Let's all introduce ourselves

[homemaker carol]

I have to chuckle over this because we all know each other but it'll be fun to re-introduce ourselves.

I'm cj and one of my favorite topics is homekeeping. I've been doing it for years and I don't think there is ever a day I don't learn something new. I also have a passion for quilting and I'm now enjoying crocheting (thanks Dee). In the summer, my passion is gardening.

Along with 6 kids I have 8 grandchildren. We also have a dog named Kyla and a cat named Sassie.

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[dolphindream]

I'm Kim, live on the east FL coast, have one ds whom I homeschool, have 3 Australian Shepherds, and one cat. I enjoy baking, quilting, cross stitch, gardening, and I'm passionate about organics and natural living.


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[Dee]

I'm Dee (lol actually used my name!). My hubby and I live in upstate NY with our 13 furbabies. :D

I love sewing and crocheting (yw CJ ;) ) the best, but I also knit, cross stitch and do other crafts at times. My passion is making clothing and home decor items so this new forum is perfect for me! :D


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[pat]

Pat here,
I live on a farm in VA with my significant other and dd who turns 12 this summer. We have dogs, cats and goats - plus all the wild things running loose around our place. I like to garden, sew, read, make crafts and knit using a loom. Looking forward to spring/summer and spending all the time I can outdoors.

[AmyBoz]

I'm Amy and I live in New Jersey. I'm an 8th grade Social Studies teacher with a dh, a dd who is 4 and a ds who is 1. I also teach piano lessons and tutor after school.

My free time is spent with my children. I enjoy them more than you could possibly imagine. When they are sleeping or otherwise occupied, I enjoy the following:

I love to organize, especially when it's other people's stuff. I had dreamed of becoming a professional organizer, but there was always one thing or another that held me back from pursuing it.

I also love to read and write. I'm currently working on a novel that I started when I was on maternity leave with dd, 4 years ago. I spent some time away from it, but now I'm back and am hoping to have it finished and shopped around a bit before the end of the year.

Dh and I just moved into this house (our 3rd home) last August and are constantly doing some sort of improvement project. It's a fixer-upper, to be sure, and we plan on staying here for...well...forever, so we have time, but I'm starting to get anxious about certain rooms not having paint on the walls yet, etc. I will definitely be picking brains here for help and inspiration!

[forestdale]

Hi everyone, my name is Rhonda and I live in Australia. :cool:

I live a wonderful life in semi-rural Queensland with my DH and one of my two sons. My step-son and DIL live in the same town. We have two Airedale Terriers, one white cat, chickens and a few fish.

I've recently retired from a long career of writing for a living and now I'm discovering my home. I'm learning all sorts of new homemaking skills and have come to realise what I thought was boring and time consuming in the home is actually interesting and fulfilling.

My DIL is a craft teacher so, with her help, I've been learning to sew and embroider. That is my main interest at the moment but I also read everyday and I'm still a passionate gardner. My main aim in the garden is to organiscally grow all our own vegetables and a lot of our fruit. :)

[Dolphin]

Hi I'm Carolyn and I live in Nevada and I'm 49. I've been married for almost 30 years and have a son who will soon be 19. We live about 70 miles from Las Vegas. I've also lived in Germany, Missouri, and North Carolina.

I love to sew and my passion has become quilting. I am also learning to crochet. I love making my own gifts for family and friends.

We have 2 dogs (1 very old and one very young). Dh is an electrician and I am disabled and ds is still in search of his calling.

[homemaker carol]

You know has much as we all know each other, its been fun to read this thread and to learn more about all of you. Life wouldn't be the same without each of you in it.

[Mrscornbread]

Hi friends, I'm Robin. My life is always busy, but I must admit that I would not change it even if I could. I am working on my credential to work with the blind, I am so excited about how my life and career have taken off and changed directions, it's an amazing thing what a woman can get done when she puts her heart into something!

I live in a 100 year old house that I grew up in. Although my busy life including 2 jobs and school keep me more than busy, I cherish this home and love to make her more comfortable and inviting!

I am getting ready to paint soon, I am looking for a sale or something for the paint then I will just paint here and there and before I know it, it will be fresh and clean again!

[DaisyLady]

Hi everyone!

It's me, Chriss :D It's great to meet everyone all over again! I'm married with 3 teenagers and have been a sahm for most of the last 18 years. I supplement DH's income by teaching knitting, crochet and saxophone and I'm working on a part-time business designing my own patterns for knitting and crocheting. DH drives a bus for our local public transportation service. I love that I have been able to focus so much on creating and maintaining a home for our family.

[Darlene]

Hi,I'm Darlene and live in Upstate NY with my sweetie of almost 21 years and my two children who are about to leave the nest. I've been a homemaker for the last 21 years and have taken great pride in doing so.:) I enjoy laughing, cooking, gardening, posting on my fav websites, birdwatching, reading and get lot's of pleasure just enjoying what is. I do not like cleaning tubs, crabby people or limburger cheese.:D

[momof4]

Hello, I'm new here as well as to Frugal Village and Homestead Garden, but I really love it! Thank you for inviting me to come check everything out.

I am a SAHM to four - 2 girls, 2 boys - 10, 8, 6, & 4. We live in Illinois in a mid-size town. I grew up in the country and miss many things about it. However, I love my home and am constantly working on some part of it. We have an older, 2-story home that we are trying to fix up. On a budget, no less! ;) We also have 2 indoor cats.

My interests are my family, homekeeping, gardening, reading, sewing, cookbooks, and garage-saling. I would love to learn how to crochet. I know the chain stitch and that is it!

At times, I am lonely to find others with my interests and way of thinking, so I am so thrilled to have found these sites. I look forward to getting to know you.

Elizabeth

[Tina]

Hi everyone! In case you haven't figured it out I'm Strawberry from FV.

I've been married for almost 23 years and we have 3 children ages 21, 18, & 16. I'm a homeschooling mom for only another month and I'll be finished after 15 years of teaching my children. My life will change and I'm not sure what I'll do with myself; maybe I'll learn to quilt :D

I love to spend time with my family, cross stitch, read, batch cooking, and baking.

