tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post4288230139323807728..comments2024-03-28T18:49:20.555+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal TasksWendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-27024844722697954882015-01-30T22:04:24.875+11:002015-01-30T22:04:24.875+11:00I do the same also Wendy, but now that DD4 is at s...I do the same also Wendy, but now that DD4 is at school I will be able to have it on less as they have it on there instead of my bill going up, but up here you do need to be comfortable<br /><br />AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-24330464518303166932015-01-29T12:05:27.136+11:002015-01-29T12:05:27.136+11:00It really is good isn't it Joolz. I'm a h...It really is good isn't it Joolz. I'm a house cleaner and use it when I can as well as on my own home.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-26945276464072208442015-01-28T21:38:32.764+11:002015-01-28T21:38:32.764+11:00I made a batch of Miracle Spray for my girls to sh...I made a batch of Miracle Spray for my girls to show them how good it cleans clear shower screens if used regularly. I can;t believe how stainless steel and my jewellery sparkles!<br /><br />Cheers - Joolz xxJoolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-48336282089803952162015-01-27T10:20:41.404+11:002015-01-27T10:20:41.404+11:00Hi Wendy,
Are you able to post your pasta and po...Hi Wendy, <br /><br />Are you able to post your pasta and potato salad recipe? <br />Love the blog!! <br /><br />Sera Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-90942061966647329282015-01-26T17:10:55.529+11:002015-01-26T17:10:55.529+11:00Wendy what a great week and what an inspiration ev...Wendy what a great week and what an inspiration everyone is! I think with all that you achieved, a bought birthday cake is a luxury you can afford. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-15142822223404423902015-01-26T09:54:31.715+11:002015-01-26T09:54:31.715+11:00I would have done that too.I would have done that too.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-42786194513502193062015-01-25T18:36:04.318+11:002015-01-25T18:36:04.318+11:00Thanks Wendy that explains it and I understand it ...Thanks Wendy that explains it and I understand it too. If I had a baby and needed formula urgently then I can see how this could happen! Amazing though.<br />I hope you are having a nice weekend! xxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-72212982162702708842015-01-25T17:44:16.553+11:002015-01-25T17:44:16.553+11:00Many years ago, I purchased Sanpro on special from...Many years ago, I purchased Sanpro on special from $4.95 down to $2.95. It scanned at $1.22. I paid, took my groceries to the car. I then went back inside, got a basket, placed it in front of shelf and emptied all remaining packets into it. I did not buy anymore for the next two years. I do love stockpiling things that don't have a use by date. KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-34721087235598065842015-01-25T17:26:57.321+11:002015-01-25T17:26:57.321+11:00Success, found full cream powder at Aldi, stockpil...Success, found full cream powder at Aldi, stockpiled 4 bags. Have made a calender note for Easter and November, thanks Maureen. KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-26704797489581226512015-01-25T14:10:02.108+11:002015-01-25T14:10:02.108+11:00Isn't it great to bring your own food when on ...Isn't it great to bring your own food when on holidays. It saves a fortune.<br /><br />When the weather turns cooler I'll post a bread and butter pudding recipe that uses bread crusts.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-10737612273871520762015-01-25T14:07:30.590+11:002015-01-25T14:07:30.590+11:00When we have our evap cooling on I try to cut down...When we have our evap cooling on I try to cut down in other areas of the house - especially water usage.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-18461099730561020332015-01-25T14:05:20.715+11:002015-01-25T14:05:20.715+11:00I bet you feel good about all the frugal things yo...I bet you feel good about all the frugal things you do.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-57640613612257034762015-01-25T14:02:32.418+11:002015-01-25T14:02:32.418+11:00What an amazingly frugal week you had Melissa. Gr...What an amazingly frugal week you had Melissa. Great idea on the magazine holdert. I will ask my girls if they need oneWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-33829931199163455802015-01-25T13:57:44.133+11:002015-01-25T13:57:44.133+11:00I'm sorry to hear your week has been difficult...I'm sorry to hear your week has been difficult. Your frugal tasks will help to offset the extra fuel costs.<br /><br />If I get free plums my goal is to make some plum sauce this year.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-45705793157255662702015-01-25T13:53:55.250+11:002015-01-25T13:53:55.250+11:00Hi Annabel, the staff in Coles think there's ...Hi Annabel, the staff in Coles think there's a milk powder shortage because of the baby formula contamination in China. They believe people are selling it on ebay or sending it over to China. I was in Chemist Warehouse a couple of months ago and someone was trying to buy too much baby formula and a staff member said they couldn't allow the sale.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-74652769082452453902015-01-25T13:49:38.021+11:002015-01-25T13:49:38.021+11:00It makes sense Maureen. I thought mole checks was...It makes sense Maureen. I thought mole checks was something like rain checks.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-16428024819926992112015-01-25T09:59:38.854+11:002015-01-25T09:59:38.854+11:00Hi Wendy,
