tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post4217625167615369869..comments2024-03-29T16:21:59.295+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: This Week's Frugal Tasks Saturday 23rd January 2016Wendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-23817149631623345262016-02-22T11:53:12.104+11:002016-02-22T11:53:12.104+11:00Hi Wendy! Im new too your blog and has been spendi...Hi Wendy! Im new too your blog and has been spending all morning going through your posts! In just a few hours i've already written down so many tips of yours and am sure this will save me a small fortune! Also looking forward to trying some of your recipes, they all sound yummy and very budget friendly! Congrats to your daughter for purchasing her first car!! My eldest will be turning 18 in May and we are starting to shop around for cars now, may i ask what car she bought, year and price and where from? Any tips i can get, to not be ripped off will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Madeline Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-7831130462332062452016-01-28T13:27:00.074+11:002016-01-28T13:27:00.074+11:00WOW !!! I could become a millionaire if I keep m...WOW !!! I could become a millionaire if I keep making these cards.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-33039456146206383872016-01-27T14:20:03.957+11:002016-01-27T14:20:03.957+11:00Hi Wendy, just thought I'd let you know...I wa...Hi Wendy, just thought I'd let you know...I was looking for a cheap Happy Birthday stamp for card making on ebay and I came across a box card similar to the one you made for your daughter. It was selling for $35! xxMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535442579149449469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-86992509705205484682016-01-27T05:36:34.135+11:002016-01-27T05:36:34.135+11:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-87718625210807490122016-01-26T13:42:17.488+11:002016-01-26T13:42:17.488+11:00Congratulations to both your girls, Wendy!
It was...Congratulations to both your girls, Wendy!<br /><br />It was a fairly slowly week. I only went out once to grocery shop.<br /><br />*Gratefully received a brand new Kindle fire from a friend who received it as a Christmas gift, but didn't need it. I put it away and will give it to my oldest son next week for his birthday!<br /><br />*Made bread for lunches<br /><br />*Made all meals from scratch<br /><br />*Made lunchbox goodies<br /><br />*Kept the thermostat the same, even though it got well below freezing for a few days<br /><br />I think that's it for nowJennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684495712469386275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-89764894011722874202016-01-25T11:10:47.330+11:002016-01-25T11:10:47.330+11:00Wendy, Dimmys is roughly opposite Mitre 10 in Sett...Wendy, Dimmys is roughly opposite Mitre 10 in Settlement Rdjoyofquiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102482400043897196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-78745986960746121402016-01-24T12:39:43.492+11:002016-01-24T12:39:43.492+11:00Thanks Wendy. I sure do! I write about frugal livi...Thanks Wendy. I sure do! I write about frugal living, our debt free journey and some craft and fun stuff thrown in :) <br /><br />http://thriftyfrugalfun.blogspot.com.au/ Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535442579149449469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-54418007048066351352016-01-24T11:33:13.047+11:002016-01-24T11:33:13.047+11:00How exciting, your baby is turning one.
Well don...How exciting, your baby is turning one.<br /><br />Well done on setting up your gift budget. I set a maximum amount but always try to spend less. The leftover money is used for Boxing Day sales. Quite often I can find bargain presents then so it's great to have the leftover cash on hand.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-57890101155477665452016-01-24T11:29:28.102+11:002016-01-24T11:29:28.102+11:00The one I go to is organised through the Cheapskat...The one I go to is organised through the Cheapskates Club but anyone can set one up. Just gather other card makers together. We run the group from 12 noon until 5pm but we always go much longer. I think we need to start at 10am. <br /><br />We all put our ideas together for the next card day. I think our first card day we made men's cards because some of us newbies were struggling for ideas. Pamela sort of heads up our group but if someone knows how to make a particular card, then they show us how to do it.<br /><br />We are given a list of materials needed to make the cards for the day so that we know exactly what to bring. We can bring anything else we think we'll need and we share equipment like shape punches etc. <br /><br />We have a swap table for anyone to bring garden produce, plants, material, jams, relishes etc, excess card making supplies and anything else we think other would like . There are no rules with this table, We bring and we take what we need. If you don't have anything to swap, that's ok, you can still take things home.<br /><br />We do have a limit of 10 spots for the card group otherwise it gets too big. We generally hold it in Cath's home as she has a large dining area. The last one was held at my place.