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[baxjul]

Okay, I'm 36 years old, have a dh and dd4. Love to cook, crochet, cross-stitch, organize. We currently live in PA, but are moving to FL at the end of May. I work full-time outside of the home. :)

[homemaker carol]

Its great to see you ladies here. Welcome!!

[Heather]

Hi everyone! :)

My name is Heather and I live on the edge of a small village on 8 acres with my DH and three children. My two boys are 15 and 16 and my daughter is 8 years old. DH and I have been married for almost 18 years.

My DH is a long distance truck driver. He owns his own truck and brokers for a company hauling auto parts to the States. He is gone part of the week and I miss him so much...more so as I'm getting older and the kids are growing up.

I love to garden, quilt, sew, scrapbook (not as much as I like though, special projects get done) and making our home a haven for us all.

We have a new venture and are going to sell our produce this year. I am very excited about it and so is Doug (DH). We have had large gardens in the past and can/freeze much of it and give lots away. It's something I've always wanted to do and figured why not? Doug is making me a stand and everything. We grow lots of different veggies, strawberries, raspberries and have put in over an acre of sweet corn.

Oh, forgot to mention, I'm a SAHM and I homeschool my 15 year old son.

[heartathome]

Hi

I am so glad to be here. I am Cheryl (aka daddys3chicks at FV). I am a 47 year old SAHM to 2 girls ages 7 & 3. I teach preschool to mornings a week, and work at our church. I am about to give up my PT jobs to focus on my home and family more. I love to sew, crochet, knit, scrapbook, stamp, read and do needlepoint. I am originally from KY (and miss it terribly) but live in NC.

[homemaker carol]

Yeah, Cheryl is here. I like your new user name Cheryl. Suits you perfectly.

[mizniteowl]

Hi ladies,

I'm a newbie to FV and was invited over here. This place look nice and cozy :)

My name is Angela, 27 year old mom of 2 boys. Adam is 6 and Corey is 3. I work outside the home in a photolab and my dh is an ex-truck driver who now works as a truck mechanic and dispatcher (which he hates :rolleyes: ).

I love to organize, especially when it's other people's stuff.
You sound like me Amy. I'm a major neat freak and things have to be organized! Let's see...I like journal writing, photography, making blinkies, reading, playing The Sims, collecting recipes and trying new dishes, thinking of new ways to be frugal, collecting emoticons, and I'm sure many more things that I can't think of right now.

It's been nice reading about all of you.

[Dee]

Welcome ladies, it's great to have you here! :)

[Mommy2Five]

Hi! I am Katherine, SAHM and Army wife. Been married to DH for just about 9 years now. We have 5 beautiful children ages 7, 5, 4, 3, and almost 2. We live in Germany currently but are from Florida.

I enjoy anything outdoors, reading, shopping, couponing, and traveling. For the last year and a half I have been crazy about working out and want to get in great shape to that I can teach aerobics and tae-bo part time. I REALLY want to be a personal trainer. I still have a way to go though :(

[Mrscornbread]

We are growing here at Homekeeping 101! Glad to see so many here~

[DedleRed]

actually a suburb of

I am Laura and I am married with 1 son that lives here and 2 step daughters that live in Coffeyville KS

[MandiDawn]

Hi, I'm a newbie at FV but was so nicely invited over here. This place looks so good, I'm excited to browse around more.

oh - and about me - I'm 26, live with my BF and we are remodeling a fixer-upper top to bottom. We have 2 doggies but no kids (yet, I hope :) ).

[homemaker carol]

Welcome ladies.

[Emerald_Mommy]

My name is Karen. I chose the same user name here as at Frugal village because I hate thinking up usernames! I'm one of the youngest members I think and I truly appreciate all of you that I've "met" in the last few weeks. I stay at home with 2 of the most beautiful girls on this earth, Isabel 3, & Ingrid 7 months. I teach piano lessons when I can to make some extra money but also because I love music. I am our church pianist and I usually have music playing constantly. I tend to be shy in person, I love reading, I'm a part-time college student, & I'm teaching myself to cook. That ought to cover it for now :D

[Jerrie K]

Hi,
Jerrie k here. Thank you so much for inviting me in :) I have loved getting to know everyone at FV.
I am 52 and a sahm. I homeschool my dd who is just finishing up her junior yr. She has just started beauty school and plans on finishing up both beauty school and senior yr. Feb. 2006. Her boyfriend is in Canada and she plans on moving there when she graduates.
I have one dss age 14. We enjoy the time we get to spend with him. He is in junior high and into socccer.
Dh works his reg. job and has a lawn mowing business in the summer so I can stay home.
I love everything about being a homemaker. It's what I wanted to be from as far back as I can remember. Everything I did as a child revolved around dolls and playing house.
Love reading, esp books on homemaking, gardening, scrapbooking, and I am just learning to crochet.

[homemaker carol]

Welcome ladies.

Jerry, she'll love Canada. I live in Canada!! :)

[Dee]

Welcome ladies! :)

[Darlene]

Welcome Home, so nice to see you here.:)

[mom22grls]

Hi everyone!! I'm Jamee. I've got 2 daughters. SAHM for about 6 years or so.

I enjoy all sorts of homemaking stuff. :) I home-can, garden, quilt, crochet, lots of cooking. I'm sure you get the picture. ;)

Nice to meet all of you!

[debbiepittman]

I just found this from a post Sara Noel made in a yahoo penpal group.

I'm Debbie, 42, married mom from Oklahoma. I'm a messie, use flylady some, etc. I also do most crafts, garden and more. I filled out my profile with pic, website, etc. so you can view it to hear more.

Debbie

[Darlene]

Welcome! Make yourself at home.:)

[dmvezina]

Hi All!!!

thanks for the invite Sara!!!

It's nice to see everyone!

For those of you that don't know me, I'm Dawn and I'm a 38 yr old SAHM.
My husband and I have 4 kids, Nicole age 16, Cassie age 13, Jason Jr age 12 and Ryan age 7.

[jlxian]

Hello to all,

I'm Jean and I live on some acreage (not exactly a farm) outside a smallish town in Southwest Missouri. We have lived on this place for almost 15 years. I have my husband of 27+ years, and 12 year old twins (girl & boy) who were a BIG surprise after years of weird infertility. We have a Corgi dog Sassy, an old white cat Sugar, and 5 month old kitten Snickers. Also an African Albino Frog -- not a cuddly critter, but he makes my son happy. We had a hedgehog for a while, but he died last spring.

