tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post2590670391797352854..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your nest Friday, 28 July, 2017.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76766890522669757522017-07-30T02:55:29.451-07:002017-07-30T02:55:29.451-07:00Hi Annabel and thank you for your encouragement :)...Hi Annabel and thank you for your encouragement :) .<br /><br />The solar lights do save a bit on electricity indeed in most households. From research we use around 10 - 15% of our power consumption on lighting in the average home. <br /><br />I loved everyone's craft from the last post and was a bit late in replying. <br /><br />Mimi if you are in Australia the French fabric can be found at Spotlight and of course I purchased it on sale too :). <br /><br />It will be exciting to have some cloth dinner napkins in the home as we have none presently and I am getting a real buzz out of repurposing things that are worn out in the home at the moment without purchasing anything.<br /><br />Sewingcreations15<br /><br />Look forward to seeing everyone's lovely crafts on Wednesday too.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38022390862226130382017-07-30T00:36:14.337-07:002017-07-30T00:36:14.337-07:00Dear Lynette,
Its turning out that I have several ...Dear Lynette,<br />Its turning out that I have several sizes of large jars. I need to put them in matching groups. But they are so useful and lovely. I can never leave a jar like that! <br />I worked out the Coles vouchers vary place to place. I went online and looked as I saw some on FB got that lamb offer but I didnt. I clicked on my offers and there was nothing. Yet I got all those vouchers.... so it obviously varies. I shopped with my $70 and got great buys and used it to build up stocks. It was really good. Already I got over 1000 new points with one of the new vouchers.<br />With your husbands office could he take some miracle cleaner and wipe over the surfaces, computer keyboard and so on. The other one I like is eucalyptus spray. The vitamins are a good idea. I didnt realise your flu season was still to come. <br />I am on the same page with reorganising the kitchen. When the floors finally go down I figure this is my chance to have a whole re arrange. I am thinking it over. I am going to really change things. It will be big but I cook a lot and need more room. I have one space too in the dining area that I want to get a small cupboard for. So I have taken measurements and Im on the look out! <br />Have a good new week! With lots of love, Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27443000318522968272017-07-30T00:28:02.456-07:002017-07-30T00:28:02.456-07:00Dear Sewingcreations, What a good weeks work! I r...Dear Sewingcreations, What a good weeks work! I really think the solar lights are a great idea. We have plenty of sun... solar lights make sense. I have them in the front and back yards and they always are lit up. I love them. I need some to bring inside as well.<br />Napkins would be lovely and they are useful. Sets of napkins are good for gifts too. On Wednesday I will show a craft one of the ladies did that I think you might like... it is sewing and very very useful! <br />Have a really good new week! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7255592414469559622017-07-29T23:06:44.410-07:002017-07-29T23:06:44.410-07:00Dear Barb, Oh no about your phone! I have done thi...Dear Barb, Oh no about your phone! I have done this... once my phone was on my bed and I put all the linen into the wash. Then I thought where is my phone!!??? But it was too late. So that was the end of that phone.<br />Slippers with memory foam sound gorgeous! Wow! That would be like walking on air. I would love that.<br />Well done on all the cards as a donation! Thats really lovely. Thanks Barb as I know you lost comments but still tried again and I really appreciate that, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87216621075878853592017-07-29T22:23:12.985-07:002017-07-29T22:23:12.985-07:00Dear Cath, I really hope the long hot summer doesn...Dear Cath, I really hope the long hot summer doesnt come true! We are in so much trouble if it does. Im going to have a big action plan. Truthfully at this stage I would like a back up generator! <br />I love fine china and tea sets. I have a lovely pink teapot and it gets used quite a lot. I like cake stands too! <br />Your baking sounds beautiful. I always think scones are one of the nicest things. I must check bakers Delight next time I go near them as I think scones there were $2 each... I can tell you sausage rolls are $3.80 each here. <br />I hope you don't get worn out helping with the house move! That is a lot but it is great family is helping.