tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.comments2022-11-06T02:00:11.401-06:00Sunny Patch CottageUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-22886524293617104192016-02-10T10:49:14.202-06:002016-02-10T10:49:14.202-06:00A beautiful way to look at it! Thank you for shari...A beautiful way to look at it! Thank you for sharing these sweet sentiments at the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth :) Nice hearing from you again Angie!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-44087823140225382072016-02-09T20:51:52.443-06:002016-02-09T20:51:52.443-06:00OH I love this! I've been contemplating taking...OH I love this! I've been contemplating taking back the dishes chore from my kids as I want to be in my kitchen more...you've reminded me why I loved it so much!Sarah Collerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207022145433487536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-48163602478199412292016-02-09T09:14:35.714-06:002016-02-09T09:14:35.714-06:00That is a beautiful perspective. I was hesitant to...That is a beautiful perspective. I was hesitant to get our dishwasher a few years back as I had been doing them by hand our whole marriage. I *am* thankful for the dishwasher though because it does the silverware (ha!) and other things...but I still get plenty of time at the sink as I wash all our wooden items, cast iron, pots, pans, and bowls by hand. :) I hope you are having a lovely week! :)<br />Warmly,<br />KatyKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118653637763160580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-53570632474571533422016-02-09T01:00:13.613-06:002016-02-09T01:00:13.613-06:00Well with 5 little ones and an unending load of di...Well with 5 little ones and an unending load of dishes to wash I don't know if I want to totally forgo my dishwasher but recently it has often broken down and I have been forced to wash by hand. Even now it is repaired I find myself doing a number loads in the kitchen sink as well as 2-3 loads in the dishwasher. I was finding that I could never get my dirty pile of dishes cleared, pots and pans were taking over and often various items such as coffee cups were not getting cleaned properly. Even though it is evident that our dishwasher needs replacing which I may do next year, I think I'll keep up the routine of washing at the sink as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-67799081077603730692016-02-08T18:05:04.254-06:002016-02-08T18:05:04.254-06:00You're very sweet Cynthia!
Now, you know ho...You're very sweet Cynthia! <br /><br />Now, you know how hard those washboards are right???? Or are you planning on an older wash tub with engine? Or laundrymat?? A few years ago, I did a 3 year stint using a washboard while we were really tight on funds. This was a year round hand wash/outside line dry, even during winter, complete with freeze dried jeans and near concussions when the Kansas winds blew them. I learned Isotoners do wonders when hanging them out to keep some feeling in the fingers. That washboard is still with us, it's a vintage one, and sits by the washer hubby bought for me when we moved into this house in 2013. He took a lien on the car to get the set, and it has been worth it. Laundry day by hand would be a literal all day event, trust me. Then the ironing after they dried. But I did learn the secret of soft towels and jeans on the line--get all the soap rinsed out! And letting them stay in the rain helps too, it makes them sooo soft. :) <br /><br />In the first years of our so far 10 years together, we had a portable dishwasher, and it was so cumbersome, took up a lot of space that was needed for other things, sucked up water and electricity, and still had to hand wash a lot of things. So, one day, with hubby's approval, I gave it away. It's been at least 5 or 6 years. That's the only time I've ever had a dishwasher. <br /><br />If you're interested, my adventures into the washboard is here: https://sunnypatchcottage.wordpress.com/a-handmade-way-of-life-series/<br /><br />I was adventurous for a short time and tried to write...these were a few years ago. Lots have happened since then, lots of growing in maturity and faith and so on. Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-6996690201686579382016-02-08T18:01:20.497-06:002016-02-08T18:01:20.497-06:00I, too, love our kitchen sink, and even though we ...I, too, love our kitchen sink, and even though we do have a dishwasher, it has not been turned on in years. In fact, we use our dishwasher for bowl and lid storage. It works out great! I prefer to wash every dish by hand and pray much in that spot, too...thanking the dear Lord to have a family to cook for, a precious husband who works so hard to provide for us, food to cook for them, and strength to stand and cook and wash the dishes that have been present during so many, many meals and precious memories. I wouldn't have it any other way and also wrote a post about it once called "Over My Kitchen Sink". Thanks for sharing, Angie. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-33990268370162644842016-02-08T17:56:30.628-06:002016-02-08T17:56:30.628-06:00Thank you :) I know there's got to be more of...Thank you :) I know there's got to be more of us out there!! Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-14104477446109316922016-02-08T17:47:06.309-06:002016-02-08T17:47:06.309-06:00You are inspiring me to write about why I am choos...You are inspiring me to write about why I am choosing not to have a dishwasher, but also refusing to buy a washer or dryer for now. "In all labor, there is profit" and I want to set an example of hard work for my daughters, but primarily I am so blessed to still be able to work hard, but perhaps less overall, because my perfectionist standards have decreased. I actually think I can wash dishes more efficiently than a washer! Now I'm thinking this is a lot of rambling for a comment but I really do like this post Angie! It gets me thinking! CynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-61920166582788627432016-02-08T10:43:04.913-06:002016-02-08T10:43:04.913-06:00Beautiful post!!! I share your perspective. :) Beautiful post!!! I share your perspective. