Nov 20 2008
Wow, Haven’t I Been Slack!
It’s been over a week (10 days to be exact) since I last posted. To be quite honest with you I just haven’t had the motivation to think about posts lately. But I thought today I might send you all an update and let you know what I have been up to.
I had hoped to have all my Christmas shopping over and done with by the 1st December. I’m not sure how I am going to go with that. So far I only have a few present for the kids. Unless I really pull my finger out and get a heap done next week I don’t like my chances of having it all done by Dec 1st. I do however have wrapping paper, so I can at least get it wrapped as I buy it, instead of saving it all up and having a mammoth gift wrapping session on Christmas Eve (I hate that!).
We have settled into the new house and it now feels like we have been here for years. I am excited to spend Christmas here. We have promised the kids that we will put up the Christmas tree and lights on the outside of the house this weekend, so that should get us all in the Christmas spirit.
Rob is still looking for a job, he is getting quite worried that he won’t have a job before Christmas. I don’t mind if he doesn’t though, I’d like him to be able to come to the kids end of year presentation days and things for a change.
With Rob out of work I have been trying to save money. I’ve been doing little things that have helped to save us money over the last month. I’ve stopped buying biscuits and have been baking cakes and biscuits for the kids to take to school. I’ve been making my own yoghurt and I’ve been watching the shops specials and stocking up when I see a good bargain. I know that there is much more that I could be doing but it’s a start 
on 21 Nov 2008 at 11:18 am
I am hoping to have my Christmas shopping finished by 1st Dec too which I have aimed for the last few years, but I think I might actually make it this year.
on 22 Nov 2008 at 5:13 am
I have only bought one gift. LOL. I have been too busy with the kids and illness, surgeries, birthdays. I’m so glad you got moved into your new house.
on 02 Dec 2008 at 2:09 pm
Hello,
good to hear from you .. late as you may be .. it’s always good.. so not to worry.
I wish I was done with shopping too.. only have a few things purchased . But I have been knitting & crocheting some easy things for gifts, hats and scarves. Plus baby shower gifts.. not so easy, but oh.. so sweet . I hope they will love them as much as I did in the making .
One way I save money is to use a bar of fels naptha (http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/Fels_Naptha_Soap_p/d1001.htm) soap , grated into the washer with a shake of borax or washing soda. I also use vinegar for the rinse . To give a special scent to bed sheets I add a bit of cheap cream rince to the vinegar :_)
I know I have saved a lot of money by doing this.
I also buy most of our clothes at the better thrifts and consignment shops.
Once every two weeks I take a load of things to the thrift also.
well just wanted to leave my bits.. hope it helps.
I know how it is to have hubby out of work .. :_)
God Bless, You and Yours!
Lisa
PS.. I enjoy your podcasts very much :_)
on 03 Dec 2008 at 7:59 pm
Thanks for your comments girls
on 05 Dec 2008 at 1:03 pm
Hi rachel thanks for the shout out. look foward to chatting soon Jillxx