Jill, Derick & the Kids: Moving On!!

[Jynnan tonnix]

10 hours ago, Heathen said:

Same in South Carolina. They call them palmetto bugs, but a cockroach is a cockroach. We lived in the country, so we had biting ladybugs, flying biting things, fire ants, and lumps on the sidewalk after dark that slithered toward you. And the people were pretty creepy, too. I was happy to move back to the north, where it's cold but at least the wildlife usually stays outside. 

The worst cockroaches were the ones we had when we were stationed in Guam. They were enormous, and you couldn't keep them out of the house. At one point, the toilet in our housing unit had to be replaced because the seal gave out, and when they pulled it free of the floor, a wave of cockroaches came spilling up out of the hole like something out of a horror movie! I don't have much of a fear of bugs, but that's not an image I will ever forget! 

Another random, creepy thing was that they would eat labels off cans, jars, and other things which might have been in storage, but they did seem to prefer come colors over others. I had a watercolor painting of my kids which I had been working on, but wasn't terribly happy with, so it ended up in a closet for some time. My kids all have brown eyes, and for some reason, the roaches decided that was a yummy color, and when I came across the painting a few months later, the eyes had been eaten out of it! Truly disturbing!

[Picture It. Sicily]

10 hours ago, Misslindsey said:

I have an irrational fear of garden gnomes. Of course when I see them in people's lawns I do not smash them and take a photo with their soulless smashed bodies for Instagram. My new fear thanks to the Duggar's is Citrus and Lemon! Every time I see another photo of one of them shilling for the store or just see the name "Citrus and Lemon" I shudder. 

The name just confuses me. Lemon is a citrus. Why is it "citrus and lemon"? Am I missing something??

[ginger90]

20 hours ago, PradaKitty said:

Do they always have to take pictures facing the sun?! 

Apparently, yes.

[Aethera]

Folks, this thread is about the Duggars, let's get back there. Take unrelated conversations to Small Talk.

Further off-topic posts will be removed.

[doodlebug]

On ‎4‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 2:57 PM, ginger90 said:

If they're getting into the house that often, I suspect there may be a nest someplace nearby.  Jill needs to leave the house for a minute and take a look around outside.  As for 'who else hates these things?', Jill's attempts to engage her readers are pathetic.  First,  she pretends like she's never heard about let alone seen a diaper rash, now she thinks there are people who might enjoy having wasps in their homes?  Nitwit.

[dariafan]

On 4/12/2019 at 12:22 PM, bigskygirl said:

That my dear would make too much sense. You would think with all the babies in the house before Izzy and Sam along she would have learn how to deal with rashes and weird pimply things by now.

Probably think they are a punishment from God 

[BradandJanet]

I'm surprised Jill didn't say that her bug swatting outfit was from Citrus and Lemon. She missed an opportunity. 

[JoanArc]

Derick Started a trend! Ok, slightly OT, but Kim found a way to become a lawyer without paying tuition.Perhaps they'll go into practice together.

[babyhouseman]

4 hours ago, JoanArc said:

Derick Started a trend! Ok, slightly OT, but Kim found a way to become a lawyer without paying tuition.Perhaps they'll go into practice together.

What would their firm be called. The Dull and the Dullard? The Kardashians and Duggars may seem different, but they're just reality famewhores. The K's are about sex and fashion. The Duggars are about religion. Josh would want to make a crossover appearance on the K show. 

[Trillium]

6 minutes ago, babyhouseman said:

What would their firm be called. The Dull and the Dullard? The Kardashians and Duggars may seem different, but they're just reality famewhores. The K's are about sex and fashion. The Duggars are about religion. Josh would want to make a crossover appearance on the K show. 

Both Kris Jenner and JB exploited their daughters sexuality (or lack of) for fame and money. They are two sides of the same coin. 

[Dimi1]

I think jill just has a lot of fear. a big clue was what happened in CA...it apparently really damaged her. So she is afraid of bugs, being by herself...and who knows what else....and on a side note....I love garden gnomes and as a practical joke, when I find someone with one..I will often knit a little scarf and see how long it takes them to notice....lol

[QuinnInND]

Garden gnomes are evil little things.  I hate them. 

Living in Louisiana, I also found a hatred of roaches.  Those big ones fly. *shudder* 

Jill looks evil in that pic.  Yeesh. 

