tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post5963345451170164697..comments2024-02-09T00:45:06.110-05:00Comments on Lisa Nanette Allender Writes: Frugal is the new Extravagant!Lisa Nanette Allenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263158091013515471noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-57293836342258043312009-03-13T17:15:00.000-04:002009-03-13T17:15:00.000-04:00Hi Georg--we DO have an Aldi nearby, but I have ne...Hi Georg--we DO have an Aldi nearby, but I have never visited.<BR/>I heard they are great with breads, packaged foods, etc.<BR/>I tend to shop at "Super-H", a Korean-owned 'Super-marche' as the French call it.The fresh fruits and veggies are quite amazing there!<BR/>Come to think of it, it(the Aldi) IS very close to a 'Super-H', as well as a "Whole Foods" (popular, upscale grocery) grocery. <BR/>I should check it(Aldi) out!Lisa Nanette Allenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263158091013515471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-30834128365670222092009-03-10T16:03:00.000-04:002009-03-10T16:03:00.000-04:00Bonjour Lisa,Here in France the stores that are on...Bonjour Lisa,<BR/><BR/>Here in France the stores that are on an expansion spree are Aldi and Lidl (hard discounter in neo-French).<BR/><BR/>I have been told those two are very successful in the USA so my question is: do you happen to have them in your home town?<BR/><BR/>Those two nearly always do business near a big supermarket. They have a limited choice of goods but those they sell at "rock bottom". Thus most people go first to Aldi and then to the supermarket to get the rest.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, Lisa, we shall overcame.<BR/><BR/>GeorgGeorghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379915142029115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-60127985593435276752009-03-06T08:45:00.000-05:002009-03-06T08:45:00.000-05:00Rhi, Hi! Glad you're getting settled. Can't wait t...Rhi, Hi! Glad you're getting settled. Can't wait to read your updates! And here's to "drinking"(water) for your helath!<BR/>Dan, Good for you--Target is a much better, kinder employer(Walmart is notorious for not providing benefits to employees, lower wages, etc.). And Target IS more fashion-friendly, too!(and yeah, I hear you on the aisles!)<BR/>Pixies, Hi! Yeah, it's strange--I certainly hope if the company you work for is "freezing wages", they freeze those AT THE TOP, as well. Seems like the "worker bees" are the ones sacrificing everything.Lisa Nanette Allenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263158091013515471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-37048510429098009422009-03-06T08:05:00.000-05:002009-03-06T08:05:00.000-05:00What's ironic about all this cost cutting is that ...What's ironic about all this cost cutting is that in a year when the company i work for has made its biggest ever profit they've announced a major wage freeze.<BR/><BR/>Go figureDon't Feed The Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380146661526476947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-41119352939021578072009-03-06T07:55:00.000-05:002009-03-06T07:55:00.000-05:00In my neck of the woods I always choose Target ove...In my neck of the woods I always choose Target over Walmart(as they sit side by side). Much wider isles and less congested in general..not that a guy should notice such things!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986014894382899336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-23756734853228925742009-03-06T01:21:00.000-05:002009-03-06T01:21:00.000-05:00Good post Lisa. We have a target here which I've o...Good post Lisa. We have a target here which I've only very recently been going to...and now will go back there soon to try and find a few small furniture items (as I have no furniture) for my new apartment! Yes, I got it and will move in, in a few weeks! A place to call my own. I am so excited and feel so greatful and blessed.<BR/><BR/>Wanted to thank you about the advice about drinking water..I know I was not drinking enough and under so much stress and how that can screw your health up even worse. Am now drinking more water and more OJ!<BR/><BR/>Thank you again for your kindness.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>RhiRhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533771985725095499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-72372912979782128602009-03-05T18:26:00.000-05:002009-03-05T18:26:00.000-05:00Lydia--I hear ya! The truth is, we all were too sp...Lydia--I hear ya! The truth is, we all were too spend-y. I was never one for "status" items, but DEFINITELY spent/still spend too much on price-y teas, chocolates, etc. I'm learning to make my own fruit-infused teas, homemade chocolates, etc.... :)Lisa Nanette Allenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263158091013515471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35493268.post-82525680985305783622009-03-05T05:48:00.000-05:002009-03-05T05:48:00.000-05:00Fun and encouraging post. I hope that this newfoun...Fun and encouraging post. I hope that this newfound frugality sticks, that it becomes hotwired into America's collective consciousness for the long haul. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.com