I love gardening, buying second hand (antiques, flea markets, rummage sales, etc), reading, and am totally hooked on these forums (FV, HG and now this one!)

I have worked as a secretary for 21 years at the same company that has its corporate headquarters in this little town.

Many many thanks for the invite to join this forum!

[homemaker carol]

Welcome ladies. Enjoy yourselves, its a great forum.

[dhmunoz]

Hi:) My name is Heather and I live in Nebraska, with my DH and 5 kids, 3 cats, and 1 dog. I found my way to this forum via an email invite:) This looks like so much fun!

We are originally from Northern California, we moved to Nebraska in September 2001. In case anyone is wondering, YES we were traveling out this way on 9/11 and it wasn't too fun. I was on the TRAIN! But anyway, we have been here for almost 4 years now, and we are enjoying it so far.

I look for every possible way to save money, because we are hoping to buy a house in the early spring of next year:) That is my biggest hobby. I also like scrapbooking, church activities, flower gardening, cooking, and music. I am an American Idol addict, although I'm not crazy about how the show has gone this year. I dabble in eBay from time to time...and a bit in Melaleuca too. Our kids have lots of activities so I am ALWAYS busy!

Nice to meet all of you! :)

[Mrscornbread]

Glad to see so many here! Welcome all!

[Tammy]

Most everyone knows me,but here goes....


I'm Tammy (bamamomto4 on FV) married to Steve for almost 16 years.SAHM to Ashley 15,Katie 6,Jackson 4,and Jayme 1.....Furbabies are Hoss (black lab) Molly who has 4 new kittens(4 weeks old today),and my new baby Chloe :D (yorkshire terrier).

[homemaker carol]

Welcome, nice to see you here too.

[Mommy2Paige]

Hi everyone.....long time no see....lol

I'm Kathryn. Married to Joe for almost 3 years (next month actually). Together we have 2 cats, 1 dog and a precious (when she isn't screaming like a banshee) little girl Paige.

I may have choosen a different name this time around, but I am still the same old Kat :p

[sas58]

Thanks for the invitation!

My name is Deb, I'm 46 and I've been married to my wonderful DH for 28 years. We live on a farm and raise beef cattle, hubby also works off the farm. We also have 2 Great Pyr's, two outdoor cats, and a flock of chickens. We always have a big garden and I can/freeze most of it.

We have two daughters, the oldest is 26 and is a teacher and just moved out after buying a house last fall. Our youngest just turned 23 and will be graduating from college on the 14th of May with a degree in Business Administration in Management with a concentration in Human Resource. Both are engaged to very nice young men.

I love to read but it seems I don't have as much time to enjoy it as I would like.

[PurpleButterfly]

Hi,
I'm Lynn. 38 yr old, natural redhead, SAHM to Dalton 10 & Lauren 6. My son is learning delayed.He's really been making great strides in school this year. I live in Southern Cali, but i was born in Pgh, Pa.I've been married for 11yrs this June, but me and DH have been together for 21yrs.
We have one very spoiled indoor cat named Archie, A hamster named Twiggy, and some goldfish won at a fair.
I love to read, decorate, garden and cook. I'm trying my hardest to become a coupon queen! I would also love to become as frugal as you ladies.

Thank You Sara for inviting me over here, this site looks great!!

Lynn

[Dee]

Welcome ladies, it's great to have you here at 'Home'! :)

[Katybird]

Hi I am Kathy otherwise know as Katybird the Caped Crusader :D . I am the mom of 3 grown and flown kids and 3 beautiful granddaughters. I work full time as a unit secretary in the cardiovascular intensive care unit of a large hospital. I love reading, gardening, quilting and sewing.

[homemaker carol]

Glad to have you here Kathy.

[Dee]

Hi Kathy! :D

[mom2oneboy]

Hi everyone, its me Cornelia. I am married with a sweet 22 month old boy. We also have a dog named Rudy.

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Cornelia. I was trying to figure out who you were. Glad your here. :)

[mom2oneboy]

hey CJ, I thought I had posted on the intro thread first and I looked back and saw that I hadn't. I thought, I bet they are wondering who I am...lol...

[Mommy2Paige]

Hi Cornelia :)

Seems a lot of us are using different names over here.....lol

[Hollyhandi]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Sharon Holly but I use Holly on the boards.
I'm a GF to Doug and Mom to Kenny(16 )
We live on a small farm in Upstate NY.
We have a pig, a goat, chickens, rabbits, cats , dogs, and getting some ducks. My goodness I forgot one spoiled Tom Turkey. :D
I enjoy crocheting, reading, doing plastic canvas, quilting ( not anything fancy )
I love gardening and hope to open a produce stand this year with herbs and veggies. (All organic )
I love craftshows and fleamarkets.
Doing things with my family and even shopping with my sister(lol ).
I am very happy to be here with such nice people.

[Darlene]

Nice to see you here Cornelia & Holly! Welcome!

[Kimberlina]

MY name is Kimberly, and I am the 30 yo mostly SAHM (work 3 5-hour nights a week for insurance) to my just yesterday 2 yo DD. I have been married to DH almost 8 years, and we live in upstate NY.

I love gardening, learning, reading, and travelling (to warm places only!) and playing with my daughter. I am terribly fascinated by archaeology and forensic anthro, and have taken some classes and worked on some local digs. I also love looking at beautiful architecture, particularly Victorian, which is why I bought my folk Victorian home. (Unfortunately, it doesn't have a ton of original architecture left, but it was what we could afford.)

Anyway, that is me. Oh, and I have panic disorder that I am trying to work my way through for the second time. Getting in cars in the morning is a huge problm (which makes the travelling a little more difficult.)

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Kimberly.

My dd is almost 15 and has been interested in archeology since she was about 5 and in fact wants to be one. She absolutely loves reading about it and wants to go on a local dig here this summer. There is an area about 15 minutes from us where archeologists dig every summer. She is also into hieroglyphics. I find it amazing that one her age is so interested in this stuff.

What type of digs did you go on and did you find anything of interest?

