tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post1427375279030211306..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Insourcing #34....Look where a little bit of DIY and Thrifting gets you...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-44436725565069964522016-09-03T16:29:44.184+10:002016-09-03T16:29:44.184+10:00I was walking my dog past a house that had a garag...I was walking my dog past a house that had a garage sale and popped in for a look. It was close to finishing and I got a trench coat and a dress for $2 each both in excellent condition. I think garage sales are great value. Your food looks lovely Mimi. The heart shaped bowl is so cute.<br />JaniebabeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-55975457490873394772016-09-02T05:03:02.078+10:002016-09-02T05:03:02.078+10:00Love all your thrifty ideas, Mimi! The meals look ...Love all your thrifty ideas, Mimi! The meals look delicious and that ribbon is a wonderful idea that I am going to try - thank you for that! I cut and color my own hair, too - I love that little gadget - I'll have to get one. Very nice 'rewards' for being thrifty - cute pin. The linen blouses are wonderful. xx KKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-88341496991148243052016-09-01T13:59:56.100+10:002016-09-01T13:59:56.100+10:00Hi Mimi,
What a wonderful savings you have made! M...Hi Mimi,<br />What a wonderful savings you have made! My biggest savings are made from cooking from scratch. This week I made my son's birthday cake,special birthday dinner and tasty treats for fathers day too. This alone has saved hundreds of dollars. I will have to get one of those cutting guides for hair. A few years ago I bought a set of hair scissors from ebay for under $3 and they are great! Luckily my teens both have short hair which is easy to cut using clippers too. Again, hundreds of dollars saved there! xxMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535442579149449469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-32584919831721949772016-09-01T13:32:08.094+10:002016-09-01T13:32:08.094+10:00Well done, Mimi. Glad you had a break too. I am su...Well done, Mimi. Glad you had a break too. I am sure you will love your brooch.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-34400666289991215292016-09-01T10:26:02.933+10:002016-09-01T10:26:02.933+10:00Hi Nancy....yes it's a very sweet idea, isn...Hi Nancy....yes it's a very sweet idea, isn't it. I'm glad you like it. Annabel has lots of gorgeous ideas. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-75000558789293339922016-09-01T10:25:33.025+10:002016-09-01T10:25:33.025+10:00Thankyou! It's like anything. If you keep a re...Thankyou! It's like anything. If you keep a record, you can pat yourself on the back a bit when done! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-6052566884139159872016-09-01T10:24:59.610+10:002016-09-01T10:24:59.610+10:00Lynn, we never ever have a 'woe is me' mom...Lynn, we never ever have a 'woe is me' moment. Every saving is a thrill, and every extra dollar towards something meaningful is a joy. Happy first day of Fall there! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-40144637821391475472016-09-01T10:24:10.363+10:002016-09-01T10:24:10.363+10:00Marci, it's such a great motivator to see how ...Marci, it's such a great motivator to see how you've saved, how much you've saved, and what you've been rewarded with for doing so. Try it! I think you'll like it ;0) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-42992912967869605822016-09-01T10:23:27.859+10:002016-09-01T10:23:27.859+10:00Dear Stephanie, a long time for me between visits ...Dear Stephanie, a long time for me between visits to you too. Things have been a little crazy here. It's always a joy to see your sweet face and a note from you. Thankyou for visiting lovely one. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-64088922833698874492016-09-01T10:22:45.972+10:002016-09-01T10:22:45.972+10:00Hi Annabel and happy first day of Spring! You will...Hi Annabel and happy first day of Spring! You will love the nail wraps. No waiting for your nails to dry! You have been busy with painting for so long. It will be beautiful when it's all done. And little things like repainting the skirt boards and cornices even, can make such a difference and make everything look fresh and new. I love the idea of your 100 Day Challenge but can't see myself getting started on one just yet. Perhaps a 30 day or 45 day challenge will have to do for me. It's sure a great motivator! Thanks Annabel. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-41579255937994452242016-09-01T06:16:07.015+10:002016-09-01T06:16:07.015+10:00Love the ribbon you make! Will have to save that ...Love the ribbon you make! Will have to save that idea!!!! Thanks! NancyCozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-87075520456406409822016-09-01T05:12:57.342+10:002016-09-01T05:12:57.342+10:00Great post. And some great tips. I like the idea...Great post. And some great tips. I like the idea of making a list of savings for the month. I'll have to try that. And tomorrow is the 1st. A great time to start.GranthamLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141808493672642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58687709868234045992016-09-01T03:39:14.080+10:002016-09-01T03:39:14.080+10:00Wonderful ideas! I hopefully will never say woe i...Wonderful ideas! I hopefully will never say woe is me ever again, but say WOW is me for using what I have available and using creativity! Thanks for this great post! Have a wonderful thrift filled week!quakerhillfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-11693552046604479682016-09-01T03:01:45.400+10:002016-09-01T03:01:45.400+10:00I love that you write down all the ways you save! ...I love that you write down all the ways you save! I am pretty thrifty, but need to write about it! -Marci @ Stone Cottage AdventuresStone Cottage Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-78893366618457082342016-09-01T02:46:31.705+10:002016-09-01T02:46:31.705+10:00Hello, my sweet Mimi! How are you, dear friend? As...Hello, my sweet Mimi! How are you, dear friend? As always, it was a joy to visit your lovely blog {it's been far too long since I dropped in}. I always enjoy your wisdom and advice :)<br /><br />Much love to you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-10281153691719720062016-08-31T16:48:48.780+10:002016-08-31T16:48:48.780+10:00Dear Mimi, Happy last day of winter! I have to loo...Dear Mimi, Happy last day of winter! I have to look into these nail wraps you mention.... they look good! <br />Your op shop finds were straight out of a magazine! Gorgeous. <br />Well each day I am jotting down some key points to remember when I do my adding up. I have been painting a lot! Today I did our bedside tables, bedhead and the biggest wall of skirting boards in the bedroom. Yesterday I did two tall book cases in the bedroom. I was so thrilled with how good it all looked! I know all this has saved me hundreds this week, in painting alone. Plus Im spring cleaning as I go along and the paint is like the finishing touch. <br />It sure adds up. As tomorrow is the first day of Spring I have a slight head start! <br />I hope your post encourages people to think of how much they can save. It is just enormous. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com