tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post1253265400345693663..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: My chest freezer diedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69832891699507612402023-02-02T01:35:42.399+10:002023-02-02T01:35:42.399+10:00Hi Rhonda, I was interested to read that you used ...Hi Rhonda, I was interested to read that you used bleach to clean the floor after the freezer leaked. I follow Nancy Birtwhistle who has written 2 books on going 'Green'. She no longer uses bleach but makes her own cleaning materials - all the recipes are in the book and they really work - no chemicals. Nancy won the UK Bake Off in 2014 and she publishes lots of cleaning, cooking and gardening tips on Facebook and Instagram.Julie Seidelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51272411888900074412023-02-01T16:28:29.518+10:002023-02-01T16:28:29.518+10:00Dianna, I'll make sure you join us on the vera...Dianna, I'll make sure you join us on the verandah tomorrow morning. xxRhonda Jeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15308931384923033562023-02-01T12:29:54.250+10:002023-02-01T12:29:54.250+10:00Dear Rhonda. Each time I see that you have posted...Dear Rhonda. Each time I see that you have posted something, I look forward to reading your thoughts about your life. I am grateful that you share. And because of you I have been reading Grandma Donna's blog for a few years now. I feel very connected to both of you! If you think of me, I am drinking nettles and lemon balm tea in a pretty mug made by a Native American. I harvest the nettles from our woods and grow the lemon balm. It makes me smile to think of us being connected. You are a blessing to so many. Sending peace and joy and love, DiannaDiannaLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01281466878512112727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36154984048095988202023-01-26T21:51:50.675+10:002023-01-26T21:51:50.675+10:00Hi Rhonda, thankyou for another lovely blog. I rea...Hi Rhonda, thankyou for another lovely blog. I really look forward to reading about your life and have learnt a lot from you over the years. 😍Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86259557214395170922023-01-23T18:17:46.500+10:002023-01-23T18:17:46.500+10:00Hi Rhonda, I too have been following your blog for...Hi Rhonda, I too have been following your blog for years (and have your books). It had been a few months between visits and I was so sad when I logged on and read that your dear husband had passed. My thoughts go out to you as you continue to navigate this world without him near.<br /> I was very lucky to be able to stay home with our children when they were younger and your blog helped inspire me to be frugal while we lived on one income. They were the best years. Thankyou for your inspiration and ideas. Narelle :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70175175130039602612023-01-23T17:36:45.234+10:002023-01-23T17:36:45.234+10:00So sorry about your freezer incident your rice co...So sorry about your freezer incident your rice cooker will be a great appliance. . Someone here keeps putting things on top of the fridge when getting out some ice. This time it was the lammos for Australia Day. I put them back when discovered, at least it wasn’t the meat’s turn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52491317179017404652023-01-21T07:17:34.974+10:002023-01-21T07:17:34.974+10:00Hey Rhonda, I have been reading your blog for so m...Hey Rhonda, I have been reading your blog for so many years. I can't remember how long ago I started, but your blog is what helped me decide to try to go simple. I just finally bought one of your books and plan on getting more. I want to thank you for teaching me so much over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My name is Barbara.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74945587687990284392023-01-21T01:12:23.494+10:002023-01-21T01:12:23.494+10:00Dear Rhonda, I am one of those readers that visits...Dear Rhonda, I am one of those readers that visits quite often, but rarely comment - so thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences with all of us. I can relate with appliances that have been with us since the beginning of our frugal journey. I am so glad that your son was able to help right away and that your space is now clean. The rice cooker is just wonderful! I make rice everyday, (we are Hispanics) and we make rice in a very deep cast iron "caldero". Rice cookers is not something we use very much :) Have a blessed weekend Rhonda! ... Maria Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17328572085289223502023-01-20T23:05:52.958+10:002023-01-20T23:05:52.958+10:00Sometimes losing an item can be more profound than...Sometimes losing an item can be more profound than we anticipate and triggers all sorts of emotions, memories and grief unexpectedly. I hope you are going okay. I loved the blog thank you for making me smile today.- AlyssaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24910524388335304012023-01-20T20:58:36.791+10:002023-01-20T20:58:36.791+10:00I know the smell. I am so glad Shane came to the r...I know the smell. I am so glad Shane came to the rescue. We recently acquired small upright freezer and I know it won't last as long. But the are so very useful. <br /><br />Stay safe Rhonda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55672528243759554332023-01-20T11:04:31.557+10:002023-01-20T11:04:31.557+10:00Yep, I had a freezer disaster, too. Horrible. I ...Yep, I had a freezer disaster, too. Horrible. I love your rice cooker! I have noticed that Korean homes have some amazing appliances so I wasn't surprised it was Korean. I have to fight appliance envy! It's always wonderful to see a post from you. I noticed there was another Connie commenting. I'm Connie from Georgia (USA). Can't wait to see your next post, I look forward to them.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487033797374042302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59413024811105083782023-01-19T17:58:38.352+10:002023-01-19T17:58:38.352+10:00Hi, I'm one of those people who've been vi...Hi, I'm one of those people who've been visiting here for years and rarely comment. You and Grandma Donna are two of my very favourite bloggers. You've both so wise and have given me so much inspiration and encouragement over the years. I also wanted to say I'm so sorry to read about your freezer. I felt a bit like that when my old stove finally died a couple of years ago. There are memories attached to things we use all the time. It's a wonderful blessing that you have family close by to help you. Take care ~ Linda :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089908106331409725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15418337569488145912023-01-19T11:23:07.136+10:002023-01-19T11:23:07.136+10:00Dear Rhonda, thank you so very much for your blog....Dear Rhonda, thank you so very much