tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4498396580379851040..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: A sense of communityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77255135343876515422012-01-07T00:07:22.812+10:002012-01-07T00:07:22.812+10:00My financial goal this year is to pay cash for my ...My financial goal this year is to pay cash for my dd's braces. Last summer we paid cash for my son's and it felt so good! We currently have about $1100 saved and are saving $300 each month towards the $5000 needed. Hoping to put some of the tax refund and the money from some extra work that my husband does towards it as well to make up the difference needed.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958981528207127681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14349732132653379102012-01-06T19:48:01.373+10:002012-01-06T19:48:01.373+10:00Please come and join in the challenge, I'm sur...Please come and join in the challenge, I'm sure most of you have at least one idea that will help one of us save a little bit extra...LashyLashlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583145358193436189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83916622690363556852012-01-06T11:37:54.694+10:002012-01-06T11:37:54.694+10:00I should visit the forum more often! Just finding...I should visit the forum more often! Just finding the easy and cheap biscuits( cookies) thread and the associated HM condensed milk post, saved me a big bunch of cash. I totally agree about finding online community, as someone who moved countries, it has kept me going whilst I find real life like minds to meet in my new area.String Theoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09741867531574462408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16750687858634194742012-01-06T02:54:55.309+10:002012-01-06T02:54:55.309+10:00Re: the challenge to save - you might like this st...Re: the challenge to save - you might like this story: http://youtu.be/6Y15dxUZN3sDiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212773680945553937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73058353035003194982012-01-05T21:48:47.841+10:002012-01-05T21:48:47.841+10:00Great ideas for 2012! I like the new look Rhonda,...Great ideas for 2012! I like the new look Rhonda, it's wonderful.<br />Thank you!Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525958667762567812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33963752750505858602012-01-05T13:47:02.408+10:002012-01-05T13:47:02.408+10:00I really like your update to the site Rhonda, it l...I really like your update to the site Rhonda, it looks fresh and lovely.<br />I am going to take a look at the forumKyrstie A Fresh Legacyhttp://afreshlegacy.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84812090281013599752012-01-05T12:48:17.880+10:002012-01-05T12:48:17.880+10:00Hi Rhonda
After lurking here for some time I have...Hi Rhonda<br /><br />After lurking here for some time I have finally joined today. We are of the same vintage although you are three months older. I thought of you recently when we made our annual trip from Toowoomba to the Sunny Coast and I saw the Landsborough sign. It is interesting that you mentioned the corner store as lately I had been lamenting the fact that so many corner stores had closed down as they used to be places where we ran into others who lived in our street and it gave a sense of community not the isolation which has followed their closing. I look forward to finding my way around the forum and contributing as well if I can.<br /><br />All the best for the New Year<br /><br />Nanna ChelNanna Chelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3823492929550579502012-01-05T08:05:33.812+10:002012-01-05T08:05:33.812+10:00Happy new year, Rhonda!
Off to check out the new ...Happy new year, Rhonda!<br /><br />Off to check out the new forum...<br /><br />Love the changes to the background here! What a pretty picture of you. :)Nicolehttp://www.owlnaturals.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39992596801657377552012-01-05T08:04:56.381+10:002012-01-05T08:04:56.381+10:00Dear Rhonda. I hope you had a good family Christma...Dear Rhonda. I hope you had a good family Christmas, and a rest. I love the new look of your blog. Especially the banner. Bright and fresh with the yellow flowers. I am looking forward in 2012 to once again follow your blog. Happy New year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64703694473209724692012-01-05T06:50:05.043+10:002012-01-05T06:50:05.043+10:00Happy new year to you and Hanno!
