tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post5973718110807582450..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 25th September, 2015.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35547806147266164792015-09-27T07:04:05.429-07:002015-09-27T07:04:05.429-07:00Thank you! I agree that liquid glue causes problem...Thank you! I agree that liquid glue causes problems but wondered if you used spray adhesive or something else. I appreciate your suggestions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4314502256143901572015-09-27T07:02:18.309-07:002015-09-27T07:02:18.309-07:00Thank you! I knew that liquid glue would cause pro...Thank you! I knew that liquid glue would cause problems but wondered if you used a spray adhesive or something else. I appreciate your suggestions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64451005872237197162015-09-26T20:54:19.123-07:002015-09-26T20:54:19.123-07:00Dear Teri,
That is a lot of nest building, helping...Dear Teri,<br />That is a lot of nest building, helping the family is a great thing. I feel so grateful I can help even though sometimes it is hard to get everything done!<br />Your week by week adding to the pantry is really adding up to a lot. Really it was a great summer for you I think! With love, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9805348152689938912015-09-26T20:51:49.510-07:002015-09-26T20:51:49.510-07:00Dear Nanna Chel, Some children seem to basically s...Dear Nanna Chel, Some children seem to basically skip crawling. I think playpens can be a life saver. When you are cooking or something if they are in there they are safe until the coast is clear. <br />We will look at Mums taxi as nest building activities! <br />I hope you are having a lovely weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37664181173032176272015-09-26T20:49:10.980-07:002015-09-26T20:49:10.980-07:00Dear Glenda, I think you did a huge amount. Really...Dear Glenda, I think you did a huge amount. Really I think it helps to jot down what you did in a journal or planner. Even at night I will have forgotten half of what I did earlier in the day! If Im busy doing a lot I keep my journal out and jot down... washed linen, mopped floors etc as I go. This way I basically can see what I did and I feel better about it. It is a mental thing but it helps me feel like Im getting somewhere. Also if I have listed goals crossing them off my list is most satisfying! <br />The chicken you prepared will be very useful. Truly you achieved a lot! And when you say you added significantly to the pantry I know you probably added a major amount and that is a lot of work by the time it is all put away. Exhausting actually! Well done! <br />I hope you are having a good weekend too! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3717190176972932432015-09-26T17:49:09.719-07:002015-09-26T17:49:09.719-07:00Thank you! I have more about cards tomorrow. The c...Thank you! I have more about cards tomorrow. The cheapest way is to get lightweight cardboard and cut and fold them yourself. But our cheap shops mostly sell cards and envelopes for $2 for 6. Usually I get these. The pictures I cut from old books, magazines, wrapping paper etc. I used a glue stick as liquid glue often results in a bumpy finishe not a perfectly flat smooth one (for me) if I am making fancier cards ie the ruffled ones I do then that is craft glue. I did some card tutorials in my craft section. I like the ruffled ones the best. Hope this helps! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-40494248048853285852015-09-26T17:04:06.427-07:002015-09-26T17:04:06.427-07:00Your cards are lovely! Do you attach your images t...Your cards are lovely! Do you attach your images to a blank base or just trim the images to size? If you attach them, what adhesive do you like? I used to rubber stamp cards quite often but that requires purchasing the papers and ink and I'd love to find another option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-40962220485657066492015-09-26T13:36:14.492-07:002015-09-26T13:36:14.492-07:00Dear Annabel, The pictures of Harper are just bea...Dear Annabel, The pictures of Harper are just beautiful!! And the wisteria is so pretty. I haven't seen it where I live. I will look for it next spring.<br /><br />You had a good week! My week was filled with helping family. I was able to add a bit more to my pantry too! Love, TeriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121050316735832052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27215172551523661032015-09-26T12:30:54.207-07:002015-09-26T12:30:54.207-07:00Dear Annabel,
