tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post8868078175899498791..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Setting the scene.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78983139804331942912017-01-19T19:07:49.303-08:002017-01-19T19:07:49.303-08:00Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. Lov...Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. Love reading your posts!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447665253277721783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51610453609901026182017-01-04T03:01:09.895-08:002017-01-04T03:01:09.895-08:00I am agreeing with Leslie!! My thinking is that, w...I am agreeing with Leslie!! My thinking is that, when our men feel appreciated and their morale is lifted, everything is so much more worthwhile. After all, our men are the leaders supporting us! When the men are behind Bluebirds, we will know something really good is happening!<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85698524660991989862017-01-04T02:56:59.294-08:002017-01-04T02:56:59.294-08:00Dear Leslie,
I am laughing as really it is quite o...Dear Leslie,<br />I am laughing as really it is quite often I think people that have no idea try to sway us and it can be really irritating... hence the "nit wits" haha<br />I love your idea to include husbands and all they do. I think it could be a really building up type of thing. Also for children. Probably many teenagers work on projects and jobs around the house and it is very good for them to feel important and part of everything. This is a good thing and so encouraging! During the year I increasingly told Andy how much it would have cost to pay someone for this or that, he is always amazed. This year I am writing down all his savings as well as mine.<br />Re the time issue. We all get 24 hours in a day. While during sickness, new babies and many things there can be no time. But mostly anyone saying this to me I will usually notice ok they play golf, go to the gym, travel or whatever. I have nothing against these things but it is the choice of how to spend the time. I had someone for years say to me "Oh I don't have time for things like that" after asking me what I have been doing or making. it was kind of a put down. She did have time but she spent it differently and thats ok. Many people don't use time either like waiting in the doctors surgery, while watching tv, in the car etc and I think oh yippee I can get some time to work on whatever it is Im on to! If I pop over to see Mum I take my crochet with me! All these little times add up. As for pie etc it is just as easy to make two dinners as one. So I just always make two! Then you have spare pie! :) <br />Years ago I knew someone very industrious. When she visited at family event she had brought her mending and sat and stitched. She had her hands full with children and I admired that she sewed as everyone talked. I didnt think it was rude or anything I just wished I had brought mine! Since then I take my crochet with me. I can talk and crochet at the same time just fine! <br />Sorry for the essay! Many thanks Leslie! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78007476191296884452017-01-04T02:27:13.844-08:002017-01-04T02:27:13.844-08:00Thank you so much Rosemary! I hope 2017 will be wo...Thank you so much Rosemary! I hope 2017 will be wonderful for you! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2510694425432592662017-01-03T22:23:36.788-08:002017-01-03T22:23:36.788-08:00I love your blog Annabel. Looking forward to foll...I love your blog Annabel. Looking forward to following lots of your suggestions this year. Happy New Year. <br />Rosemary xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58426166129465499342017-01-03T19:27:26.440-08:002017-01-03T19:27:26.440-08:00Wow! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I shar...Wow! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I shared the part about having a mission and not being swayed by nit-wits with my husband and mom-in-law. They laughed. And she was impressed with the "Bluebirds".<br />I'm looking forward to what this year holds too; not only for myself but for the other Bluebirds. Other topics I hope we discuss: "building up your man" -sharing what husbands/special man in your life did to save you money (once a month), and "little bits of time"- how you saved money bit by bit or in 10 minutes a day. So many women share that they don't have time to make a homemade pie or craft a gift. What do you think?<br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64597901645186636392017-01-03T18:27:38.866-08:002017-01-03T18:27:38.866-08:00Dear Lyn,
Everything I have had success with have...Dear Lyn, <br />Everything I have had success with have been things that have become either daily or weekly routine. Little bits adding up and taking every opportunity. I am amazed by it! So I am trying to use this as an easy way to do anything... lots of little bits. It will be a theme I will keep mentioning as nothing is too daunting when its in little bits! <br />Thank you so much and I hope you have a great 2017! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22553518859327379912017-01-03T16:43:17.360-08:002017-01-03T16:43:17.360-08:00Dear Leigh,