[debbiepittman]

Hi, Kimberly!

I've studied archaeology also (University of Arkansas). We were members of the ARk. archaeological survey for awhile in the 70s. My brother is part of the Dallas Paleontological Society now (he is a main writer for their newsletter and also arranges displays in a big museum there).

I also love hieroglyphs, hieratic, Egyptian culture and other ancient civilizations.

Do you penpal?

Debbie

[Englishlady]

Hi, I am Karen AKA English lady I am sure that most of you know me from FV Thanks for the invite here Sara :)

I finally got around to joining up!
At the risk of boring you all to death this is me:

SAHW to Dan. one old crumbly Dog Suzy a rescue dog (Staffordshire Bull Terrier).

Once an RN ( Pre Car Accident) Trained in Interior Design, which was and is my Hobby and passion :D

I can't Sew worth a lick, but I am very Creative when it comes to Decorative Flourishes & Colour schemes etc. I am also very good at finding space where there was none before :) ......this comes from necessity as we live in a little house!

Being a strict Veggie I love to create new and exciting meat free meals.

I am allergic to reading instructions ;) and rely on my instincts!

This translates into being a bit useless with the Computer ( technology wise) so I rely on DH to help out with the Posting of pics and such!

To prove my point this is the second time I tried to post this!!!!

[homemaker carol]

Welcome, glad you joined us over here.

I'd love to hear more about your decorating abilities. I always find it fascinating how others are so creative when it comes to decorating their homes.

[Dee]

Welcome everyone! :)

Karen, I may just use your talents one day. I am good at sewing and clueless when it comes to colors and decorating. ;)

[AmyMCGS]

I guess most of us do know each other already, don't we? :D Oh well, here goes my intro:

I'm Amy, happily married and the mother of a two year-old DD.

I work part-time as the Activity Director in a nursing home, and stay home the rest of the week with my DD.

I enjoy cooking, scrapbooking, crafts of any kind, and antiques. I'm just starting to get into making cards. Right now you'll find ideas and supplies for card making scattered about my house as I try to make graduation cards and yet keep the supplies out of the hands of a very active toddler. :)

My passion, other than my daughter, is volunteering for ChemoAngels. We adopt cancer patients and support them through the mail throughout their treatments.

I'm looking forward to having this new forum to hang out in!

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Amy, glad you here too.

I've always admired your work with ChemoAngels. Awesome!!

[Joanna]

I'm kinda new at FV and appreciate the invite to join this Forum.

My DH and I live in Gulf Shores,AL w/2 inside kitties and 1 outside. Robert and I both are disabled but I get around a bit better than he does so some of my time is spent being his legs.

I enjoy sewing and I'm building up my confidence w/some small projects, working towards making my own clothes and some for R. also.

I've enjoyed reading the intros and thanks again for the invite.
By the way, Dee, What's on that cute cat's head?

Joanna

[Dee]

Hey Joanna, welcome! :D

Oh that? Just someone that had a lime, a knife, too much tequila and time on his hands and a poor kitty for a model! :D

I found it on the net and was in a wacky mood that day, it fit perfect. LOL

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Joanna, nice to see you here.

[Naderbug]

I'm Nada. I'm 23, grew up and live still in Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm married to Michael, 23 also and we have no children, and 1 furbaby, Tempest Bucktholemew Wilson, aka Tempy the Spoiled. We live in a bachlor apartment. I work at Wal-Mart as a Dept. Mgr. and my DH works/goes to St. Francis Xavier University. He's a graduate with an Advanced Major in Chem./Math. I got an invite from FV and that's why I'm here! :D

Bright Blessings!
Rawiya

[Dee]

Hi Rawiya, and welcome 'Home"! :D

[homemaker carol]

Glad your here. I love seeing other Canadians.

[HandyMom]

I just ran over from next door at FV. My name is Judy and I am a SAHM for 13 years now. I have one daughter and one cat and a small home that seems to always need some sort of fixin' up.

For fun I do a craft or rent a movie to watch. Now and then I actually escape to the stores and buy food and clothing. Glad to be here!

[homemaker carol]

Hi Judy, nice to see you here too.

[Twisti]

Hi im Wendy, im 32, Married to Robert 49...I love sewing and gardening and cooling and and and etc... :D Nice to meet yall....

[Sara]

:D Wendy your eyeball is scaring me. LOL

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Wendy, nice to see you here too.

That eyeball is something else, rofl. :D

[momof42003]

Hello to you all.. Thanks for the invite Sara...

My name is Bonnie and I am a SAHM of four kids, and been married for 11 years to my DH.. (See my siggy ;) )

I live in Oregon---Home of the Ducks... :D We are buying our first home and live close to the schools.. Love to scrapbook, photography, and doing different kinds of crafts... Hope to find more inspiration here on this board as well as FV..

[homemaker carol]

Hi Bonnie, welcome. Nice to see you here too!!

[Dawn3sons]

Hi I'm Dawn. Thanks for the invite!

I have been married for almost 13 years and have 3 boys. Brady is 11, Nate is 6 and Ethan just turned 3. We live in Michigan.

I love to read just about anything and play with the boys. I have been a SAHM since Brady was born.

I hope to get to know everyone soon :D

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Dawn. Nice to have you here. Enjoy!!

[Telephus44]

Hi, I'm Sara - just received my invite from CJ at FV and figured I'd start with my introduction. I'm 27 years old, married to Ian (DH) for almost 2 years now (ok, 2 on 8/31/05). We live in Worcester, MA - we both grew up around here. We have three cats at the moment and rent an apartment. We are hoping within the next 2 years to actually buy a house and we're hoping to start a family sometime next year. Actually, both of these things are fairly dependent on when DH starts working again - he has been out of a job for 7 months now. I've gotten a lot of inspiration from FV since I still consider myself newly married (and thus a new homemaker). We're considering the idea of me being a SAHM in the future, but for now I really enjoy working (although I hate my boss). I really enjoy hearing about how other women are SAHMs, working Moms, wives - and making it all work in their own ways! I feel like I have plenty of role models to look up to!

My hobbies are gardening (in containers on our deck) reading (especially science and other non-fiction books), Flylady, cooking, money (including investing and the stock market) and science fiction. I've always wanted to take up a crafting hobby (sewing, quilting, something like that) but haven't yet.

