tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post8813091049064809977..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 27th September, 2019.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13635378095515949352019-10-05T04:06:00.154-07:002019-10-05T04:06:00.154-07:00Dear Key,
Well done on your big shop! This is wha...Dear Key,<br />Well done on your big shop! This is what I do! Except you are going into winter and we are not. To have basics on hand is so wise. Like the tomatoes products... so much you can do with those.<br />I like your plan for the Christmas presents. It is beautiful you have eight Grandchildren! And how they would love Christmas! Planning early is the key! I start in January! I make a lot, buy bargains all year as well... and now I have a fair bit. But I need to go through my gift cupboard and have a review! I hope you have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83443564168060741162019-10-05T03:45:10.995-07:002019-10-05T03:45:10.995-07:00Dear Elaine, Sorry I am slow to reply. I had a tri...Dear Elaine, Sorry I am slow to reply. I had a trip to the city and now I am catching up!<br />How nice to have a few days away! It sounds beautiful! Also wonderful to hear the Elk!<br />The medical study is a very interesting way to make some money plus the items you got! Good work on the photo albums and the free enlargements. Photos are precious. I really strongly believe in having hard copies!<br />I hope the new week was also good for you! With much love, Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-83034411569992806672019-10-05T03:38:10.256-07:002019-10-05T03:38:10.256-07:00Dear Kelsey, Thank you for trying again! I am sor...Dear Kelsey, Thank you for trying again! I am sorry to take ages to get back to you too. I had a city trip and now I am catching up!<br />It is impressive Colton is furthering his education! And sensible with the long distance to stay over night. Well done on the phone repair. This same thing happened with my iPad! I had to clean out the connection and it worked!<br />The quiet book was wonderful. So much work went into that beautiful gift so I am glad it was appreciated!<br />You are doing so well and got so much done! It is lovely to hear you are reaching your savings goals. Now I hope October has started well for you! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-882909422248946352019-10-02T02:57:01.895-07:002019-10-02T02:57:01.895-07:00Dear Annabel, Thank you for your lovely words, I k...Dear Annabel, Thank you for your lovely words, I know that it will be at least 12 months before I am fully recovered, but I am doing what I can, when I can, and making sure that I rest.<br />Isn't it great to be able to butcher our own meat, we know what it has eaten and how well we have reared them with love, as all farmers do.<br />We only have 2 of our children here and we help both of them a lot, if the other 4 and their families were here instead of WA and QLd they would all receive the same.<br />Love Lorraine xxx<br /> Chookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-32900410006091703872019-10-01T18:49:13.983-07:002019-10-01T18:49:13.983-07:00Dear Annabel,
You had such a productive week desp...Dear Annabel,<br /> You had such a productive week despite not feeling well for a few days. I absolutely love your hand soaps. I would definitely take advantage of those free seeds with purchases at the grocery store too!<br /> I know I am late but wanted to report in. Last week I tried twice but my comment was eaten by the internet. <br /> Colton has started his college classes on campus this semester. As it is in the same city where he works an hour away, he stays the night at a friend's house on days he has class and work back to back. It means he is not home much lately but it is saving a ton on gas. More of his savings include changing the oil in one of our vehicles himself and repairing his cell phone that wouldn't charge. A quick Google revealed that the port had simply filled with pocket lint and he was able to get it out. We were so relieved not to have to purchase a new phone.<br />I got quite a bit of crafting done. I finished sewing a quiet book for a little boy's birthday party that John was invited to. It was a huge hit and I've already had a request to make another one. I also filled an etsy order for a customer who wanted a larger quantity of some tags in my shop.<br />I listed some items online to sell, cut up old t-shirts into rags, avoided impulse purchases at the thrift store, and stocked up on cheese for $2/lb for the freezer. I also gave my dishwasher a good clean and it is working much better.<br />I baked lots of cookies for the farmer's market and sold most of them, along with homemade jam and fresh eggs.<br />We are making good progress on our savings goals and I am excited for the month of October!<br />Love, KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71735816523999063022019-10-01T06:53:06.746-07:002019-10-01T06:53:06.746-07:00Dear Tania,
The animals bless me everyday. God is...Dear Tania,<br />The animals bless me everyday. God is good. Each has come my way with out me looking. Wait until you hear what happened next! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71867183320983437272019-10-01T06:50:56.809-07:002019-10-01T06:50:56.809-07:00Dear Suzan,