The Wisteria is gorgeous!! What a l...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />The Wisteria is gorgeous!! What a lovely environment to be surrounded by on a daily basis. I am always in awe of the flowers that grow so plentifully in your area.<br /><br />I will have to start writing down what I accomplish each week (LOL). I never think much has been accomplished, so will have to actually see what happens. <br /><br />I did manage to get some shelves cleaned up and rearranged; some pickled freezer cucumber chunks (my favorite way to use cucumbers) in the freezer; we added to our food storage in a large way; I shopped one day (not my favorite thing to do, but necessary); I visited with my nephew several times this week; I baked five pounds of chicken, shredded it, and froze some in meal sized containers; I made a big taco salad to use up some items that needed to be used; did some research and study on a subject I've been interested in lately; cleaned out all the clothes in my closet I no longer wanted or needed; caught up the household account books; and did the daily things. That's all I can remember right now.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend. <br /><br />Love and hugs,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19654982511966119512015-09-26T07:19:28.756-07:002015-09-26T07:19:28.756-07:00Dear Wendy, I wish I could do the card making with...Dear Wendy, I wish I could do the card making with you! And I love that you do swaps and even sell eggs there... imagine crafting afternoons with swaps like a trading table. I would love that! There would be lots of work done and also lots of talking.<br />I have not made crumpets. I think I will have to try this!<br />I hope you are having a great weekend. We are busy around the house and in the garden. With love, Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8083718669135260642015-09-25T21:51:22.172-07:002015-09-25T21:51:22.172-07:00Lovely photos Annabel - all of them. I can't ...Lovely photos Annabel - all of them. I can't wait for your post on Monday<br /><br />Here's my frugal list for the week -<br /><br />* Saved the Wheat Bix crumbs from the bottom of the bag and poured them into the Dried Seasoned Bread Crumbs container.<br /> <br />* Fed the compost with lots of leafy greens and veggie scraps.<br /> <br />* We went to the Melbourne Show on Tuesday. Darren went for free as his sister's companion ( she has a disability ). Megan and I bought our tickets online and got the early bird discount on a student ticket and a concession ticket.<br /> <br />* Baked Cranberry Hootycreek biscuits to take to the show as snacks. We also took our water bottles.<br /> <br />* Ate freezer meals one night this week and also added to the stockpile with two single serves of sausage casserole.<br /> <br />* Saved lots of water from the shower to pour into the washing machine. Also saved the final rinse water for the next load.<br /> <br />* Cleaned the dishwasher and filters with Miracle Spray, bi carb and vinegar. I try to do this once a month and run it on an empty hot cycle.<br /> <br />* Baked four loaves of wholemeal bread.<br /> <br />* Dried all the washing on the line and clothes horses. The weather has been lovely.<br /> <br />* Went to a Cheapskates card making afternoon. I learnt to make a few different cards and flowers. We also had a swap table. I was blessed with some material, plants and craft supplies. I blessed other with glass jars and lemons.<br /> <br />* Washed out some snap lock bags that were given to me.<br /> <br />* Picked broccoli and spinach to go in a few meals.<br /> <br />* Sold two dozen eggs at the card making afternoon.<br /> <br />* Bought four crumpet rings from Savers for $1.80. I think they usually retail for about $4 per ring. As soon as we've finished eating our store bought crumpets, I'll try making my own with a recipe on the Cheapskates website.<br /> <br />* Only spent $4 on groceries this week and that was on milk. With all the fruit and veg bargains I bought 1 1/2 weeks ago, we didn't need anything else.<br /> <br />* Continued de- cluttering and took two bags of goodies to the op shop and received two discount stamps for future purchases.<br /> <br />* Turned the heater off when possible and made sure the curtains were wide open to let the sun stream in.<br /> Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63148855374687117892015-09-25T19:38:42.294-07:002015-09-25T19:38:42.294-07:00Annabel,
I plant early cabbage and late. Since it ...Annabel,<br />I plant early cabbage and late. Since it was a little too hot this summer my early cabbage stayed small until now. And the late cabbage is actually bigger heads. So I will cut some over the next few days and let the late cabbage go a few more weeks if I can. Most will be kraut and some will be dried. A few heads and some peppers will go to an older lady that still cans, but cannot garden and has very little money for even a farmer's market. My husband helps her out every year although I have not met her, he fixes her riding mower. We try to make sure she gets a little of whatever we have grown or are given and we don't use.<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79491925236634109852015-09-25T19:06:11.644-07:002015-09-25T19:06:11.644-07:00In Georgia, we have wisteria bloom in spring. It ...In Georgia, we have wisteria bloom in spring. It runs through the woods and takes over many areas. Seen en masse like that it is so awesome and truly beautiful but it's considered invasive here and has to be kept well within bounds by trimming and clipping diligently. That in the woods is generally from old homesteads that once had a vine trained over a fence or porch railing. terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38206805418592554852015-09-25T18:29:36.827-07:002015-09-25T18:29:36.827-07:00Dear Kelly, Thank you!