[bmiltimore]

Hi everyone! My name is Betsy. I am an old-timer from FV who has been away for a while. Mainly due to the fact that I have been chasing my daughter around the house lately! I am 30 and a mother of one daughter who will be 2 in August. My hubby and I just celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary, but we've been together for over 11 years now.

I work part-time outside of the home while my in-laws watch my daughter. It is great! I am home 4 days a week and work 3 days a week for about 6-7 hours each day. I feel like a SAHM who dabbles in working! LOL

I am at the same company/job that I had before I had a baby. My employer has been so good to me about being pregnant, maternity leave, and only wanting to come back part-time. I am very thankful.

My DH and I currently need to start saving $$ to buy a house. In Southern California, the house prices are crazy right now. But we are hoping to get into a starter home soon.

[Dee]

Hi Betsy! Long time no see, welcome back! :D

Your daughter is adorable! :)

[homemaker carol]

Betsy, it is wonderful to see you back. Welcome to the new forum.

Your daughter is so cute. My how time has flown by. I remember when you had her.

[Carrie]

Just wanted to introduce myself here. I'm Carrie, aka couponchic, at FV. My DH and I have been married for 5 years and we have one dog. We live in the heart of the Bluegrass State. Looking forward to this new site that Sara has created! :)

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Carrie, nice to see you here.

[Darlene]

Hi Carrie! So nice to see you here. Make yourself at home.:)

[PrairieRose]

Gosh it's nice to see some familiar faces that I haven't seen in a while. I love reading the intro's too b/c even though we mostly know each other, we never really know all there is to know. ;)

I'm Lisa, married to Gripey (a.k.a. Barry) for 29 yrs in June of this year. We live in my hometown in Texas in the house that I grew up in. We've raised our precious kids here and they've all moved on to make their own way now. We have 2 dd's and 1 ds and a ddil. They are all wonderful people. We're so proud of them.

I love being a SAHW, doing the things that keep my home running and our lives fairly calm. I enjoy swimming, music, garage sales, home decor, reading, movies, spending time with family and friends, my poodle, travel, computer time. I've had so much fun at FV and really looking forward to growing with this "home" as well.

[homemaker carol]

Glad your hear Lisa. I've really enjoyed this thread too and getting to know everyone just a little bit better.

btw - you didn't use too many smilies in that post. :D

[mojjo]

I'm Valerie ... an almost 32 year old mom to a 3 year old hellion and SM to an almost 12 year old. DH (Mike) and I have been married for 4 years this September. I am a work out of the home mom, but have really come to appreciate and cherish our home life. I'll always be the working parent, but that doesn't mean parent has to come last.

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Valerie. Nice to see you here too.

[Dee]

Hi Valerie, welcome to our group! :D

[Darlene]

Welome Valerie! Nice to have you here.:)

[Jayne]

Hi, I'm Jayne...most of you will remember me as teddymaker at FV...I was MIA for awhile and have come back as myself.....I am a full time homemaker, have been since I left home, I'm46, have raised two lovely daughters ages 27 and 25, I have a six year old grandson(the love of my life) and dd is expecting ....I am married to the sweetest man on earth.....
My three dogs are my best buddies....I love to sew and make teddy bears, I also love to read and play on the computer :) ..This is a great site and I thank Sara for it :)

[mom2knk]

Hi everyone!!! What a neat site! I think most of you know me from FV........haven't been there in a while so I am just finding out about this site now!!!

My name is Blanche and I am 43....love the 40 something thread!!...I have been married 20 years and have a dd who graduates from high school in 2 weeks and will turn 18 next month, and we have a ds who is 11 and just finishing up 5th grade:) I am a SAHM. I love to read and collect books and cookbooks and tea pots and tea cups and cookie jars and sunflowers and anything americana......lots of collections:) I want to learn to sew and quilt as well!!!

[homemaker carol]

Woo hoo Blanche is here. Its so good to see you here too Blanche. You've been missed.

Some day friend, you have to get that quilting started. ;)

[mom2knk]

Woo hoo Blanche is here. Its so good to see you here too Blanche. You've been missed.

Some day friend, you have to get that quilting started. ;)


Thank You CJ.......you know I have everything I need to get started it is just a matter of sitting down and doing it now!!!! One of these days......I promise!!!!:D

[homemaker carol]

I'm going to hold you to that promise Blanche. :D

[baronmom]

Hi, I am Traci, and I am a SAHM to 3 boys ages 16, 9, and 6. I am also the wife of a wonderful PA National Guard Soldier that just recently returned from a year deployment to Iraq. I live in PA, right in the heart of Amish Country. Most of my time is spent with my kids and their sports. Football is the main sport in our household, but in the spring and summer baseball keeps me busy as well.

[Tater]

Hi! Most of you know me already, but here goes.
I'm Tracy (aka "Tater"). I'm a second grade teacher and mother of two girls, Eva (10) and Olivia (7). I've been married to the man of my dreams, Rick, for 14 years. I love reading, backpacking, scrapbooking, sleeping late and DARK CHOCOLATE. I've been working to lose weight since the new year and I've lost 30 pounds so far - 20 more to go!
I live in Georgia and I'm a country girl. I live in a 100 year old farm house that we bought and remodled.
I'm excited about this new site and look forward to more good times with all of you.

[homemaker carol]

Hi Tracy and Traci - welcome.

[CANDY]

HI! My name's Candy. I am a stay at home mommy to my daughter. I haven't been a stay at home mom long, but I'm learning that this job is actually harder than my last. lol I am trying to learn how to run this household the best I can, and that is how I found this place. Glad to meet new friends!

[Darlene]

Welcome to HK Candy! Make yourself at home.:)

[bizzeebee]

My name is Mary. My DH and I have 8 kids. We live in Indiana. I enjoy sewing, needlecrafts, gardening and reading.