<br /><br />Also everyone brings their own cut lunch or eats before they come. We also bring a small plate to share for afternoon tea.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-41212363358351951242016-01-24T11:18:32.239+11:002016-01-24T11:18:32.239+11:00I have Annabel to thank for inspiring and encourag...I have Annabel to thank for inspiring and encouraging me to start card making.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-87542554102620036052016-01-24T11:17:28.854+11:002016-01-24T11:17:28.854+11:00The peaches have been a blessing for you Annabel ...The peaches have been a blessing for you Annabel xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-63414778882423591132016-01-24T11:16:43.342+11:002016-01-24T11:16:43.342+11:00I'm sorry to hear about your Mum Maureen. I h...I'm sorry to hear about your Mum Maureen. I hope she's not in too much pain.<br /><br />I didn't know there was a Dimmys in Phillip Island. Great price on the oven mitts. Glad you liked the vanilla slice. It is yummo.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-79302301079899484062016-01-24T11:09:44.455+11:002016-01-24T11:09:44.455+11:00Vicky, I rarely buy tomatoes in Winter for that s...Vicky, I rarely buy tomatoes in Winter for that same reason.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-32501573855973851902016-01-24T07:22:14.832+11:002016-01-24T07:22:14.832+11:00Hi Wendy what an exciting week at your household! ...Hi Wendy what an exciting week at your household! Congratulations on Jess with her university course and her new car! I remember how excited I was when I got my first car, What a great accomplishment! And congrats to Megan on getting her L's! We have had another busy week at our place this week, we are starting to plan our little one's first birthday. <br />We also were disappointed to find that our tomato plant died and we were so close in having our first home grown tomatoes! We have had a few hot days here (though we have been diligent about watering them and everything else we are growing is thriving) but we will investigate. We have only done a few frugal things this week:<br />- gratefully received a dozen eggs and a chocolate cake<br />- picked some coriander from our garden<br />- opened a savings account for our little one which we will put money in once in a while<br />- made 1L yoghurt<br />- Used the air conditioning as little as possible (although very difficult on 40 deg days)<br />- made a budget for gifts this year and maximum spend amount per person/occasion (and obviously try to go below that maximum spend).<br />- had a few banana's go over-ripe again, popped these in the freezer, we now have enough bananas for banana bread<br />- made baby food where possible<br /><br />Amy<br />Amy Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680311473217162840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-30060200456679682502016-01-24T07:14:35.912+11:002016-01-24T07:14:35.912+11:00You've done my heart good, Wendy! We're st...You've done my heart good, Wendy! We're still in full home improvement mode and I had to clear the makeshift kitchen off of my desk to get to the computer to catch up with everyone's lovely projects. I miss baking and crafting (and warm weather) so it's wonderful to see your beautiful box card and garden produce! So fun and encouraging.<br /><br />Congratulations to Jessica on her University offer!<br /><br />Could you please tell me how your card making group is organized? Do you do a supply swap? That sounds like something I might like to start here and I'd love to know how other groups manage it. Thank you!<br /><br />Have a lovely week! Blessings, LeighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-59959109126752158632016-01-24T05:49:48.443+11:002016-01-24T05:49:48.443+11:00Ok I will put that money away, I'm so chuffed ...Ok I will put that money away, I'm so chuffed with myself for this weeks frugal tasks I love posting how much I've done on here :)<br /><br />I enjoyed it. I am going to help dad build a triangle coop he will be going away in June sometime and needs someone to look after his chickens so he's going to give them to me and buy 5 new ones when he comes back Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447133944172668925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-49869177133685482452016-01-24T01:42:42.747+11:002016-01-24T01:42:42.747+11:00Your box card is great! Making cards to give is s...Your box card is great! Making cards to give is such a nice touch and a fun activity with the added bonus of being frugal! How nice to be gifted lavender oil. Such a great scent.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077585886323518333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-27629536633889233542016-01-23T23:37:15.273+11:002016-01-23T23:37:15.273+11:00Congratulations to both Jessica and Megan. What a ...Congratulations to both Jessica and Megan. What a big week!<br />I had a busy week. Much of it was spent working through peaches and putting lots in the freezer. Also I did some painting and am sewing hankies for the Christmas Challenge. I watched a tutorial on hand rolling hems. It looks nice and it quite easy to do. I have a lot of hankies cut out so will just keep going on this! We also got some rain and it really soaked the garden which is good.<br />Have a good week Wendy. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-64773209921164554812016-01-23T23:33:37.443+11:002016-01-23T23:33:37.443+11:00Hi Wendy,
