tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post2926102176723953742..comments2024-03-28T10:00:08.063-04:00Comments on Classic Annie.: Seven on Friday - Recipes, Maryland Girl, Brick & PoolAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595048275264316006noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-18320745940922702032017-08-26T22:25:12.422-04:002017-08-26T22:25:12.422-04:00Okay. I'm gonna admit that I'm glad we ha...Okay. I'm gonna admit that I'm glad we have the pool, but we could have definitely not put one in, and been just fine (and saved a TON of money). We use it - but not NEARLY as much as I thought we would. Maybe it's because he's only 2.5 years old...but hopefully as he gets older, we'll use it more and more. Honestly, one reason I wanted it was because I want our house to be the cool house where everyone hangs out as Conner gets older. I know what I was doing as a teenager (ahem), so I want to keep my teenager close so I can keep an eye on him and his friends. ;) BUT! Saying all that, I do love it. So - either way, you can't go wrong. roxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262055982133436571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-91654635766313584192017-08-20T07:26:17.325-04:002017-08-20T07:26:17.325-04:00I'm love those energy bites. Making some today...I'm love those energy bites. Making some today. I vote no on pool! We had one and to be honest it didn't get used a ton. you have a neighborhood pool that's so awesome I'd just stick to that.. at least for now. See if you miss having one at your house. Plus I'm terrified of a pool with small kids. And my grass cutting husband would said "keep the grass" hahaha. Emily: Three boys and a girl bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734103895704064373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-90935356980967468962017-08-18T21:54:39.167-04:002017-08-18T21:54:39.167-04:00We have a pool but it does require quite a bit of ...We have a pool but it does require quite a bit of up keep. That being said it's really nice to be able to go for a swim without having to load up the car or the wagon! MaggieMcCurdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466797274833237260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-68537693867873200792017-08-18T15:58:07.380-04:002017-08-18T15:58:07.380-04:00Agreed, no to pool. Not worth it in the long run &...Agreed, no to pool. Not worth it in the long run & a huge hassle. The fact you could add on later is helpful, but it sounds like your neighborhood one is awesome!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086795737720967530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-21930077570408332872017-08-18T14:38:07.554-04:002017-08-18T14:38:07.554-04:00I will definitely have to try those energy bites!!...I will definitely have to try those energy bites!!! Ok for the pool, I vote NO because 1. your neighborhood pool is AMAZING and you're right, its so close! 2. I would not want to worry about the maintenance (with my luck, I'd overflow it/get the chemicals wrong/have the cleaning system break...), and I also think it would be hard for resale (I personally would avoid buying a home with a pool, for above reasons, I can't take care of stuff, ha!). Love Molly Anne's PGA shirt...she got more than my kids did and they went, lol! Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816110503264086800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-36184151479282243732017-08-18T09:54:07.757-04:002017-08-18T09:54:07.757-04:00We have always had a pool in our backyard. When th...We have always had a pool in our backyard. When the kids were little, we had a safety fence around the pool, alarms on the door out to the pool AND swim lessons. Always. You get very spoiled with having your own pool and not dealing with other people at the pool. In FL, most people have pools. I think it is how you think you will use your pool. If you have a community one close and you will use it, it may not be worth the hassle of having one in your backyard. Think about how much you would use it and would you like the ease of walking out your back door to get to it or would the worry of having one be too much with little ones....<br />Another Mom I follow on IG has a cover that goes right over their pool. You can walk on it, it is that strong. I had never seen that before either. Pretty cool and less of an eye sore than the fences. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323083893286520364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-48977825663186653112017-08-18T09:53:32.451-04:002017-08-18T09:53:32.451-04:00Flax and Chia are super nutrient dense but fairly ...Flax and Chia are super nutrient dense but fairly tasteless so you may consider trying them (they do add some texture though, kind of like seeds). I know I'm in the minority but I used to have to go to the PGA tour every year for work and always hated it (super hot, and I just don't love watching people golf lol). Brad watched it on tv for a bit and that was enough for me. If my neighborhood didn't have a pool I probably wouldn't do one, but I see pros on cons for both. Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267309474442081671noreply@blogger.com