[KimSecret]

Hi everyone!
My name is Kimberly. Im a SAHM to two children (Olivia 11) and (Ethan 10) Im a wife to Dh, Michael for almost 13 yrs (7/4/92) and we live in a small town in South East Texas (very hot here right now!)
I love and enjoy being a SAHM/Wife. I like shopping for bargains and cutting corners where I can to save my Dh's hard earned money. I like to clip coupons, trade/barter for things needed. I like keeping a clean/safe home for my family & pet (cat named Tobey.)
I enjoy going to resale/thrift stores for clothing,shoes and accesories. I also love to make my own greeting cards and scrapbook family photos when I have the time. I also enjoy movies (horror movies are my fav) and I love listening to music (80's metal/pop & some of the new rock/pop.)

I hope to get to know you all better and to make some new friends! :D

[geniebird]

Nobody knows me yet because I'm new. My name is Genie and I live in Nebraska with my hubby and our kitty. We try to keep our lives as simple and stress free as possible, but that has cost us financially so I am always looking for new ideas on living the simple/frugal lifestyle.

My major interests are sewing, fabric art, cooking and writing and I do love a good bargain.

[Sara]

Hi Genie.

Welcome to Homekeeping 101. Happy to have you join us.

If you enjoy frugality and simple living, you'll like the frugal village forums too. http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums

:)

[geniebird]

Thanks. I actually found this site from the other one. Will probably go back and forth.

[Josephine]

Hi, I'm Josephine. I live in Detroit MI and am excited to find this site. I am a SAHM to three teen sons(18,16, and 14). I have always loved homekeeping and some loved ones(DH and DMom) call me the Happy Homemaker. I look forward to discussing my favorite career with all of you.

Edited to add---I homeschool my kids, love to quilt, sew,cook and decorate my home.

[Darlene]

Welcome to Homekeeping 101 Geniebird & Josephine! Make yourselves at home.:)

[turtle~lover]

hi all,

i just found this site, so i dont know anyone. but i thought i would post an intro. my name is alisa and i am 25. i am married to tim and work full time. i dont have any kids yet but hopefully soon.

i love to keep a clean house for my hubby and myself. but i am having a hard time with cooking, for some reason i just cant get in the mood to cook, so i need some help ladies.

i cant wait to get to know all of you.

alisa :D

[homemaker carol]

Welcome, nice to see new members.

[Darlene]

Hi Alisa, so nice to have you here.:) We also have more to help you with your cooking at one of our sister sites http://www.frugalvillage.com

[happy2B@home]

Hello everyone...I'm new, just joined today. I 've read through some threads and have found folks here who share my love of home-keeping...this seems to be a great forum :)

Just a bit about introductions: I have a 10 year old daughter and a DH and live in a very wonderful (except in deep summer (LOL)) part of the world, Tucson AZ. I love to read, write and vacuum (ha!), as I have mostly wood floors.

I became a stay-at-home-mom in November, last year, and have enjoyed it immensely. I hope to visit this site as often as I can...

***HOME SWEET HOME***

P.S. I adore thrift shops, cats, organizing and long walks. :D
I despise clutter and long lines at the grocery. :eek:

[Sara]

I've been offline a bit with my inlaws visiting, but wanted to say welcome to the newest members. Glad to have you join us. :)

[scottielover]

Hi there, I'm Nancy (DawnM from FV), a long-time mostly reader, sometimes poster. I just turned 48. We have two children. Our oldest (almost 23) son just graduated from university and is embarking on a career... but still living with us until he gets established. We also have a 21 year old DD with developmental disabilities ... she's my homemaker-crafting buddy.

My sweetie DH and I will be married 29 years this November and we are Canadians (Ontario) who were transferred here to the East Coast of the US...we're in our 9th year here. We were "home" last weekend and I still get homesick and shed a few tears when I have to leave (especially my mom), but this is home now. We will be moving when we retire but haven't decided where yet, but we will be staying in the US as that's where my son will settle and we all want to stay close by.

We have two "girls" - Fergie and Di (Scottish Terrior and blonde American Cocker) who are getting to be old girls, 12 and 13, and we love them to bits.

[Michelle]

Welcome Nancy. Nice to see you here :)

[homemaker carol]

Welcome to all the new members. Glad you stopped by.

[patra]

hi Im Patty.I came over from Frugal Village where i am new as well.(I hope it is all right!)I am a stay at home mom to Kira and wife to Jay for 8 years-we just celebrated our anniversary July 19th.we have had financial woes for quite a few years now so i have been looking for answers and i believe a different lifestyle for us is the key.I am bipolar and it has been a struggle for me to become stable,but i am well now and have a beautiful child and supportive husband.I thank God for all the blessings in my life.I hope to get to know you ladies this looks like a very nice site.

Patty

[favesis37]

hi i am kim, i live in nebraska, been married for 27 years, have 3 grown kids and 4 grandbabies with on the on the way. we have 2 cats adn 2 dogs. my brother and neice live with us. i love to read, quilt. i work full time and spend weekends messing around with the grandbabies.

[Sara]

Hi Patty and Kim. Happy to see you here too. :)

[mustang80]

Hello all! I know many of you already. I am Danielle aka mustang80 in honor of the 1980 Ford Mustang I used to have. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 17 1/2 years and we have 3 DD's, 16, 14, and 3 1/2. I work full time as a medical assistant in a cardiology office and have learned many new skills there. I love my job, :D and being able to help people as well as help pay the bills. We are moving to a new home in 3 weeks and I think this site will be very helpful to me in sprucing it up. ;)

[Darlene]

A warm welcome to all our new members.:)

[homemaker carol]

Welcome to all the new members. :)

[shellycat]

Hello all,

Its Shellycat here and I just wanted to introduce myself. This forum looks great and I cant wait to hear and share more stories. I feel we can all benefit from one another and that is what has gotten me addicted to forums! Anyway, a little bit about myself, Im a single mom of my two wonderful children, Ashton(4), and Madison(2). We live in a small home but it makes for a cozy and safe environment and we wouldnt have it any other way. I enjoy outdoor activities and any frugal advice.

http://www.savingdimes.com/_assets/library/img/292.php

[JIG]

:) Hey I am JIG . In the heat for real today! South Georgia. I like to learn any thing to help with house work. I work a outside the home full time. So any thing I can read to get a new idea is always good! By the way I am terrible at registering at boards! So I will probably be a long time with out an avatar and making tons of mistakes. :rolleyes:

[Hollyhandi]

Welcome JIG,
I think I know you :D Nice to see you .

