tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post6206634645667137473..comments2023-11-02T07:08:38.049-05:00Comments on Frippery Farm: Round and Round We Go....and a Few Honest OpinionsLambhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-88060220353177459342013-10-22T14:47:49.814-05:002013-10-22T14:47:49.814-05:00Hi, just came across your site. In looking for a ...Hi, just came across your site. In looking for a property, look for an "exclusive buyer's agent". They work only for homebuyers because they don't take "listings" and they work in the homebuyers best interesI. I know it well as my husband was the national association president some years back (NAEBA). Since they don't list properties they are willing to look beyond the listed market into the For Sale By Owner market too. http://naeba.org/node/183 They can help you find an agent or you can google exclusive buyers agent vermont or NH. I found a couple the first try. If you have any other questions you can email me:)westside momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224462720183128560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-84471734049640666342013-10-20T19:57:21.734-05:002013-10-20T19:57:21.734-05:00I've been saying the same thing about cooking ...I've been saying the same thing about cooking classes for YEARS! I had food stamps when I was in college for one semester. When I went through the check-out at the grocery store the clerk looked at what I'd bought and said "Wow, you really eat healthy!" Yes, thank you. By the way, 50 lbs of flour yields about 133 1/3 cups of flour at about 6 oz. per cup. So that would be about 15 cents per cup. So glad you could find a new realtor; and good luck with finding the right place!Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-68498743866835860762013-10-19T11:46:20.143-05:002013-10-19T11:46:20.143-05:00Years ago when I found myself and two sons in a si...Years ago when I found myself and two sons in a situation where I needed assistance, there were no food stamps. In those days there were commodities. US surplus where we went to a local warehouse and were given 10 lbs of flour for each person, a pound each of butter, dried skim milk, beans, oatmeal, canned chicken, etc. You we be surprised and disgusted at how many people turned their noses at a lot of that food. Just didn't take it. Or....took it and fed their animals or sold it. But, at least the food was good and healthy in those days. Saved me and my boys until I was able to get on my feet. I think they should still have commodities. Oh yeah, a big block of Velveeta cheese, too. I agree about having to take a nutrition class to qualify. People nowadays do not seem to know how to cook from scratch anymore. We were taught this stuff in public school back in the day. Enjoy your blog and point of view<br /><br />Tewshoozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564577459982968771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-44694614765611172532013-10-19T10:19:00.769-05:002013-10-19T10:19:00.769-05:00We cut ties with the idiot realtor sending us cond...We cut ties with the idiot realtor sending us condo listings. The new one actually *gets it*, I think. She has only sent us listings that make sense for what we want to do!Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-49108422668742140822013-10-19T10:17:13.796-05:002013-10-19T10:17:13.796-05:00As a former cashier, I saw the same things, Tina. ...As a former cashier, I saw the same things, Tina. <br />There has to be some sort of middle ground.<br />I was *judged*, too, when I was on FS. Made me feel gawdawful, but at least I knew I was using the FS for their intended purpose!<br />And by buying in bulk you are saving money. Canning and preserving what you can gives you an *extra cushion* for those really bad months, too!Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-68838989990724802202013-10-19T10:13:07.660-05:002013-10-19T10:13:07.660-05:00Sadly, I have seen those ads selling formula, baby...Sadly, I have seen those ads selling formula, baby cereal and baby food as well.<br />I don't know what the solution is.<br />If you take the benefits away from the parents that sell food stamps or items they buy with them (or WIC), then the children lose the little bit that does trickle down to them.Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-87286121421287675822013-10-18T20:36:23.581-05:002013-10-18T20:36:23.581-05:00Very good post, and I enjoyed reading your opinion...Very good post, and I enjoyed reading your opinion on food stamps.<br /><br />I don't understand this real estate agent sending you condo material, this doesn't make any sense. Must be a ding bat, what can I say.<br />Good luck with house hunting.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-67989304222024215332013-10-18T19:38:48.054-05:002013-10-18T19:38:48.054-05:00Totally agree with your "rant". Had I d...Totally agree with your "rant". Had I done a post on it, there would be many, many more "socially unacceptable" comments and swear words. Not that it would ever happen, because as you mentioned there are too many bleeding heart liberals that would STILL make excuses for their behavior, but I think each and every one of those scum (yes, I said scum) should not only be kicked off food stamps, but be charged with theft.<br /><br />I've also noticed quite a few ads in our local free online trading post for a LOT of baby food formula for sale, almost every other week by the same person. How much you wanna bet that it was purchased with WIC funds?Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-63808793504431099282013-10-18T17:45:27.819-05:002013-10-18T17:45:27.819-05:00Thought you were making a new blog? Agree with you...Thought you were making a new blog? Agree with you completely, btw. We're on FS, we're trying very hard to get off them, & we're grateful we have them. I make from scratch, grow what I can get to grow, check out books from the library on planting, old ways of cooking/preserving/making food stretch. I buy a $6 roast that gets cut up, usually goes us 8 meals. Those same cuts (stew meat, steak, fajita strips, bbq beef) would run us about $40 for the same amount. <br />The only thing I will say is that it sucks being a family who is trying to make it stretch & be smart...when I buy bulk & for a month....I get dirty looks & smart remarks, like I'm doing something wrong. People shouldn't be quick to judge.It makes me just as mad when I had to check out people with brand new cars, a cart full of electronics, paying with FS & WIC. I know folks scam the system , but I've also checked out the lady using coupons to make her FS stretch with 2 little ones with her about to cry & just trying to make ends meet. Tina & Bill Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028077088072285266noreply@blogger.com