Comments for Cheap is Expensive http://www.cheapisexpensive.net The search for quality in things and in life Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:21:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on How I Gained Twelve Pounds……and why I’m Not Looking Back by admin http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2012/01/25/how-i-gained-twelve-pounds-and-why-im-not-looking-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3785 admin Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:21:27 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=618#comment-3785 Yes! Awesome! Exercise and fitness routines are about so many more important things than body size. Yes! Awesome! Exercise and fitness routines are about so many more important things than body size.

]]> Comment on How I Gained Twelve Pounds……and why I’m Not Looking Back by Lisa http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2012/01/25/how-i-gained-twelve-pounds-and-why-im-not-looking-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3783 Lisa Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:32:31 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=618#comment-3783 LOVED that Frisky piece, thanks for pointing it out. I thought of you today when I saw this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/12/why-should-i-work-out_n_1265571.html?ref=health-and-fitness&ir=Health%20and%20Fitness. Cheers! LOVED that Frisky piece, thanks for pointing it out. I thought of you today when I saw this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/12/why-should-i-work-out_n_1265571.html?ref=health-and-fitness&ir=Health%20and%20Fitness. Cheers!

]]> Comment on How I Gained Twelve Pounds……and why I’m Not Looking Back by admin http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2012/01/25/how-i-gained-twelve-pounds-and-why-im-not-looking-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3689 admin Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:09 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=618#comment-3689 Thank you, Lisa! Here's another great story with the same theme, by Kate Fridkis over at The Frisky: http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-02-01/girl-talk-i-love-my-weight-gain/ The less invisible these stories are, the less vulnerable we all might be to the insecurities we all have about our bodies. Thank you, Lisa!
Here’s another great story with the same theme, by Kate Fridkis over at The Frisky: http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-02-01/girl-talk-i-love-my-weight-gain/

The less invisible these stories are, the less vulnerable we all might be to the insecurities we all have about our bodies.

]]> Comment on How I Gained Twelve Pounds……and why I’m Not Looking Back by Lisa http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2012/01/25/how-i-gained-twelve-pounds-and-why-im-not-looking-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3606 Lisa Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:28:12 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=618#comment-3606 Amen to "healthy and happy lifestyle" and to not "fighting with my basic biology." I absolutely relate to dealing with change and the temptation to remain in a place that isn't really healthy, and I applaud you for the post, your book, and your very personal exploration/discussion of these issues. Amen to “healthy and happy lifestyle” and to not “fighting with my basic biology.” I absolutely relate to dealing with change and the temptation to remain in a place that isn’t really healthy, and I applaud you for the post, your book, and your very personal exploration/discussion of these issues.

]]> Comment on How Much do you Weigh? by How I Gained Twelve Pounds.....and why I'm Not Looking Back | Cheap is Expensive http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2011/04/07/how-much-do-you-weigh/comment-page-1/#comment-3605 How I Gained Twelve Pounds.....and why I'm Not Looking Back | Cheap is Expensive Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:13:41 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=531#comment-3605 [...] steady around 128 for a long enough time that that just seemed like my body’s number.  I had reported this number on my blog a month previously, which had mortified [...] [...] steady around 128 for a long enough time that that just seemed like my body’s number.  I had reported this number on my blog a month previously, which had mortified [...]

]]> Comment on The Nook Pebble Mattress – a real review from a real mom by admin http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2011/01/17/the-nook-pebble-mattress-a-real-review-from-a-real-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-3497 admin Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:58:27 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=476#comment-3497 Yep! The size of the mattress is standard crib size, which also fits toddler bed frames. My little one is now 19 months, and plan to use the Nook for the next year or so (purchased just after he was born). Yep! The size of the mattress is standard crib size, which also fits toddler bed frames. My little one is now 19 months, and plan to use the Nook for the next year or so (purchased just after he was born).

]]> Comment on The Nook Pebble Mattress – a real review from a real mom by NancyK http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2011/01/17/the-nook-pebble-mattress-a-real-review-from-a-real-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-3496 NancyK Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:49 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=476#comment-3496 And wondering if the mattress will fit a toddler bed when the time comes? Thanks for the review. And wondering if the mattress will fit a toddler bed when the time comes?
Thanks for the review.

]]> Comment on The Nook Pebble Mattress – a real review from a real mom by admin http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2011/01/17/the-nook-pebble-mattress-a-real-review-from-a-real-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-3204 admin Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:51:23 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=476#comment-3204 Emily, It's been over a year since I bought the Nook. If I could rewrite this review, it would be exactly the same. Mattress is still everything that it was when I bought it. Because I don't use a crib sheet, there are some pulled threads of fabric on the mattress pad, but nothing objectionable at all. No complaints, no regrets. Son #2 still sleeping (healthily) like a champ! Emily,
It’s been over a year since I bought the Nook. If I could rewrite this review, it would be exactly the same. Mattress is still everything that it was when I bought it.
Because I don’t use a crib sheet, there are some pulled threads of fabric on the mattress pad, but nothing objectionable at all.
No complaints, no regrets. Son #2 still sleeping (healthily) like a champ!

]]> Comment on The Nook Pebble Mattress – a real review from a real mom by emily http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2011/01/17/the-nook-pebble-mattress-a-real-review-from-a-real-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-3203 emily Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:17:07 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=476#comment-3203 Could you comment on the condition of this mattress after having it nearly a year? Has it held up well? I really appreciate your review, I agree that I want to get the best for my child but not waste money. It's hard to know if something is a gimmic or worth the money without consumer reviews (we've just been spoiled with them since the internet!) Thanks! Could you comment on the condition of this mattress after having it nearly a year? Has it held up well?
I really appreciate your review, I agree that I want to get the best for my child but not waste money. It’s hard to know if something is a gimmic or worth the money without consumer reviews (we’ve just been spoiled with them since the internet!) Thanks!

]]> Comment on The Nook Pebble Mattress – a real review from a real mom by SFDC http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/2011/01/17/the-nook-pebble-mattress-a-real-review-from-a-real-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-3197 SFDC Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:38:12 +0000 http://www.cheapisexpensive.net/?p=476#comment-3197 Like you, when I was researching cribs & mattresses, I was intrigued by the Nook but couldn't find a real-life review. Also like you, I did my research and went for it (I happened upon a very-rare-at-the-time online sample sale Nook for about $350; now I see them around every month or so). I don't regret it one bit either. I agree that 2 AM blowouts are rare and and we haven't needed a second cover. My one concern 10 months later is that it seems to be slightly sagging in the middle? Hard to be sure, though. Either way, my son sleeps so well in his crib; sometimes I wish I could get in there and cuddle up with him on his Nook. Thanks for this great review -- I'm sure it will help other parents out there in their research. Like you, when I was researching cribs & mattresses, I was intrigued by the Nook but couldn’t find a real-life review. Also like you, I did my research and went for it (I happened upon a very-rare-at-the-time online sample sale Nook for about $350; now I see them around every month or so). I don’t regret it one bit either. I agree that 2 AM blowouts are rare and and we haven’t needed a second cover.

My one concern 10 months later is that it seems to be slightly sagging in the middle? Hard to be sure, though. Either way, my son sleeps so well in his crib; sometimes I wish I could get in there and cuddle up with him on his Nook.

Thanks for this great review — I’m sure it will help other parents out there in their research.

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