Have a wonderful new year! Yes I love ...Dear Leigh,<br />Have a wonderful new year! Yes I love a fresh start, new pages to write on! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5009689995220241012017-01-03T16:42:19.421-08:002017-01-03T16:42:19.421-08:00Dear Cristy, That is a good plan. A few times I ha...Dear Cristy, That is a good plan. A few times I have felt strongly called to focus on an area even though it is not what I would have planned myself.<br />Thank you so much! I hope 2017 will be a great year for you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25925791376194986412017-01-03T12:37:08.211-08:002017-01-03T12:37:08.211-08:00Dear Annabel, I am so looking forward to this year...Dear Annabel, I am so looking forward to this year with you and all of the bluebirders. I was very interested in your remarks 'the power of a daily routine' and 'the power of a weekly routine', and I wondered if you could expand on this in a coming post. This was a great post and makes me enthusiastic for the year ahead. Thanks LynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21609849520250713482017-01-03T10:33:45.770-08:002017-01-03T10:33:45.770-08:00Wow, Annabel! You had a spectacular 2016 Vicky Cha...Wow, Annabel! You had a spectacular 2016 Vicky Challenge! I agree with one of the other ladies who mentioned that we don't always bank the savings, but our thoughtful homemaking allows us to "live better" than we otherwise might.<br />Your new planner and price book are lovely. What is it about fresh, clean planners and journals and notebooks that makes one feel so hopeful and optimistic?<br />Best wishes to all of the other "Bluebirders" for a productive and prosperous 2017!<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6645992839818999762017-01-03T10:28:01.336-08:002017-01-03T10:28:01.336-08:00With much sympathy and prayers for comfort and pea...With much sympathy and prayers for comfort and peace, I hope you have many happy memories to bring you renewed hope & joy.<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-68304097934046888992017-01-03T07:20:42.645-08:002017-01-03T07:20:42.645-08:00Dear Bluebirders and Annabel,
Happy New Year to y...Dear Bluebirders and Annabel,<br /><br />Happy New Year to you all! I have been working through my last year's stuff in order to try to set my goals. There are so many choices about the direction to set goals in that I have decided to write them all down and pray them out for the month of January. That way I complete the ones God the Father want me to complete and not just a random list of hurry-up-and-get-something done things. <br /><br />I have already gotten direction on some of these things and am really excited. <br /><br />I really loved your post, Annabel. I had to read it through twice as there was so much valuable information in there. I jotted some notes and will include these ideas into the possibilities for my new goals. <br /><br />I am looking forward to 2017 with great anticipation. :)Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885394458317264217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7316818875441053812017-01-03T05:04:53.896-08:002017-01-03T05:04:53.896-08:00Dear Tania,
I am glad for you Tania! You do a lot....Dear Tania,<br />I am glad for you Tania! You do a lot. Your green alone is a huge credit to you. there are aways things to do and people who want time and attention and a million things... but our job is just as valid as a 9 to 5 job. I hope you get your craft room all set up too, that sounds wonderful! <br />Have a great 2017! with lots of love, AnnabelxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39045242522967686312017-01-03T04:43:39.122-08:002017-01-03T04:43:39.122-08:00Dear Helen,
Having someone to work with is a huge ...Dear Helen,<br />Having someone to work with is a huge advantage. A whole family pulling together even more so! All the skills learned really last a lifetime. Since I was talking to you last we had several other savings and I looked up the values to tell Andy. He has thrived on this. He is really proud of what we did last year and yet on the surface he used to get frustrated with how hard he works and doesn't lawyers make a lot of money. I think this is a way to see that overall hard work really does pay off. it all adds up. <br />Have a great new year Helen! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69303658221127142762017-01-03T04:39:17.678-08:002017-01-03T04:39:17.678-08:00Dear Sherri,
