tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post3956975929555243761..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 10th April, 2020.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43223439811042443712020-04-19T22:00:17.136-07:002020-04-19T22:00:17.136-07:00my local bakery is selling bakers flour 2kg for $5...my local bakery is selling bakers flour 2kg for $5 plus sugar and yeast,so i have been buying it from there.kristy .cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41141786204074523422020-04-12T01:28:59.884-07:002020-04-12T01:28:59.884-07:00Blackcurrant curd! I've never even heard of i...Blackcurrant curd! I've never even heard of it before, I make orange, lemon and lime in various ratios and I add apple puree to it, but now I have to go and find a recipe for blackcurrant too. Thank you for giving me the idea.Sunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71327040256022566502020-04-12T00:03:09.881-07:002020-04-12T00:03:09.881-07:00That is so handy! Have a beautiful Easter Barbara...That is so handy! Have a beautiful Easter Barbara! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55047153917159391022020-04-12T00:01:57.262-07:002020-04-12T00:01:57.262-07:00Dear Lana, The jam over a cake sounds lovely. With...Dear Lana, The jam over a cake sounds lovely. With unset jam I have re named it pancake topping. It is funny that it has now set though! <br />Planting up your pots will be great! I hope you both have a wonderful Easter too. I hope you get to see your Grandchildren in the not too distant future. What a hard time to not see them. With love and hugs Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-92083297059894993912020-04-11T23:57:07.480-07:002020-04-11T23:57:07.480-07:00Dear Jen, I would imagine the crochet baby blanket...Dear Jen, I would imagine the crochet baby blanket is gorgeous. I love your crochet.<br />It is so good to be baking and crafting. We will not be bored ever! <br />I think the kids cooking is very good!! This is an opportunity to have the kind of time to do these things! They can learn to do a load of laundry even... they feel quite proud also I think when they can do these things. Very good! Have a wonderful new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81357671498876191322020-04-11T23:52:21.854-07:002020-04-11T23:52:21.854-07:00Dear Mary, I am so happy when I see businesses ada...Dear Mary, I am so happy when I see businesses adapt and fill a need, this helps everyone! <br />Happy easter Mary! Thank you for your kind comment! I am lucky to have such beautiful girls! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51504906806500161912020-04-11T23:50:14.126-07:002020-04-11T23:50:14.126-07:00Dear Cindy, Thank you so much! How great is your ...Dear Cindy, Thank you so much! How great is your restaurant! Please be cautious and stay safe. Wishing you a wonderful Easter. Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64258029558699512042020-04-11T23:47:57.850-07:002020-04-11T23:47:57.850-07:00Dear Kaye, I love that you call our your thanks to...Dear Kaye, I love that you call our your thanks to those delivery people. They are a life line for many! Important work! <br />I am so glad to see an alternative business for these shops, Taverns/Pubs etc too. Plus they are filling such a need. I have found these products that are catering products 10x as good as the supermarket stuff! More expensive mind you... <br />Happy Easter Kaye! Have a very good new week too! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35168056519928010212020-04-11T23:37:07.113-07:002020-04-11T23:37:07.113-07:00Dear Jane,
Happy Easter! Jane register post that ...Dear Jane,<br />Happy Easter! Jane register post that book. Sooo much work in it. It is divine.<br />I love all the extra garden you are putting in! <br />Bluey sounds busy in the shed with good projects. When not mowing! Have a very good new week. You got a stack done last week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18224463687047904702020-04-11T23:34:23.480-07:002020-04-11T23:34:23.480-07:00Thank you Rachel this is a good compliment! xxxThank you Rachel this is a good compliment! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39125033871969928452020-04-11T23:32:55.990-07:002020-04-11T23:32:55.990-07:00Dear Su, Nothing surprises me anymore! I am disg...Dear Su, Nothing surprises me anymore! I am disgusted with some of the lack of consideration or responsibility I have seen. I do hope the worker you spoke to recovers.<br />It is lovely you are helping your college and all your baking sounds beautiful. So does the valance. A very productive week! Happy Easter and have a good new week too. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79413695756441586022020-04-11T23:30:15.002-07:002020-04-11T23:30:15.002-07:00Wishing you a very Blessed Easter too Cheryl.xxxWishing you a very Blessed Easter too Cheryl.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23845613889745571722020-04-11T23:28:27.837-07:002020-04-11T23:28:27.837-07:00Thanks Maxine!! I also love and follow the Prudent...Thanks Maxine!! I also love and follow the Prudent Homemaker. She is a marvel. xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1423572452988855052020-04-11T23:26:59.691-07:002020-04-11T23:26:59.691-07:00Dear Jen,
What a busy and good week! Happy Easte...Dear Jen,<br />What a busy and good week! Happy Easter Jen! Yes we can celebrate the greatest victory! <br />I hope you have a great new week. I think jeans sound like a great challenge! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-45766445800451923622020-04-11T23:23:11.791-07:002020-04-11T23:23:11.791-07:00Dear Lorna, Happy Easter to you!
