tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post4730732936967625396..comments2024-03-28T19:18:44.906-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Back in the Day - the Simple ThingsCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65157401594702556672018-04-29T17:18:16.740-04:002018-04-29T17:18:16.740-04:00I think you might like this blog about living like...I think you might like this blog about living like the old days.<br />GDonna's. http://gdonna.comMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2288453601483921652018-04-29T17:15:40.998-04:002018-04-29T17:15:40.998-04:00It sounds wonderful to me, Cheryl. I feel we'v...It sounds wonderful to me, Cheryl. I feel we've lost so much since I was a child in the '70s. I can only imagine what you've lost since the '50s and '60s. I imagine it must have been a bit like going to my grandma's house in a little town. It was slow and boring at times, but it was good.<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-36693951677984267832018-04-27T16:09:45.908-04:002018-04-27T16:09:45.908-04:00Thank you, thank you!!!!
You are so correct. Food...Thank you, thank you!!!!<br />You are so correct. Food tasted better, we were safer, no techno., just good clean life.<br /><br />We could go out and play and weren't expected to be back till dinner. All parents kept an eye out. I am sure there were pervs back then, but sure didn't here about them and parents didn't worry.<br /><br />I love aprons. <br />Front porch sitting is where I love to be! There or my garden<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-47725500786270719782018-04-27T15:32:43.713-04:002018-04-27T15:32:43.713-04:00Amen - so true. Was even safe enough back then for...Amen - so true. Was even safe enough back then for all us kids to go out after dinner in the summer and catch fireflies, play tag, and duck the bats flying in the yard. By the time we came in for bed, we were so exhausted and slept well from good fresh air and physical play. To sleep in those air dried sheets was a dream, so I didn't mind having to make up my bed! My favourite from the garden to eat fresh was peas from the pod and crunchy beans. They seemed to have lost their flavour when cooked. I find today's fruit and vegetables from the store are very bland and go bad easily. We also found out that some of the farm markets we went to also get their inventory from warehouses, so not very fresh unless you grow them yourself. Unless I drive way out to Amish country, I don't see people sitting on the porch at the end of the day enjoying the rest and sunset, or see grandmas wearing their aprons picking in the garden, or mothers hanging up laundry. As I drive by I see people inside the house watching those humongous televisions sending out not only gamma rays but garbage. I could go on and on because I am not a fan of this new technical world but I have to stop somewhere. It's really nice just to reminisce.hdaukschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713939147528321126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-6460318372155685442018-04-27T10:05:02.358-04:002018-04-27T10:05:02.358-04:00LOL - now that is funny!!!! I think Daddy grew ab...LOL - now that is funny!!!! I think Daddy grew about everything there was to grow. So much I wouldn't even try back then. Now I would be game.<br /><br />I even remember pulling a carrot or two and washing it off under the hose and eating them outside. Good times.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11983563514551887672018-04-27T10:02:40.031-04:002018-04-27T10:02:40.031-04:00Kris I agree. No cold tomatoes for me. I have re...Kris I agree. No cold tomatoes for me. I have read you should never refrigerate - it changes the good chemical compounds.<br />My brother has a well and the water is wonderful.<br /><br />I love all the things you are doing to simplify. Me too. It is scary to think of how the world will be in 2o - 30 years.<br />Glad you enjoyed the journey!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-91147499377316302182018-04-27T09:39:13.930-04:002018-04-27T09:39:13.930-04:00I love this and I love that Dad carried a salt sha...I love this and I love that Dad carried a salt shaker in his bibs. I asked my mom why we never had broccoli when we were growing up. She replied that it had not been invented then. LOLLittle Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42068021344845249622018-04-27T09:37:35.888-04:002018-04-27T09:37:35.888-04:00A lot of good old memories . . . The tomato strai...A lot of good old memories . . . The tomato straight out of the garden - for one. I've always preferred to eat my tomatoes warm. My husband DISAGREES! I tell him if God had intended for fruits and vegetables to be eaten cold He would have them growing in WINTER instead of summer! My grandmother (who was Polish) didn't try pizza until she was in her 80's. She DID NOT LIKE IT!!! We have some of the best well water around! We'd never think of buying bottled water! Don't think I want to know what the world will be like when my great grandkids grow up! My grandmother was born in 1889 so she saw a lot of changes in her time. If she thought something was "strange" she'd just shrug her shoulders and walk away shaking her head. I find myself doing that now. Little by little, I'm trying to make my life simpler by making my own cleaning products, vanilla, brown sugar, seasoning mixes, growing and dehydrating my own herbs, hanging the laundry on the line in nice weather, etc. Thanks for a look down "memory lane"!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293012592263272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-32751360835693052662018-04-27T09:34:18.734-04:002018-04-27T09:34:18.734-04:00We didn't live in the country nor the city. K...We didn't live in the country nor the city. Kind of like the suburbs - but it was quiet. Today the area is so different. Lots of retail around.<br /><br />Glad you are a lover of books - they take you so many places!<br />It warms my heart that there are so many trying to preserve the simple life.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28930457024175693392018-04-27T08:48:28.375-04:002018-04-27T08:48:28.375-04:00I am a child of the 50's and 60's as well ...I am a child of the 50's and 60's as well and you speak the truth. The only difference with me was that I was raised in a large city and by the time I was 8 my "porch time" was spent with my nose in a library book! I am trying to live simpler too and no, I don't buy water.Boyett-Brinkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02066753762645278933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48583131896444755942018-04-27T08:43:26.279-04:002018-04-27T08:43:26.279-04:00I am so glad you are giving your grandson those ex...I am so glad you are giving your grandson those experiences. OBVIOUSLY they won't even be forgotten. We sure didn't forget.<br /><br />I remember getting books at the school library, but I was in my 30's before I got a public library card!!! I was thrilled.<br /><br />Wouldn't I love to get a frosted mug with Daddy now? You bet.<br />Thank you for helping to keep the simple things alive!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62270702556435266392018-04-27T08:39:37.389-04:002018-04-27T08:39:37.389-04:00Oh my goodness. Yes I do. I had forgotten about ...Oh my goodness. Yes I do. I had forgotten about those shows.<br />Heehaw and Lawrence Welk were 2 of my parents favorites. Disney was so neat.<br /><br />Kids today have no idea! 2 or 3 channels - or play outside.<br />Thanks.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-9248803555519561982018-04-27T08:36:53.650-04:002018-04-27T08:36:53.650-04:00Aaaahhh thanks. Honestly I did too!
