My Sister Answers Viewer Questions About Family, Food, and Frugality

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My sister, Robin, was visiting this week from Alabama and she was kind enough to sit down in front of the mic with me to answer your questions about family, food, and frugality.
We hope you'll be inspired by her personal story of tenacity in the face of hard economic circumstances. She learned to budget and save for great, big goals - even though as a salesman her husband brought home an inconsistent income.
She also fought back against rising blood pressure and the pain of arthritis to take back control of her health and change her eating habits, achieving impressive weight loss and muscle gain even though she was in her mid 50s.
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@ellengriffith1585 3 жыл бұрын

My sister and I also shared a bed up until I got married at 21 and she was 23. She mostly stayed home with our parents up until 24 when she passed away from cancer in 2013. She did leave for 2 years on her own but came home when she became sick. She was really good with her money and knew how to manage it.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry for your loss. Losing a sibling would be a hard thing to bear. I actually liked sharing a bed. We grew up in a house that was over 100 years old and those bedrooms were cold in the winter. Having another person to keep your feet warm was a real plus.

@keebler5064 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. I lost my youngest sister in 2021 to that horrific disease, as well!

@cowgirljones35 3 жыл бұрын

"Self Care Is Health Care" Amen 🙌🙋🏼‍♀️

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

I thought Robin had so many wonderful little quotes that she gave.

@lanakayphillips2849 3 жыл бұрын

I have a t-shirt from Jane Esselstyn that has that saying stamped on the back of it. On the front it says, "Plants Only. " I love it !!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

@@lanakayphillips2849 , I think Robin and I should get that shirt - and wear matching shirts.

@puregold1725 Жыл бұрын

Growing up finances were always discussed at the dinner table. My parents were very savy with their money. They taught us well, which was why I was able to retire at 56.

@kelleyjerred8032 3 жыл бұрын

Being fifty i regret not being a better mom. I was usually a single mom so I was mom and dad. Most time more like a dad. So I apologized to them that I was a old fashion mama and hard. But they said I was fine I took care of them and worked hard to provide for them. Without help. From thier dads or state. And now I'm proud to say I'm 100% debt free including house. With a fat saving .all by myself. #singlemomscanliveyourdreams. Xoxo

@judithbuchanan9566 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much Robin for coming on with Hope and sharing. You are AMAZING💖💖

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Judith. I think she's pretty amazing, too. 😄

@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom 3 жыл бұрын

Your sister is lovely. You both have such beautiful hair. It is great to meet you Robin.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dawn! Honestly, all we do it wash it twice a week. My favorite shampoo is the Aussie brand. Robin uses a special brand that has fewer chemicals.

@amydecker6207 3 жыл бұрын

My sister and I have decided to start taking annual vacations, her, me, and the five kids still at home. We split the cost of a condo and the gasoline in half, we pack all of.the food and drinks, and since we still have young children, we make the activities child-friendly. Splitting the condo, gasoline, and groceries in half saves A LOT of money for each household, which means ultimately more vacations. Travel experiences are important to me, and this makes the costs more manageable.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful idea and what wonderful memories!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

I'm already looking into it Amy!! In Paducah Kentucky a Airbnb is pretty reasonable too!!

@garygnagey3569 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to meet your sister! She seems like a really sweet gal!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

She's my hero. I so admire her.

@jackiepitchford3965 3 жыл бұрын

So true about looking back and reflecting on the 'I should have...', Youngers take note... 😆

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Hindsight truly is 20/20. I would definitely have spent more time reading and playing and less time worrying.

@janetstonerook4552 3 жыл бұрын

Please come back again, Robin!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Hope made me feel very relaxed. I'm naturally more introverted

@janetstonerook4552 3 жыл бұрын

I still have my daughter's high school varsity jacket in the back of a closet and she's 48! She told me ages ago to toss it but I somehow can't! 😵

@megb9700 Жыл бұрын

Your sister is so chill. I feel like I could hangout and chat with her for hours!