I love that you...Dear Lorna, Happy Easter to you! <br />I love that you shopped for others. Such a help. Also it is great you have a log splitter and that wood can be put to good use.<br />You are doing very well with your three month emergency fund. What a good gaol. <br />I saw the Old Gold on sale too and got some. It is good chocolate! <br />We are having a quiet day. I delivered a baked chocolate cake to Chloe and Luke. Everyone is truly staying home. The quiet is good. Have a very good new week! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18019210073949420832020-04-11T18:54:17.261-07:002020-04-11T18:54:17.261-07:00Annabel it looks like Scarlett had a ball and that...Annabel it looks like Scarlett had a ball and that is some record to wear out the dog since Scout is so energetic usually :). Your apple crumble, biscuits and chocolate cake look divine.<br /><br />You are so right that we need to create a sanctuary within our homes where we feel safe, secure and happy. Happy Easter to you and yours Annabel and everyone :).<br /><br />Service to others -<br />- We let two elder friends (over 70) know we were going shopping due to a medical appointment in town and they dropped some money off for us with a shopping list and we did some grocery shopping for them. <br /><br />In the kitchen -<br />- We made 2 loaves of bread in the bread making machine saving $5.78 over buying it locally.<br />- Made a homemade chocolate mud cake and apple pie.<br /><br />In the gardens -<br />- Filled more truck bog holes with soil from a garden we are not yet using.<br />- Split a lot of firewood we cut for free back in December with our log splitter to add to our wood pile.<br /><br />Finances -<br />- Banked more money into our 3 month living expenses emergency fund bringing us to 60.4% of the way there.<br />- Paid an extra smaller payment off the mortgage.<br />- Added a small amount to our home emergency fund.<br /><br />Purchases -<br />- On specials and or markdowns we purchased 6 blocks of Old Gold chocolate, 1 kg of mince on markdown, 4 x 6pk of bread rolls on markdown and used our $10 off rewards card money to buy some groceries free saving us in total $29.62 on usual prices.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week ahead :).<br /><br />Sewingcreations15 (Lorna).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69743062443383240842020-04-11T11:36:22.506-07:002020-04-11T11:36:22.506-07:00Annabel, it's just dumb luck that we planted t...Annabel, it's just dumb luck that we planted the trees and berries. I'm sure many of your readers follow The Prudent Homemaker and are impressed by the amount of food she produces on a city lot, along with a beautifully landscaped garden. We moved about two years ago to a new build house and the surrounding yard was a blank canvas. We built a big dog run on the west side of the house and behind the garage (that's Molly in my picture--we also have Hap) and decided to use the remaining sunny space for a couple of raised beds, three dwarf fruit trees and a short row of raspberries along the property line fence. (Couldn't go big because I am 74 years old; while the spirit may be willing, the flesh gets weaker by the year, LOL). Last year was our first opportunity to plant, and I'm so glad we did! Think ahead!<br />--Maxine (Mike is my husband)mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3504940708868710492020-04-11T08:14:02.325-07:002020-04-11T08:14:02.325-07:00Dear Annabel,
What a cutie Scarlett is! I love t...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />What a cutie Scarlett is! I love the story about her wearing out Scout. And she made such a beautiful cake! <br /><br />Good Friday was quiet here, but still beautiful. This week I have made yogurt and sourdough bread, started a new sweater knitting project (to procrastinate from knitting a second slipper for myself which I'm not enthused about :)), transplanted a ton of seedlings, made a couple of Easter candies and hot cross buns, made black currant curd/butter, cleaned the house, grew a batch of sprouts for sandwiches, and cut out a muslin for a pair of pants for my youngest. (This is for a pair of "jeans" with a fly & zipper, which I've never done before, plus we have to make adjustments for fit, so I'm making a muslin out of an old sheet.)<br /><br />Once again I've run the gamut of emotions during the week, but I know that all is in God's hands. He is risen, Alleluia, alleluia!<br /><br />xx Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-89028570055734895662020-04-11T08:05:52.644-07:002020-04-11T08:05:52.644-07:00Dear Jen,
