tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post7895171721575863817..comments2024-03-09T21:53:52.885+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Budgeting and DIY...being busy does not have to = ugly life...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-54728282984284313332017-06-09T09:44:40.495+10:002017-06-09T09:44:40.495+10:00Sherry, it's a meat and three veg lasagne, and...Sherry, it's a meat and three veg lasagne, and it's utterly delicious! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-29666144947663138982017-06-09T09:44:00.413+10:002017-06-09T09:44:00.413+10:00Thankyou Kathleen. It's always a joy to visit ...Thankyou Kathleen. It's always a joy to visit you. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-24448535796577224242017-06-09T09:43:19.878+10:002017-06-09T09:43:19.878+10:00Dear Marybeth, managing a family solo, for whateve...Dear Marybeth, managing a family solo, for whatever reason, can be challenging. I am pleased that my humble scribblings support you in that. It's a thankless task sometimes, but can I tell you that my sons, now edging towards their late 30s, now come to me regularly, hug me, and tell me that they finally realise how hard it must have been, and how many sacrifices I made for them when I was on my own. Bless them. Keep at it Marybeth. There will be so many rewards. Much love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-19952317524020152872017-06-09T09:41:17.552+10:002017-06-09T09:41:17.552+10:00Nawww...thankyou Sonia. What a lovely thing to say...Nawww...thankyou Sonia. What a lovely thing to say. I will provide the recipes. They're not hard, but it's a lot of typing...lol! Stay tuned. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-38541977673153089532017-06-09T09:40:25.339+10:002017-06-09T09:40:25.339+10:00Dear Teresa, you are so sweet. I never imagine tha...Dear Teresa, you are so sweet. I never imagine that anyone actually misses me, so thankyou! I love Summer, all the colour and the beach...sigh. Cooler weather means fireplaces and comfort food though, so it's not all bad here. I think I'm coming for dinner next time you cook shrimp though! Yum! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-73313474865263450042017-06-09T09:35:51.231+10:002017-06-09T09:35:51.231+10:00Dear Jane. I too, sometimes, just, Stop. I don'...Dear Jane. I too, sometimes, just, Stop. I don't know why either. I have learned though, to go with the flow, treat myself gently for a few days, and it passes. That's where the frozen or pre-prepped meals really come into their own, and in terms of day-to-day housework, I try to get by with the bare minimum. Yes, it means a catchup, but the down time is sometimes a necessity. Did you ever read the Katy books as a youngster? I often find myself being reminded of Katy after her accident and how she was jollied out of it so cleverly. I particularly remember how much better she felt when she was dressed in a pretty nightgown, all fresh, and how that affected her mindset. I've never forgotten that, and maybe it's one of the reasons I am so fastidious about my personal presentation, no matter how I feel. I love Cotton Tree. We lived quite close to there when my older sons were in primary school. I actually managed the Jenny Craig centre there when it first opened! It's always been a pretty spot. I hope home and hearth are enjoying being sparkly again. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-46907708549334859832017-06-09T09:31:34.040+10:002017-06-09T09:31:34.040+10:00Debby, you had me at Tomato Basil Wraps...yum!! I ...Debby, you had me at Tomato Basil Wraps...yum!! I know the hanger covers you mean. They are cute too. What I love about this version, is that it stops things from slipping off the hanger. And those mitred corners. Oh. My. Goodness. They nearly did my head in, and like I say, I still don't know why it works, but it does...magic...lol! Yep, handkerchief hems would be similar. I'd actually like a sewing machine that growls for me. It would save me a lot of trouble...ROFL! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-66520152964853616402017-06-09T09:29:27.788+10:002017-06-09T09:29:27.788+10:00Melinda, you are the sweetest thing! How was your ...Melinda, you are the sweetest thing! How was your cruise? It sounds divine...I've always wanted to visit Bermuda. All that sun, sand and fun! Good for you, Sweetness. You make me laugh...chicken noodle soup from a can...indeed. Sometimes easy is good! I find a return to routines, a comfort in themselves. I hope you will too, my lovely. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-79786083574141825672017-06-09T09:27:49.087+10:002017-06-09T09:27:49.087+10:00Me too Bernideen! Who needs the cut and thrust of ...Me too Bernideen! Who needs the cut and thrust of the corporate world? Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-37232997678831277632017-06-09T09:27:22.182+10:002017-06-09T09:27:22.182+10:00Thankyou Jacqueline! Yes, it has little to do with...Thankyou Jacqueline! Yes, it has little to do with a big budget, and more to do with creativity. So right! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-91756329994820312792017-06-07T05:47:31.201+10:002017-06-07T05:47:31.201+10:00Interesting lasagna! I would love to try that! Tha...Interesting lasagna! I would love to try that! Thank you for sharing at Home Sweet Home!The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-32673370385116366142017-06-06T12:09:01.143+10:002017-06-06T12:09:01.143+10:00I agree with you wholeheartedly. You can't tak...I agree with you wholeheartedly. You can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful HomeOur Hopeful Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545698852959318449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-12308551122051834792017-06-06T06:12:41.154+10:002017-06-06T06:12:41.154+10:00Thank you Mimi! As a mother to four with a husband...Thank you Mimi! As a mother to four with a husband who travels weeks at a time, I love to read your reminders and encouragements...I often live vicariously through them in very busy times.