I see you travel a lot! I ...Dear Kelly, Thank you! <br />I see you travel a lot! I am glad you love it and you have great rewards from it.<br />Have a lovely weekend! It is sunny and perfect here, I am making the most it it! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71171650246044964392015-09-25T18:29:30.371-07:002015-09-25T18:29:30.371-07:00Patsi, thank you for the reply. you are very clev...Patsi, thank you for the reply. you are very clever in the homemaker department, im quite in awe. looking forward to seeing your pictures. Fi xxFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87558067384768791302015-09-25T18:28:09.541-07:002015-09-25T18:28:09.541-07:00i agree about the sunshine. im outside by two lov...i agree about the sunshine. im outside by two lovely fires. they cant be stoked up any more st the.present, so reading your blog. great to hear from Patsi. she is.uber clever. enjoy your weekend. xx fiFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58701914358370766532015-09-25T18:20:30.316-07:002015-09-25T18:20:30.316-07:00Dear Kaye, Life is busy! But in good ways!
Yes mos...Dear Kaye, Life is busy! But in good ways!<br />Yes most of my ideas come from looking around and seeing what people are doing. I love that!<br />I am excited about your store room... I think I need to get you to be taking photos! Have a lovely weekend! With love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67747357001513924112015-09-25T18:16:41.083-07:002015-09-25T18:16:41.083-07:00Dear Debbie, That is a lot in one week! I hope you...Dear Debbie, That is a lot in one week! I hope you will post a pic of this blanket when you are finished. They are a big job but really an heirloom once made. <br />I just did my hair too... trim, colour and toenails. Wonder how much that all would cost in a salon? We can stock our pantries for that! And mending also is a huge saver. All these things add up to so much.<br />I am glad you had some treats during the week! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-68492309545681825532015-09-25T18:11:37.717-07:002015-09-25T18:11:37.717-07:00Dear Lana,
Even I feel excited about your bedroom ...Dear Lana,<br />Even I feel excited about your bedroom after knowing how many years you waited for this! I hope you can put finishing touches on it that makes it truly lovely for yourself. By next weekend you should be enjoying your new room!<br />You have a great weekend too. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28571132887281986512015-09-25T18:08:26.610-07:002015-09-25T18:08:26.610-07:00Dear Colette,
There are so many lovely things here...Dear Colette,<br />There are so many lovely things here! FIrstly I am glad your husband treated you to clothes and purses! Very nice!<br />I know that by the time the furniture is painted and put back its a whole bedroom makeover and it is A LOT of work. But I think it is so good. Pride in their bedrooms and that special place of their own is all a good thing. And a clean out is a great thing! And someone else will love those toys too which helps someone as well.<br />I am very excited about your pantry! This is a big step. Buying bulk flour etc will be a big savings but the bread making!!! Well that will be as well.<br />With dough you can do a lot. If one of the kids is home needing occupying make dough and let them form it into plaits, dinner rolls and so on. These can be baked and brought out with them meal and they think they have made them... this is lovely. Also you can use this dough as pizza bases, just roll it out and let the kids put their own toppings on. Let them make individual ones then you also have lunch box fillers. And scrolls... roll out your dough and cover with tomato paste, cheese, whatever and roll it up. Cut into thick slices and pack into a baking tray and bake. These look so fancy and are so yum! With the slightest variation do this with jam, fruit, nuts ie raspberry jam and walnuts. At the end drizzle runny icing over it all. Then you have raspberry scrolls... and so on. You probably know all this... but it feeds so many people so cheaply. A tray of scrolls looks so fancy and smells so good and is a lot of food.<br />Here we have vegemite and cheese scrolls... but you might think that is weird! Somewhere I have sticky scrolls recipe... its honey and nuts etc like a caramel glaze?<br />Anyway you can tell Im excited! <br />Apart from the money savings the smell of cooked bread and the whole experience is going to stick in your kids minds for their whole life!