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-40994173550607583882015-05-18T00:41:52.929-05:002015-05-18T00:41:52.929-05:00So thankful to "meet' you today! :)So thankful to "meet' you today! :) Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-53002623869596275722015-04-13T14:45:58.079-05:002015-04-13T14:45:58.079-05:00I can't remember if I've read this page be...I can't remember if I've read this page before, but it is interesting to read after finding your link on About Link Party. The internet is a great way to get to know people. I'm very thankful for it. I'm enjoying getting to know you Angie & fellowshipping with you. Love & prayers, in Jesus, CynthiaCynthiaJSwensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677435502134218703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-58781979844954928772014-08-18T09:25:07.928-05:002014-08-18T09:25:07.928-05:00Thank you very much! Yes, I've seen pictures ...Thank you very much! Yes, I've seen pictures of fancy kitchens, but there's no fingerprints on the cabinets and doors, no "character marks" left behind by kids (or messy adult), and no impressions left behind from hours at the sink or stove. Those folks are missing out!Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-36791697112834484962014-08-15T21:06:11.357-05:002014-08-15T21:06:11.357-05:00Lovely post! And so true... It breaks my heart to ...Lovely post! And so true... It breaks my heart to see all these fancy kitchens with the top of the line appliances and then hear the owner say "they don't really cook"... May we all make dips in our floors... Thanks for sharing on the Art of Home-Making Mondays this week! Please join in again next Monday :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-46009258663624993732014-08-14T09:44:18.207-05:002014-08-14T09:44:18.207-05:00Thank you very much! And thank you for stopping i...Thank you very much! And thank you for stopping in. :) Have a great day!Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-10347552559103282942014-08-14T09:43:56.272-05:002014-08-14T09:43:56.272-05:00You're very welcome! Thank you for stopping b...You're very welcome! Thank you for stopping by!Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-75153525102390783212014-08-14T09:28:01.919-05:002014-08-14T09:28:01.919-05:00I love your descriptive writing. This is a lovely...I love your descriptive writing. This is a lovely post. Thanks for sharing at somuchathome.blogspot.com!<br />God bless,<br />ChrisA Salty Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113715612538568776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-71259789201239398902014-08-13T16:30:22.751-05:002014-08-13T16:30:22.751-05:00What a nice way to look at a nuisance. :) There i...What a nice way to look at a nuisance. :) There is a charm to the history of an old house and knowing of those who have lived there before... Thank you for posting this. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-36392571830346878312014-08-11T16:19:30.065-05:002014-08-11T16:19:30.065-05:00Me too! Well...except the newer home thing...the ...Me too! Well...except the newer home thing...the newest I've ever lived in was a trailer manufactured in the 1980's... I love the history in these old houses, the stories they could tell, and do tell if you have chance to hit the attics or basements/cold cellars. One old farm house we lived in had the old blue mason jars full fo food, left from around the 1950's or 60's, and still sealed. :)<br /><br />LOVE the old houses.Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-15355233116489424082014-08-11T16:15:07.980-05:002014-08-11T16:15:07.980-05:00Thank you for your kind words! I've lived in ...Thank you for your kind words! I've lived in old farm houses most of my life due to being part of a farm family, so I took for granted all those dips and slants as a part of "normal" living. It was just a recent thing for me, after nearly 37 years, that there may be a reason why there's a low spot right in front of the stove...or the sink... This house we started renting last fall is a good 100 years old, and the old family that lived here had been here for decades, until the widow finally had to let the house go, and our landlord bought it. I'm glad to be in the house, dips and all. :)Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-11457137385331582902014-08-11T15:27:31.272-05:002014-08-11T15:27:31.272-05:00I have lived in a couple older houses that had dip...I have lived in a couple older houses that had dips and uneven floors and always felt the homes had a history that only the walls cold tell. Now I live in a newer home and at times miss the dips in the floors!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16476409037259312047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-12304984334378525522014-08-11T14:14:17.315-05:002014-08-11T14:14:17.315-05:00I love this! I live in a manufactured home that we...I love this! I live in a manufactured home that we purchased brand new, but I like the idea of starting to create a dip that one day my granddaughters many stand in and reflect upon the way you are today. Thank you! Heather @ My Overflowing Cuphttp://www.myoverflowingcup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-42603659952275188492014-01-20T18:53:54.334-06:002014-01-20T18:53:54.334-06:00Thank you! It's nice to meet you too! :)Thank you! It's nice to meet you too! :)Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-45635323207268706632014-01-20T18:36:14.783-06:002014-01-20T18:36:14.783-06:00It is such a delight to meet you Mrs. Abella :-)It is such a delight to meet you Mrs. Abella :-)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864565856059073860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-69612098844490501982012-05-06T18:00:42.402-05:002012-05-06T18:00:42.402-05:00I think you are doing a great job meeting the clot...I think you are doing a great job meeting the clothing needs of your family and glorifying God as well. My daughter and I have found great skirts at our local thrift stores. We also shop low end department stores and clearance aisles of any clothing store. It always makes shopping fun to see what we can find for less. Thank you for sharing this at What Joy Is Mine. :o)Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646454855389988421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087691519659392572.post-33987523479199828112012-05-03T20:03:43.309-05:002012-05-03T20:03:43.309-05:00Great ways to use what you have! I agree, little o...Great ways to use what you have! I agree, little ones are so much easier to shop for than adults... though my husband is certainly the hardest, especially since he often wears a suit! <br /><br />We've found great deals on men's suits on ebay (he is tall and thin) and they're great for odd-sized suits. If you search for misspellings of a query, sometimes you can find even better deals. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up at Thrifty Thursday!Anna @ Feminine Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950485687773516711noreply@blogger.com