tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post1220989015887596373..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal Tasks Saturday 9th October 2021Wendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-76881512847562891912021-10-11T19:41:38.823+11:002021-10-11T19:41:38.823+11:00I do use my dryer - I have to with the current aut...I do use my dryer - I have to with the current autumn weather - but I only set it on the gentle setting, to remove most of the water. It's still moist when I hang the laundry on the dryer rack over our banister, where it will dry overnight. I only put the heavier items in the dryer; smaller, fast-drying items go on the laundry rack immediately.<br />I'm religiously picking my autumn raspberries and freezing them. I will eat them in winter and spring, when supermarket fruit is more expensive. Fruit prices have gone up, it's getting difficult to find fruit for less than 50 eurocents a portion (that's AUD 0.79). DDs will be eating more carrots :), as those are still cheap.Siebrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-61059256948029624372021-10-10T22:35:27.012+11:002021-10-10T22:35:27.012+11:00On our drive to Adelaide and back (some 1600kms), ...On our drive to Adelaide and back (some 1600kms), my Husband stopped to pick Quandongs on the side of the road. These are native Peach. Their flavour can be quite rich and strong, but my Husband made a crumble and added apples from my workplace that were getting withered, so together they made a lovely tasting crumble to enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-59784344275824476822021-10-10T08:22:51.759+11:002021-10-10T08:22:51.759+11:00Hi from New Zealand,
Reading with interest, as NZ ...Hi from New Zealand,<br />Reading with interest, as NZ I think is just on the cusp of a delta storm. We're starting to see empty shelves in the supermarkets, posts here have prompted me to keep well sto ked and eat more from the veg garden, I've 3 weeks off and hoping to get another garden started. <br />Keep safe ladies, and keep up the great tips <br />Karen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-37493502183208038912021-10-10T01:38:52.338+11:002021-10-10T01:38:52.338+11:00It's so nice to see you back with your frugal ...It's so nice to see you back with your frugal wins for the week. Ours are the normal array of things.<br />-Made applesauce from apples a friend shared with me. Then made applesauce muffins from some of the applesauce. They are delicious<br />-Menu planned<br />-Sold a few things on eBay<br />-Line dried the majority of our landry<br />-Our 14 y.o. got his first job, and we helped him open a retirement account. We are matching his earnings, so he can put them into the account, but still have a bit to spend. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77806805638526691782021-10-09T20:37:21.650+11:002021-10-09T20:37:21.650+11:00Apparently it works better on young weeds and need...Apparently it works better on young weeds and needs more applications on established ones.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-57434387291533669692021-10-09T20:35:37.741+11:002021-10-09T20:35:37.741+11:00Anne, ANZACS are a well loved and much eaten bisc...Anne, ANZACS are a well loved and much eaten biscuit ( cookie ) in Australia.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-85006552353427519152021-10-09T20:34:39.192+11:002021-10-09T20:34:39.192+11:00I always love to read about your frugal life. You...I always love to read about your frugal life. You have so many strawberry runners. You'll be making lots of jam next season.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-11138142358262111282021-10-09T12:52:38.908+11:002021-10-09T12:52:38.908+11:00Hello!
Your blogs about vinegar reminded me to fin...Hello!<br />Your blogs about vinegar reminded me to find the recipe online for toxic free weed killer. (We've had the wettest winter for 20 years in WA and the weeds are thriving!) The weed killer is a mix of vinegar, salt and detergent poured into a spray bottle and applied on a hot, sunny day when the weeds will be in the sun for a few hours. Took two applications over two days to work but I am pleased with the result. It kills the weeds and they are easier to pull out or leave to rot. (The recipe is on my blog WWW.makecookgrow.com) I love your practical hints so much!<br />DeborahDeborahhttp://www.makecookgrow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-8166735039935951422021-10-09T09:37:55.900+11:002021-10-09T09:37:55.900+11:00I have never eaten (or made) Anzac biscuits before...I have never eaten (or made) Anzac biscuits before but think I will give it a try soon. All your food pictures look delicious!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-27309453587565171942021-10-09T09:31:33.380+11:002021-10-09T09:31:33.380+11:00Here in the Midwest area of the U.S., it should be...Here in the Midwest area of the U.S., it should be autumn but right now we are have Indian Summer with temps feeling much warmer than normal. It’s delightful outside but I know, after years of living here in Ohio, not to be deceived into thinking that cold wintry weather isn’t just around the corner.<br />So, today I started planting our strawberry runners that have already taken root. I got about 50 of them planted and still have about 3 - 4 times more to do!! Not only will that expand our strawberry patches and harvest but it will also give us a nice extra stream of income in the Spring. <br />I also used some of my sad little potato harvest to put into 3 individual mini chicken pot pies! Each mini pie is quite a filling meal for Hubs and I to share for dinner. <br />I made Turkey, cranberry, cheese tortilla wraps for lunches. They were identical to the ones in our grocery that are $5 for 2 halves, but I figured that in the 15 minutes it took me to make 10 halves I spent 27 cents per half instead of $2.50 per half. That saved $22.70 just for 15 minutes work!! <br />We use the grocery store less and less - only for rock bottom sales on things we use regularly. <br />I also made 3 scrappy quilts this week using only fabric scraps I had and piecing together scraps of leftover batting from quilting jobs I’ve done. So no OOP cost. <br /><br />We live simply but enjoy our life fully.<br />Thanks for your encouragement and motivation!gardenpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401840113446791143noreply@blogger.com