tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post3430064538536994090..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Insourcing....how I saved money in October 2018...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-63125172704239673722018-11-25T09:04:10.146+10:002018-11-25T09:04:10.146+10:00Dear Annabel, yes and yes and yes...lol! I'm h...Dear Annabel, yes and yes and yes...lol! I'm happy to say that not much has changed grocery wise, and that's with Husband taking charge. What can I say? I've trained him well. Work is good, thankyou! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-1667145820193665852018-11-25T09:02:52.263+10:002018-11-25T09:02:52.263+10:00Thankyou Laura. I'm so happy to see you. I hop...Thankyou Laura. I'm so happy to see you. I hope you are well...xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-5037484545400302372018-11-06T18:03:21.940+10:002018-11-06T18:03:21.940+10:00Dear Mimi, That was a very good month! I think fr...Dear Mimi, That was a very good month! I think fried rice is so useful and a use it up meal... and such a budget stretcher. Actually pizza too... so many things can go on top of a pizza. Your pastry looks exceptional. I think you started work Monday? I hope the week is going very well! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-79279514903750469872018-11-03T12:52:44.443+10:002018-11-03T12:52:44.443+10:00You're just like a little busy squirrel gettin...You're just like a little busy squirrel getting this and that ready and saving and making. It's awesome!<br />Glad I dropped by tonight.<br />Hugs,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-76497222342090730992018-11-02T08:28:12.225+10:002018-11-02T08:28:12.225+10:00Jane you're always 'hot'...lol! Well d...Jane you're always 'hot'...lol! Well done on the orange conjuring AND the thrift store bargains. Honestly where would we all be with our love of recycling in all it's forms. Thankyou, and ask me how I am on Monday evening! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-17409245957115090402018-11-02T08:27:08.021+10:002018-11-02T08:27:08.021+10:00Chel, renovations....aaaargh! I think pat yourself...Chel, renovations....aaaargh! I think pat yourself on the back for simply staying put while they occur! Fingers crossed for a quick build and swift resumption of normal life! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-3069733616430285362018-11-02T08:26:22.406+10:002018-11-02T08:26:22.406+10:00Veronica what a lovely thing to say. Thankyou. Mim...Veronica what a lovely thing to say. Thankyou. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-69117964676999107282018-11-01T22:53:50.436+10:002018-11-01T22:53:50.436+10:00You are on fire! I've been pretty hot too. I&#...You are on fire! I've been pretty hot too. I've been given lots of oranges and have lots of juice, frozen juice, marmalade and orange cakes made up and frozen. When you consider the cost of fresh juice, morning tea and real fruit jam, I've been doing pretty well in the savings department too on a box of oranges alone. I have also picked up some great bargains at the opportunity store lately to keep my budget healthy and me happy. All the best for your first day on the new job. Knock them out! cheers JaniebabeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-86863003783470128492018-10-30T17:15:48.843+10:002018-10-30T17:15:48.843+10:00Goodness me, Mimi...you have achieved so much in O...Goodness me, Mimi...you have achieved so much in October while I have just been packing up lots of old 'stuff' in our kitchen before the tradies move in. I procrastinated enough with doing that but it is nearly all finished and thankfully the builders are running behind time with their work so I wasn't caught out. Once the renos are finished I hope to become more productive and have time to do something 'crafty' once again. Well done on your October savings. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-83344949306897083002018-10-30T16:32:24.355+10:002018-10-30T16:32:24.355+10:00You.Inspire.Me.
More than you can imagine!
Thank y...You.Inspire.Me.<br />More than you can imagine!<br />Thank you so much for your generous heart in sharing your life with your readers.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855392936497923602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-59055901973457645812018-10-30T16:27:55.555+10:002018-10-30T16:27:55.555+10:00Dear Jane, thankyou for your flattering comment on...Dear Jane, thankyou for your flattering comment on my faux finishing skills. I do love a challenge and I wasn't going to let this particular challenge get the better of me. It's a testament to perseverance I tell you! You've been everyones Angel this month, I can tell. You're right that a visit and a bit of home baking seems to cheer everyone up. I'm salivating at the thought of Bluey Fried Chicken. You are going to have to share that recipe now you know. Embroidery...buying anything embroidered is insanely expensive. And as with anything, it's a skill that improves with use. I'll be taking embroidery in my bag to my new job for sure. I imagine I'll get a bit done here and there in lunch hours. No doubt I'll be considered the Office Oddity, but who cares. Doing your own carpets and lounge cleaning is an enormous saving, I know. You did well! A great month for you too. Pat thyself on the back Mrs Allan ;-) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-54206473414234638252018-10-30T16:23:44.526+10:002018-10-30T16:23:44.526+10:00Hi Angela...yes grand is the look we were after, s...Hi Angela...yes grand is the look we were after, so I'm pleased as punch to see you use that in admiration of our coffee table! I think our imaginations work in different ways. I can't always 'see' things either, but Pinterest helps with the visualisation! I start the new job next Monday. Wish me luck! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-9646479823378815362018-10-30T11:43:38.210+10:002018-10-30T11:43:38.210+10:00Your faux painting skills are quite wonderful Miss...Your faux painting skills are quite wonderful Miss Mimi. Your desk has gone from aged and lovely to quite a regal piece of furniture. I am loving what you have done with your cushions and can see them looking very luxe indeed.<br />There have been a number of babies born into the daughters circle of friends. I have taught two of them when they were small people, so consider them to be pretty special. I have made a few little gifts for the babes saving quite a bit of money, as all the fabrics have been gifted to me. I've baked cakes for a couple of neighbours who have been feeling low. Visiting with cake and having a coffee with them was my way of assisting them. <br />I love the term 'fake-a-way' for meals based on take away items. Here it has been Bluey Fried Chicken, Bluey Burgers and Bluey wraps. The burgers were in bought buns but the wraps in my homemade Naan Bread.<br />A number of items have been sewn and put into the gift cupboard for Christmas. I am in the middle of a redwork embroidery project for a stocking for the youngest Granddaughter. I checked out the cost of purchasing a similar stocking online and was quite amazed at the cost. So a big saving there.<br />Earlier in the month I hired a carpet shampoo machine with an upholstery attachment. It ended up costing me $65. I did my carpet squares, four recliners, one tub chair, the velvet dining chairs and three cars upholstery for this cost. Last year I got a company in and for the four recliners and carpet squares it cost me over $400. It was a bit of hard work but I will take that amount of saving any day.<br />The month of October has been a pretty good one savings wise in this household. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50141178229390836212018-10-29T12:41:34.888+10:002018-10-29T12:41:34.888+10:00The coffee table looks great - so much grander tha...The coffee table looks great - so much grander than I imagined in the work in progress photos. I do lack the ability to picture things as a finished piece (especially fabric into clothes).<br /><br />Your advice to prepare food ahead of time really does make the difference between a healthy dinner and takeaway most nights.<br /><br />Well done! And on top of the new job, how's it going?Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399107036733982523noreply@blogger.com