@bluej822 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to meet you Robin! Your voice is so calming! Please have hope bring you back on in the future. Great info

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

I texted Robin your nice comment. She and Paul are on their Florida adventure and all the kids are with them. She read it aloud to her boys and told them, "See? This lady thinks my voice is calming."

@ellefson1 3 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing the pictures of you and your siblings! It was great to hear Robin's perspective!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was really fun finding photos for the program.

@sherryllynnjones7077 3 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian Cute, sweet pictures🙏♥️🙏💕🤗👵

@roseo4094 3 жыл бұрын

Hope, your point of “don’t get mad; take a picture” is sooo right! Laughter leads to a joyful, happy home! I took away more from this video than just frugality tips. Thank you and hugs to you all 🤗

@rachelgoodell3877 3 жыл бұрын

Y'all are great. I definitely agree; I wish I had enjoyed my 32 and 33 year old girls more when the were kids. Sigh. Jane Esselstyn's website says Self Care is Health Care...SO true!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel for telling me where the phrase came from. I've never heard Jane say that.

@jaimmieharvey2667 3 жыл бұрын

SO NICE TO MEET ROBIN. THANK YOU .YOUR ARE VERY CUTE TOGHTER.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaimmie.

@Bast16711 3 жыл бұрын

Loved you being on Robin

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Glenda.

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenda!

@christinestryker784 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have home schooled my 4 children 😍 You guys are awesome!☺

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

It has been a huge commitment, but very rewarding.

@themamadiaries1430 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should definitely make more of these! There are a lot of parents out there who need information on how to raise kids in this consumer crazy world! For your next one: how do you deal with the constant pressure to buy stuff at school? I have only one and Elementary right now and we received twice-monthly requests to order from the book order, fundraisers, yearbooks, school spirit wear, and more.

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

The kids I used to nanny for had spring and winter pictures they tried to get the parents to buy also. Yes, the book drives with the schools is crazy. We used our library a lot with my kids. Even with myself normally unless it's a cookbook I ONLY read a book once so why buy it when you can borrow it.

@TheEmbrio Жыл бұрын

Robin you look just like my eloved childhood babysitter and I love your humor

@dahlia42k12 2 жыл бұрын

It was lovely to have you sister! Thank you for inviting her!

@jenniferwhittlesey4894 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing you with your sister. She is adorable!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer!!

@rettpanda6203 Жыл бұрын

My oldest is soon to be 28 and my youngest is 3. I have 7 kiddos and can attest to slowing down and appreciating this childhood stage. I have 2 teens and 2 single digits still at home. I try to embrace the moments.

@michelleraney3577 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the show. Thanks Robin!

@katieheidinger4635 3 жыл бұрын

Thx sis for coming on!

@tiffanyhenderson897 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! And the pictures were great!

@hilaryjoseph9706 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed every minute of watching the two of you.

@christinestryker784 3 жыл бұрын

I love you both!!!!❤ So good 👍 👏 👌

@CharlesAvilaMeasInst 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Robin! Good stuff!

@janicekennedy4894 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you both do another video soon! It was very enjoyable.

@charlettenitzsche4160 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see your sister! You two should definitely have a girls' trip together.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!

@anniecharlotte4469 3 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun! My sister and her husband just left yesterday after visiting for a week. I miss her already! It makes me so thankful that we can enjoy visiting family this summer. God is good!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, Annie, I miss Robin so much already, too. She's only been gone a couple of days. But, she's off on her great, big deep sea fishing adventure. She says they are having a blast already.

@anniecharlotte4469 3 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian We are both blessed with wonderful sisters.

@sherryllynnjones7077 3 жыл бұрын

@@anniecharlotte4469 Me, too🙏♥️🙏💕🤗👵

@debbiedorsey2371 10 ай бұрын

Love this video with sisters! Love the tips! Thank you!