<br />Have a really wonderful weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxx<br /><br /><br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8449487710894704492015-09-25T17:35:04.130-07:002015-09-25T17:35:04.130-07:00Dear Vicky I would say for sure your normal is mos...Dear Vicky I would say for sure your normal is most peoples hectic! lol ok at least busy. Seriously this happens to me I think I didnt do much and others say oh my goodness how did you get time for all of that?<br />It will be awesome to get the wood from those trees. I am thinking that will be a lot. Its a lot of work but that one is a win/win.<br />Cant wait to hear what you do with all the cabbages. Do you spread out the harvest or harvest them all at one time?<br />Have a lovely weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78145990804769049022015-09-25T17:31:42.214-07:002015-09-25T17:31:42.214-07:00Dear Bridge,
I am hoping you found fruit and vegie...Dear Bridge,<br />I am hoping you found fruit and vegies you like at 99c! That is a bargain and a huge bargain for many things! <br />It is so good you have an emergency fund. With repairs and tradesman I always ask them if there is a discount for cash. Sometimes this has saved 50%! So ask, you never know! <br />How good about the pies! I am proud of you about that! How handy are they!? And they freeze really well. I make a lot that are individual sized too as in the freezer this is like meal portions. That is good when you just need one or two meals.<br />Harper is the same... birds, trees, sunlight... it is all fascinating! I think being outdoors is wonderful for them. <br />Well done on hosting the group of Mums and babies. Really it is a big help and support to know other Mums. You are not the only one! All the stages you go through... some are quite hard too. But knowing how others are managing is just very good.<br />Im glad you had op shop success! It is so much fun finding great things for so little. I feel very abundant and lucky when that happens.<br />Have a great weekend and good week next week. Being close to the beach and the park is ideal for you! With love, Annabel.xxxx<br /><br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3017730777362035332015-09-25T17:23:14.668-07:002015-09-25T17:23:14.668-07:00Dear Cath,
I would love to sit down with you all a...Dear Cath,<br />I would love to sit down with you all and make cards! And natter :)<br />Everyone that I have given a succulent bowl/terraruim/pot (I have used all kinds of containers!) has loved it! Another one is for the miniature ones is to use a vintage cup and saucer. This looks gorgeous. Or a vintage jar. Currently I have saved some soup tureens who have lost their lids. The shapes are just lovely.<br />That broccoli is the best price I have heard in years! We are big broccoli eaters so I watch out... $1.99 was the lowest here in two years but I still get it as it has been up as high as $7 or so a kilo! <br />Have a beautiful weekend. We have a perfect spring day and making the most of it. With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10749238640571648592015-09-25T17:17:15.726-07:002015-09-25T17:17:15.726-07:00Dear Fiona,
Firstly I love the sound of your tea t...Dear Fiona,<br />Firstly I love the sound of your tea towels! I am mad on tea towels as you know by me constantly making them too. Yours sound lovely. <br />I have never thought about freezing cake batter. I have frozen biscuit dough so really its kind of the same thing. But still its something I never thought of! Brilliant!<br />Patsi just added details on the peanuts. Pretty clever!<br />Have fun baby sitting and enjoy! It is beautiful here today. We are getting some garden things done. The sunshine does me so much good honestly it makes a difference to how I feel. Enjoy your weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76011257939483352762015-09-25T15:54:38.803-07:002015-09-25T15:54:38.803-07:00Hi, Annabel! Don't be greedy with all that sw...Hi, Annabel! Don't be greedy with all that sweet Harper sugar! My, she's a doll! What an angel-baby!<br /><br />Loved the wisteria! Yes, it's beautiful, and you'd better like it because it's a bear to get rid of it! <br /><br />Been at ANOTHER conference! *sigh* But I love my life.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~<br />Letters UnfoldedMrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.com