<br />xoxo,<br />MarybethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-49644961075096296392017-06-04T11:37:01.402+10:002017-06-04T11:37:01.402+10:00Missed you mimi! Please provide the lasagne recipe...Missed you mimi! Please provide the lasagne recipe, the custard recipe,.and pie recipe.! Just love how you make it all so lovely ! Sonia Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755978836374275623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-68180591744896478182017-06-03T14:37:11.328+10:002017-06-03T14:37:11.328+10:00Mimi, so happy to have a new post to read from you...Mimi, so happy to have a new post to read from you! I've missed your inspiring and creative energy! You've been busy busy! I am drooling over the gluten free cupcakes and all the other delicious foods you created!<br /><br />Life is good here in the western USA, summer is on it's way and flowers are blooming everywhere. So lovely.<br /><br />I am currently trying to upgrade my home-cooking skills, as I seem to have fallen in a cooking rut. So, just a few days ago I made a garlic-y stir fry with shrimp, zucchini, and sugar snap peas served over buttered rice noodles with a side of flavorful brown fried rice lightly sprinkled with red pepper flakes. Yum! Love, Teresa Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-51581372677805351082017-06-03T11:11:07.123+10:002017-06-03T11:11:07.123+10:00Mimi with all the costume making and Diva deliciou...Mimi with all the costume making and Diva delicious antics, it is no wonder that you haven't had time to do as you might normally. I agree it is the small things that make our homes our havens. Now you have a reason that your home is not looking it's usual self, I don't. I just stopped last week. I don't know why I just did. I felt like quite ungrateful on so many levels. I got myself into such a mood and I was not a nice person. Off to the beach I did go to run away from home and the mess. I walked with my little dog on the warm sand and paddled in the chilly water. I picked up shells and put the pretty ones in my pocket. I came home and it would appear the sea breeze took the horrid me away and I came home my nice self. I had a sleep over at my folks on the Sunshine Coast. Mum and I went to Northlakes Ikea and both of us were a little overwhelmed. We didn't need anything so maybe if we were looking for something it would make a difference. I really cant see myself going back anytime soon. Mum and I also played ladies and went to a lovely tea house, The Silva Spoon, at Cotton Tree. I have come home with one of their delicious tea blends. A few stores down is an amazing shoe store. The shoes are incredibly expensive but the sales are so good. I picked up a pair of black leather, deliciously gorgeous heels, at half price. Fitted my budget and my purchase requirements. Happy days.<br />I'm home again so today my wee home is getting some love and will hopefully emerge shiny and happy after a few weeks of drabness.<br />Glad you're back. Have a good week.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50372026906969973222017-06-03T08:14:52.532+10:002017-06-03T08:14:52.532+10:00Everything looks wonderful! While you're maki...Everything looks wonderful! While you're making little pies, I'm planning on what kinds of wraps I can make as we're into the high 80's now and it's gonna continue to get warmer. Salads, sandwiches, & grilled foods will be on the menu. Tonight will be tomato-basil wraps with an onion cream cheese spread, turkey, spinach leaves, & sliced tomatoes. With hummus and pita chips and watermelon for dessert. <br /><br />I love the hangers. I have a pattern to make some hanger covers that I keep forgetting about. It's like a little drop-over dress! It seems very simple, but I always seem to forget about it when I start looking for new sewing projects.<br /><br />I also love the bright red of the towels. Your corners looked quite good!! My current challenge is making tiny hems for some hankies. I growl at the sewing machine a lot!!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-62320821866772835512017-06-03T02:26:27.292+10:002017-06-03T02:26:27.292+10:00Oh my word, Mrs. Mimi. I absolutely, positively, l...Oh my word, Mrs. Mimi. I absolutely, positively, love it all! YOU are in the inspiring one. Thank you for being honest and lovely. I just returned this past Saturday from a cruise to Bermuda. I haven't been grocery shopping yet (coming up on Monday if I find the time to make a menu). I've got so many projects (gardening, cleaning out the garage, organizing closets) that it is been hard to get my routine back in order. So I sit here eating chicken noodle soup from a can and know it's going to be ok. Seasons come and go. You're the best! Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765701939855475700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-4435138779649829332017-06-02T23:17:37.386+10:002017-06-02T23:17:37.386+10:00I love domestic energy and ideas!I love domestic energy and ideas!Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-17042255347917848542017-06-02T11:10:48.469+10:002017-06-02T11:10:48.469+10:00You're right! It's the little things. Does...You're right! It's the little things. Doesn't take a big budget. But I do admire your resourcefulness! Especially with cooking. Stay cozy! Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.com