[awaken]

10 hours ago, ginger90 said:

Apparently, yes.

Again!! It’s so strange how she consistently posts photos of them squinting into the sun!  

[Suzn]

13 hours ago, awaken said:

Again!! It’s so strange how she consistently posts photos of them squinting into the sun!  

I just don't understand why she can't see how unattractive the pictures are with all of them squinting into the sun.  It would be so easily fixed.  Is there something wrong with her mental processes?

[Christina87]

23 hours ago, doodlebug said:

If they're getting into the house that often, I suspect there may be a nest someplace nearby.  Jill needs to leave the house for a minute and take a look around outside.  As for 'who else hates these things?', Jill's attempts to engage her readers are pathetic.  First,  she pretends like she's never heard about let alone seen a diaper rash, now she thinks there are people who might enjoy having wasps in their homes?  Nitwit.

Hahahahaha that last sentence really made me LOL! "Yes, wasps, come on in! Stay awhile! So glad you're here!" (Goes to the Internet and types) "I thought it would never happen this year. Thank god it's time for the wasps!!! Yaaaay!"

[farmgal4]

10 hours ago, Suzn said:

I just don't understand why she can't see how unattractive the pictures are with all of them squinting into the sun.  It would be so easily fixed.  Is there something wrong with her mental processes?

She’s proven time and time again that she’s definitely not the sharpest knife in the drawer, so my answer to your question would be a resounding YES.

[Zella]

The sun thing is so weird to me--who likes to be blinded by the sun?--and is something I'd never seen anyone else do, but a friend of mine just posted pics on FB announcing her engagement.

She and her future husband make a cute couple. And they're squinting uncomfortably but intently into the sun. LOL

Edited April 17, 2019 by Zella

[DangerousMinds]

The squinting into the sun thing makes about as much sense as taking pictures in the bathroom.😆

[Gianna]

My extended family and I took photos once where we're basically looking straight into the sun and we're all squinting and glaring because of it. It made for the worst pictures. I can't understand why Jill insists on doing it every time, at the very least, isn't it uncomfortable for her to have the sun in her eyes all the time? Does she not look at her pictures before she posts them?

[babyhouseman]

https://okmagazine.com/photos/jill-duggar-pays-son-israel-dill-pickles-instagram-pics/

When Jill posted a series of pics on her Instagram story, she revealed her young son was the man behind the camera, helping her get the perfect shot. And he didn’t do the job for free! Jill admitted she paid the youngster in dill pickles (the Duggar’s notoriously favorite snack) for his dedication.

[JoanArc]

4 hours ago, mynextmistake said:

I can’t snark on Jill for where she lives. I grew up in an area way worse than this. A well-maintained Section 8 complex would have been a nice change. Not everyone is raised upper-middle class. Plenty of people who grew up like me probably see these pictures of a quiet, green, seemingly safe neighborhood and do find it aspirational. 

Now their housekeeping, on the other hand, is totally snarkable. 

Plus there is no evidence this is section 8 housing. They just look typical low-end apartments with crappy landscaping. I know its cool to hate on McMansions - but it's got to GNAW at both of them that they went from this:

to their current hovel. Shoulda kept you mouth shut, head down, and plugging away at your Walmart job, Der.

[Chicklet]

I think we are just starting to see the slow slide into poverty by the Dugger-bots and their children because Daddy Dearest can't possibly support each child who chooses to "accept" 100's of their gifts from God. Other than Jer and Jing, who will  STAHS of what's his name's church. And will live in mansions, drive Lamborghinis, have very expensive athletic shoes, and Jing will have pink hair.

[mimionthebeach]

On 4/14/2019 at 11:21 AM, SoupyShoes said:

Phew, for a minute there I thought we weren't going to get our daily dose of Citrus and Lemon. Thanks for saving us from another day of second-hand shirts, Jilly!

#boobtent

You have to be pretty small-chested to look good in that style. I know. I'm not. But Jill has no clue what suits her. She's probably still getting used to having her OWN clothes. 

[mimionthebeach]

On 4/14/2019 at 12:54 PM, GeeGolly said:

Uh oh. I hope Derick doesn't read the People article.😉

"Last year, Jill’s husband Derick, 30, was fired from Counting On after making controversial comments on transgender identity."

