I'll only buy things that provide full value and are good for me and the environment. <BR/><BR/>That's what money is for.Susan M.B. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188989826167040019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-48871820562567096472008-04-07T17:17:00.000-07:002008-04-07T17:17:00.000-07:00I bought ice cream sandwiches when I went grocery ...I bought ice cream sandwiches when I went grocery shopping. I try not to buy junk food and prepared foods, but my husband loves the stuff. If I don't buy it when I go shopping, he'll go to the store and end up spending a good portion of our food budget on junk food.Miss Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396490824010180141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-8552346494240789192008-04-07T17:13:00.000-07:002008-04-07T17:13:00.000-07:00We didn't buy anything except groceries-even that ...We didn't buy anything except groceries-even that is lacking last week.<BR/><BR/>So far, so good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-50593933014329012722008-04-07T16:14:00.000-07:002008-04-07T16:14:00.000-07:00I know I didn't make it here on Sunday, but I'll s...I know I didn't make it here on Sunday, but I'll still slip in a quick confession. I actually did good this week, only buying lunch on campus a couple of days (I am trying to cut this out altogether since the food is overpriced and not very good). I will probably be buying garden supplies next week, and am planning on getting some fine mesh netting to make my own reusable produce bags, not lae21https://www.blogger.com/profile/09128766331351832370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73244404684275664332008-04-07T15:36:00.000-07:002008-04-07T15:36:00.000-07:00Rob - you sure give Madonna a run for her money.Ch...Rob - you sure give Madonna a run for her money.<BR/><BR/>Chile - I'll be hosting Sunday confessionals through the end of the month. So save up your sins. Also, you are correct in your interpretation. <BR/><BR/>I want to add that haircuts are, for the most part, fine with me - I was getting at more superfluous things like manicures/facials/anal bleaching, etc.<BR/><BR/>Wanda - you are listed, notCrunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-9583187596177492032008-04-07T15:25:00.000-07:002008-04-07T15:25:00.000-07:00Robj98168, you're killing me!Hey, I tried to make ...Robj98168, you're killing me!<BR/><BR/>Hey, I tried to make the sock hoodies for those bad cats this weekend, but they have grown so much we can't find socks to fit them.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of cutting up my froggie pajamas bottoms whose butt has fallen out from over-use.<BR/><BR/>(Sorry Crunchy and everyone else. This is between me and Robj98168.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89274217727721378432008-04-07T15:23:00.000-07:002008-04-07T15:23:00.000-07:00I didn't see my blog listed, although who knows, I...I didn't see my blog listed, although who knows, I could have missed it. I have been slack in blogging this week, but hope to do my confessional later today.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762254137339310890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-15626097743117064822008-04-07T14:55:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:55:00.000-07:00Ok, I have some questions:1. Are we to continue "...Ok, I have some questions:<BR/><BR/>1. Are we to continue "confessing" here all week or wait until the next Sunday Confessional for continued sinning?<BR/><BR/>2. Did I misunderstand the original challenge? Quoting Ms. Crunchy herself: <I>If you must absolutely acquire something non-edible or not essential to growing your own food or for your survival, then you must borrow, barter, or buy it Chilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406176434011890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-10377624081897723042008-04-07T14:48:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:48:00.000-07:00Oooh after reading all your confessionals I also h...Oooh after reading all your confessionals I also have to confess that I bought several snacky foods and we went out to eat twice. Need to curb this as well, didn't know those were part of the challenge, though! So I won't count them for this week. :-)Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385890645302358783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89558590073545544402008-04-07T14:44:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:44:00.000-07:00You know that we are living in a material world an...You know that we are living in a material world and I am a material plumber<BR/><BR/>http://bp1.blogger.com/_LYn2HyjMR68/R_qR2Dp1-uI/AAAAAAAAAEY/dOpFZJY2qYo/s1600-h/materialplumber.JPGRobj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-50847901957264719822008-04-07T14:31:00.001-07:002008-04-07T14:31:00.001-07:00I'm considering this a buy no thing challenge, so ...I'm considering this a buy no thing challenge, so going to dinner and a concert weren't breaking my rule. The hair appointment I'm scheduling won't count either- but its just a cut (eco-friendly because I'll take even shorter showers and use less gel) and I decided I would rather give someone the money who will do a good job and depends on this for their livelihood. <BR/><BR/>I spent the Tina Cardonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00549943329133396794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-4547085559122670202008-04-07T14:31:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:31:00.000-07:00I bought a new bike lock since I lost the key to m...I bought a new bike lock since I lost the key to my old one (for now, it'll show up I'm sure), I bought a used bathing suit since my old one flopped out and I've been dying for a swim, and I bought 6 rolls of toilet paper.Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385890645302358783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-79847395668474946252008-04-07T11:36:00.000-07:002008-04-07T11:36:00.000-07:00Oh, sure I'm in. Well, mostly. We're in the midst ...Oh, sure I'm in. Well, mostly. <BR/><BR/>We're in the midst of home repair -- doing it ourselves -- and, well, I'm thinking it's better DH buys the right electrical wiring bits and bobs rather than winging it. We also have a Garden Party here at the end of the month for the girls. The only thing left to purchase for that is a flat of flowers for the kiddies to pot up as party favors. Don't know Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-79646069247613859102008-04-07T10:10:00.000-07:002008-04-07T10:10:00.000-07:00The most amazing thing to me in this challenge is ...The most amazing thing to me in this challenge is how my mind works. I've read Affluenza, I don't consider myself spendy, I don't stroll the local mall for entertainment...but I have an automatic Oh I'll stop at x store on the way to y place response when I leave the house. Holy cow! Of course, all these stops involve shopping and spending money and dragging home disposable packaging. It's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-27967777108139089722008-04-07T08:16:00.000-07:002008-04-07T08:16:00.000-07:00And the list goes on...9V batteries (for 8 month o...And the list goes on...<BR/><BR/>9V batteries (for 8 month old dalmatian's invisible fence!) considered an essential purchase from my neighbor's viewpoint!<BR/><BR/>Hubby (who also says he did NOT sign the challenge) bought a new pair of shoes for the gym. He did use enough coupons and shopped during our little league event so the shoes were half-off and he used one of my Baggu totes instead of EcoBurbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931648017376435556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-80413548950995144652008-04-07T08:14:00.000-07:002008-04-07T08:14:00.000-07:00being broke is really helping me buy nothing! i di...being broke is really helping me buy nothing! <BR/><BR/>i did seriously need a haircut, though. i had a conference this past weekend (plus: free lunches; no buying anything!) and i wanted to look half-presentable. so i broke the "salon services" rule. it was just a haircut, though, nothing major.<BR/><BR/>the thing that's killing me right now is garden supplies. i don't know if i'll really make mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510138492016652314noreply@blogger.com