Comments on: How To Reclaim Simple Weekends http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/12/06/how-to-reclaim-simple-weekends/ The journey of a gal living the simple life, trying to take beautiful photos, find inspiring words, as well as heart warming stories & share a frugal note or two! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:59:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jennifer http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/12/06/how-to-reclaim-simple-weekends/#comment-6403 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:44:07 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=2398#comment-6403 It’s so wonderful that you have really tuned in to what you need to do and not do in order to have a stress free, relaxing weekend. I imagine that your whole week runs a lot more smoothly when you have had a calm, yet productive weekend.

]]> By: Luisa @ Dance in my garden http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/12/06/how-to-reclaim-simple-weekends/#comment-6402 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:56:02 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=2398#comment-6402 I have really enjoy this post, and appreciate the detail you have described on how to achieve this balance. My family and I have just had the most relaxing, gorgeous weekend, all commitments cancelled (I had a market), and just stayed around home, apart from a first dip at the beach for the season.
I detest running around, and find invariably I am doing so, but once I have started saying no to things, there is more breathing space, I stay calmer, and this benefits everybody!
I really also like your idea on getting business done on a Thursday.
Thank you

]]> By: rachel http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/12/06/how-to-reclaim-simple-weekends/#comment-6401 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:45:49 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=2398#comment-6401 i like it! i’m glad you have had a relaxing sunday. i agree with needing to balance between being busy and social and having time to yourself to revive and rejuvenate…it’s sometimes hard to remind yourself you can’t do everything (nor should you try!)

]]> By: Denise http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/12/06/how-to-reclaim-simple-weekends/#comment-6400 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:11:18 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=2398#comment-6400 I’m really enjoying reading your blog.I’m feeling the benefits today of having said no to a get together this afternoon. My life is very hectic, I have 3 teenagers who all live at home and I work as a nanny/housekeeper for a friend, looking after his 3 boys who are 6,9 and 11. So dosn time is very precious as is eating and exercising properly!

]]> By: Whoopsadaisy Anna http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/2009/12/06/how-to-reclaim-simple-weekends/#comment-6399 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:27:36 +0000 http://notesfromthefrugaltrenches.com/?p=2398#comment-6399 Thanks for this post. Weekends are something I am really struggling with at the moment. My husband and I both work full time, and so much gets left to deal with at the weekend it is difficult to squeeze in that most important ‘hanging around’ time with the kids.

I like the idea of keeping an activity log – I might give this a try.

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