I really enjoyed your post regarding bac...Hi Wendy,<br />I really enjoyed your post regarding back to school savings. My little girl doesn't start school till next year, but I thought I could start to buy a few things for her when I see the clearance sales start. My frugal achievements this week are:<br />* Yesterday my favourite op-shop was clearing out back to school items. I found rolls of Disney contact paper for 50cents each, so I stocked up. Bargain!!<br />* At the fruit shop I found bags of cauliflower for 99 cents each. Bought several bags, blanched then froze.<br />* Made a large batch of blueberry muffins. Froze half so I have enough for snacks during this coming week.<br />* Dried all washing on the line.<br />* Got my family into eating all the ends on loaves of bread. By using this for toast, I haven't had to buy as much bread!<br />* Last weekend we went away. Took all our own supplies. We had planned to get takeaway one night, but lucky for us, most places were shut as it was a small country town. So we cooked tea instead and saved about $40.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-76594591470549421202015-01-25T09:30:31.533+11:002015-01-25T09:30:31.533+11:00Hi Wendy
Well this past week we were on holidays ...Hi Wendy<br /><br />Well this past week we were on holidays and managed to save money by<br /><br />*staying with family as we went to visit them anyway<br /><br />*when we did stay in a hotel on the last night we managed to save the price of breakfast and they threw in 2 free full buffet breakfasts and DD4 ate for free<br /><br />*line dry all our washing and included a set of sheets all whilst it was raining<br /><br />*make my own mayonnaise <br /><br />*not have to do a full weekly shop as we were away<br /><br />*make a batch of Anzac biscuits and freeze half to go in to DD's lunch box for her starting school<br /><br />Unfortunately the big downfall is that even though it has been raining and flooding our way we have had to have the air con on as the temps are well above 38 degrees and just too hot, especially when DD4 has allergies, eczema and has just had chickenpox and shingles over almost all of the holidays<br /><br />AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-41993030749147149062015-01-24T20:55:36.293+11:002015-01-24T20:55:36.293+11:00The mole checks are when you have your skin checke...The mole checks are when you have your skin checked buy a specialist, checking for any moles/freckles that may have turned cancerous. I have had one previously, but luckly it was not cancer. Normally you can claim this under Medicare if you have a Health Care card, which i do, but i was never told this and for 4 yrs, i paid full price, hence the rebates. Hope this makes sense, MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-66024394588304867202015-01-24T20:51:00.896+11:002015-01-24T20:51:00.896+11:00Milk power is very difficult to buy at this time o...Milk power is very difficult to buy at this time of the year as people who camp use it as they have no refrigeration. You need to stock up in November each year.MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-13954029023467171232015-01-24T20:37:34.248+11:002015-01-24T20:37:34.248+11:00This is my second week at frugal tasks, and I must...This is my second week at frugal tasks, and I must admit it is getting easier to stick to my tasks. This week I made washing powder from scratch and it was really good. I will never by shop bought again. It got work clothes really clean especially since I have boys who are in trade work, plumbing , electrical and their clothes can be quite dirty, not anymore, they came out so clean.<br />Made curried chicken, I used part of your recipe, I only added a few vegetables, I didn't add potatoes or sultanas, I addaed milk instead of water and it came out creamy and it was a hit. Everyone came back for seconds. <br />Went to my local growers market and spent $15.00 on my fruit and veg for the week, real happy with my purchases. <br />I made sticky date pudding and all the ingredients were in my pantry. <br />I noticed I am not going to the shops as often and am saving money there. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628875976083939921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-91129867827483677462015-01-24T20:05:59.813+11:002015-01-24T20:05:59.813+11:00I am pleased that you were gifted so much free foo...I am pleased that you were gifted so much free food it certainly helps you and I hate to see good food wasted. This week my frugal endeavours included<br /><br />*DD17 lost her graphic calculator at the end of last year. It wasn't in the lost box at the end of term so I bought a new one, and kept the receipt. I took a punt that maybe it had turned up in the after term clean up so I rang the school this Monday and yes they had found it. I returned the one I had bought and got my $195 refunded.