[Gardener]

Hi, I"m new here. I'm married and have three children. My oldest daughter is married and has a 6 month old son. My son is a college junior and my youngest daughter is a high school senior.
I work part time as a critical care nurse. I enjoy decorating, gardening, cooking and organizing and lots of different crafts. Quilting is my favourite, but I also sew, crochet, scrapbook, and cross stitch.

[homemaker carol]

Welcome to all the new members.

Heh Gardener, do I know you? Quilting is my passion too.

[Gardener]

Heh Gardener, do I know you? Quilting is my passion too.

Maybe, I post on a few boards here and there, but I'm usually more a lurker than a poster, mostly because of incredibly slow internet access.

[cathy1954]

Hello to everyone. I am married (31 years). I have 2 children, both grown and one adorable grandson. We live in the country where I raise chickens (Buff Orpingtons). I collect old cookbooks, garden organically, especially heirloom plants, and am always looking for new ways to do things cheaply but right. ;)

[homemaker carol]

Welcome Cathy.

[pepper1]

Hi My name is Shelly I have been married for 11 years I am a sahm of three boys Christian is 7,Jordan is 5 and Bradly will be 3 Aug 30.
I've been here before it's just been awhile

[i.m.cheap]

I am Deb, homeschooling mom to Molly, age 9, and wife to Jon.

[Darlene]

Hi, nice to have you here! Make yourself at home!

[MikeandMattsMom]

I am Lisa,

My favorite subject is homekeeping. I think it is so important to keep a nice home and to teach my children to do the same. I consider my home to be one of the most important things in my life. God and my family is the top 2 and then comes my home.
I am excited to be here!

Lisa

[Darlene]

Welcome to HK101 Lisa! Make yourself at home.

[marym]

HI my name is Mary, I live in PA. I am married, Mom to 3 sons, 1 daughter-in-law whom I love like my own and 2 Grandchildren. My passsion is gardening,I am out in the yard all summer and I love every minute. Our nest is finally empty and I am happy yet sad about that. I want to clean and organize my home. My newest phase is "less is best" & "simplify" Our home is 34 yrs old and things are starting to wear out. My DH and I are currently redoing all the bathrooms is our home 2 1/2. We are doing the work ourselves. Then it will be onto the kitchen, we hope to be done by the holidays (thanksgiving). I am really looking forward to redocorating my home, not cheaply but within a budget.

[Chey]

Hiya all!! I'm Cheyenne, please call me Chey...aka Pepper at FV!! I live in NE Oklahoma with my husband!! No kiddo's and the landlord doesn't allow us to have pets, which is a bummer!!

I love to keep a nice home. Very rarely will someone ever come to my house and even a couch pillow be out of place. I love to learn new things, ie...decorating tips, cleaning tricks etc!!!

Anyways...Hello!!

[Darlene]

Welcome to HK101 Mary & Chey! Make yourselves at home.:)

[QuiltingLady]

Hi I'm new to this site - Today!

I am a SAHM and just getting to know my way around the internet. Yep, I'm a little slow. I have an 18 year old son who is going to Graduate this year. And I've been married to my wonderful husband for 30 years this month.

I have worked outside the home. But, I'm taking some time off and just enjoying my time here.

I love to cook and bake goodies for my family and friends. I am a quilter and a crafter. I have just started making Altered Books. I love that with this craft there are no mistakes. My kind of craft! :)

I look forward to getting to know all of you in the future.

My best,
QuiltingLady.

[Darlene]

Welcome to HK101 Quilting Lady! We have some other sister sites you might enjoy too. www.homesteadgarden.com www.frugalvillage.com

[baxjul]

Hello and Welcome!

[searchingmysoul]

Hello.
WOW!! You all sound like a wonderful bunch.

I am a 37 year old widow. Mother of 3 pretty terrific kiddos. DD - 18 and DS's 14 and 10.
I am just now relocating to my (nearly) dream place in Colorado. A little farmstead built in 1910. With a house, garage, barns and corrals. (no pasture land...resulting in the nearly) It is surrounded completely by wheat fields and the nearest neighbor is about 5 miles away.
This summer I will be working on the barn and corrals to prepare them for livestock next spring.
Any help with ideas for stocking up food supplies for the winter are greatly welcomed. I don't want to have to make a million trips to the little town or the big one 50+ miles away to get groceries. (I think that is my ONLY worry to tell you the truth)
I was raised in SE Wyoming and want to be close to my parents. But, not too close...if you know what I mean.
I homeschool my 2 DS's. It is such a joy to see them relax and learn at the same time.
I enjoy horses, crocheting, reading, and spending time outdoors.
I am planning on going back to school - long distance from home - to get my degree in AG Management with my Major in Equine (horses).
I also want to take up photography as a hobby. The beauty of the new place should lend to some wonderful pictures.
All of us have decided to put some "music" in our lives and will be learning guitar and piano as soon as we get snuggled in this next winter.

I hope to hear more wonderful ideas and get to know many of you in the future.

[homemaker carol]

Welcome to HK101. We also have a sister site you might find interesting www.homesteadgarden.com (http://www.homesteadgarden.com) There you will find things like gardening and homesteading, along with simple living and preparedness.

I look forward to getting to know you.

[Sara]

Welcome to HK101. :)

[lumbele]

Hi, I am a homemaker from the Canadian prairies and love to "talk shop".

[Sara]

Hi Lumbele..welcome to hk101. Happy to have you join us.

[baxjul]

Welcome to all of the new people!

[kabin63]

I'm a homemaker from IN and I love to learn anything I can about all sorts of things.

[Darlene]

Welcome to HK101, so nice to see you here! :)

[lumbele]

Thanks for the welcome, everyone, and from one newbie to another - Hi, Kabin!

[baxjul]

Welcome and Hello!

[lumbele]

Thanks, baxjul!

[baxjul]

Hello and Welcome!:)

[Darlene]

Welcome to HK101! :)

[Simone]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi from Northern California.

I work at home and spend most of my time in the house or the yard. Off to read more posts, hi!

[bee]

Well hi there!:D Glad to see you here.:)

[cspp04]

hi everyone! i'm christine. single mother of two, avid crafter, frugal gourmet....lol. this looks like a fun site.....i've only popped in a couple of times for some advice. thought maybe i'd register and say hi! :)

oh, i just joined flylady in the hopes that i'll be motivated to get cleaning and organizing. wish me luck!

