tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post8502133975140811889..comments2024-03-29T01:24:49.394+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal Tasks Saturday 6th February 2016Wendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-73879404150325548392016-02-11T07:43:37.310+11:002016-02-11T07:43:37.310+11:00We've been trading food or home goods. I gave ...We've been trading food or home goods. I gave her soup and she gave me pie crust. I gave her a shelf and she gave me a tea kettle. It's been very helpful to save this way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077585886323518333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-28597164364853935682016-02-08T00:45:42.023+11:002016-02-08T00:45:42.023+11:00Thanks Wendy
I feel like I didn't do much bu...Thanks Wendy <br /><br />I feel like I didn't do much but when I write it down Ive done quite a bitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447133944172668925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-11673336593674872522016-02-07T23:37:51.634+11:002016-02-07T23:37:51.634+11:00Yes we do but as our is broken and the landlord do...Yes we do but as our is broken and the landlord does not want to pay to have it fixed it only goes for watering the lawn. The pump threw all our power about 6 months after we moved in but they have not had it fixed and we have been here for a little over 2 years. We do not have water meters (well they come in to effect in July) but it is a massive lot of water before we have to pay.<br /><br />Princess looked ready to eat those delicious pasta sauces<br /><br />AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-59680486366251459152016-02-07T21:43:25.416+11:002016-02-07T21:43:25.416+11:00Hi Wendy,
Much better week this week as my Mum...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Much better week this week as my Mum's on the mend.<br /><br />You've been very blessed to have a wonderful friend give you those card supplies and your pumpkin scones, look divine, Yum!!!<br /><br />I've been busy in the garden picking Tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, zucchini and strawberries. I didn't have to water much during the week with all the rain and the tanks are full so I used this for the washing. I didn't even have to use the heating or cooling this week. As I had so much water in the tanks, I washed lots of the blankets and other wooly things. I also feed the compost lots.<br /><br />I Mooed Zucchini slice, Bickies, cupcakes, Bread, Hot chocolate drink mix, seasoned breadcrumbs and a roast chook which I used for three meals. I stretched the milk by adding milk powder to tied me over till the next day.<br /><br />Only spent $16.00 on Milk etc this week, filled up on cheap petrol, kept two cereal boxes for my price book, Menu planned for the month and refilled my dishwashing liquid bottle and watered it down. Blessed to received 5 loaves of bread and some donuts. <br /><br />I did lots of card making this week which I find very relaxing.<br /><br />Good luck in Adelaide this week and give Princess a big pampering pat for me, xxx<br /><br />Blessings,<br />MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-21290360952425714852016-02-07T19:33:08.469+11:002016-02-07T19:33:08.469+11:00Our petrol doesn't change all week. $1.22 per ...Our petrol doesn't change all week. $1.22 per litreJanine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-50920420005418252932016-02-07T17:15:40.466+11:002016-02-07T17:15:40.466+11:00I'm so glad you got the much needed rain. Do ...I'm so glad you got the much needed rain. Do you have rain water tanks ?Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-42109606669654632362016-02-07T17:13:45.781+11:002016-02-07T17:13:45.781+11:00You had a busy week Anne.
I'll find out the n...You had a busy week Anne.<br /><br />I'll find out the name of the lavender for you. I think it's English lavender.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-45996385025148313562016-02-07T17:11:19.527+11:002016-02-07T17:11:19.527+11:00Thankyou Meg.