Congratulations to Jessica on her Uni p...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Congratulations to Jessica on her Uni placement and on buying her car. What a wonderful example she is to other young people. <br />And Megan, a very Happy Birthday and Congratulations on getting her Learners permit. Good on Darren for taking her out on her first driving lesson, nerves of steel.<br /><br />This week has been up and down.<br />I Mooed Lemon slice for the card making day, Spag bolg, bread, cup cakes and bickies.<br />Received 3 loaves of bread, picked strawberries, Zucchinis , cucumbers and tomatoes.<br /><br />Attended the card making day and received lots of scrap paper for card making and some great things from the swap table. <br />I cut opened a few tubes of things to get the extra out. <br /><br />I bought some bargains this week like from Savers DVD's for $1.99 for Birthday presents, a toaster for $6.00 and Pillowcases x 2 for $1.00 ea.<br />From Kmart, I bought mens P.J's for $6.00 which had been reduced and a baby bowl and spoon for $2.00 as a present for a friend who is expecting.<br />Dimmys in Cowes(Phillip Island) had 75% off their Christmas stock and I bought Christmas oven mitts for 0.50c each. Speaking of Phillip Island, we had a mini break there this week and took most of our own food to save on food costs. I used their washing machine before coming home so less washing here. Also charged things up their before coming home. As we bought our own meals for 2 nights, we had a takeaway treat on one night and some afternoon tea treats at the Chocolate factory and the bakery's Vanilla slice, YUM!!!(Thanks Darren and Wendy for this hint).<br /><br />My Mum has been in the wars lately. Last week she had a mini stroke and yesterday broke her hip so things have been a little up and down since we returned from holidays. Thank goodness for the stockpile and freezer meals. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />MaureenMaureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-49196457587311436932016-01-23T17:16:34.155+11:002016-01-23T17:16:34.155+11:00Sorry Wendy I forgot to put my name
AlySorry Wendy I forgot to put my name<br /><br />AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-71033961559456295562016-01-23T15:57:55.923+11:002016-01-23T15:57:55.923+11:00Wendy, with the foaming hand wash , I bought a cle...Wendy, with the foaming hand wash , I bought a clear type anti bacterial hand wash refill for $2.40 on good special and I get approx 10 or 12 refills when I dilute it as I top up the dispenser with water as I use it in between as well as when I first make it up. So if the dispenser is half full I top it up with water the anti bacterial hand wash refills are 500 ml and come up on special at Woolworths from time to time . I buy two at once giving me 20 por more refills for $4.80 .i sometimes use shower gel too but the hand wash I use is very strong and dilutes well. <br />I am saving for my 40 th birthday holiday ( to do something really special) , I have paid for my share of accommodation already by banking my savings and I have some fun money put away too.i won't need a lot of money though as we will be making our own fun mostly.<br />Thank you Wendy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998109064015639105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-4816084677267894152016-01-23T15:13:30.581+11:002016-01-23T15:13:30.581+11:00Wendy,
How wonderful and exciting for both of your...Wendy,<br />How wonderful and exciting for both of your girls! That is super fantastic! Your garden produce is beautiful as always. Here since it is winter the produce looks awful. The tomatoes are not even half ripe because they pick them so early to ship to stores here it is very disappointing if you want to put salad on the menu. You card box is beautiful! Really creative! I hope you have a great weekend.<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-72885601223641291672016-01-23T14:48:51.043+11:002016-01-23T14:48:51.043+11:00I'm sure your soup tasted delightful. So much...I'm sure your soup tasted delightful. So much better than anything from a tin.<br /><br />Mel, do you have a blog ? If not, you should do a craft one. I'd be one of your readers.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-16453236187181877432016-01-23T14:46:01.511+11:002016-01-23T14:46:01.511+11:00Thankyou Janine. Sorry to hear your week hasn'...Thankyou Janine. Sorry to hear your week hasn't gone to plan. Let's hope next week is better.<br /><br />I learnt how to make the box card at the Cheapskate's card day. Sometime soon I'll try to put instructions on here.<br /><br />Jessica worked hard for that car. Megan is doing the same and saving like crazy.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-55401511447886826242016-01-23T14:43:08.435+11:002016-01-23T14:43:08.435+11:00It was great that you banked your grocery savings....It was great that you banked your grocery savings. This reduces the urge to spend it.<br /><br />You're saving lots of money with the foaming hand wash. Are you making your own refill with shower gel ?Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.com