tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post5559170608396823117..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal TasksWendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-72674832664231066812014-12-22T08:35:55.898+11:002014-12-22T08:35:55.898+11:00How do you make your bead wreaths for your Chris...How do you make your bead wreaths for your Christmas tree? Thanks Janine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-24767778919696054152014-12-21T10:18:10.720+11:002014-12-21T10:18:10.720+11:00Eldest child baked cupcakes as Christmas gifts for...Eldest child baked cupcakes as Christmas gifts for partners family, was very gratefully received with much surprise that a 20yo bakes. Found some school supplies for a single parent which saved her $, paid credit card in full. K Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-17362084567921918712014-12-20T17:41:16.125+11:002014-12-20T17:41:16.125+11:00I portioned it into snap lock bags and squeezed th...I portioned it into snap lock bags and squeezed the air out. I've had ham last for months in the freezer. The Prudent Homemaker freezes hers for many months..Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-29509583876017241072014-12-20T17:12:06.510+11:002014-12-20T17:12:06.510+11:00Hi wendy, just wanted to ask how do u freeze your...Hi wendy, just wanted to ask how do u freeze your christmas ham? N what do u wrap it in? how long can u freeze it for?. It always put me off buying one as my little family wouldnt be able to eat it all thanks leah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-90982436419654079012014-12-20T13:36:24.790+11:002014-12-20T13:36:24.790+11:00Sending you big hugs Tania xoxoSending you big hugs Tania xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-51720489837539777592014-12-20T13:32:04.472+11:002014-12-20T13:32:04.472+11:00Mauren, it's going to be a great story. I...Mauren, it's going to be a great story. I'm so excited !!!!Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-25666672553228138792014-12-20T13:31:52.891+11:002014-12-20T13:31:52.891+11:00I find it hard to stay frugal this time of year . ...I find it hard to stay frugal this time of year . I find I am feeling a little guilty with the extra money I am spending. <br />My frugal tasks this week included;<br />*Still picking apricots, zucchinis and various other veggies from our garden<br />*Not necessarily frugal, but I am having a big declutter, and hope to hold a garage sale or donate, not sure yet.<br />*In 2015 I am going to challenge myself to buy nothing new. Now that is frugal. This is a challenge I found on the internet. Buying nothing new does not include necessities.<br />*Made yoghurt again, this time using your recipe and method, it turned out perfect. Thank you Wendy!<br />*Sold our excess eggs (and we have three new baby chicks, hatched out yesterday)<br />*Received our electricity bill yesterday and it was only $122, thanks to our solar panels.<br />*Washed using my twin tub, homemade washing liquid, and dried clothes outside in the sunshine. <br />*Shut house up to save on air conditioner use.<br />*Saved water pre dishes to water pot plants<br />*Made some more toothpaste using coconut oil and bi carb<br /><br />Have a great week Wendy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family xoxo<br /><br /><br /><br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-55589829730360609992014-12-20T12:23:00.237+11:002014-12-20T12:23:00.237+11:00Hi Wendy, spent lots of time in the garden this we...Hi Wendy, spent lots of time in the garden this week which i love especially checking what things are popping up and flowering. I made lots of handmade christmas presents this week and gave them away. It's lovely when you get comments back like "is it homemade and can i have the recipe? ". I did some baking this week while the weather was cooler. Kept the house cool during those warmer days in Melbourne this week by closing up things early and drawing the curtains. I made Christmas crackers for Christmas day which DS2 helped me make. Donated toys and food to our church for the needing in our community. Saved all water to use in machine and garden. I also refilled the foaming handwash bottles, made yogurt and cooked all meals from scratch. Bought a bulk amount of meat from Tasmans now that i have a bigger freezer. Gratefully accepted 6 loaves of bread which meant i didn't have to make any. Spent $14.05 on fruit, vegies and milk only on my $300.00 p/m challenge , 2 weeks down, 2 weeks to go. Can't wait to see your story Wendy on Monday night. I've already wateched the previews over and over, he, he. Blessings to you and your lovely family for Christmas and the new year, xxx MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77609965493709687272014-12-20T11:47:31.868+11:002014-12-20T11:47:31.868+11:00How wonderful Lorraine. I I can understand your e...How wonderful Lorraine. I I can understand your excitement about having a vegie gardenWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-8868914448651620262014-12-20T09:09:56.504+11:002014-12-20T09:09:56.504+11:00Hi Wendy,
This week I have made all meals from scr...Hi Wendy,<br />This week I have made all meals from scratch; saved water from showers for the washing machine & then from the machine to the fruit trees; made yoghurt & all our bread; turned off everything at the wall; and the best of all - my husband & I built our first vegetable garden yesterday. So excited! Now everything in pots can be transplanted into the vegie garden. I would never have thought I could get so excited by such a simple thing, my how my life has changed. Love it!<br />Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas & New Year with your family.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841971532458860737noreply@blogger.com