I hope he does.   

[Barb23]

2 hours ago, mimionthebeach said:

#boobtent

You have to be pretty small-chested to look good in that style. I know. I'm not. But Jill has no clue what suits her. She's probably still getting used to having her OWN clothes. 

I bought a similar style top last night from QVC.  I'm sure it will be better made & it's a prettier print than the C&L version.  This will be my first fit & flare style piece of clothing.  Since I spend alot of time in my wheelchair I think it will work out fine. I'm small chested so no problem there but will still make sure my girls  are supported in a well fitting  bra. 

All I could think of was Jill in her ill fitting top when the  QVC models were wearing the correct size  shirt with  proper undergarments.  

Jill & Derrick look so good in the McMansion picture esp Jill with a fuller face. (A fuller face definitely helps with her long horsey face.  She really could be a Maxwell.)  They look like a newly married (pregnant) couple ready to conquer the world. 

[dariafan]

57 minutes ago, Barb23 said:

I bought a similar style top last night from QVC.  I'm sure it will be better made & it's a prettier print than the C&L version.  This will be my first fit & flare style piece of clothing.  Since I spend alot of time in my wheelchair I think it will work out fine. I'm small chested so no problem there but will still make sure my girls  are supported in a well fitting  bra. 

All I could think of was Jill in her ill fitting top when the  QVC models were wearing the correct size  shirt with  proper undergarments.  

Jill & Derrick look so good in the McMansion picture esp Jill with a fuller face. (A fuller face definitely helps with her long horsey face.  She really could be a Maxwell.)  They look like a newly married (pregnant) couple ready to conquer the world. 

Work it Barb!

[dariafan]

9 hours ago, mynextmistake said:

I can’t snark on Jill for where she lives. I grew up in an area way worse than this. A well-maintained Section 8 complex would have been a nice change. Not everyone is raised upper-middle class. Plenty of people who grew up like me probably see these pictures of a quiet, green, seemingly safe neighborhood and do find it aspirational. 

Now their housekeeping, on the other hand, is totally snarkable. 

 Not a thing wrong with that housing, or people that need help ... now having said that, it’s  the smugness that gets me. Derrick probably had to tell her special people get these houses. They will always see themselves as above others 

[bigskygirl]

5 hours ago, JoanArc said:

Plus there is no evidence this is section 8 housing. They just look typical low-end apartments with crappy landscaping. I know its cool to hate on McMansions - but it's got to GNAW at both of them that they went from this:

to their current hovel. Shoulda kept you mouth shut, head down, and plugging away at your Walmart job, Der.

In his pathetic mind it was more important to go to Danger America and save all those heathens instead. I often wonder if Walmart was going to give him the axe anyway.

[Christina87]

35 minutes ago, bigskygirl said:

In his pathetic mind it was more important to go to Danger America and save all those heathens instead. I often wonder if Walmart was going to give him the axe anyway.

I wonder that too. If he'd just kept working there, he could probably still afford the house, paying JB low rent, even without the show! One would think there's nothing wrong with being in a low income area while he's in law school, but will he get a middle-class job when he graduates? Or will he, more likely, decide Danger America or some other pursuit is calling? There's nothing wrong with living in a low income area while investing in school, but I fear he will never want to grow up. 

I still feel like Jill could bring her A game a little more in pictures, when competing against the likes of the Kardashians, or even JinJer. But it is true that some people will find it aspirational, or even just down home, "she's just like us!" I'm sure pre-marriage anna would have loved to live there! I would still probably take my pictures at a park or on campus if I were doing ads, but I definitely see where others are coming from! I think my main problem is that Jill just doesn't think about these things, period. All she thinks is, "let me throw this on and just stand outside." It would never occur to her to do anything different, and she doesn't seem to understand how much she has lucked out by getting to advertise things. I guess it's the low effort that bothers me, more than the actual location. Jill doesn't see this as a job, and it would never occur to her to think, "where could I get the very best shot to advertise this to its fullest potential?" She's just too lazy and dull to think that. Derick, however, should be bright enough to bring up these things. 

[Marshmallow Mollie]

On reddit, didn’t someone uncover they live in a duplex owned by Cathy Byrum? 

[galaxychaser]

I doubt it’s section 8 housing. It’s years on waiting list just to get it. Nah they just live in low income area.  If Dereck wasn’t a dummy he’d still be working at Walmart.  

