This year Jackson graduated started work on his PhD in Material Sciences, Caroline is halfway through her junior year of college majoring in supply chain, and Reagan is a junior in high school who loves church choir and cheer. It has been a YEAR with so many highs and lows (probably just like you!), but goodness, we're beyond thankful each and every day!
From our bunch to yours, goodness, we hope you and your family have the sweetest Christmas Day! There is no way I can ever thank you for taking the time to read Passionate Penny Pincher, keep up with all our deals, hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram and check out the fun stuff we get to make around here just for you.
I really am the luckiest, and am in constant awe over here each day that we get to do what we do.
There is NO WAY ON THE PLANET all we do around here could happen without the crazy hard work of these cute girls right here. They're the ones who help you with your customer service questions, write up a bajillion deal posts each day, post on social media to keep our “reach” up (good gravy ~ that one is a never ending battle . . . ), test affiliate products to make sure they're legitimate before we post, dream up new recipes and menu plan concepts, design the most beautiful products of our very own, manage shipping and logistics, and keep this crazy momma on top of things each day.
Never ever NEVER in a bajillion years would I have dreamed up how God could use the work of this sweet happy bunch of women, and I am so very thankful and humbled to get to work with them for you each day. I've thought a few times this last year as I've been plumb worn out every once in a while as to whether what we do around here is truly necessary in an awfully noisy world (um, phew!), especially when there are a million other fantastic deal blogs, planners, and menu plans out there on the internet.
But what I love about what we do here is that I know deep down in my heart that the deals we share here are legitimate, the menu plans we create are amazing, and the products we dream up are truly blessings for so many of you. When I see each of your comments in your product reviews, in our our Facebook groups, and even in our inbox about how you've transformed your lives thanks to something we did here on PPP, I know I'm in exactly in the right spot each day.
In fact ~ I was stopped in a store by the sweetest PPP reader from Savannah once on vacation and she said she makes her sheets on Thursdays because it's just what we do. If my mission in life is to make America have clean sheets again … I'm pretty happy with that! 🤣
So, thank you for supporting what we do around here ~ we so hope that you've been helped by something you've seen here on PPP, and goodness we are so thankful for you. The PPP team and I will be taking most of Christmas Day off to enjoy our own families, and we hope you do the same.
Praying an amazing 2024 for and your sweet family ~ we're all right here on this side of the screen cheering for you!
Hugs,
Laurie
P.S. Found the first picture from 2010 when I'd just started blogging . . . oh my heart! Thankful momma sitting right here. ❤️
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 1:6)
Rhonda Jackman says
Merry Christmas Laurie, your family and all the PPP team! You have brought joy back into my life as I found you three years ago. God knew what I needed and it was your God driven, heart felt business! Your love for God shines from you! You’ve changed my life more than you know! Hugs to you all! Merry Christmas & Happy 2024❤️
Karen says
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for all you and the team does. Love being part of this community and keep sharing Jesus to the world in all you do.
Sarah says
Merry Christmas!!! May this New Year bring you a hundred fold more blessings than you put into your daily hard work. Thank you for all you do, the planner has helped me so such a beautiful way.
Col 3:12-13 So, as those who have been chosen by God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13.bearing one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Dee Cooper says
I’m SO THANKFUL for all of you at PPP!! You all work so hard to keep all of US organized and on the right track. What would we do without you!!?? Life is sweeter with all of you in it. Merry Christmas to all of you and yours.
Seliney says
Merry Christmas to you and your family, have a blessed Christmas ❤️
Tamara DeBose says
You have more than a business…it’s a ministry! Thank you all and Merry Christmas to the entire PPP team!
Kimberly Prater says
Merry Christmas to a fabulous women and her awesome team. You all are a blessing. Thank you for sharing your advice, pictures and a part of yourselves each day. Many blessings to you all for a wonderful New Year.
Rhena says
Merry Christmas Laurie & family & all your team! Love your products & love even more that you give God glory in your work!
Robbin says
Love you Laurie! I have been with you a loonnng time. When it was just you. I know I occasionally post this, but you make me the coolest Grandma and best gift giver. I love a bargain and you make shopping for the best bargains easy. I love that you love God and give him all the glory! God Bless all you ladies and never give up. You are much needed.
Chyrll says
Merry Christmas PPP Team! I just truly discovered y’all this year. I’m so excited for 2023 to arrive!!
Michelle C says
Oh how I love so many things about PPP!! I hope and pray you all have a most wonderful & peaceful Christmas time with family!! ❤️
God bless!!
Debbie Veltman says
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I love your products and journal each day in my planner! Your children are adorable! Thanks to your entire team!
May God continue to bless you in 2023!
Sara says
Merry Christmas!!! Thank you ALL for everything you do!!! I read your emails daily. It’s kind of become a habit. Enjoy your time off!!!
Donna Marie says
And I thought you did it all by yourself!!! Lol I love your blog as it saves me money!!! Please have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Karen Bowman says
The merriest of Christmas to you and your family! Thank you
Cathy says
Merry Christmas! Thank you for helping me in this crazy life. Casserole is in the crockpot for breakfast too! God Bless you and keep you
Diana says
Merry Christmas to you all at the PPP team we appreciate all the hard work that goes into helping us on our life journey!
Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!
Loyal follower from the beginning here!
Diana A Hawkins
Nashville, Tennessee
Charlene Abernathy says
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family! May God bless you all this blessed season of love! Thanks for all you do! ❤️
Allison Moyer says
Merry Christmas PPP team… thank you for blessing my family’s home with amazing food, organization, prioritizing and clean sheets every week. We are so thankful for all you do.
Mary says
Have a very blessed Christmas!
Karen Fuglie says
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love how grateful you are, it is catchy.
Laurie says
Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read PPP Karen ~ we’re thankful for you! Hugs!
Stephanie M Burns says
Your family is beautiful! Thank you for all you do. Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy, and fun New Year!
Sherrie Roderick says
Thank you for sharing your faith and family with us.God Bless
Jeanne Brissette says
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for all you do. It has made a difference in so many ways for me. I’ve been blessed to have just bumped into your site and get so much joy watching you and your team.
Blessed am I for finding you.
Jeanne
Wanda Cole says
Merry Christmas! What a beautiful family and work team you have! I hope you all have a wonderful time with friends and family on this glorious day we have been given. Thank you for all that you all do for all of us.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Wanda
Opal Castle says
Thank you Laurie for all that you share. Merry Christmas to you and your families and a Much Better New Year 2022!!
Cindi says
Merry Christmas! I loved seeing your family photos and reading your message. It was lovely. An all woman crew that you have is wonderful. Keep up the excellent, though I know extremely tiring, work. You’re all awesome!
I wS so touched to receive the card in the mail wishing me a good recuperation. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Merry Christmas, once again. Cindi
Cynthia says
You have brought my daughter in law and I so close as we now share all our slow cooker meals from your recipes. We are 1200 miles apart !!! I have purchased for her next years planner and mine too ! I need it far more than she does! I am a very experienced cook ( age 75 now) who through the years have loved to serve my family. Don’t be nervous when you go live …. You are so real. It’s never too late to try new things. Thank you for all you do.
Laurie says
I love that so so much Cynthia – so very thankful for you! I hope your family has a very merry Christmas!
Janet P Archer says
You all are the very best and don’t ever doubt that. Merry Christmas to all!
Laurie says
Merry Christmas Janet! Thank you so much for your kind words ~ I’m so very thankful for you!