Comments on: Now Living At My Mother-In-Law’s :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:12:15 +0000

Awww well that’s good to hear :) Seems like your MIL is enjoying herself too – that’s even better. I wouldn’t like being alone myself so in the future I’ll most def. allow family over anytime :) Hope you find a good job soon!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:35:41 +0000

It all started as a 2 year agreement…been living with MIL for 13 years and usually love it. I do the cooking (love it) and she eats without complaining (even better since she does not cook well). My husband and I are happy to be here. She would be alone and I do not believe she would enjoy that experience so much. We talk all day since I am currently unemployed but actively seeking. My husband works nights so we have time to enjoy each others company in the afternoons. Our youngest daughter has returned to the “Hut” as we have named the house. It is small, but seems to be expandable. We all fit and have a great time with each other, extended family, neighbors and friends. It is a good situation. We are not saving at this time but we are paying the bills without crying each month. It is a serious blessing to be here.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:55:42 +0000

In reply to JC. HAH! Glad you got outta there then when you could :) So far we're loving it here or else I'd be singing the same tune.

By: JC

JC — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:55:26 +0000

I lived with my in laws for about 6 months to save money while my hubby was in between jobs.. and let me tell you.. that was the longest 6 months of my life. I think for the first time in my life I was eager to pay $1300 rent for an apartment LOL

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:14:39 +0000

In reply to Mary Anne @ BillGuard. Yup! So far so good too - really enjoying it :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:14:12 +0000

In reply to Keith. HAH! Like a parallel universe over here, I love it. And would totally do the same in your case too of course :) Keep me updated on how it goes, brotha.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:13:05 +0000

In reply to Erin S.. haha no, not gonna buy a 160 year old house, at least not yet :) does sound kinda awesome though!

By: Mary Anne @ BillGuard

Mary Anne @ BillGuard — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:51:51 +0000

I agree, I want to see the “My crazy son in law is living with me” guest post! But that being said, I think that’s a nice arrangement for a whole number of reasons — you’ll connect more closely, probably form some cherished memories, you’ll appreciate it more because you know its temporary, and you also save some cash as a bonus.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:19:50 +0000

I have been following your blog for a few months and I had to laugh when I saw your post. I have just moved back to Virginia (born and raised) and have convinced my family to move back in with my parents. I just started a new job and instead of finding a place immediately we are setting a goal of saving 20K before we start looking for a new place of our own.
It is not the best arrangement but saving on the monthly rent and utilities will more that make up for the trouble.

By: Erin S.

Erin S. — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:50:36 +0000

In reply to J. Money. Oh, it's totally going to go much better for you, as long as you aren't planning on buying a 160-year old house. That's not the plan, right? :) It's ok, it has all been completely worth it to own the house of my dreams!