I hope you are feeling better soon....Thankyou Meg.<br /><br />I hope you are feeling better soon.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-205118237372484322016-02-07T17:10:20.833+11:002016-02-07T17:10:20.833+11:00Pamela, the dress cards are very popular. I'...Pamela, the dress cards are very popular. I've sold some and my girls love to give them to friends on their birthdays.<br /><br />Looking forward to the 20th. xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77920311967701068502016-02-07T17:07:45.725+11:002016-02-07T17:07:45.725+11:00A day of rest is always good. I hope you can sell...A day of rest is always good. I hope you can sell lots of things Becky xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-39993812063045610482016-02-07T17:06:19.058+11:002016-02-07T17:06:19.058+11:00Fantastic price on the Easiyo It will save you lo...Fantastic price on the Easiyo It will save you lots of money. How cheap did your petrol get to ?Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-53673301184545449832016-02-07T17:04:43.752+11:002016-02-07T17:04:43.752+11:00Trading is a great way to save money too. What ha...Trading is a great way to save money too. What have you been trading ?Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-28694425652210512402016-02-07T17:03:43.241+11:002016-02-07T17:03:43.241+11:00Thankyou. I'm very excited.Thankyou. I'm very excited.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-68358307966124020612016-02-07T17:03:12.715+11:002016-02-07T17:03:12.715+11:00Lots of great frugal tasks on your list Susan. Th...Lots of great frugal tasks on your list Susan. There's a big saving there on the jam making.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-41228600995538874492016-02-07T17:00:48.145+11:002016-02-07T17:00:48.145+11:00I hope you put lots of photos on your blog of the ...I hope you put lots of photos on your blog of the gifts you make.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-37884688034583489462016-02-07T16:58:07.617+11:002016-02-07T16:58:07.617+11:00We've been keeping our cars topped up too.
We...We've been keeping our cars topped up too.<br /><br />We also need to get our lawn mower repaired too. It doesn't sound right.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-29128740746095725722016-02-07T16:56:15.392+11:002016-02-07T16:56:15.392+11:00I'm looking forward to your soap making post ...I'm looking forward to your soap making post xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-9636067142557146912016-02-07T16:55:40.969+11:002016-02-07T16:55:40.969+11:00It's great to have homemade treats on hand. Ha...It's great to have homemade treats on hand. Having a stash of freezer meals is wonderful too.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-64016614714713496052016-02-07T16:32:21.139+11:002016-02-07T16:32:21.139+11:00Hi Wendy
Well finally we have had some wonderful...Hi Wendy <br /><br />Well finally we have had some wonderful and much needed rain and by rain I actually mean more than the 10 to 15mm we usually get, I am talking about the best rainfall we have had in the last 3 years of over 100mm in 24 hours.<br /><br />So I have<br /><br />*put the plants out in the rain for a few minutes to get a good soaking<br /><br />*put some buckets out in the rain to collect water for plants<br /><br />*gone through a stash of old magazines for some pictures for card making<br /><br />*purchased some more school items for next year at ridiculously cheap prices<br /><br />*turned the air con off for at least 12 hours <br /><br />*planted some parsley <br /><br />*as homework resumed there was no afternoon TV time<br /><br />*hung all washing on a clothes airer under the fan (too hot to go outside)<br /><br />*gone through a few of DD5's toys to put up for sale (she will inherit the money to her bank account)<br /><br />*saved $10 in $2 for this week<br /><br />*made coffee at home and not given into temptation to purchase when out except for the 1 I purchase when we go to town for the day as it a well deserved one<br /><br />*cleaned all the air con vents out to make sure they are working well<br /><br />*had to air on dry instead of cooling as this saves a lot <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful week<br /><br />Aly <br />xxx<br />*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-18981036238006136552016-02-07T14:09:53.918+11:002016-02-07T14:09:53.918+11:00Hi Wendy
You've had a lovely week