My seedlings are in the window and I ...Dear Suzan, <br />My seedlings are in the window and I think in another week or so they will go into the garden. Then I think by summer they will cope as long as well watered. I have some spider areas too as last year the full sun burned things. So I am hopeful! I always offer anyone coming though the house water, coffee, tea... some like to refill their own bottles with our rainwater. But I always offer. Strawberries are cheap here now so I might make some jam too. With love Annabel.xxx<br /><br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70119359439113324042019-10-01T06:46:51.157-07:002019-10-01T06:46:51.157-07:00That worked Lorraine! xxxThat worked Lorraine! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70998906506340378642019-10-01T06:46:10.609-07:002019-10-01T06:46:10.609-07:00Dear Lorraine,
Don't push too hard and over do...Dear Lorraine,<br />Don't push too hard and over do things this can be a set back. I had a surgery once the surgeon told me a year to fully recover. And she was right. But the first two months were the hardest.<br />On the farm we are also doing the same with a stainless steele counter tip and Lukes Dad was a butcher so he contributed a mincer and a saw and we have a coolroom to share with our families! We figure this is all a very good investment. Sp we are very much on the same track! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-42331414251948178172019-10-01T06:42:19.859-07:002019-10-01T06:42:19.859-07:00Thank you very much Cheryl! The farm is surely dev...Thank you very much Cheryl! The farm is surely developing into a real farm complete with every animal! I hope your week is going well. I am late reply as have had to go to the city! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31033801436735673762019-10-01T06:40:45.116-07:002019-10-01T06:40:45.116-07:00Dear Lana,
Eddie sure has personality. Now he has ...Dear Lana,<br />Eddie sure has personality. Now he has learned to climb trees. He is always up to something!<br />The football game was great and we enjoyed it so much. That is it for our season now for about six months.<br />How lovely to go to North Carolina. A place to get together with family is beautiful.<br />The online ordering and delivery is a great service. It is good you can assist your Mum with that. Very handy. It does eliminate so much work and stress. <br />And yes! With a distance in between you can still help get it done! Love that!<br />I hope your lettuce makes it! And I hope you get rain! <br />I have had a trip to the city. It has been an eventful week! A lot to report this Friday! I hope a good week for you! Love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79341250089477309422019-10-01T06:02:54.861-07:002019-10-01T06:02:54.861-07:00Well done! Very wise. I hope as you settle into re...Well done! Very wise. I hope as you settle into retirement and SS comes though you will be able to build the pantry back up.I am sure you will! And congratulations. I agree... it we listen to directions and act we will be ok! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48191094502201107452019-10-01T05:59:38.168-07:002019-10-01T05:59:38.168-07:00Dear Debby, Thank you! Eddie has learned to climb ...Dear Debby, Thank you! Eddie has learned to climb trees so this is getting interesting! Haha! My Woolworth seeds are doing well! I love it! Mum has been giving me hers so it will be a lot to add to the garden!<br />Doing your hair and nails amounts to a huge saving. When I worked out what it saved me a year I nearly fainted! <br />Richmond was Andys team so you can imagine...! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46604775386103916042019-10-01T05:03:00.915-07:002019-10-01T05:03:00.915-07:00Dear Rachel,
Oh wow! I saw some places got four i...Dear Rachel,<br />Oh wow! I saw some places got four inches.... I am so glad you got some I hope you got more since you wrote this! How wonderful!<br />Please please please take photos of the peonies! All stages! <br />With love,<br />Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-90226998207998174292019-10-01T04:58:55.558-07:002019-10-01T04:58:55.558-07:00Dear Terri, You are right! Wait until you see THI...Dear Terri, You are right! Wait until you see THIS Fridays post! <br />It is hard in the heat. I hope it has cooled down now which must be overdue. Terri I adore Autumn and like you the baking that comes with it. We are just going into the warm weather and I am already wishing it was over! <br />I hope the week is going well. Sorry for slow reply... have had a city trip! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54060653485224114002019-10-01T04:55:30.248-07:002019-10-01T04:55:30.248-07:00Thank you Ruth! I really like to give useful of he...Thank you Ruth! I really like to give useful of helpful gifts but they can still be pretty and a bit special. I have chunky natural soaps for the boys. xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28275411650150145402019-10-01T04:51:50.660-07:002019-10-01T04:51:50.660-07:00Dear Valerie, Thank you so much! With this soap I...Dear Valerie, Thank you so much! With this soap I cheated and used a bulk buy on special nice hand soap... then I added some complimentary floral essential oils to it. I do have a hand made from scratch hand soap recipe though that I am about to test run. I will post that soon. The containers came from a markdown in Target. I thought they were so pretty I grabbed them. I have seen similar in cheap shops and even IKEA, Kmart etc but not as pretty. However with a plainer container you could use a very pretty label and that could still look just lovely. I hope that helps! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69790210295805877762019-10-01T04:48:45.954-07:002019-10-01T04:48:45.954-07:00Dear Clare,