[Sara]

Glad you joined. :)

[Edna_E]

Hi. Obviously late, but I'm a newby. Just wanted to say "Hi" and introduce myself. I'm a New Mexican (sometimes Texan or Arizonan), single person household with two indoor cats, computer systems administrator, choir member, mother of a UT (longhorn) sophomore. I am a very social person with a very inactive social life recently, due to being a) very busy, b) divorced and NOT looking, c) cold sober, d) all of the above. Most people in the community are very family oriented, and my family is not here. I have a broad group of friends roughly 30 - 50 years older than I am who would love to socialize while I am at work, and for several years had a job that accomodated their earlier schedules but do not have the same job. Luckily, I'm tired by the time I get off work, and go home and pet the cats and read/play sudoku/watch a movie and go to bed. Still the need for social interaction is unmet - so I'm checking out this group. Sounds fun and diverse. Sorry this got so long. I'll be briefer in the future.

[Darlene]

Hi Edna, welcome to HK101! Your message wasn't too long, we love social people.;)

[Sara]

Hi Edna. Welcome to HK101. My mom and sister are in N.M. I was there for a few yrs in Albuquerque. :)

[JodieLynn]

Hey everyone, I'm Jodie. I'm from the Gulf Coast of Florida, but my DH is a Marine, so we are currently stationed in North Carolina. I'm 21, he's 22 and we've almost been married for 3 years. No kids yet, but when he get's back from his latest deployment we'll think more about it. I love hanging out with family and friends, and I'm addicted to scrapbooking, shopping, and candles! I love to talk, so don't be afraid to PM, IM, or email me!!!

[Sara]

Hi JodieLynn. Thanks for joining us here. :)

[maisiedotes]

Hi!
I am Kerri, self-proclaimed disorganized mess. I have a husband and 2 dogs, who are kind enough to keep a constant supply of dog hair in the house.

Glad to "meet" you all!

[Sara]

lol Hi Kerri. Welcome to HK101.

[Breezy]

Hi everyone! I live with my husband, daughter and cat in a very small house in a small town in the Missouri Ozarks (southwest part of state). I love to read, decorating, music, travel and many other things.

Looking forward to meeting all and so glad I found this site! :)

[Michelle]

Welcome Breezy! :)

[Sara]

Welcome to homekeeping101 Breezy!

[nitaharris]

Hi everyone, my name is Nita from LA. I've taken up interest in interior design since I was little (had a large dollhouse that I "decorated" XD). It's good to be here.

[basha]

Well, from the title, you might assume that I actually just sort of wandered into here by accident (well, once I found myself in here, I decided to stay to see what it was all about). I was actually looking for Budget 101 Forum:babydust:So, I think this will be a great place as I love home decor, stenciling in my kitchen, fixing up my bathrooms, etc. Thanks for the welcome.:cheergirl:

[Sara]

Welcome to Homekeeping 101. :)

[packy4250]

Wow I didn't realize I signed up for this forum so long ago and haven't made it back in or heard from it again....I found you again...so to reintroduce myself ....

Hi my name is Rhonda, a single working mom of 2 boys ages 24 and 15 and one girl age 13....struggling with that one...anyhow I am new to this kinda thing I found the link on frugal villiage forums and wanting to learn anything new.....I want to do things different or at least try....I live in Oregon....as you know we rain a lot here....so I am not particularly good with gardening and things like that ...not that I don't want to be....but working nights makes things rough.....anyhow I hope to get to know you and learn some neat stuff here...at least what works for others....

[Sara]

It's pretty quiet here, but I'm hoping to bring it back to life. Welcome back. :)

[richard34]

Hello Everyone,I'm one of the new member of this Forum,Before Posting to this Forum I thought first to introduce myself I'm Richard From U.K. My hobbies are doing shopping,Purchasing different type Of Gifts Items,Clothes,etc These seems to me very Good gift Forum,hope I'll get all Latest updates related to gifts and Shopping From this Forum.

[ZenHarmony]

This great, but how about you all copy and paste your stories, in the "Introduce Yourself" folder, in the Off Topic section of this forum.

If you each start your own thread with your story, then we can talk to each of you individually, without having a thread that runs on forever.

.

I've looked and looked, but I can't seem to find the Off Topic section of the forum, so this will have to do!

Hi, I'm Zen! :wavebye: I live in the sunny Okanagan area of BC, Canada. I've been married for the past 2 and 1/2 years to the love of my life, and have three children: 20yr old Meaghan, 18yr old Kimmy and 16yr old Jake. Kimmy's also made me a grandmother this year (at the ripe old age of 43! lol) Her name is Abby, she's currently 2 and 1/2 months old :bgirl: and I love her to pieces!

I love listening to music :music: and while I am not a neat freak like my husband, I have an aversion to clutter and chaos and am constantly trying to improve myself and my habits. I do seem to be allergic to schedules and lists, but I am trying to work on that as well! :otay:

Since quitting smoking over a year and a half ago, my husband and I have been trying to eat healthier and eliminate toxins from our lives and our bodies. To that end, we've stopped eating out, changed to non-toxic cleaning supplies and have started once a month cooking. When all the kids finally move out, hubby and I plan on moving to Alberta, building a rammed earth dwelling, powering it with solar and wind power, and growing all our produce aquaponically! I'm perfectly happy with "less is more" and feel that stuff simply begets more stuff, which is a drain on our finances monetarily and emotionally.

This looks like a great little community and I look forward to learning a lot!

- Zen

[kickchk]

New here! Well I've been here for a while but finally getting back to the message boards. I look forward to sharing ideas and meeting like minded friends! One thing I'd like to know.. is everyone ready for Christmas? I am so behind. With the kids grown and out of the house I've found myself getting lazier about putting up the tree and decorating. Things will change this next year.. we're expecting our 1st grand baby!
A little about myself: I work with computers, love to garden and have three Aerogardens. We have several pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 parrot). Currently we're in the middle of a remodel...pulled out all the carpets this summer and putting wood flooring back down in January.

Well time to run! I look forward to chatting later!