@lisaolson1345 3 жыл бұрын

Have a wonderful trip Robin!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@davidjenson7773 2 жыл бұрын

Super interesting for us !

@doraleyva221 2 жыл бұрын

Wise tips from a wise woman. Thanks Robin and Hope

@sharonmcgee8178 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video❤️❤️❤️

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for much, Sharon. We had a great time making it.

@tonimcguire8588 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin. That was very cool and informative

@Meow116 3 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, meow. We certainly enjoyed doing it.

@kimincanada7011 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video from two smart and frugal ladies. I very much enjoyed the guest visit from your sister.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you, Kim. I'm so glad you did. It was so much fun for me to have her on the program.

@dostupnoeznanie Жыл бұрын

Beautiful smiles!

@chellybarnard6394 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear your sister share her ideas+

@bikeangel05231 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this! Great advice! Thank you

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. We appreciate it.

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@suefrack2958 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to meet you Robin and great video girls!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue

@wyldlibrarian3549 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the insights as always. You are both enchanting !

@ml.5556 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you both, very interesting video xx

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Marion. We appreciate it.

@Koolala75 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to meet your sister 😃 love you and your program 😍

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Jules, thanks so much for your encouragement. We appreciate it.

@jaynesteffel3259 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for all your advice nice meeting your sister have her on again two beautiful people Larry cool too Can't wait to watch more of your videos this summer amazing tips and advice

@thatAstrogirl 3 жыл бұрын

Nice meeting you, Robin. Thanks for coming on the show. You gals are so lovely.

@MsFlame2000 3 жыл бұрын

This is an interesting conversation , thanks for sharing it. I grew up in a blue-collar working-class household. True my parents didn't have much money but there are things I learned from them. For example. My dad did the grocery shopping, he made friends with the manager at our local grocery store, and found out that they mark down the meat every Saturday morning Oma so he would get up early and get the freshly marked down meat to put it in our freezer. He grew up poor and I think you just wanted to make sure that we had something put back. He turned the hall coat closet into a pantry and filled it with bargain and sale canned goods. This is something I still do to this day.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

We love that you learned your frugality lessons from your dad - and you are putting them to good use. Such wonderful memories for you.

@katherinerichardson1767 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Robin! It was a real treat to have you with your sister today. You and your sister gave good advice about family and finance. Safe trip home to Alabama. Plan that trip together asap because you need the memories. Love you both from Texas.

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

I'm already looking into it Kathy!!

@katherinerichardson1767 3 жыл бұрын

@@rocknrobin62 Good. from Katherine

@sueancell7655 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys 👍😊

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sue. We loved sitting down to chat together.

@amysteele9778 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@angelavandegraaf 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Cool sisters!!!

@leslieboe6379 2 жыл бұрын

Robin, Thank you for the frugality burn out pearls of wisdom. I need to remind myself of goals to keep going. Thank you.

@adamwest5625 2 жыл бұрын

How nice to see a different perspective on frugality in your family. So funny when you had to apply the swear filter for your sister 😆 for a second there

@jeanettewilliams8898 Жыл бұрын

True indeed about the life insurance. That's why I had term life insurance instead but it ends when I turned 75. So I decided to go do a cash policy especially after I found out cremation was $3000 so with $10,000 the whole thing is covered. Now if you have a family with kids or something you will need much more. Be blessed budgeting family

@kristiecox7350 Жыл бұрын

This was a fun one. Plus, you answered some questions I was curious about.

@dawncierelli1510 Жыл бұрын

that was really nice

@janekrieger8162 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video- so nice to meet Robin! Interesting to compare the frugal tips from both families. Blessings, Jane

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane!!

@cowgirljones35 3 жыл бұрын

A Strong willed woman, Amen Sister 🙋🏼‍♀️🙌❤

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

She has truly been an inspiration to me.

