tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post5654776085410676219..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Budgeting and Insourcing....How I'm saving money in 2022..Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-48834741473731161692022-02-11T10:28:41.125+10:002022-02-11T10:28:41.125+10:00Hello Beautiful. My closet is now a Thing of Beaut...Hello Beautiful. My closet is now a Thing of Beauty, right? Lol. I'm pleased to have inspired you. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-7791182244200420142022-02-11T10:28:04.107+10:002022-02-11T10:28:04.107+10:00Hi Barb. I hear you. It's a challenging transi...Hi Barb. I hear you. It's a challenging transition on a few levels. I like the idea of ensuring that your clothing resonates with your lifestyle. It's so easy to forget that one. I hear you on the distance from family too. We are so fortunate to live close to ours, but had life panned out differently, we would have ended up fairly isolated, (Hubster had his heart set on living near the ocean but disabled son forced a different decision), and would now be pondering, like you, a return to 'civilisation'. Thankfully, in many ways, now looking back, we stayed put. And for the best. It's really just one step at a time, right? Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-30601221354003219682022-02-11T10:25:01.917+10:002022-02-11T10:25:01.917+10:00Lol Annabel! We continually weigh up what would im...Lol Annabel! We continually weigh up what would impact both us and the children the least. It all remains to be seen I guess. For now, staying in our own home would be the ideal, but who really knows? Now, I hadn't heard this about the cherries. I'm onto it! You would love that Almond Cake, it's SO simple and SO delicious. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-80353492503697428212022-02-11T10:23:38.211+10:002022-02-11T10:23:38.211+10:00This is true. Simplifying life is a mammoth task (...This is true. Simplifying life is a mammoth task (a bit of a contradiction there I know), but one that pays off in the end. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-43342331637437515832022-02-05T03:27:45.306+10:002022-02-05T03:27:45.306+10:00LOVE what you've done with your closet, Mimi. ...LOVE what you've done with your closet, Mimi. Sorry to hear about your arthritis, that must be frustrating, You've inspired me to get in my closet too! Thank you for sharing sweet friend.Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-44071912816944349502022-02-03T12:37:27.291+10:002022-02-03T12:37:27.291+10:00Love your necklace hanging arrangements. I am pond...Love your necklace hanging arrangements. I am pondering the costume jewellery as it may be time for a cull. I am improving my sewing and fitting skills. Last year it was colour and styling and the reality check of what my lifestyle is and the clothing it needs. Would love a blogpost on the continuation of your style journey.I love my house and garden but we need to ponder a possible relocation closer to kids. We are too far away should we need support. So many things to think about as retirement looms.BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-28351175960341728282022-02-02T10:27:04.596+10:002022-02-02T10:27:04.596+10:00Love the bangles!!! I hope you never end up in a ...Love the bangles!!! I hope you never end up in a home! Strike that thought right out! For arthritis in hands eat tinned black cherries everyday. Problem solved! Seriously! I think I need to make french almond cake! Looks amazing! xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-56217003292585482922022-02-01T14:50:48.758+10:002022-02-01T14:50:48.758+10:00This post is a lovely overview of how our lives ev...This post is a lovely overview of how our lives evolve.<br /><br />I can see this year being mostly about streamlining and simplifying things so that we can really enjoy our retirement rather than being overwhelmed by things to do. That said, we are working on finishing some renovation/upgrade projects which will make life a bit easier for all concerned.Fairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747146605520336984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-28333725845972953982022-02-01T10:40:04.521+10:002022-02-01T10:40:04.521+10:00Suzan, first of all, bravo on investing in YOU! We...Suzan, first of all, bravo on investing in YOU! We SO deserve to spoil ourselves sometimes. And really, isn't it just 'maintenance', and NOT 'spoiling'? As for New Years Resolutions...I don't bother any more...lol! One challenge per month sounds perfect. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58371370500905426232022-02-01T10:37:58.301+10:002022-02-01T10:37:58.301+10:00Jodi, its incredible how much 'stuff' find...Jodi, its incredible how much 'stuff' finds it's way into drawers that shouldn't even be there. That's a great idea on the big grocery shops. It helps with clearing out assorted odds and ends too. Well done on NOT buying work lunches. That's a huge one! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-39456614343704858602022-01-31T19:18:41.555+10:002022-01-31T19:18:41.555+10:00Happy New Year and happy insourcing Mimi. I am tr...Happy New Year and happy insourcing Mimi. I am trying to buy less this year. I ended 2021 by buying a number of new dresses. I haven't bought day dresses in a number of years and I am enjoying my linen blends in our hot summer. I had a number of resolutions but they fell by the wayside very quickly so I will be starting again in February with just one challenge.Suzannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-83826285688629849152022-01-31T16:02:26.479+10:002022-01-31T16:02:26.479+10:00A lovely post. We've added an air fryer to our...A lovely post. We've added an air fryer to our kitchen, rearranged things and turfed out a bunch of things from drawers that were just clutter. It's so fresh we keep opening them just to have a look. We're also challenging ourselves to restrict"big grocery shops" from fortnightly to less often - every three or four weeks, and are trying out a few new recipes to add to our regular menu. I haven't spent any money at all at work this year as I make all my lunches and breakfast ahead of time, and intend to keep doing so. Your posts continue to inspire.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145459160338807889noreply@blogger.com