Yes, that sounds like Annabel's com...Dear Jen,<br /><br />Yes, that sounds like Annabel's comment about Scarlett making the icing and needing to change the tablecloth! Kids are messy cooks, but it's such a great thing to have them involved in the kitchen.<br /><br />I wanted to say thank you for the apple cake recipe. It looks divine!<br /><br />A very blessed Easter to you and your family!<br /><br />Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38541160487872676872020-04-11T00:13:39.874-07:002020-04-11T00:13:39.874-07:00Dear Brenda, I love Peter Rabbit. Your gifts sou...Dear Brenda, I love Peter Rabbit. Your gifts sound just lovely. This is all a bit different but kids dont mind when they get their lovely gifts. We have spread out Easter and giving and I just have one cake left to decorate. We will celebrate Easter at home but it will be happy! Many blessings to you for Easter. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58449779179744487192020-04-11T00:11:18.281-07:002020-04-11T00:11:18.281-07:00Dear Cristy, Thank you. Home needs to be our ref...Dear Cristy, Thank you. Home needs to be our refuge and place of peace. This is so important. Being home more I have been working on a lot of home projects! I think we are all doing that! It is good! With love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78122125963410642282020-04-11T00:09:48.979-07:002020-04-11T00:09:48.979-07:00Dear Dots,
Well done on the masks! I have been fo...Dear Dots,<br />Well done on the masks! I have been following the situation in the US. I saw yesterday things were still pretty dire. I hope you can stay in and wait it out. Dots I am seeing so much Scripture fulfilled. Many things I always knew would come i.e. the end of cash, one world government.... they are all being spoken of now. You are quite right and I agree.<br />Wishing you every Blessing for Easter! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47244907596606972112020-04-11T00:07:01.371-07:002020-04-11T00:07:01.371-07:00Dear Kathy, It is great you can work from home and...Dear Kathy, It is great you can work from home and get extra things done too as we are god multi taskers! <br />I love to sew up napkins, handkerchiefs and cleaning cloths. And to re purpose fabrics! Now you ave done this you will see many possibilities!<br />Your knitting sounds beautiful and I love shawls. And I truly think working with our hands helps us and relaxes us. This is so good.<br />Thank you for your very kind comment! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36216669671004465112020-04-11T00:03:56.317-07:002020-04-11T00:03:56.317-07:00Dear Carla, Thank you so much!
Well done on your r...Dear Carla, Thank you so much!<br />Well done on your raised garden beds and planting. A very good investment I think! And a lot of work! <br />I am very sorry about your husbands job. Gosh I am hearing this over and over. But you are right God is in control and our provider. It sounds too that you can use this time to fulfil other purposes and put it to good use. This is very good! Thanks so much Carla. with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5483796609797980112020-04-11T00:01:12.159-07:002020-04-11T00:01:12.159-07:00Dear Mikemax, I like your thinking! This is exactl...Dear Mikemax, I like your thinking! This is exactly right! I have already heard of canning lids being sold out. Where I order some sizes are sold out also. And jars... so yes people are thinking about gardening and canning! Now it also happened here that freezers sold out and they are apparently still harder to get. Interesting! Now I am seeing many meat processing and packing places closing due to the virus.. so we can see what will be next there! Yes, think ahead. Love your comment thank you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com