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You say you're not motivated most days, but you sure motivate us! You are fit. You are frugal. You are fantastic! Love your content and your family! Keep up the good work!
On the grain mill question, I just replaced an old Nutrimill Classic with a Komo Mio, and I have to say that I love it so much more. The Nutrimmill was a bit of a process to get out and use, so I ground an entire can of wheat at a time and stored the flour. Now I grind what I need, and with the convenience and reduced storage needs I'm branching into other whole grains. So spendy, absolutely! But worth every penny I saved up for it.
My husband and I did 1week Las Vegas and 1 week Hawaii in 2012. It cost us £5000 from the moment we left home to the moment we got back. I am still proud of that. Lost my Husband last year but we had 59 holidays together over 35 years. We did all we could just incase.
As a mother of triplets I can tell you that most of the time financially it’s really just like having 3 kids with the exception of braces and college. We survived $18,000 in braces in one year with lots and lots of creative saving and we are about to send them to college… deep breath!
Bought my first house in 03. Kept it 17 years and rented it out for for about 3-5 years (can't remember). Sold it for 145k last year after gutting most of it. Paid off all our debt and then some.
The road to Hana is freakin AWESOME! Even if you just drive it. But you can for sure look up some stops. Go in the rain if you can.. WAY less people and it was warm and delightful. Wear bathing suits so there's no fussy changing. You can wear clothing over, but make it light and layered. Hats with attached ties in case there are winds.. there'll be winds!
Maui is my favorite island! Drive the road to Hana yourself. That way you can stop when needed. Get a really early start! Have Ginger chews and peppermints. Drive slow. It’s so beautiful! Also- get the book Maui for Dummies. Great info! Snorkeling right off the beach at the Fairmont- on point!!!! Have so much fun!!!
Being a single mom to 3 teenage boys is too hard on me. My husband was severely injured on the job by taking a really nasty fall and he hit his head. He had to have emergency brain surgery on 6/24/22 and he is now in rehab in Paramount Ca. He can’t walk, talk, eat, dress himself, take care of himself and he can’t come home. I have been alone for 9 months and sometimes I go to bed crying.
Had my Helix for a little over 3 years and it started sagging badly. To their credit, they honored the warranty and sent a brand new one after I sent a few pics they asked for. Hopefully this one, an updated model, will be better.
My one and only baby girl went to uni this year. It’s hard but you will still find ways to connect. Also, I didnt know you had such awesome taste in music 👍😎 Thanks for sharing your life!
Loved this video; so transparent and laughed so much with your family stories, including your hubby’s comments!! Y’all are amazing (that’s a Texas love note)❤😊
Loved visiting Maui! Took family on pineapple plantation tour and it was great - think it was Maui Gold? Best pineapple we ever tasted. Cost was about $75 per person but we kept checking until found them $20 off, so $55 per person when purchased in advance. Tour including going out in fields and eating as much pineapple as you could as they sliced it in fields AND each person received a boxed pineapple suitable for airline travel home. We continue to buy the pineapples shipped here for Christmas gifts too. Costco near airport is great but expect higher prices on everything.
Your fitness videos and Podcasts are what inspired me to sign up for my first race. Trained for 3 months and ran my first 10K race with another one coming up in April. Ran 10 miles for the first time Sunday. Thanks!
you can totally do road to hana on your own - you guys are very safe drivers - gotta do the crater at sunrise - you have to go on line and register for that - AND if sunrise is at 6 am get there (its a drive) at 4-430 seriously - we arrived at 530 for a 6 am sunrise and it felt like the sun was already up and the stars were gone - GOOOOOO EARLY - that is all - glenda
Love the part where you talk about the relationship between you and your daughter. My Mom and I have a special day together to celebrate our birthdays like you described. We started when I was about 8 or 9 and still do it every year.... we are now 45 and 68. It's the BEST!
We raised 5 kids and I am a high school principal! Parenting is not for wimps! All our children are raised, married and have their own kids. Loving life and still have not chosen to retire. Meal planning and organization were key!