<br />Extra rhubarb will be wonderful! I am sure it will transplant ok... hopefully! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28669746136638966382017-07-29T22:15:49.091-07:002017-07-29T22:15:49.091-07:00Dear Cheryl, Yes you do! I have been really lucky ...Dear Cheryl, Yes you do! I have been really lucky the last few weeks. Have a wonderful new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1509560691172293692017-07-29T22:15:07.237-07:002017-07-29T22:15:07.237-07:00Dear Kelsey! Hello! I am so glad you are doing wel...Dear Kelsey! Hello! I am so glad you are doing well and the baby is doing well! Thanks so much for popping in as I know you are busy and probably tired! Have a wonderful new week to you too! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70941410663474816942017-07-29T22:13:48.373-07:002017-07-29T22:13:48.373-07:00Dear Debby, I am keeping the cups... I collect pin...Dear Debby, I am keeping the cups... I collect pink roses and pink china and have a pink teapot etc but over the years Ive had a few breakages and so this will be great. I love to have afternoon tea and if I invite someone over its usually for afternoon tea so it all gets used.<br />I hate the heat! It is best to stay out of it if you can I totally agree.<br />I am getting lots of stuff done... today (Sunday) I have baby food on for Scarlet, pie cases, tacos, lemon butter.... so far! <br />Have a good new week Debby! with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18804499657601897152017-07-29T22:09:31.028-07:002017-07-29T22:09:31.028-07:00Dear Vicky,
Good savings! You do amazing with your...Dear Vicky,<br />Good savings! You do amazing with your coupons and deals. We just have to take advantage of the ones we get. Ours are different to yours but there are similarities... i.e. they take some time to do but they can be really worth it! Some things might not be suitable but will make a good gift too. If I don't want something I usually can think of someone who could use it! I really hope nothing raids your garden! I am not sure if you get deer there? Or mainly smaller things? <br />I hope the new week will be a good one! With love Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3544769855525928742017-07-29T18:04:56.679-07:002017-07-29T18:04:56.679-07:00Dear Maria, The yogurt is really creamy which I li...Dear Maria, The yogurt is really creamy which I like but I must over heat it or something as it will not make new yoghurt. So I am looking into this! However it works first time perfectly! Also it worked with vanilla added to get a good vanilla. I will try a few other ways this week too... <br />Freezer meals are so handy. I am menu planning better now and each week there has to be a meal from the freezer on my list... this way I rotate better what Ive put away and make space for good bargains. Im a work in progress here...<br />The week goes fast when anyone is sick, needs extra help etc but I am so glad you are there to help and at times like these we can imagine how would thing she if we weren't here to help! <br />I am really enjoying my tablecloths too. One rose tablecloth cheers up a whole room! And they cost about $1 to make! <br />Have a really good new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67510373253710757012017-07-29T17:52:02.977-07:002017-07-29T17:52:02.977-07:00Dear Annabel,
Thank you for another excellent pos...Dear Annabel, <br />Thank you for another excellent post Annabel. You had a great week . <br />I have had some unexpected expense this week but I saved as well . I needed a new phone because I accidently drowned my mobile phone and I don't have a home phone anymore sorry I really need a mobile ( cell) phone . Instead of buying a phone at the phone shop I bought one from the supermarket and saved myself at least $40 compared to buying a phone at the phone shop and I am still able to use my phone plan which is an amazingly cheap plan.<br />I saved $33 on tea bags just by buying my favourites half price ( I buy English breakfast tea. In a particular brand) . I saved $10 on a new pair of slippers , they are usually $35 I got them for $25, they are so comfortable . They have memory foam inside them and a warm lining.so worth the money, plus I take a size 12 mens so I was very fortunate to get an pair that fit me.<br />I saved by making and having made most meals this week with the exception of one takeaway meal that my parents paid for and my mum made and gave me 2 meals as well so including these things I estimate I saved $70 .