Tonight on Counting On, some of Jinger Duggar's siblings accompany her to Laredo, Texas, to help Jeremy Vuolo convert his bachelor pad into an apartment fit for a married couple. Check out the sneak peek video below.
Monday, January 30
9pm ET/8pm CT: Bachelor Pad Makeover (NEW)
Jinger and some of her siblings travel to Laredo to give Jeremy's bachelor pad a makeover. When opinions clash, will they be able to come to a decorating decision? Derick, Jill, and Israel get some surprising news at their family wellness check-up.
11pm ET/10pm CT: Bachelor Pad Makeover
Photo/video courtesy TLC
Shopping for furniture is painful for a lot of reasons. Most of what's out there is overpriced and of very poor quality. I do enjoy looking for vintage and antique pieces, because you can often get something that's stood the test of time for a price that won't break the bank.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the couple is sort of disempowered in the way they are acting here. Ihope the do not second guess everything for years!
DeleteWith all the big things and sentimentality round a daughter getting married I was kind of expecting a dowry...
ReplyDeleteOr a Texas ranch!
DeleteI thought that "bachelor pad" we've already seen was perfectly fine for a married couple! Remember the Duggars commenting on the "big" bed? Jinger should have seen my first apartment after I got married. My husband and I moved in with a bed, a desk, a desk chair, 2 small dressers, and 2 lounge chairs. That's it! We actually built the rest of our furniture while we lived there. We made a sofa, a dining table, dining chairs, an extra counter for the kitchen, bookcases, end tables, and a coffee table. It felt good to put in that hard work and know we were literally building our lives together. We couldn't have afforded to go to a furniture store anyway! Jinger seems to have the family "entitlement" idea, as her sisters do, too. Everything has to be just so. Well guess what - "stuff" doesn't matter, and you can live with a lot less than you think. Those lessons of frugality from our first years of marriage have stuck with us our whole lives, even though we could buy our own furniture store now (because we've been frugal!).
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you built your own furniture, but that doesn't make Jinger and Jeremy wrong for buying theirs. Actually, you wouldn't have to try very hard to find newlywed couples who spend a lot more on their furniture. I'm also surprised that you think "entitlement" is a good description here. I've know people who actually WERE on entitlement income and had nicer things.
DeleteHunger technically is an actress and averyfasmous person. I doubt she is being entitled or functioning outside her budget. Furniture stores need some customers too. That is a good episode in my opinion, I will enjoy watching it.
DeleteMy thoughts exactly! When I heard the apartment is a 2-bedroom apartment, I was surprised! After hearing them talk about how tiny it is I never would have expected a 2-bedroom. I'm a newlywed myself and I wish my husband and I could afford a 2-bedroom apartment! To be fair, we live in a higher cost of living area, but still. I think Jeremy's apartment is perfect for them.
DeleteIf they had an 'entitlement' mentality as you accuse them, they would have been buying everything they want, on the main floor without looking at the prices. They went to the 3rd floor economy area, checked the prices, bought what they could afford, on sale, and passed on the items that were not in their budget (the dining set). They only found out later that her parents are gifting it to them (nothing excessive about about the bride's parents giving a piece of economy furniture to a soon-to-be-wed couple).
DeleteObviously you didn't notice the "budget" sofa had a $799 price tag on it, not the $399 on the sign hanging from the ceiling. And then the brand new table they "couldn't afford" suddenly was gifted to them by Mr. Buy Used Save The Difference. That is the very definition of entitlement. Get exactly what you want immediately, however you can, from whoever you can.
Delete$799 is not a lot to pay for a sofa, a piece of furniture what you will have for many years if it's well-made. That's about the price of a new iPhone, isn't it? Less than an iPad or laptop. People really like to complain here.
DeleteJinger must be so excited! I remember my first apartment when I was in college and splitting up furniture purchases with my roommates. It is so exciting to be on your own and have your own place. Shame these adults have to legally wed just to move out of their parents' house, though.