Thanks for nud...Happy new year to you and Hanno! <br /><br />Thanks for nudge. It HAD been too long since I visited the forum!BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73525366767853002302012-01-05T05:22:57.512+10:002012-01-05T05:22:57.512+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I am soooo grateful to be a part of th...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I am soooo grateful to be a part of this blog of yours. It has played a huge role in my life since "finding" you about a year and a half ago. You are the "Aunt" I wish I had!!!<br /><br />AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47248934126186103352012-01-05T02:47:33.971+10:002012-01-05T02:47:33.971+10:00Just wanted to wish you all the best for the new y...Just wanted to wish you all the best for the new year Rhonda.<br />Your blog was one of the most memorable highlights of 2011 for me.<br />Thank you for this unique companionship.<br /><br />Blessings<br />Vicki<br />Trinidad & TobagoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8499798400789194482012-01-04T23:20:33.368+10:002012-01-04T23:20:33.368+10:00Love your new look!Love your new look!simplicityinthemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492407981286638459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24635117269551897672012-01-04T19:55:56.510+10:002012-01-04T19:55:56.510+10:00I've been meaning to check out the forum for a...I've been meaning to check out the forum for ages and now that I've read this I will definitely get to it in the next couple of days. We need to sort our finances a bit more over the coming year, sounds like the forum could be useful.<br /><br />I'm glad you're back on Monday. I have been missing your regular posts. Keep enjoying your holidays and I'll see you next week (so to speak)!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975556587020883049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56183732265480650282012-01-04T19:21:51.307+10:002012-01-04T19:21:51.307+10:00Having been stuck at home for two months with a br...Having been stuck at home for two months with a broken ankle, I've not had to shell out for coffee, biscuits and office lunches.<br /><br />From seeing what was left in my account the day before my salary went in, I know how much that costs me!<br /><br />Though I must confess I have used some of that surplus to buy seeds and fruit trees. But I count those as investments.<br /><br />As I'm still wearing a cast, I need to take taxis some times still, but as soon as I'm fully mobile they will join takeaways as an inadmissable expense.Blue Shed Thinkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988028935854371365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64818840200823459882012-01-04T19:21:21.605+10:002012-01-04T19:21:21.605+10:00I've been a part of the wonderful blogging com...I've been a part of the wonderful blogging community for two years now, Rhonda. I can't believe I missed your blog! It's devourable! In fact, Ive just spent the past hour by my daughter's bed with her well asleep and me still sitting here because I couldn't stop reading. I'm very grateful that I got stuck into Mum's AWWs while we were down visiting these past two weeks.<br /><br />xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78293595990226344962012-01-04T11:28:09.015+10:002012-01-04T11:28:09.015+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I think the forum topics that you ment...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I think the forum topics that you mentioned are fantastic, especially the money-saving challenge. My dad and I are looking into saving money on our grocery bill. WE make all meals at home using organic food...and I know there's ways to save money there. So I'll have to check it out :) :)<br /><br />Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75631486569877657562012-01-04T10:18:11.607+10:002012-01-04T10:18:11.607+10:00I liked reading your post. We worked on our taxes ...I liked reading your post. We worked on our taxes yesterday and We were surprised and happy to discover that we conserved over 4,800 miles last year. We use three vehicles for our small seasonal business and two of the vehicles are used the rest of the year for the off season jobs. With driving 4,800 miles less by combining errands, stacking boats, and staying out instead of making two trips, we saved about $1,343 in fuel consumption. Last year I challenged myself to not spend or spend little money in January and I made it under $24. This year I haven't spent any money...yet! Thanks for the community online! ~KariTim and Kari O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692327673634314221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77337908805345052502012-01-04T09:54:50.918+10:002012-01-04T09:54:50.918+10:00I don't know if one can join late or not but b...I don't know if one can join late or not but but carla of ½ dozen daily http://halfdozendaily.blog.com/ is hosting a no-spend or a low spend for the month of January http://halfdozendaily.blog.com/no-spend-2012/<br />I took a few moment a posted my goals for 2012. http://peppylady.blogspot.com/2011/12/goals-for-2012.html. I tried to make a tab for it on my blog but for some reason...It just doesn't work for me.<br />But I believe if a person gets out there plenty of organization one can find one to there wants or needs.<br />I'm involved in writers group though our local library.<br />Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26414058070008677662012-01-04T09:27:00.847+10:002012-01-04T09:27:00.847+10:00success, thank you ! I am new to the forum thingy,...success, thank you ! I am new to the forum thingy, but will check it out, would be nice to meet likeminded people.Mrs Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109885833512528798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21761187428140494892012-01-04T09:14:22.476+10:002012-01-04T09:14:22.476+10:00Hi Mrs A! Try now. I just changed one of the sett...Hi Mrs A! Try now. I just changed one of the settings.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24385371469408046882012-01-04T08:49:59.527+10:002012-01-04T08:49:59.527+10:00Hi Rhonda, i tried to register for the forum but i...Hi Rhonda, i tried to register for the forum but its not working and now tells me my email address is banned! Any help would be appreciated, I live very close to you btw, near eumundi!Mrs Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109885833512528798noreply@blogger.com