The drive up the Julia’ Best Banana Bread in Maui is an adventure!! We’ll be working on getting our passports this year and saving up to go to Japan next year!!
My last dog (RIP Isra, pup in 2004), was a German Shepherd dog. I taught that dog so many tricks, and they need a steady hand and training; what dog doesnt? But that dog was so damn loyal... I still can't quite grasp it. She is still sorely missed, to this day.
📚Author Recommendation: Lindsay Buroker. Possible series to start with…maybe The Emperor’s Edge or Fallen Empire. Ooh, I really liked Agents of the Crown too. I’m still on the Star Kingdom series. Oh! I’ve read a few books by T.C. Southwell. Slave Empire is SO good. Some of her other stuff is a bit weird but interesting to read.
Same here regarding TikTok. The recipes on there look better than what they taste. I have a friend who has made a few tiktok recipes and most were not good.
Good for you not sharing Haley's school choice. I did share, and one of my three changed 2 weeks before school started. Good luck with the braces! My orthodontist worked out a plan for each of my kiddos. Unfortunately, they did not wear their retainers so it was a bit of a waste😢
I like your fitness content. I just turned 40 and I want to both get in shape an lose weight. I'm trying to be more active and encourage my kids to be, too. I watch all your content, so I do watch your dollar tree videos but I don't pay as much attention to them because I don't have one nearby. I still get ideas from them.
Message for the DIY Surfer: Once you paddle out past the break, watch for smaller swells and just sit on your board and let them go by. After one or two, lie down and try to get up to speed as they approach. If your board nosedives, you were too far forward. If it passes, you were either too far back or didn't paddle fast enough. Teaching yourself can be done, but you have to be willing to get bonked on the head a few times and feel the thrill of it the first time you actually ride a wave (usually straight in toward the beach.) Go for it!!!
Braces shop around. We had one ortho tell us 8500 for my son and another tell us 6000. Biiiiig diff!!! Also if you can wait. Kids mouths grow. We waited for my son till he was 16 instead of 13. He was going to need this massive set of braces at 13 but simple ones at 15. Wouldn’t have got them but his tooth was grinding against that tooth. Remember they ARE A BUSINESS!!! Ask if they do family discounts. Make sure the quote covers the entire set of braces. Sometimes the quote doesn’t cover the removal of the braces, etc.
One, I like you. You're someone i could be friends with. Two. You've done a great job raising your daughter. Three, I would think you and your husband would be awesome speakers at a marriage conference. God bless your journey.
I just got reccomended The Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan as a nf look at a reclusive aborigional tribe in austrailia and I highly recomend Psalm for The Wild Built by Becky Chambers as a novel about a tea monk meeting a robot in the forest 100yrs after all robots became sentient and left to figure out what being alive meant for them.
I came across your channel last night when I couldn't sleep. Oh my goodness. I am so glad I found you! You are hilarious and your husband cracked me up "calm the heck down". haha I tell myself that all the time. I'm loving the content of the videos I've watched so far. The first video that caught my attention was your grocery store in my basement, Ultimate prepping. That was fun to watch. Ok well thank you for what you do. Keep having fun. Blessings to you and your family. Gotta go! I have lots of videos to get caught up on. haha
I recommend anything by Nathan Lowell, especially the series Trader Tales of the Golden Age of the Solar Clipped which starts sith Quarter Share. Not all his books are in print, but all are e book and audiobook
I pretty much enjoy all of your content but would love seeing more fitness content here on YT (whether it be on this channel or Christine Unfiltered); however, if you're not getting as much love on those videos, I completely understand. I'd watch 'em though, just sayin. :) Totally agree with your advice for your younger self on not caring what others think. It's a hard one to learn.
family always gives unsolicited opinions/advice. but the irony of any people complaining about that, while giving opinions/advice. I don't complain about it, because we all do it.
I have lost friends over saving money because when they find out I have savings, they expect to be able to borrow that money and are confused when I say it's savings 🙄. When asking me for cash is all the friendship becomes, I'm done. :)
I've had the Nutrimill for a long time too. My husband keeps telling me we need to get a manual wheat grinder that isn't dependent upon electricity though too. Have you looked at those?
