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3 biggest money wasters

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People often ask me about our finances as we have a mortgage, 4 children and one main income. If someone is telling me they don’t have enough money I start with a checklist similar to this one.

1. Do you have a credit card/s?
If you really want to save money – get rid of it! If you have credit card debt make it your no. 1 financial priority to pay it off (and cut the card up immediately!)

2. Do you have pay T.V?
Not only a waste of time, a waste of money. With the money and time you would save by not having it you can invest in other things, the main one being yourself.

3. Do you smoke?
Not much to be said here. Do whatever you can to quit. Tobacco is an ongoing expense in every way – you become addicted to it, so repeat buying, your health will suffer whether you admit it or not and end up costing you not only money but quality of life. (For those who think I’m simplifying the problem – I’m an ex – smoker of 6 years. Quitting is one of the very best things I’ve ever done!)

If you change even one of these money wasters you will notice a big difference in your budget.
Happy saving!

My Creative Space

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I’m having a go at the dual image applique technique from Dilys Fronk’s book.
I like the fact that you can use up scraps and there is no waste. I’m free motion quilting around the shapes which takes quite some time!
I’m using my dyed and painted fabrics. The idea is to use this technique for bags, quilts etc, but I’m taking baby steps with a teapot rest. I think I’d go nuts doing a quilt with all these tiny applique pieces!
Note to self – make sure fabric used for applique doesn’t fray quickly!!
My first foray into polymer clay with some cutesy buttons.
I think someone missed us while we were away!
For some wonderfully creative spaces take a look here.

Big giveaway!!

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The SHE (Schooling at home Etsians) team that I belong to are having a huge giveaway with 9 prizes in total. All you have to do is visit the team blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a prize.
I’m taking part with one of my hand dyed silk scarves.

Pop over and enter – the more the merrier!

Hi

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We’ve returned. With mixed feelings. Would rather have stayed, but there are plenty of things to look forward to here too. I wish I could bottle that beautiful sea air to bring back to the city, it’s so invigorating.

I’m not here

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                                             I’m here. 
                                                 And here.
No internet. No phone. Just us and the fresh sea air. 
See you in a couple of weeks.
God bless.

A letter to Mr. Baillieu

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Dear Mr. Baillieu,
Although I am completely against abortion at any stage of a pregnancy I am particularly disturbed by the knowledge that a percentage of late term aborted babies are born alive then left to die. What a terrible abomination. How terribly sickening to be aware of this practice occuring regularly in our beautiful country and being powerless to change it.
Therefore, I appeal to you Mr Baillieu. You are not powerless. You can change this. This is so wrong – please make it right.

Yours Sincerely

(my name)

If you feel as strongly on this issue as I do please make your voice heard!

Write to your local MP. Write to the Premier – Ted Baillieu, Deputy Premier – Peter Ryan and Health Minister – Hon David Davies.
Address your letters to   C/- Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000

Giveaway winners announced….

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Winners of my embroidery pattern are:

Quilary                Forest Dweller                    Amme


Congrats to you all – your pattern will be flying towards you via cyberspace shortly – and thanks to all who entered. The pattern is available in my Etsy shop.

Amme – I don’t have any contact details for you, could you please email me?

Waldorf Window Stars

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 Ann really inspires me with her paper stars and I have been meaning to make some with the children for ages. I finally got around to ordering some kite paper from Winterwood (it’s not easy to find in Australia).

I followed the tutorial here which is very clear and easy to follow.

The children enjoyed making something so pretty and our windows are brighter and cheerful. Now all I need is this book to make some more detailed ones!