@sherryllynnjones7077 3 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian Awww. I love my sisters so much , too!! 🙏♥️🙏💕🤗👵

@lorriemolina9401 Жыл бұрын

I loved this show. I love them all. But today I have decided to see what veggies are all about. Tyvm for sharing.

@mejustwriter4959 3 жыл бұрын

It is so encouraging to have like minded sibling..great bond..keep up the good work.. continue giving us motivation and guiding us through in terms of money management..

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. It was fun to see you with us for the premiere.

@happydodson6920 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting and helpful video! I very much enjoyed Robin's part in it. You two are inspiring and motivating!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Happy. We were happy to do it. So much fun to hear her perspective.

@helenmorgan4003 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched your no waste food prep, I try not to waste but some peels and other bits and pieces don't get used so I have an old pot that I cook allthe scaps up in and the feed to our chooks, this makes hard peals easier for them to eat and helps with the cost of feeding them. We can't let them forage as we have a real problem with foxes. We use to have ducks as well. The chooks keepus in eggs most of the year and we have enough to share with family neighbour's and friends.

@dawncierelli1510 Жыл бұрын

this was such a lovely video.thank you so much for the encouragement Iam also a whole food plant-based person and I'm in it for the health as well.nice to see two sisters together.

@jasminhuber7573 2 жыл бұрын

Your Sister is also so cool thanks for sharing 🌺🌷💜🍀👍

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗 I think she's pretty cool, too.

@kb8990 3 жыл бұрын

You are so relatable even though we have different lives in many respects. Always good content.

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you K B I'm pretty much a introvert but it seemed to come together and I was pretty nervous about it.

@sandrayarnell9498 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Please tell your sister that we appreciate her. I have been laughing because I am not good at growing plants or a garden either. There is hope for us Hope. Lol lol I was so excited when my parsley did well this year. An herb garden is a good start for me. I like the idea of dehydrating tomatoes and grinding them up for tomato paste. Thank you for letting us know what your sisters favorite cookbooks are. Thank you Larry, Hope, and Robin for this video. God Bless!

@carolynmoe3925 Жыл бұрын

This is better than cable

@mrs.martin3158 3 жыл бұрын

@Underthe median, I'll commit to pray your efforts in the garden will be fruitful. No pun intended. We all have our gifts. Gardening is very easy for me. However, Hope & Robin, you have the gift of self-control with spending. As much as I try, I know that I can do better to bless my family by being a good steward with our money. You both inspire me. Thank you.

@veronykaah 3 жыл бұрын

This was as always a great video! It was great to know your sister’s side of frugality and eating vegan 💗

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Veronica. Robin is a real gem and a great friend as well as a sister. She's quieter than I am and has a wonderful sense of humor.

@michelleprice5945 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ladies for making the video. What an eye opener on slowing down with the youngsters! Yell less is going to be my phrase of the month. My husband always says, be quick to listen and slow to speak and I feel I'm the opposite. I'm listening to Brant Hansen's book on audio right now called Unoffendable. It's great!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

They grow up so fast. I was thankful I was able to stay home with them as long as I did.

@rachellee.9389 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best 'vouchers' Robin could give Hope for Yule or her BD would be a gardening certificate. Robin could 'vacation' at Hope's house in the spring, stake out a garden, plant some seeds, and explain to Hope how to grow. Look up the Ruth Stout method of no-dig gardening and go for it.

@judyellen4412 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a sister. I had 3 brothers. Sisters that I have seen do not get along. The two of you were refreshing. I really liked this video. It was personal and informative. Thank you Robin and Hope.

@melanienicholson2834 3 жыл бұрын

loved your sister on the video. My sister and i are close but than she moved to TN and Im in Nevada. We talk every day. I'm more the frugal one. great video

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

It's so hard to be far apart. Makes me sad. But, when we can see each other for a few days, it's glorious.

