tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post1183979172530114367..comments2024-03-03T16:03:52.071+11:00Comments on Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing - The Cheapskates way to living the good life: The Week that WasCath Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-71259222430213286542015-08-24T12:08:05.674+10:002015-08-24T12:08:05.674+10:00Yes Cath we did get some fish from the fish factor...Yes Cath we did get some fish from the fish factory. <br /><br />Your lavender plants do sound really special. I can smell the aroma now.<br /><br />Time is my issue with crafty things. I have plenty of time when I go away but oh so busy when I get home. I will take a look at the swap. Think it is about time I made time :)<br /><br />xTania<br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-7579272307090879642015-08-24T12:06:03.523+10:002015-08-24T12:06:03.523+10:00My grocery stockpile is my security blanket Annabe...My grocery stockpile is my security blanket Annabel. When I know I can feed my family good meals no matter what happens I am contented and can tackle the challenges without stressing, so I agree, a stockpile is better than money in the bank (that does help though :) ).<br /><br />My boys are tall like their Dad and I am blessed that they don't mind helping me with whatever I need, even if they do tease me for being a shorty :)<br /><br />My green thumbs are just itching to get stuck into the garden again, I love this time of year when everything is new and fresh, it really makes me happy. Being able to spend time in my garden is one of my biggest joys. <br /><br />Have fun planning your planting this week, I'll think of you as I potter around outside.Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-27570689000231464032015-08-24T12:00:16.913+10:002015-08-24T12:00:16.913+10:00It varies from year to year Rebecca. This year I&#...It varies from year to year Rebecca. This year I'll have 13 to make. I give them to my aunts and uncles, brother, in-laws, family friends. <br /><br />I also try to mix up the contents each year so they don't get boring but I'm always asked for lemon butter and zucchini pickles so they are always included.<br /><br />This year I'm putting in pickled onions (which I've just started last week) as well. <br /><br />In the cleaning hamper I had washing powder, Miracle Spray, stain removing soap, the tip sheets, a knitted dish cloth and the ingredients to make washing powder and Miracle Spray already measured out. <br /><br />I change how I pack them each year too. This year they will be in plastic tubs I bought fo 50 cents each when Dollar King was closing down - I bought the lot to use for the hampers. <br /><br />I'll post pictures when I make them up, although I think there are some photos of some I've done in previous years on here :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-27413217897342996412015-08-24T11:46:10.579+10:002015-08-24T11:46:10.579+10:00I hope you had a lovely break and I'm sorry ab...I hope you had a lovely break and I'm sorry about the fishing, were you able to get any from the fish factory? <br /><br />Lavender is easy to strike, I have some strikes already from plants I have, but these ones are special because they're from my mother-in-laws lavender garden - she had/has a whole garden with different varieties and it blooms almost all year round and is just beautiful. Now she is in care (she has advanced dementia) Dad looks after it as best he can and he was so thrilled that I asked him to bring me some to strke, he brought down a huge bunch so I'll have plenty. I can't wait as they are all fragrant varieties and range in colour from an almost white through to a very dark purple. <br /><br />Have fun card making, and feel free to join in the swap, the more the merrier I say! I managed to get three made on Saturday afternoon. I spent too long trying to decide on a colour and then a design and almost ran out of time! Never mind I'm sure I'll squeeze some time in this week :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-51172731412709132622015-08-23T21:03:09.196+10:002015-08-23T21:03:09.196+10:00You had another great week Cath.
Your pantry look...You had another great week Cath.<br /><br />Your pantry looks in good order. Hopefully mine looks similar by the end of this week. Now I am home, I am going to start sorting my pantry. I am one of those people who keeps things other than food in my pantry! Mind you I do have a large pantry, and I think this is why it is used as a dumping place for everything. I am going to have to train the other family members, that will be a big task lol!<br /><br />I had a quick look on the internet about striking lavender pieces and it looks like it can be done. There are plenty of instructions there. Good luck, I hope you have success. I might try this with some of my lavender, they would make great presents. I have a fig tree branch here that I brought home from our trip and I want to grow some into trees. I have trimmed it into pieces today and they are having a good soak with rain at the moment. I will then dip in root hormone powder before putting them in pots. I also planted some saved tomato seeds before I went away and when I checked today, they are up, so I need to get busy and prepare a spot for them now.<br /><br />Love those cards! There are some clever people out there. I too went to spotlight and got a few things for card making. Now to find some time and make some.<br /><br />Have a lovely week,<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-39357473568881067822015-08-23T19:38:56.230+10:002015-08-23T19:38:56.230+10:00Sounds like a great week!! How many Christmas hamp...Sounds like a great week!! How many Christmas hampers do you make each year and who do you give them too? Would love to see photos!! Rebecca Finlaysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814984506642537843.post-87358236654184917092015-08-23T15:58:52.227+10:002015-08-23T15:58:52.227+10:00What a nice week Cath. The card you made me is jus...What a nice week Cath. The card you made me is just gorgeous and on display on my pin up board. <br />It is so nice to be stocked up. Better than money in the bank I say. Also having tall boys to help. No one tall here lol it is all step ladders!<br />I can feel spring in the air and am planning my planting. There are flowers and blossoms everywhere. Have a great new week.Love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com