I love this kind of videos :) protect your children, watch them grow, and be fulfilled both as a mother and woman... you deserve everything you have achieved and your kids and husband are Lucy to have you, I am also lucky to have you, your recipes and tips helped save money and now im closer to be able to afford to pay for my own college myself as my parents weren't able to, you are a gift sent from the universe, I did splurge and had an unplanned 2000 dollar purchase a few months ago (I bought a dog) but no regret, he is the best and I love coming home to him everyday, other than that im pretty much on track and part of that is thanks to you
Thanks a lot for this m’am. This year I made a personal decision to improve in my finances. I came across Larysa Caba and ever since then, I have been making huge profits trading with her.
I feel one Of the greatest challenges that we first timers face in the ma rket is that we end up losing all we have,making it difficult to find ourselves back to our feet. My biggest advice is to always seek the services of a professional just like I did when I ventured into it for the first time. Big thanks to Larysa Caba. I now make huge profits by weekly through her services while still learning to stand on my own.
I think she trades for everyone I meet. I met her twice at a meeting in Germany and after her lectures from Ella I had to personally ask her to be my financial advisor. she is definitely good.
I have never seen a trader as open and transparent as Larysa Caba with her clients. The way she decides to make a profit for her clients. she allows you to express your fears and she still rests your fears and that is my respect. I don't normally comment on videos, but this word should be included. she is really cool.
When that girl leaves, it will throw you for a loop, Christine! It is so hard to let the first one go and then the last one darn near kills you. The sad part of being a parent. 😢
Owww it doesn’t have to be! I thought I was gonna be all sad and depressed but for me, it was my boy is gonna go to college, educate himself and hopefully he will stand on his own two feet and chose his own path! How amazing is that? So he went to college and every chance he gets he comes home!! Granted is more to see his girlfriend than anything else but still! Just when I start missing him, he comes! Lol I’ve prepared myself mentally since middle school! I think is gonna be the hardest with the last one! But I’ll deal with it when I get there! 4 more years!
Every time one of ours left for college our lives had big changes. Our youngest went this fall and by the end of the year both siblings got married and one grandparent went to assisted living. Everyone asks how is the empty nest and we feel we swapped an 18 year old for an 81 year old, they just don’t live with us. I’m trying to find the blessing in being so busy we’re not hung up on no kids at home.
I relate to the question about losing friends over being frugal and/or just being financially smart, and honestly I don't care either, not going to do all sort of dumb stuff just to maintain a friend
It’s hard to let them go but watching them grow into an adult puts so much pride in your heart. I think almost daily, wow, I created that amazing person.
The seriousness of life has hit me too lately. I'm not married & my biological clock is ticking, as much as I want kids I know I'm not in a situation to do it alone. As much as I want to pay off debt & plan for the future I realized I'm not living. There's nothing to stop me from traveling across the country for a music festival so why not just do it?! We never know what will happen so we need to enjoy life. 💖
I love you family! You guys are so cute, good kids, well mannered, joyful. I think you guys are great and I absolutely love the good relationship w your children 🌺
DON'T CHANGE THE ROOM!!!! Our son moved out and we changed his room too quickly. He couldn't come back and regain his footing. His friends gave him a really hard time telling him "at least we still have a room". We felt terrible 😢.
He joined the army (cause he didn't have a room????). He's made a career in the military and will retire with 20 years soon. He's been successful but we hurt his feelings when we took his room
Pausing the video to say thank you for talking about balancing saving and actually living. I'm 34, hubby is 37. We have 8 kids, oldest just turned 18. We live about $10k/year under the poverty level for our family size. We have worked really hard and are 100% debt free including the house. Now, we're starting to enjoy life a little bit. We're taking a vacation this year plus taking our oldest on a "senior trip" (he's home schooled) with just me, hubby, and him. Traveling even on a budget isn't cheap and it's so hard for me to spend money after saving so strictly for my entire life. I really needed the reminder that balance is a good thing. And I keep repeating to myself, "this is why we're frugal."