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly is keeping them from moving out and getting a job? If they wanted to do that they legally can...they don't need their parents financial help. My mom didn't have help when her parents passed away. My sister didn't have help when she decided to leave home (against my parents wishes). They made it just fine. Maybe they are happy with their lives....
DeleteJinger and Jeremy 41 years ago I do believe my husband and I were better off then now. We had one bed one small b/w tv 1 car 1 sofa and lived in a one bedroom apartment with one baby. We were happy to just watch our baby grow now we have all we need plus some and look back to those days as our happiest days. Remember things don't bring you love but the 2 of you do.
ReplyDeleteLooks like they picked out some nice stuff!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish that we were able to be that frugal and save money but with 4 kids who want sports and euipment and other bills like medical bills and groceries we now find ourselves about to be kicked out of our home because I physically can't work so we depend on my husband's income which is about 1/3 what we were used to. I'm praying we get our taxes so we can get caught up before the end of February or we will be homeless. How do you guys do it?
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have to find something you can do to make up for that lost income. Second job for your husband? Babysitting? Make and sell things? Whatever you can. Been in your shoes, and it's not easy. You have to watch every single penny and not waste a one!
DeleteHow do the Duggars (Vuolos) do it? They are reality television cast members. They earn more than you do in a year for appearing in a few episodes. That is how they "do it."
DeleteIf your husband is young enough, I would suggest the Army. They now take people up to age 42. You will always have a place to live and good medical care. You might not make a lot, but the benefits are good.
DeleteYou could always tell your kids no more sports until you get more financially stable again.
DeleteMaybe explain to your kids that for now, it's more important to keep your home than do sports. They have to know that we all make sacrifices from time to time. It's a difficult time but it can get better.
DeleteIf your kids are in high school maybe they can get an afternoon or part time weekend job? Especially in the summer time.
DeleteSweet. Watching them makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteWho paid for the furniture? If it's Jeremy, why was Jim Bob so concerned about Jeremy's finances and Jinger's thrift store shopping? She should get a part time job. It's perfectly fine, not a sin.
ReplyDeleteBut when it was time for something they "couldn't afford," who steps in and buys it for them on the spot? What happened to buying used and saving the difference? That was a brand new table, in the box...
DeleteI believe Jinger and Jeremy's TLC paycheck "bought" the furniture.
DeleteThere was a show where they went to an auction and bought good
Deleteused furniture ,,or even new...maybe even coming from a furniture store closeout ,,explains table in a box...😬
It was a wedding present. However Jessa may have forced their hand, it did not say if they want that help. Maybe the whole show will tell more.
DeleteMaybe it was on sale. My inlaws bought our first table because it was discounted and it was a nice table in the box. Nothing wrong with buying new if its on sale
DeleteDid you notice how they ooh'ed and ahh'ed when they saw that sofas were only $399, but one of the ones they ended up getting had a price tag of $799! Yet they claimed that they were going to be careful with their finances.
DeleteBeing careful with your finances also means buying things well made. Maybe the $399 sofas wouldn't hold up as long. If you have to replace items faster than you are not really saving money. I am sure they were looking for comfort as well. Cheaper sofas just aren't as comfortable long term.
DeleteEverything was on sale because it was a holiday weekend. Prices are marked down from the ticketed price.
DeleteI'm sure they received money as wedding gifts. What's wrong with spending on furniture? If they can afford it, better to spend $800 now on something substantial than $400 on something junky.
Delete799.00 for the set is 400 per two pieces, or less depending on how many pieces are included.
DeleteNot only is video small, it isn't working.
ReplyDeleteHi Margie,
DeleteWe recommend trying to view it on a different device. If you are on a laptop or desktop computer, you can also try updating Adobe Flash Player. Hope this helps. :)
Lily and Ellie
I have a fully updated computer and I can never get the videos to play. Wonder if it's an ad blocker problem?
DeleteMine says it won't play on this browser, or some such message that shouldn't be popping up.