<br />I had 2 hours subsidised cleaning this week , saving me $40 compared to a professional / private company doing the cleaning.<br />My mum paid for my morning tea out yesterday saving me $8 . <br />I made 18 cards to use for a charity donation ( I hope I didn't count it last week !, I only made them last Sunday so I don't think I already included them) a saving of about $72 ( based on $4 per card) . <br />I think that's all for this week Annabel , a total saving of $273 approximately .<br />Your spaghetti sauce looks delicious Annabel, Yum!.<br />I hope everyone has a great new week . Love Barb W.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17802628418288822032017-07-29T17:23:45.433-07:002017-07-29T17:23:45.433-07:00Beautiful cups & saucers! Lovely bird pics...t...Beautiful cups & saucers! Lovely bird pics...they will make wonderful cards. So inspired to make my own yogurt again. Thank you for sharing your gift pantry fillings, too.<br />Loving your bathroom photo too.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87118312241105846982017-07-29T17:22:12.876-07:002017-07-29T17:22:12.876-07:00Dear Kelsey,
It's so good to hear from you , ...Dear Kelsey, <br />It's so good to hear from you , thank you for letting us know you and your husband and baby bluebird are all well . Sending you love from Australia. Love Barb W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39298699488167114402017-07-29T17:00:59.806-07:002017-07-29T17:00:59.806-07:00Dear Jen,
I loved hearing about your big day! Yes...Dear Jen, <br />I loved hearing about your big day! Yes! These days are kind of an exhausting big adventure but so much fun! And your day really paid off! Plus now you are ahead with flour! (I am also low on flour and plant to fix that this week!) <br />Also I am finding a menu plan hugely helpful. I only recently started to properly menu plan. Wow! I love it. We are having tacos tonight as it turns out! <br />Have a really good new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66082455922657803612017-07-29T16:56:18.207-07:002017-07-29T16:56:18.207-07:00Dear Sonia, I am so sorry you are sick! I hope yo...Dear Sonia, I am so sorry you are sick! I hope you are improving otherwise off to hospital! In SA there have been no beds too many times and it is just one cut back after another. I am glad you have meals... plenty of soup and other things in the freezer are so important. I always keep chicken soup frozen just in case. <br />I have pie crust, lemon butter, baby food and tacos going today... oh and yoghurt! <br />I hope the nebuliser is helping and you are much much better! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6825414270918832762017-07-29T16:52:16.254-07:002017-07-29T16:52:16.254-07:00Thank you! I love love love birds! I always have...Thank you! I love love love birds! I always have. I look for bird, rose, garden and other beautiful books and use these for making cards, journal and note book covers etc. Usually for a couple of dollars I can make up to city cards. More in the case of this book with over 100 paintings! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27564972495852204022017-07-29T07:32:41.516-07:002017-07-29T07:32:41.516-07:00Dear Annabel, I loved this post! hearing about all...Dear Annabel, I loved this post! hearing about all your good buys and outings . Super that Andy is busy with work! Your mum's lavender looks lush and your bolognaise yummy and warming in our cold weather the last 2 days . Maximum of 6 but with wind chill factor feeling like -1C.<br />Im lagging behind this last week or so as Ive been busy with family and my daughter has been sick, so helping with washing and pickups for my grandchildren.Hence Ive resorted to online grocery and to save my energy as Ive felt very tired and im up very late now, as Ive been tidying the guest room which is my hobby room.The last 12 months Ive had family staying on and off (as you know) and had to make it more useable for adults and grandchildren .But Ive been finding it hard to remember where my craft stuff is and wrapping paper and cards that are ready to use. I had it all set out originally so I could go straight to what I needed for gifts etc.<br />We've been eating freezer meals which has helped me , and Im working to empty the freezer over the next few weeks so I can rebuild and improve how I do that .<br />Thanks for Caths recipe I do make my own but with less milk powder but find after 1-2 times the yoghurt isnt as nice so I start anew,I will try more powder and see how that goes, thanks for that info.