Our oldest son is a sophomore in college. I say leave her room. Unless your daughter is going to college in Maine or Hawaii, you don’t know how often she’ll be home. Leaving her room is less disruptive for all.
You can totally do the road to Hana by yourselves. Ignore the rental car company warnings. There's only like 1/2 mile unpaved and that is gravel. It's fine. If there is a pull off with people selling stuff about half way, STOP. They are amazing people and so kind. Buy the stuff from them. I still have my woven basket 22 years later. It's the best vacation.
I literally applauded you when you spoke about motivation. I've learned that I don't have to like a thing in order to do it. I just gotta DO IT. BTW my dog came running when I clapped. Thank you!
I am laughing so hard at myself...when you were on your bike I thought you were wearing your suit backwards and I am CHONKY so I would stick out on both sides of that and look like a SPAGHETTI SPOON😂😂😂😂😂
My husband and I were able to retire at 55 thanks to some good planning and a small inheritance. We know too many people who kept working and then never got to enjoy retirement. It has been 15 years and we are still enjoying ourselves and our family. If you can afford to retire don't put it off.
1. Books. Steve Berry ‘s Cotton Malone series, only one so far that I felt was a miss. Teaser, it wasn’t the first so give them a try. 2. Haley’s Room. Totally impressed by her answer of considering it a waste to not used. That young woman has her head screwed on straight. 3. Losing friend’s. I agree totally. Early in my improving financial journey, I had a job with lots of down time, several of us were friends and talked about everything, including money. I quickly learned to only discuss money with those that had what I considered to be good money habits. I remained friends with all, but I only talked money with those that re enforced my better habits. Now, that I am retired and comfortable with my life and decisions I would talk money with all. But early in my journey, I wanted the re enforcement of only good choices.
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The Gift of Fear is an awesome book!!
You say you're not motivated most days, but you sure motivate us! You are fit. You are frugal. You are fantastic! Love your content and your family! Keep up the good work!
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On the grain mill question, I just replaced an old Nutrimill Classic with a Komo Mio, and I have to say that I love it so much more. The Nutrimmill was a bit of a process to get out and use, so I ground an entire can of wheat at a time and stored the flour. Now I grind what I need, and with the convenience and reduced storage needs I'm branching into other whole grains. So spendy, absolutely! But worth every penny I saved up for it.
My husband and I did 1week Las Vegas and 1 week Hawaii in 2012. It cost us £5000 from the moment we left home to the moment we got back. I am still proud of that.
Lost my Husband last year but we had 59 holidays together over 35 years. We did all we could just incase.
As a mother of triplets I can tell you that most of the time financially it’s really just like having 3 kids with the exception of braces and college. We survived $18,000 in braces in one year with lots and lots of creative saving and we are about to send them to college… deep breath!
Well done!! 😁👍🏼
Wow! That’s pretty incredible 🎉
WOW! Glad to know you had a positive experience!
Bless you!!
@@angelastarkey2439 Free or very cheap here too in Australia.
Bought my first house in 03. Kept it 17 years and rented it out for for about 3-5 years (can't remember). Sold it for 145k last year after gutting most of it. Paid off all our debt and then some.
The road to Hana is freakin AWESOME! Even if you just drive it. But you can for sure look up some stops. Go in the rain if you can.. WAY less people and it was warm and delightful. Wear bathing suits so there's no fussy changing. You can wear clothing over, but make it light and layered. Hats with attached ties in case there are winds.. there'll be winds!
Maui is my favorite island! Drive the road to Hana yourself. That way you can stop when needed. Get a really early start! Have Ginger chews and peppermints. Drive slow. It’s so beautiful!
Also- get the book Maui for Dummies. Great info!
Snorkeling right off the beach at the Fairmont- on point!!!!
Have so much fun!!!
Being a single mom to 3 teenage boys is too hard on me. My husband was severely injured on the job by taking a really nasty fall and he hit his head. He had to have emergency brain surgery on 6/24/22 and he is now in rehab in Paramount Ca. He can’t walk, talk, eat, dress himself, take care of himself and he can’t come home. I have been alone for 9 months and sometimes I go to bed crying.