Aaaahhh thanks. Honestly I did too!<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-43280466743350098872018-04-27T08:07:24.955-04:002018-04-27T08:07:24.955-04:00I love this. Especially, the root beer treat! Now ...I love this. Especially, the root beer treat! Now a days kids expect things like this so they don't appreciate ANYthing! I think it is so sad. Thankfully, my grandson likes to spend tie with me outside. We explore all 9 acres of land we have and hunt pirates and fish a lot, haha. I love him and hope to keep instilling simplicity in his life. <br />I remember the first time I went to the library and got to get my own library card too! It was the best feeling! Kids these days won't experience those feelings....just wants. :( barbaradougherty126https://www.blogger.com/profile/08836028500126454110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90276594278923515362018-04-26T20:26:56.092-04:002018-04-26T20:26:56.092-04:00How fun! Love the memories! Thank you for sharing...How fun! Love the memories! Thank you for sharing with us. <br />I remember many of the same things in the 70's. We had a black and white tv that got 2 channels, so I could watch HeeHaw or Lawrence Welk on saturday nights. Sundays were the Wonderful world of Disney and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Do you remember those?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-29266182794304214932018-04-26T20:02:12.564-04:002018-04-26T20:02:12.564-04:00Thanks for the journey back in time. I loved ever...Thanks for the journey back in time. I loved every minute of it!olderandwiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988048366899947476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82807804523132896642018-04-26T18:06:52.153-04:002018-04-26T18:06:52.153-04:00Those days were sure fun. Mom could make a wonder...Those days were sure fun. Mom could make a wonderful pie from those apples - but man were they sour!<br />Simple fun.<br />Thanks so much!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19042943111144709892018-04-26T17:28:46.303-04:002018-04-26T17:28:46.303-04:00We loved and played many games of croquet and hors...We loved and played many games of croquet and horses shoes. My grandparents had a sour apple tree in there yard too, they were so tart. What a great blog post, Cheryl. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-4046018818677922922018-04-26T17:16:31.379-04:002018-04-26T17:16:31.379-04:00Love it. I still like fire flies - look forward t...Love it. I still like fire flies - look forward to them each year.<br />I have to admit my first kiss was behind the grade school in 6th grade! Just a smooch.<br /><br />I wish I still got homemade birthday cakes from my Momma. She always made us one until she got too sick.<br />I had one birthday party with friends. Family always.<br /><br />Aren't you glad you have such fun things to remember? Life was simple but good!<br />Thanks for sharing!!!<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-30290828358672389462018-04-26T16:44:27.759-04:002018-04-26T16:44:27.759-04:00I remember playing with the fireflies, my first DQ...I remember playing with the fireflies, my first DQ I was a teenager and a neighbor bought it for me, I got the least expensive thing as I was a little embarrassed, a slushie which was the rage with 7-11 back then, hand me down clothes, first eating out was in college (!), first kiss the summer I was 16 at the swimming pool (!), all birthday parties had a cake (homemade of course) and a few friends, no matter the ages, nothing planned except it would be a surprise as no one ever tracked a birthday on the calendar or anything, we ate the cake off napkins not fancy paper plates, and no themes, just a happy time to have cake and eat it too!EllenMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862195995276660737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14268132367869124732018-04-26T14:58:01.827-04:002018-04-26T14:58:01.827-04:00Sure enough. Sometimes my mind really wonders dow...Sure enough. Sometimes my mind really wonders down a lot of roads!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62520983698324146392018-04-26T14:57:26.403-04:002018-04-26T14:57:26.403-04:00Yep - bib overalls. We just called them bibbers a...Yep - bib overalls. We just called them bibbers and I still do.<br />Call me old fashioned!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-88829395852478885412018-04-26T14:56:40.846-04:002018-04-26T14:56:40.846-04:00Love it!!!! I remember using allowance to go to t...Love it!!!! I remember using allowance to go to the hardware and get one of those little bottles of cokes from the ice water! I think it was a nickel - maybe a dime!<br />What good times we all had!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86336899188247697992018-04-26T14:54:18.251-04:002018-04-26T14:54:18.251-04:00Such good memories. Such good memories. Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-73879983686597630512018-04-26T14:05:44.238-04:002018-04-26T14:05:44.238-04:00Are bibbers overalls?
Are bibbers overalls?<br />obscurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284137683857237998noreply@blogger.com