@sarahblack1931 3 жыл бұрын

What lovely photos of you both❤️. You do make me laugh Hope about your herb garden😁😁😁I have the same problem .I just love your videos.im from the UK x

@deepabahadur9164 3 жыл бұрын

So wonderful to meet your sister,two beautiful ladies with clarity of concept of life.Frugal is fun.For me too,it is a great motivation,been practicing past 32 years,but never been burnout,although my husband has another concept of life,rather he is a shopoholic,so I have to find ways to save more and more and practice frugalism.Always kept track of all my spending, investment and income. Extend my thanks to your elder sister.Lioking forward to meet your sons too at some time.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Deepa, we so appreciate you joining us for the live premiere this morning. It was fun to have you in the audience. Robin and I had so much fun doing the video for you all.

@melaniegoins875 3 жыл бұрын

You should go to Nashville for sure. So much to see and do it would be so fun for you all.

@debbiel8806 9 ай бұрын

Loved this! Maybe the two of you can film making your favorite plant based meals.

@jeanniejewel2272 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ☺️

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much it was fun!

@denisecooling429 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely topic, liked how your son asks if you really need it, made me think of the herb fridge pot from yesterdays subject xx

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

It's always wise to ask ourselves if we need something before purchasing it. Thanks for your comment, Denise.

@denisecooling429 3 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian Thank you for your comments, I do agree especially expensive items , when a clean recycled jam jar with water in will do xx

@pia9343 3 жыл бұрын

Take the trip together! My sister and I go annually to Asheville and enjoy Biltmore and Grove Park Inn. Always so much fun!!

@rocknrobin62 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll start looking into it. Finding time is hard sometimes, but I find it really helps me to refocus and I'm more productive in the long run

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

We were in the Smokey Mountains and thought about heading down to Biltmore. Not enough time. But, that gives us incentive to make another trip.

@kelleyjerred8032 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a super fan also.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Awww... Thanks Kelley! We truly appreciate you!

@amysteele9778 Жыл бұрын

Your kids sound amazing.

@pipervalleycreations129 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to meet your sister in here! I just started a WFPB diet. I can’t wait to see the changes!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

I love your KZfaq name! It doesn't take too many days before you feel so much better. I was constantly bloated from eating dairy. I didn't realize the connection until I gave it up.

@lanakayphillips2849 3 жыл бұрын

This adventure on which you just embarked will be, I can promise you, literally life altering!! Learn all you can and enjoy every minute of it. I send my best wishes to you and your future. 🙂

@authenticallyamber99 2 жыл бұрын

Robin was great! 🌸 Yes, I need the gift of gardening too… I seem to have a brown thumb. 😎 New subbie here.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Amber! Welcome to the Under the Median family! We are delighted to have you with us.

@authenticallyamber99 2 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian Thanks so much! :) I may have binge watched a few videos last night. Haha! God bless! :)

@melissawright4040 Жыл бұрын

When I was growing up my parents never discussed finances. But when I did get old enough to understand money and everything, my parents made sure I understand saving and budgeting. I'm thankful for that. I have a family friend who's kids ask me if I need something when I say I'm thinking about getting something. Right now I'm going through stuff in my garage and they are helping and it's making it easier getting rid of things. I went deep sea fishing once and never again. I was so sick the whole trip. I save for things and will cut to save for something

@doraparpas3037 Жыл бұрын

What a sweet video! It’s sooo great you two, are so close! I only have a brother, and we don’t even speak, and he lives around the block, too! 😳😮🤭🙃💔

@robinlivingston2099 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video! Your why is a good point for being vegan

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

It's a very sad reminder for us that we lost a parent so early in life. But, it's good motivation as well.

@jill1452 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks so much!! Loved that you answered questions about being vegan, too! You are so right to say that it’s hard to go against the grain and the way most people eat! Thank you!!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Eating vegan has become so normal to us, though. We had a conversation when Robin was here about the last time we ate a hotdog. It's been so long that I honestly, don't remember the texture of a traditional hotdog. I remember the heartburn though. LOL!