Had my Helix for a little over 3 years and it started sagging badly. To their credit, they honored the warranty and sent a brand new one after I sent a few pics they asked for. Hopefully this one, an updated model, will be better.
Oh my gosh the March snow 🙄 I’m in Utah and we’re also trying to plan our garden. The struggle is real!
My one and only baby girl went to uni this year. It’s hard but you will still find ways to connect.
Also, I didnt know you had such awesome taste in music 👍😎
Thanks for sharing your life!
Loved this video; so transparent and laughed so much with your family stories, including your hubby’s comments!! Y’all are amazing (that’s a Texas love note)❤😊
Loved visiting Maui! Took family on pineapple plantation tour and it was great - think it was Maui Gold? Best pineapple we ever tasted. Cost was about $75 per person but we kept checking until found them $20 off, so $55 per person when purchased in advance. Tour including going out in fields and eating as much pineapple as you could as they sliced it in fields AND each person received a boxed pineapple suitable for airline travel home. We continue to buy the pineapples shipped here for Christmas gifts too. Costco near airport is great but expect higher prices on everything.
Your fitness videos and Podcasts are what inspired me to sign up for my first race. Trained for 3 months and ran my first 10K race with another one coming up in April. Ran 10 miles for the first time Sunday. Thanks!
you can totally do road to hana on your own - you guys are very safe drivers - gotta do the crater at sunrise - you have to go on line and register for that - AND if sunrise is at 6 am get there (its a drive) at 4-430 seriously - we arrived at 530 for a 6 am sunrise and it felt like the sun was already up and the stars were gone - GOOOOOO EARLY - that is all - glenda
Love the part where you talk about the relationship between you and your daughter. My Mom and I have a special day together to celebrate our birthdays like you described. We started when I was about 8 or 9 and still do it every year.... we are now 45 and 68. It's the BEST!
We raised 5 kids and I am a high school principal! Parenting is not for wimps! All our children are raised, married and have their own kids. Loving life and still have not chosen to retire. Meal planning and organization were key!
I think your family and you are awesome!
The relationship with your daughter and you is so beautiful 🥰
You and your daughter have so many similar mannerisms.It's adorable! And.... love the Texas shirt! Texas girl here! 😉
The drive up the Julia’ Best Banana Bread in Maui is an adventure!! We’ll be working on getting our passports this year and saving up to go to Japan next year!!
And I thought I was the only one trying to be as frugal as can be .. idk but I like being frugal as well it’s a good feeling honestly 😊
My last dog (RIP Isra, pup in 2004), was a German Shepherd dog. I taught that dog so many tricks, and they need a steady hand and training; what dog doesnt? But that dog was so damn loyal... I still can't quite grasp it. She is still sorely missed, to this day.
📚Author Recommendation: Lindsay Buroker. Possible series to start with…maybe The Emperor’s Edge or Fallen Empire. Ooh, I really liked Agents of the Crown too. I’m still on the Star Kingdom series.
Oh! I’ve read a few books by T.C. Southwell. Slave Empire is SO good. Some of her other stuff is a bit weird but interesting to read.
Same here regarding TikTok. The recipes on there look better than what they taste. I have a friend who has made a few tiktok recipes and most were not good.
Good for you not sharing Haley's school choice. I did share, and one of my three changed 2 weeks before school started. Good luck with the braces! My orthodontist worked out a plan for each of my kiddos. Unfortunately, they did not wear their retainers so it was a bit of a waste😢
I like your fitness content. I just turned 40 and I want to both get in shape an lose weight. I'm trying to be more active and encourage my kids to be, too. I watch all your content, so I do watch your dollar tree videos but I don't pay as much attention to them because I don't have one nearby. I still get ideas from them.
Message for the DIY Surfer: Once you paddle out past the break, watch for smaller swells and just sit on your board and let them go by. After one or two, lie down and try to get up to speed as they approach. If your board nosedives, you were too far forward. If it passes, you were either too far back or didn't paddle fast enough. Teaching yourself can be done, but you have to be willing to get bonked on the head a few times and feel the thrill of it the first time you actually ride a wave (usually straight in toward the beach.) Go for it!!!