4 hours ago, mimionthebeach said:

I hope he does.   

Becky from third row better read it to and stop bringing Dereck lunch every day.

[bigskygirl]

I seriously doubt Deredick would still be working at Walmart. He probably would have been fired by now. He clearly was not happy there. He is probably feeling trap right now with Jill and the two boys because he wants a different life than what he has right now.

[DangerousMinds]

There’s never anything wrong with living in a low income area. At any point in life.

[bigskygirl]

1 minute ago, DangerousMinds said:

There’s never anything wrong with living in a low income area. At any point in life.

I agree! Not everyone can afford a nice house in a nice neighborhood.

[BrianJ1962]

Doesnt SlumBob provide free to almost free housing for his married kids in his rental empire?

[bigskygirl]

8 minutes ago, BrianJ1962 said:

Doesnt SlumBob provide free to almost free housing for his married kids in his rental empire?

His housing comes with a catch because it is his way of controlling them after they get married.

[fonfereksglen]

4 hours ago, Marshmallow Mollie said:

On reddit, didn’t someone uncover they live in a duplex owned by Cathy Byrum? 

Is that Derelick's mom?

[Spencer Hastings]

2 hours ago, DangerousMinds said:

There’s never anything wrong with living in a low income area. At any point in life.

This.  I don’t care where they live, but this is within their means and is normal for a family of four on a limited income. This makes more sense than the McMansion did, even when he was working, had TLC money, and it was free. It feels icky to snark on their housing.  I would have shanked someone to live in that complex when I was younger. 

[Sew Sumi]

1 hour ago, fonfereksglen said:

Is that Derelick's mom?

Yes, that's his mom, but no, she doesn't own the property. It belongs to Cross Church. Remember, they moved there right before Derelict started his $12,000 "internship."

[BigBingerBro]

Granted the Dillard's current home is a step down from the McMansion and the TTH, but it seems far better than the homes the Duggar brood were living in pre-TTH.  I have no idea what Deralick's childhood home was like, but it's certainly an upgrade from what Jill lived in as a small child.

[Christina87]

12 minutes ago, BigBingerBro said:

Granted the Dillard's current home is a step down from the McMansion and the TTH, but it seems far better than the homes the Duggar brood were living in pre-TTH.  I have no idea what Deralick's childhood home was like, but it's certainly an upgrade from what Jill lived in as a small child.

I agree! I'm sorry for any toes I stepped on with my comments. I completely didn't mean to come off as judgmental of anyone who has lived in low income areas before! There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, and their complex looks clean and safe. I had students who lived in a two-bedroom house with ten siblings and several aunts and uncles, unsure of where their next meal was coming from, and I'm sure they would trade an arm and a leg to move in with Jill and Derick. They often didn't have more than one or two outfits either, and they were constantly hungry and asking for snacks. Izzy and Sam are definitely not growing up that way! Plus, I would definitely side eye them if they still lived in the pool house, off the show and with neither working. It always grinded my gears when they came home from danger America and got to live there! They are living within their means, which is commendable. 

I think the photos are the problem, not the housing. There are definitely ways that Jill could take photos there and make them look better. Not squinting into the sun would help, for one. Also, varying locations  and vantage points more around the property would help. The pictures just allllll look the same. If a company is paying you to advertise, I think you should bring your A game, and Jill has no ideas except "just go stand outside the front door and get it over." Jinger or Jessa could help her experiment with different ways to make the photos interesting IMO. 

I am so sorry if I made anyone feel bad because of my comments, though! That was absolutely not my intention, to make anyone feel bad about where they grew up. The neighborhood seems clean and safe (except inside Jill's unit, hehe), and so many great people grow up in places much, much less desirable! I just wish Jill would put more creativity into her photos, is all. 

Edited April 18, 2019 by Christina87

[SoupyShoes]

1 hour ago, Christina87 said:

Jill has no ideas except "just go stand outside the front door and get it over."

I think this is how Jill approaches everything in life because she was raised not to think too hard about anything ever:

"Just go stand in the kitchen with this cream of cream soup and get dinner over."

"Just go be a Wifey in Danger America and get this mission trip over."

"Just go lay down in the bed with Hubby because it's Yay Night and get this three and a half minutes over."