May I ask ...Hi Wendy<br /><br />You've had a lovely week <br />May I ask what type of lavender bush that is? <br /><br />This is what I got up to this week<br /><br />Frugal tasks <br /><br />Bought bulk glass jars from a glass company <br />It is incredibly hard for me to collect them without much progress <br /><br />Made a batch of mango jam wool does it taste awesome!<br /><br />Made a batch of spicy tomato relish using the tomatoes picked from our garden.<br />I used Wendy's recipe as a base and tweaked it from there to make it my own recipe. (Thanks wendy)<br /><br />Made some mango fruit roll ups made from pure fruit nothing else<br /><br />Picked my second pumpkin from the garden <br /><br />Pollinated some zucchini and pumpkin flowers, haven't got many bees around so I have to do their job unfortunately :(<br /><br />Gifted some tomato relish to a friend to try so she can make some and by the end of the day the jar was practically empty (that's how much her partner liked it) <br /><br />Made a massive batch of veggie soup using all the packet veggies in the freezer that were pretty much running low. Now I have heaps more room in the freezer for other things and re organising <br /><br />Made some bread crumbs and turned them into seasoned breadcrumbs <br /><br />Cooked most meals from scratch <br /><br />Did a few loads of washing and dried them on the clothes horse <br /><br />Gave a friend some microwave popcorn that I had and wasn't going to use <br /><br />Went to a friends place for a BBQ <br /><br />Continued with a little bit of crocheting<br /><br />Hope you have a lovely week next week xxxc<br />Anne Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447133944172668925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-11018994992086467282016-02-07T11:51:44.657+11:002016-02-07T11:51:44.657+11:00I didn't do much this week due to having an ea...I didn't do much this week due to having an ear/sinus infection. But I have started using all the cleaning products that DH has bought when I have been away, the money has already been spent on them so I might as well use them. <br />I hope you have a great time in Adelaide, meeting and catching up with people.<br />Love the card, the scones, relish and especially the lavender.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927294848415448775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-39965438129954080312016-02-07T10:19:05.669+11:002016-02-07T10:19:05.669+11:00Hi Wendy,
You've really nailed those dress ca...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />You've really nailed those dress cards :). At our card making day on 20th, I'll be showing you some super easy and lovely cards which you'll be able to make in masculine colours to increase your stash. <br /><br />Additionally, the embellishments we'll make in the morning can easily be adapated for men, so these also will help build up your supply. What a wonderful blessing from your friend with those card making supplies - I can already see a couple of things you'll be able to do with them :)<br /><br />Your pumpkin scones look so yummy - Flo would be proud of you!<br /><br />Have fun in Adelaide - I'm envious as I'd love tips from you and Cath as to how to maximise value from Aldi!<br /><br />Looking forward to crafting with you on 20th.<br /><br />Love ~ PamelaG xoPamelaGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-75401676468094641172016-02-07T08:06:12.849+11:002016-02-07T08:06:12.849+11:00I love your cards! I admire it when people can ma...I love your cards! I admire it when people can make them come out so cute!<br /><br />I'm impressed with your statement "my housework is caught up." On the rare occasions that I feel that way, it's such a great feeling! Even if it lasts only a day, it's awesome. Good luck keeping it up.<br /><br />We are just sorting and packing non-essential items, getting the house ready to put on the market. I'm loving the areas we have finished--neat and tidy and ready to pack when the time comes. Today and yesterday, we burned a huge pile of debris, hauled a lot away to donate to a thrift shop, and set aside piles of things to sell. I'm glad it's Sunday tomorrow--a day of rest will be nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-63587013257331291152016-02-07T01:01:45.023+11:002016-02-07T01:01:45.023+11:00Got a heap of bread and buns for half price. Bough...Got a heap of bread and buns for half price. Bought a second door for our lounge for $40. Walked or used the bike where possible. Made muffins and froze some. Still decluttering. Was blessed with nectarines,plums and pears from friends. So I will be stewing lots of fruit for cakes and crumbles. I will also make jam. Bought an easy yo for $5. So yoghurt will be on the menu soon. Saved water for the plants. Bought new grey water hose so I can run the washing machine water onto the plants too. So saving as much as I can. Unfortunately in country victoria we haven't been blessed with cheap fuel.Janine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-81038368152106533602016-02-06T22:31:20.147+11:002016-02-06T22:31:20.147+11:00I am hoping to grow some lavender this year to use...I am hoping to grow some lavender this year to use for making heating packs. I've been doing lot's of the usual things as well. My mom and I have been trading odds and ends which is a great way for us to each get things we need without shopping. Have a great week. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077585886323518333noreply@blogger.com