I love Phillip Gulley's Harmony series. So human and so funny! Also Jan Karon's Mitford series.
I’m writing those down!
Braces shop around. We had one ortho tell us 8500 for my son and another tell us 6000. Biiiiig diff!!!
Also if you can wait. Kids mouths grow. We waited for my son till he was 16 instead of 13. He was going to need this massive set of braces at 13 but simple ones at 15. Wouldn’t have got them but his tooth was grinding against that tooth. Remember they ARE A BUSINESS!!!
Ask if they do family discounts. Make sure the quote covers the entire set of braces. Sometimes the quote doesn’t cover the removal of the braces, etc.
Red Rising is an awesome book.
I did a lesson in Maui and it wasn’t expensive at all and we travel on a budget.
I love that you showed how you trained your dog!! I had two Goldens several years ago and they were SO smart and it was a lot of fun training them!
One, I like you. You're someone i could be friends with. Two. You've done a great job raising your daughter. Three, I would think you and your husband would be awesome speakers at a marriage conference. God bless your journey.
I just got reccomended The Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan as a nf look at a reclusive aborigional tribe in austrailia and I highly recomend Psalm for The Wild Built by Becky Chambers as a novel about a tea monk meeting a robot in the forest 100yrs after all robots became sentient and left to figure out what being alive meant for them.
Please do a video how you planned the Maui trip on the budget. I am trying to save for one, so all advise and hacks are welcome.
This is one of my fav vids!
We used the SHAKA GUIDE app to do the road to Hana tour ourselves. So worth it!
BEST mattress ever. I'm 67 and have slept on many mattresses 🎉
Enjoyed this video, and II'll miss Hailey when she grows up and move out, and isn't on these videos very often. She's adorbs!!!
Love the mother daughter relationship! My daughter and i are the same.
Thanks for being so real.
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown was worth two reads...so good.😊
Read Die With Zero, a great look at saving money and enjoying your money while you can.
I came across your channel last night when I couldn't sleep. Oh my goodness. I am so glad I found you! You are hilarious and your husband cracked me up "calm the heck down". haha I tell myself that all the time. I'm loving the content of the videos I've watched so far. The first video that caught my attention was your grocery store in my basement, Ultimate prepping. That was fun to watch. Ok well thank you for what you do. Keep having fun. Blessings to you and your family. Gotta go! I have lots of videos to get caught up on. haha
Love Haley’s nails and you guys together.
Brazen by Julia Haart is eye opening!!! Christine, I think you would really appreciate it.
The Road to Hana will take 10 years off your life!!! It is so beautiful, but I will NEVER do it again!!! Good luck 😅
I recommend anything by Nathan Lowell, especially the series Trader Tales of the Golden Age of the Solar Clipped which starts sith Quarter Share. Not all his books are in print, but all are e book and audiobook
I pretty much enjoy all of your content but would love seeing more fitness content here on YT (whether it be on this channel or Christine Unfiltered); however, if you're not getting as much love on those videos, I completely understand. I'd watch 'em though, just sayin. :) Totally agree with your advice for your younger self on not caring what others think. It's a hard one to learn.
family always gives unsolicited opinions/advice. but the irony of any people complaining about that, while giving opinions/advice. I don't complain about it, because we all do it.
OMG I can’t wait for y’all’s Hawaii trip
Tubing down the sugar cane ditch in Kauai !!!😊
Maybe you should do a Fitness @ Dollar Tree video?
That black outfit that you were wearing while riding a bike gave me Borat vibes 😂
I have to say, you must be a cool mom!
Loved The Psychology of Money!
I recommend the Glass Castle!
Already read x 3!
I have lost friends over saving money because when they find out I have savings, they expect to be able to borrow that money and are confused when I say it's savings 🙄. When asking me for cash is all the friendship becomes, I'm done. :)
I love thé relationship you have with Hailey. Y
I've had the Nutrimill for a long time too. My husband keeps telling me we need to get a manual wheat grinder that isn't dependent upon electricity though too. Have you looked at those?