[BrianJ1962]

To me spouses have to be equals, walk hand in hand through life. I couldn't be with someone whose raised to be subservient.

[Christina87]

10 minutes ago, SoupyShoes said:

I think this is how Jill approaches everything in life because she was raised not to think too hard about anything ever:

"Just go stand in the kitchen with this cream of cream soup and get dinner over."

"Just go be a Wifey in Danger America and get this mission trip over."

"Just go lay down in the bed with Hubby because it's Yay Night and get this three and a half minutes over."

I mean...I can definitely see it! It's not like her education was particularly engaging. I think most of us learn how to put forth effort in life through school. While there are some things we just have to "get through," like busywork, most of us find something that catches our interest. Most of us discover books that we can't put down, and we actually enjoy writing the book report about. A lot of us are inspired by a person, and enjoy doing a research project on that person. I always loved writing, and started writing in my free time at a young age. When I was in high school, i loved yearbook and theatre, which were both long-term projects that were going to be presented to the public. We also got immediate feedback from our peers, so it was in our best interest for the yearbook or play to be impressive.

So after we've all had experiences like that, we A) are used to working hard on something we love, and B) have skills to do it. I would think that modeling for a company was an exciting opportunity, and would use my knowledge of colors, backgrounds, and photography to get a good shot. I would also have the perspective to know that it had to be up to certain standards, because the public will see it, and I don't want to look stupid.

I can't imagine how boring Jill's school was, though. They weren't allowed to be passionate about anything, and slodging through the day was encouraged. Math worksheet, whatever. Memorize bible verse, yay god! Whatever. Read paragraph about eye traps, whatever. Am I done now? Time to make the tater tot casserole. Wanna read Nancy drew? Nope, forbidden. How about writing a report on Amelia Earhart? Noooooo!!!! She is not a proper fundie woman! Let's do a play, then. All right, we'll slap one together for Mom and Dad. They'll say it's wonderfullllll. Wanna make a yearbook? No, we don't need to do that. But you know what? If we needed one, it would be the best, most awesome one ever, because WE ARE SPECIAL!!!! 

So I can definitely see where Jill's attitude comes from. "Doing an ad? Well, i guess all we have to do is take a picture. Might as well squeeze it in between vacuuming and making cream of crap tortillas. Since I'm a duggar and have tons of fans, it'll be super special. Done!"

[rainclouds]

Jill and Derick bought a new build house they are moving. It’s on their blog.

[leighdear]

16 hours ago, Spencer Hastings said:

This.  I don’t care where they live, but this is within their means and is normal for a family of four on a limited income. This makes more sense than the McMansion did, even when he was working, had TLC money, and it was free. It feels icky to snark on their housing.  I would have shanked someone to live in that complex when I was younger. 

I'll never slam somebody for living in a low-cost residence, but I will be critical of them letting it become an indoor trash heap. 

Worn, a bit shabby but within your financial means is fine, and nothing to be ashamed of.  But when it's also visibly filthy and cluttered, that's when my snotty self comes out.  

Photos of sticky tables, a food-encrusted stove, piles of dirty laundry on the floor show that  stay-at-home mom Jill has drastically different priorities than most of her peers.  And it's gross. 

[Madtown]

24 minutes ago, rainclouds said:

Jill and Derick bought a new build house they are moving. It’s on their blog.

Just looked at the pictures, looks nice. Wondering how they afforded this. We are building our 2nd new home and it's not cheap.

Also:
Dear Jilly,

Please keep this very nice new home clean.

[ginger90]

Jill as always, needs some social media skills. The pictures make it easy to know where they live. So, I’m only posting 2.

Exciting News!!

Apr 18, 2019 | Family Blog, Photos | 1 

The last few weeks for us have been busy! Not only just keeping up with life and Derick’s hectic school schedule, but we have also been in the process of planning for the future…we are excited to share with you that we are moving!! 

We are relocating to Lowell, AR, which is closer to family and more centrally located in Northwest Arkansas. We started the process to build several months ago and have taken pictures along the way and are excited to share them with y’all now!

[tabloidlover]

where in the hell did the funds for a new house come from?? Is it possible they had that much money socked away from their DA grift ministry fund?   I just don’t get it.

[dariafan]

I don’t hate the new house ... them yes.  The new house and the boys, no