I think an outside kitchen is really ...Dear Sherri,<br />I think an outside kitchen is really an excellent idea. You are also set up then if the power is out. And the thing is we are better off if we already know how to use things and do things rather than trying to make them work when the power is out. Also as you say it saves on electricity and if you have a wood supply then that is awesome! <br />Speaking of resources Vicky has been collecting ideas to do with slices of timber. there are so many! So even the wood you mention is a wonderful rescuer not just for heat but possibly for crafts!<br />Have a great 2017 Sherri! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46039405859281675472017-01-03T04:35:29.918-08:002017-01-03T04:35:29.918-08:00Dear Kaye,
Thank you! You inspired me and taught m...Dear Kaye,<br />Thank you! You inspired me and taught me a lot of grocery shopping and bargains. Also being willing to go to different stores to do it.<br />There are any benefits. I think just keeping the home nice etc is a big thing. All our efforts really amount to something lovely.<br />Thank you for all your support Kaye! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53144876190400538462017-01-03T04:33:27.463-08:002017-01-03T04:33:27.463-08:00Dear Vicky, You make a good team and what an advan...Dear Vicky, You make a good team and what an advantage that is! haha! I love shiny and sparkly too! <br />So far this week my new Vicky Challenge is already going great! Andy has saved us a fortune from the stuff he did over the weekend. And I tell him now "did you know if we hd to pay someone for that it would have cost $$$ ?" and he is always amazed but I think he feels good!<br />I hope 2017 is great for us all! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58269076433628653822017-01-03T04:31:01.709-08:002017-01-03T04:31:01.709-08:00Thanks so much Lynn, Happy New Yer to you too! xxx...Thanks so much Lynn, Happy New Yer to you too! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29363166565510960302017-01-03T04:30:36.272-08:002017-01-03T04:30:36.272-08:00Dear Patti,
I think you are wise! We can be invent...Dear Patti,<br />I think you are wise! We can be inventive and find ways to be prepared even in limited space. Decluttering is one way for sure as space is precious. Almost everyone has space issues. And clutter issues actually! We are going to look into a lot of small space preparedness ideas too coming up soon!<br />I love turkey broth. I love turkey anyway! <br />I hope your brother had a good Christmas. Like Cookie I also hope he is doing well!<br />I hope the new year will be such a good one for you all! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27228969022019368892017-01-03T04:27:06.772-08:002017-01-03T04:27:06.772-08:00Dear Teri, Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! I...Dear Teri, Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! I hope the new year will be good to you all. <br />Vicky and Mel have both done so well thank you for checking on them.<br />Thank you for your comment about the house. It was a testimony to doing a little bit at a time and I still got there! With such love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27257684297430746162017-01-03T04:25:05.235-08:002017-01-03T04:25:05.235-08:00Dear Donna,
I would love it if you join in so welc...Dear Donna,<br />I would love it if you join in so welcome! Thank you for stating off by posting this! <br />Well I am sentimental and I have kept things like baby clothes and handmade items from my Great grandmother, Grandmother, everything Mum made for the girls etc! But many things I could not keep and some I handled by taking some photos of them. I am sure you will bless someone starting out and I think giving what we don't need always is good and blesses us in unexpected ways. I strive to not have clutter but then I collect all kins of things to craft with etc!<br />I hope 2017 will be wonderful for you and am so pleased to have you here. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56821269815135986162017-01-03T04:20:23.612-08:002017-01-03T04:20:23.612-08:00Dear Debbie, Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
Whi...Dear Debbie, Thank you! Happy New Year to you!<br />While surgery isn't easy it is an advantage to be able to plan for it and the time you need off etc. Just meals in the freezer and so on are such a big help.<br />I look forward to seeing what you crochet this year and also to knowing the the things you re wanting to learn! I think de cluttering is a never ending process! Working on that here too! I hope 2017 will be great for you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31721385287898860132017-01-03T04:17:45.362-08:002017-01-03T04:17:45.362-08:00Dear Heidi, Thank you! Preparedness will start on...Dear Heidi, Thank you! Preparedness will start on Monday. I hope there will be many aspects of saving starting tomorrow. I am hoping this will be a great year! Many thanks! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1642184579710525122017-01-03T04:02:57.193-08:002017-01-03T04:02:57.193-08:00Hi Vicky,
I was so happy to see you post and hope ...Hi Vicky,<br />I was so happy to see you post and hope that all is going well. Blessings. Cookie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com