for your blog. I have been reading for years and many times I re-read various posts. Your kindness and generosity have touched so many lives and the ripple you have made is tremendous. Thank you again for sharing from your heart. angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12933644699382584292023-01-19T06:04:39.651+10:002023-01-19T06:04:39.651+10:00Wow 41 years! That freezer was really built to las...Wow 41 years! That freezer was really built to last. It certainly paid for itself. It's very hard to let go of something that meant so much your family, and that you and Hanno bought together. I'm so pleased to hear Shane was able to come to the rescue so quickly. Your curry looked delicious. It's so lovely to see such a lovely supportive community here, it reminds me of how much good there is in the world. We have been accustomed to so much bad news and the loss of connection since the advance of social media, , it makes me treasure this place all the more. XxAisling Kiernanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034797167435186191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72609242102906596322023-01-18T08:25:49.195+10:002023-01-18T08:25:49.195+10:00Hi, I'm sorry to hear your sad news. I'm g...Hi, I'm sorry to hear your sad news. I'm glad the things I share have helped you. I'll be doing a cooking for one post soon. Stay tuned. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25590850747267790812023-01-18T08:22:40.765+10:002023-01-18T08:22:40.765+10:00I'll be doing that too in winter, Kelly. I gav...I'll be doing that too in winter, Kelly. I gave away my slow cooker but the rice cooker will be the perfect slow cooker when I make a lot of casseroles and soups.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43999184726384429932023-01-18T08:21:04.784+10:002023-01-18T08:21:04.784+10:00Stephenie, I'm using the freezer above the fri...Stephenie, I'm using the freezer above the fridge, it's the perfect size for me. My electricity bill couldn't be any lower. I've been in credit for the last two bills and expect it to stay in credit forever. :- )rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2933153336662464722023-01-18T08:19:04.254+10:002023-01-18T08:19:04.254+10:00Pat, there's a search bar under my photo in th...Pat, there's a search bar under my photo in the right side bar. Here's the link to the recipe. xx<br />https://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/2010/06/whole-orange-cake.htmlrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50872688585225607082023-01-18T08:15:37.633+10:002023-01-18T08:15:37.633+10:00Hello Corinne. I'm so pleased you're inves...Hello Corinne. I'm so pleased you're investing in good quality. It takes a bit longer to find, compare and save for but it pays off handsomely in the long run. Generally, the running costs are cheaper too. I certainly do like clothes airers. I have one inside and one outside. I only put sheets and towels and the line now. Thanks for the feedback, it makes my day when I see a reader putting into practise what I share. Thanks for staying with me for so long.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69802775454408161962023-01-18T04:47:04.757+10:002023-01-18T04:47:04.757+10:00Rhonda,
I have 2 freezers in my detached garage, I...Rhonda,<br />I have 2 freezers in my detached garage, I make myself check them every morning when I go out to feed my chickens. I am so glad you got it taken care of so quickly.<br />I lost "my love" in June of last year, it has been interesting and really hard to learn how to get along without him, but I am getting there! <br />For me it's the cooking for one that has been the hardest. I have been doing some sharing of too large of meals with my kids so that is a huge help. I love to cook and bake and thankfully they are happy to get some also. <br />I also set up a list of handymen and suppliers to handle the things he used to do. <br />I don't mind being alone at all. But cleaning and decluttering has been a huge help for my mindset.<br />Making plans and breaking them down into manageable bits has helped so much.<br />Thank you, Rhonda, for everything.<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155885709732131926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11260146797652714332023-01-17T20:19:34.199+10:002023-01-17T20:19:34.199+10:00Goodness...they don't build them to last like ...Goodness...they don't build them to last like that anymore. If it had been plugged in there's no telling how many more years you could have gotten out of it...<br />hugs<br />Donna in TexasDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18721500423069875772023-01-17T16:53:31.382+10:002023-01-17T16:53:31.382+10:00Your new rice cooker sounds wonderful, Rhonda. For...Your new rice cooker sounds wonderful, Rhonda. For my last birthday my husband gave me a rice cooker. Like yours, it is a pressure cooker and makes lovely rice. Sometimes I put some chicken pieces and shiitake mushrooms or pumpkin on top of the rice and let it all cook together. It makes a simple and comforting one-pot meal.<br /><br />With love from,<br />Kelly (Mrs. Kiwi)Mrs. Kiwihttps://www.mrskiwi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25589467166028069332023-01-17T12:31:31.626+10:002023-01-17T12:31:31.626+10:00Hi Rhonda, Wow! Look at all these comments. That...Hi Rhonda, Wow! Look at all these comments. That's very sad about your freezer, but how wonderful of Shane to come right to the rescue. You may find that you don't need as much freezer space, living on your own. I just use the freezer above my fridge. Your electricity bill will probably be lower, too. The fridge and freezer I have up at the cabin is thirty years old. I had the water dispenser replaced; it had a leak. It is still going strong...a Kenmore. TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6515965330812869882023-01-17T10:46:33.962+10:002023-01-17T10:46:33.962+10:00Our refrigerator died just before Christmas (fortu...Our refrigerator died just before Christmas (fortunately we didn't have a houseful of visitors and food stored to feed them) but looking for a new one was frightful. The cost was almost exactly twice what we paid for the old one. Well, it was 25 years old after all. The man who delivered the new refrigerator was amazed when we told him how old it was. He said that the ones now have an expected life span of 10 years. That's planned obsolesce for you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48691896012795761362023-01-17T02:29:05.054+10:002023-01-17T02:29:05.054+10:00How do I find the recipe for the cake made with or...How do I find the recipe for the cake made with oranges? I've lost the envelope I wrote it on and want to make it again. Thanks for all the ideas over the years. Living on the other side of the world, we are in a snow storm and that cake would be like some sunshine. Be well.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595760875308662140noreply@blogger.com