@FaeryLoveable 3 жыл бұрын

I live 30 minutes from Paducah, KY. There's plenty of shops and restaurants to check out. There's a quilt museum, a nice park called Noble Park, a river to walk along, with a mural wall. There's Kentucky Oaks Mall, a Books of Million, thrift and consignment stores, Goodwill, Dollar Tree, an Aldi, and a Cheddar's restaurant is being built. I think you two ladies would have a great time in Paducah!

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Itarilde. We appreciate the recommendations.

@amydecker6207 3 жыл бұрын

They could also spend a day or two in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. So many beautiful and intriguing things to see and do.

@FaeryLoveable 3 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian You're most welcome! And yes there are some nice national parks around here too. Sometimes there are free events in the area too.

@karlapalmer9328 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun! I think it’s interesting that your parents didn’t discuss finances with y’all. My parents didn’t either. I knew nothing except low to balance a checkbook.

@grannyprepper1181 3 жыл бұрын

It was nice to meet you Robin. You did great. I’m also Robin.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Granny. I had forgotten that you are also a Robin.

@roseo4094 3 жыл бұрын

Those family genes run strong! Ya’ll are both so beautiful ; I loved seeing your photos as you were growing up 😍. (Good job Larry!) Thank you for your words of wisdom Robin (your why brought tears to my eyes). Can we hear more of your beauty tips? You have lovely skin and hair, so you are definitely doing something right! 😃

@shannonmurphy9790 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this nice video! It's neat to see how you inspire one another and me. I think I'm going to look up some recipes and give them a try. The older I get, the less meat I desire. I'm not sure what happened, but little by little I'm less interested in meat. Also, my son moved to Tuscaloosa last fall for college and it is a 24 1/2 hour drive from my home in MInot, ND. (too far for a mom). I hope you did meet in the middle and vacation. My sister lives in my home town of Minneapolis, and her daughter lives near Tampa. We have decided that we will both fly to our kids Easter weekend, and drive towards each other along the Florida panhandle for easter weekend get together. It's definitely something we have had to budget for, but I hope we can find less expensive ways to do this over the years, while my son is in college. I really like the idea of this tradition and hope we can do it the next few years. Thanks again for another wonderful, encouraging, and inspiring video.

@sstephens2175 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I enjoyed seeing your sister with you. I always wanted a sister. I didn't yell or scream raising my boys. I really enjoyed their childhood. I did stress some not always knowing how I would have the money needed for everything. We somehow made it. We only had two boys, but the first 16 years was less than $20,000. The military didn't pay squat back then. My husband got out and used his GI Bill to go to college. We didn't get welfare or foodstamps. It was tough, but we made it.

@UndertheMedian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to your husband for his service. It's an awful shame that our military men aren't paid more than they are.

@sstephens2175 3 жыл бұрын

@@UndertheMedian Thank you. Thankfully they do pay better now, but they are sent into danger zones far more often as well. Back then they paid so little that my friends that were E-5 and below with kids were eligible for foodstamps. I had friends who got them. The health insurance for the military is far better than it was back then as well. You couldn't go out in town unless the military sent you. If you did you paid out of pocket. You had to get on a long waiting list to see a specialist on base. I was on a list for a year and a half once. The clinics were all walk in with no appointments. Then you were triaged. You could wait for hours to be seen. Thankfully they changed from Champus to Tricare, and it was finally more like civilian medical care. Your housing allowance was so little you could only afford a very nasty cheap apartment, or shoddy mobile home. The military housing list was so long that you could wait a year to two years to get a house, by that time you may be stationed somewhere else. We waited once for a year and a half. It was worth the wait, because your quality of living was so much better. Now their housing allowance pays enough that a lot of military (even the lower ranks) buy a house. They didn't even do direct deposit. You would get a hard check and go on base to stand in line at the check cashing window. Times sure have changed.