Thank you! You have done so well cate...Dear Clare,<br />Thank you! You have done so well catering for visitors even down to toothbrushes on hand! It is so nice to be prepared and not have to stress. Your cooking is very good too Clare. I am nearly finished the saving on meat post. It has been a busy week with a trip to the city which slowed me down! I hope your week is going well! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36670302598920661492019-09-30T03:35:43.438-07:002019-09-30T03:35:43.438-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52478032492179071672019-09-29T20:31:29.493-07:002019-09-29T20:31:29.493-07:00sewingcreations15, Oh Lorna, "a bit of a mish...sewingcreations15, Oh Lorna, "a bit of a mishap?"<br />I hope all is k and you are back on deck and fit and well again.<br />Love LorraineChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43980373816180154842019-09-29T13:42:56.540-07:002019-09-29T13:42:56.540-07:00Dear Annabel,
Thank you for the lovely post! Your ...Dear Annabel,<br />Thank you for the lovely post! Your four-legged babies are so cute and growing so much! I hope you are feeling better, too. <br />We were invited to our friends' lovely home in the cool mountains for a few days. We enjoyed visiting and sharing meals with them, One day, we went on a beautiful picnic to a canyon by a river. In the evenings we were able to hear elk bugling as the males declared which herd of females belonged to them. <br />Our weather has started cooling a bit. We finally had a really good, soaking rain. It has been a long, hot, dry summer...unusually so even for this part of Arizona. <br />Some of the ways we've saved: Took several things from the pantry to eat on our trip. Got gas for $1.00 off a gallon to fill our car, truck and daughter's car. Participating in a medical study providing extra cash, a small cooler, freezer cold packs for the cooler, and a digital thermometer. Using materials I have on hand, many of which were given to me, and a couple free 8X10 photos, to continue working on photo albums. <br />Wishing you a lovely week!<br />Elaine from ArizonaMrs. Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291243154053490970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-59573856373284821782019-09-29T13:39:37.457-07:002019-09-29T13:39:37.457-07:00How did you get ahead, build up your savings and p...How did you get ahead, build up your savings and pantry and generally feather your nest? <br />Today we will do a "big shop" in the city. They have sales on some of the items I like to keep in our pantry for the winter: Tomato products, salad dressing for Farmer, canned veg, coffee for my office (we take turns buying it), and baked goods for Farmer. We have plenty of other foodstuffs. <br />I'm also starting to watch for Christmas gifts for the grandchildren. I already purchased their clothing items and have the big girls' books in my Amazon cart. <br />We try to give "Something to wear, something to read, something they want and something they need." With 8 grands, 4 gifts each is alot. I plan early.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6064192624796146482019-09-29T01:44:13.353-07:002019-09-29T01:44:13.353-07:00Dear Annabel, Thankyou for sharing the Tuesday clu...Dear Annabel, Thankyou for sharing the Tuesday club photo of your Hand soaps - they look wonderful. The photos of your animals are so beautiful. It was a busy happy week in our household with visitors galore. My pantry stockpiles came to the rescue a few times. 3 little people forgot their toothbrushes which didn't matter as I had spares on hand etc. Have a great new week, I am excited to hear two more Nana posts are close by. Love ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69337046347295483772019-09-29T00:32:16.911-07:002019-09-29T00:32:16.911-07:00Hi Rachel, great to see you here again, love yourc...Hi Rachel, great to see you here again, love yourcomments<br />xxxLorraineChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34850729845490495922019-09-28T19:02:57.948-07:002019-09-28T19:02:57.948-07:00I love your Friday postings! Have you written the...I love your Friday postings! Have you written the recipe for your liquid hand soap somewhere here? I'd like to copy for Christmas gifts but I can't find your recipe anywhere. Did you buy your jars at one of the $2 type shops? So many questions! Thank you Annabel. <br />ValerieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com