<br />*I mended a bra<br />*I worked cleaning a house for 8 hours in addition to my regular job<br />*I claimed an allowance my DD is entitled to and got $354 which I paid straight to the school before I was tempted to spend it<br />*I was given 17 glass jars with "pop" lids for preserving and I am welcome to about this amount fortnightly<br />*At work I was told I could feed myself there so I ate the fruit and saved bringing mine from home<br />*I asked if I could take an empty tin from work which they were going to throw out and am covering it to make a gift for my niece for her birthday. Hoping there will be another empty in a few weeks to make her a matching one for Xmas<br />*I took all my food to work<br />*Cooked all meals bar two at home. The other two a friend bought Daughter age 14 and I takeaway so I saved my food and money<br />*I was gifted $690 and I put it straight on the mortgage<br />*I went to Coles yesterday and bought only the specials I had seen in the catalogue to stock my pantry. I spent $60 and saved $44 off the regular price. So I am stocked on Cordial x 12, Rice Crackers x 6 and my 17 year old daughter's sanitary products x 5 (all they had). I am doing a Costco shop on Sunday and if there is any money left I will go back to Coles and get more of these great bargains<br />*I line dried our wash and managed to keep the number of loads of wash down<br />*Daughter age 14 wanted a magazine holder to use in her locker at school to put her exercise books in and she made it herself out of a cut down cereal box and some contact left over from last year.<br />*I asked and was given advice on preserving fruit in jars<br />*I froze leftovers from dinner last night to prevent the kids snacking on it and it will make another serve for two people.<br />*I filled the car with petrol for the amazing price of 96.7 cents per litre using a voucher.<br /><br />I hope the upcoming week is just as bountiful for you<br />MelissaMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017438973165858980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-61419021669477598102015-01-24T17:43:12.929+11:002015-01-24T17:43:12.929+11:00I tried to get milk powder today here in Toowoomba...I tried to get milk powder today here in Toowoomba. Neither Woolies nor Coles had any but there was a note on the Devondale milk powder shelf in Coles that it was not available at present. I will check ALDI tomorrow. The guy in Woolies said it was something to,do with 'the factory'. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-30867750076401684372015-01-24T17:18:47.745+11:002015-01-24T17:18:47.745+11:00My weekly has been stressful, husband has lost his...My weekly has been stressful, husband has lost his licence for 10 months and I now have to drive him to work (he works on a farm) so our fuel costs will double as I have to make 2 trips not one a day. I am lucky I work two days a week just near the farm that Hubby works at so some days we will save fuel. Trying to walk everywhere in town to save fuel and to also assist with my weight loss goal.<br />However what I did do is I made biscuits and sandwiches for my Daughter Caite to take to the junior fire brigade running competition. I cashed in my fly buy points for fly buy credit and managed to purchase my other Daughter Siobhan's school raincoat and socks with the credit (zero cost to me)<br />Cashed in my husband Tony's meat vouchers for some free meat from the butcher. <br />Made Plum sauce from my neighbour's plums that I was allow to pick. Taking my travel mug with a cup of tea each day instead of buying a drink. Made home made pizzas that did two meals for us.<br />Bought all my daughters their stationary supplies from the supermarket sales and bought extra for the year ahead. Bought Caite's school shoes on sale. I purchased Caite's text books early, so they are paid for. Need a tent for a trip away and have manged to cash in some points for a BCF $100 voucher.<br />Must get some plain yoghurt and start making my own again (my yoghurt maker is different to yours)Janinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-84448075638117356762015-01-24T17:13:42.403+11:002015-01-24T17:13:42.403+11:00What a week you had Wendy! All that food is just w...What a week you had Wendy! All that food is just wonderful. I know you would make the most of every bit.<br />Why is there a milk powder shortage? I havent heard and am wondering!<br />It feels really good to have a hugely productive week. <br />I had a pretty good one too. I had free peaches and plums and made jams, cobblers, cakes and pies. I also froze stewed fruit. <br />I found a brand new washing machine for free worth $850! (just when mine is getting old and worn out) <br />Our water and electricity bills came in and both were not too bad so I was pleased and relieved!<br />I went through baby things I kept and things Ive made over the last years. I have so much to give to my daughter. She came and went through it and was thrilled!<br />Have a lovely long weekend. I hope next week is as good for us all! xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com