Look at those Legs❤ Am the same, If something hurt, I Exercise helps alot❤
I love this kind of videos :) protect your children, watch them grow, and be fulfilled both as a mother and woman... you deserve everything you have achieved and your kids and husband are Lucy to have you, I am also lucky to have you, your recipes and tips helped save money and now im closer to be able to afford to pay for my own college myself as my parents weren't able to, you are a gift sent from the universe, I did splurge and had an unplanned 2000 dollar purchase a few months ago (I bought a dog) but no regret, he is the best and I love coming home to him everyday, other than that im pretty much on track and part of that is thanks to you
Hi Christine 👋🏻
Banished by Iris Champion is a good book.
UA-cam tutorials on how to surf 🏄♂️ for Dave 😄
Are you on private dental what are you using cause my employer offered dental insurance sucks
Man, way to blow up your kids' spot with the sleeve of Ritz, hahahahaha.
Nice video
The Ritz in the pants is suuuuuch a boy thing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I checked out Helix. I wish they were cheaper. Over $1,000 is just too much in my opinion.
No😢 I'm gonna miss your daughter so much too❤
Question: Don't want to know where she's going, but is volleyball in the picture?
What subject does Dave teach?
by that playlist I guess someone there was an emo 20 years ago xD good to know that part of you :)
The college answer.... PERFECTION!!! Good job protecting your sweet daughter! ❤
Good luck with scholarships too! They are a lot of work but a tremendous blessing!
Thanks a lot for this m’am. This year I made a personal decision to improve in my finances. I came across Larysa Caba and ever since then, I have been making huge profits trading with her.
I feel one Of the greatest challenges that we first timers face in the ma rket is that we end up losing all we have,making it difficult to find ourselves back to our feet. My biggest advice is to always seek the services of a professional just like I did when I ventured into it for the first time. Big thanks to Larysa Caba. I now make huge profits by weekly through her services while still learning to stand on my own.
I trade with her every week and make huge profits from her. her consistency is crazy.
I think she trades for everyone I meet. I met her twice at a meeting in Germany and after her lectures from Ella I had to personally ask her to be my financial advisor. she is definitely good.
I have never seen a trader as open and transparent as Larysa Caba with her clients. The way she decides to make a profit for her clients. she allows you to express your fears and she still rests your fears and that is my respect. I don't normally comment on videos, but this word should be included. she is really cool.
It's amazing that you got to know her. she has been a blessing to me and my family.
When that girl leaves, it will throw you for a loop, Christine! It is so hard to let the first one go and then the last one darn near kills you. The sad part of being a parent. 😢
Owww it doesn’t have to be!
I thought I was gonna be all sad and depressed but for me, it was my boy is gonna go to college, educate himself and hopefully he will stand on his own two feet and chose his own path! How amazing is that?
So he went to college and every chance he gets he comes home!!
Granted is more to see his girlfriend than anything else but still! Just when I start missing him, he comes! Lol
I’ve prepared myself mentally since middle school!
I think is gonna be the hardest with the last one! But I’ll deal with it when I get there!
4 more years!
Omgoodness yes yes and YES!
Truth. 😕
Every time one of ours left for college our lives had big changes. Our youngest went this fall and by the end of the year both siblings got married and one grandparent went to assisted living. Everyone asks how is the empty nest and we feel we swapped an 18 year old for an 81 year old, they just don’t live with us. I’m trying to find the blessing in being so busy we’re not hung up on no kids at home.
They never prepare you for how much you will miss them when they grow up and move out.
I relate to the question about losing friends over being frugal and/or just being financially smart, and honestly I don't care either, not going to do all sort of dumb stuff just to maintain a friend
Been there!
Your fitness content is my favorite! I guess people like to shop more than they like to work out, though. 😃
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Christine being the big spoon to Dave’s little spoon was awesome! Lol
It’s hard to let them go but watching them grow into an adult puts so much pride in your heart. I think almost daily, wow, I created that amazing person.