DeletePerhaps try viewing it on another browser. :)
DeleteLily and Ellie
I really wish the Duggars wouldn't set up all of their children with everything they could ever need. It's good as a young couple to not have a whole lot and build on what you need together. I agree with so many of you that you can get by on a bed and a table to sit at to have dinner. I don't think there was anything wrong with the furniture that Jeremy had. I get wanting to decorate but you don't need new furniture to do that.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be starting a new home together.
ReplyDeleteThere is actually a bed bug epidemic in the city I live in. Getting new furniture would be risky here. A couple might invest in a few milk crates to sit on. Then there would be almost no loss if they had to throw everything out.
ReplyDeleteJessa and sisters fly all the way to Texas to decorate an apartment thats already been decorated. On whose dime? Is that being thrifty?
ReplyDeleteIt's probably just so they have material to film instead of them telling us how to make tator tot casserole.
DeleteThose are some pretty big shoestrings that budget of theirs has.
DeleteWhat fun memories Jeremy and Jinger made with her siblings as they picked out some furniture to get started with.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed tonight's episode but still no Jim Bob and Michelle. I thought TLC said that the show this season would feature the parents more. Without Jim Bob, Michelle,Grandma Duggar, the young kids, and Josh the show is not the same and just not as good as 19 kids - please TLC feature ALL of the Duggars!!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see the Duggars and their children choose to live below their means. It seems Jinger and Jeremy could easily furnish their apartment with any furniture they want, but they choose to shop on sale or at a bargain. It doesn't seem right to expect them to live on the budget they did before the show began. This family continues to live modestly with the income they are bringing in from the show. I think it is commendable.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteFurniture stores are always having a "sale." They mark the items up double and then say they're 50% off. TODAY ONLY!
DeleteMy husband (who is a Pastor) watched with me for the 1st time..... he was shocked!!! Jessa and her so called "taskmaster"attitude totally emasculated Jeremy. My sisters and I are very close but they know how far to go in our marriage whether it buying furniture or giving advice. And further more Jessa is not living in the apartment. It was very distasteful and Jeremy was going along just for "Counting On"sake and the $$. I'm totally lost for words, Ben is a man (who had muscles to lift furniture) babysat and Jinger was lifting furniture with her brother. Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteThe word "emasculated" came to my mind, too, but I didn't know if Ellie would allow it to be published! But since you brought it up, I totally agree. You could see Jeremy was outnumbered and whipped by how overbearing that decorating soon became.
Delete"Emasculated:" what you say when a woman takes charge of something with men present. If men are so strong how could their egos be so fragile!
DeleteGreat show last night. All the best jinger and Jeremy.
ReplyDeleteGive it time...Things will change.
ReplyDeleteJessa needs to rethink the way she comes across to the viewers. She was totally bossy. It wasn't cute or funny.
ReplyDeleteJeremy may "go along to get along" now, but that will quickly get old. I know several couples like that- in one the wife is on her third husband and no one wants to visit them as she demeans her husband. Another marriage has only lasted this long because the husband lives to keep his wife happy. Jessa was way out of line, especially for a family that teaches wifely submissiveness and the husband being head of the household. Jeremy was visibly displeased and correctly so, but too polite to create a scene. Ben better man up. Jessa is not acting Christ-like and should have been corrected long ago by Jim Bob and Michelle. Jeremy and Jinger would be wise to sit down with their Pastor (yes, most Pastors have a "Pastor") and discuss just how involved Jinger's siblings and family are going to be in their marriage. Ideally, they should have done this boundary-setting prior to the wedding. The Duggar family members, as a whole, seem to have very poor boundaries with each other. It's one thing to be a close family, but quite another to be unable to leave and cleave in a healthy way, with healthy boundaries. The couples are never allowed to become one with each other; the spouse is really marrying the family.
ReplyDeleteVery insightful and intelligent post, 7:26. Among the best thoughts I've read here since the episode aired. Thanks.
DeleteDitto!
Deletecould someone tell me the name of the song they played in the clip of jinger and jeremy? something about love big love.please
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