<br />LOve you rose tablecloth and teacup set , gorgeous! <br />Love Maria xxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4199351846285137692017-07-29T07:20:01.403-07:002017-07-29T07:20:01.403-07:00Dear Sonia, Im so sorry to hear you are so sick.Ho...Dear Sonia, Im so sorry to hear you are so sick.How awful for patients to have to wait that long for a bed.I have heard of waits at our main hospital but not that long a wait. I do hope you get help soon and manage meanwhile to rest and look after yourself. My daughter is just getting over a virus too.Wishing you a speedy recovery , with love Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51503883619127274292017-07-29T07:09:48.555-07:002017-07-29T07:09:48.555-07:00Dear Kelsey , it's lovely to hear from you ! a...Dear Kelsey , it's lovely to hear from you ! and that "our" little bluebird baby is bringing such joy :-)and all is well, great stuff to hear , best wishes and love Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70879266369524663992017-07-29T07:03:51.501-07:002017-07-29T07:03:51.501-07:00Oh, how awful. I hope the nebulizer works. Oh, how awful. I hope the nebulizer works. Life In The Seniors Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186161053521494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72092068127504495602017-07-28T23:17:58.602-07:002017-07-28T23:17:58.602-07:00Beautiful china, I love china myself, good idea us...Beautiful china, I love china myself, good idea using books for cardmaking. I am passionate about birds, I love them.Simple Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884864661226371141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87951802325016642342017-07-28T20:47:54.377-07:002017-07-28T20:47:54.377-07:00Annabel,
I love your teacups! Well everything just...Annabel,<br />I love your teacups! Well everything just looks so pretty as usual.LOL Our savings for the week was just a tad over $600. The highlight being 3 free jugs of cat litter and the jugs will be handy for water storage after they are empty. I found jars of beef bouillon marked down to $1.34 so I got three and at least one will go into cooking or kitchen themed basket for Christmas with some pasta and herbs kind of like a soup mix. I earned a few gift cards from surveys and the garden work oh my if I can keep the critters out of it will yield really good savings again! I hope everyone has a great week!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25080515967446438862017-07-28T20:22:15.961-07:002017-07-28T20:22:15.961-07:00Sarah I just wanted to chime in and say with all o...Sarah I just wanted to chime in and say with all of the work you did yourself your savings is huge! Great job!!!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-250041736481072322017-07-28T18:41:26.540-07:002017-07-28T18:41:26.540-07:00What a wonderful find Annabel! The dreaded flu hit...What a wonderful find Annabel! The dreaded flu hit me (I got the swab results back from my Dr) a strain not covered by the vaccine and hit my chest hard. It's now got to the point oral antibiotics aren't working and the specialist wants me in hospital. But with no one to care for my little dog, I'm staying put at home on specialised nebulizer antibiotics to see if I can over come it that way. The hospital system in this state is shocking with no beds in 4 hospitals in the city including private ! My specialist says he's had some patients waiting 3 weeks in emergency dept for a bed !<br />I'm trying to take it slow and easy and not go out. Although living alone this is hard as I need to get milk etc. However because you've taught me to be prepared I had lots of meals to eat in the freezer when I was too sick to venture out. I'm wondering what delicious foods you have bubbling on that stove of yours ? Love soniaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755978836374275623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73383959641356159962017-07-28T18:17:37.362-07:002017-07-28T18:17:37.362-07:00Dear Glenda,
The yoghurt I like here is a medium ...Dear Glenda, <br />The yoghurt I like here is a medium tub which is 500g. Thats about 17 ounces. It is $7. It turns out so cheap to make. I am just experimenting with my vanilla flavour I like but the first lot had no flavouring and I really liked it. It is all gone anyway as I made two lemon yoghurt cakes and they take a cup of yoghurt each. <br />Thank you for your comments on Laine's post and on the crafts and op shop finds! <br />I have another batch of yoghurt started now to try with including vanilla in the mix... Ill let you know how that goes. Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com