The seriousness of life has hit me too lately. I'm not married & my biological clock is ticking, as much as I want kids I know I'm not in a situation to do it alone. As much as I want to pay off debt & plan for the future I realized I'm not living. There's nothing to stop me from traveling across the country for a music festival so why not just do it?! We never know what will happen so we need to enjoy life. 💖
I love you family! You guys are so cute, good kids, well mannered, joyful. I think you guys are great and I absolutely love the good relationship w your children 🌺
DON'T CHANGE THE ROOM!!!!
Our son moved out and we changed his room too quickly. He couldn't come back and regain his footing. His friends gave him a really hard time telling him "at least we still have a room". We felt terrible 😢.
He joined the army (cause he didn't have a room????). He's made a career in the military and will retire with 20 years soon. He's been successful but we hurt his feelings when we took his room
I agree with this. Don't change the room for the first year she is away at college, and also for the boys when it is their turn to leave.
Pausing the video to say thank you for talking about balancing saving and actually living. I'm 34, hubby is 37. We have 8 kids, oldest just turned 18. We live about $10k/year under the poverty level for our family size. We have worked really hard and are 100% debt free including the house. Now, we're starting to enjoy life a little bit. We're taking a vacation this year plus taking our oldest on a "senior trip" (he's home schooled) with just me, hubby, and him. Traveling even on a budget isn't cheap and it's so hard for me to spend money after saving so strictly for my entire life. I really needed the reminder that balance is a good thing. And I keep repeating to myself, "this is why we're frugal."
Our oldest son is a sophomore in college. I say leave her room. Unless your daughter is going to college in Maine or Hawaii, you don’t know how often she’ll be home. Leaving her room is less disruptive for all.
Eh not really, not if she isn’t going to be there and using it, so they might as well make use of the space
Make sure you have a place for Hailey to come home to. 🥰 It is so hard when your kids start leaving. 😢
I love when you do videos with Dave! Haylee was a bonus. Great video, Christine! ❤
I’ll watch a fitness video over a dollar tree ANY DAY. I’d love some more fitness content if you’re willing!
You can totally do the road to Hana by yourselves. Ignore the rental car company warnings. There's only like 1/2 mile unpaved and that is gravel. It's fine. If there is a pull off with people selling stuff about half way, STOP. They are amazing people and so kind. Buy the stuff from them. I still have my woven basket 22 years later. It's the best vacation.
Realizing I’m closer in age to FFM than her daughter. 😭
I literally applauded you when you spoke about motivation. I've learned that I don't have to like a thing in order to do it. I just gotta DO IT. BTW my dog came running when I clapped. Thank you!
Maui Revealed book! You can buy a used copy for pretty cheap too. We lived by it and did Maui so cheap and so fun.
Any friendship that is dependent on how much I'm willing to spend isn't a friendship I want.
Wow whole family to Hawaii, daughter in
College, and 20 years of love. Blessings on blessings! ☺️
I am laughing so hard at myself...when you were on your bike I thought you were wearing your suit backwards and I am CHONKY so I would stick out on both sides of that and look like a SPAGHETTI SPOON😂😂😂😂😂
My husband and I were able to retire at 55 thanks to some good planning and a small inheritance. We know too many people who kept working and then never got to enjoy retirement. It has been 15 years and we are still enjoying ourselves and our family. If you can afford to retire don't put it off.
1. Books. Steve Berry ‘s Cotton Malone series, only one so far that I felt was a miss. Teaser, it wasn’t the first so give them a try.
2. Haley’s Room. Totally impressed by her answer of considering it a waste to not used. That young woman has her head screwed on straight.
3. Losing friend’s. I agree totally. Early in my improving financial journey, I had a job with lots of down time, several of us were friends and talked about everything, including money. I quickly learned to only discuss money with those that had what I considered to be good money habits. I remained friends with all, but I only talked money with those that re enforced my better habits. Now, that I am retired and comfortable with my life and decisions I would talk money with all. But early in my journey, I wanted the re enforcement of only good choices.
Bleed it out has been my favorite song to run to for 15 years lol, soooo good.