tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:24:46 +0000DebtBudgetCookingSuccessMaking doSavingsNo SpendingClutterLeft oversGroceriesFree EntertainmentRepaymentsCredit CardcompetitionebayBakingSimple SavingsUpdateSpare changeBanksSmall BoyAssistanceHomeNaturalRecipeBarteringCleanersDonationsIncomeDisasterPlanningRecoveryGiftMandsDreamsMenuPantryQueenslandBundabergHusbandTherapyFreedomGrownHealingBallaratBosisto'sFairiesGardeningHellstraLine of CreditMadeMovingPetsRatesVegetablesHome GrownMy Little Piece of ParadiseWeeklyBeautifulColdMedicationMortgageSeasonalShopping ListFridayOne Million DollarsPersonal LoanStock takeTelstraWithdrawalWordless WednesdayDucksFunnyIceInstagramJake GyllenhaalLaundryMaximaliseMudgutsPhotosDealing with debt $1 at a time ~ sharing our tricks as we balance the linehttp://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))Blogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-8009425941997639292Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:34:00 +00002015-11-04T09:50:47.498+11:00 I wish I had a magic wand. One that let me take things back to a point in time and just tweak it a little by being able to remember the ramification of the oversight or hindsight but continue forward from this reversed point. Bit like the opportunity provided to Marty McFly in Back To a The Future with the Almanac - only for your life. Not big things like illness or medical needs including http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2015/11/yes-it-has-been-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-3691357321035926625Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:56:00 +00002013-06-07T17:56:25.837+10:00 Anyone who is still loitering past will notice some changes in the coming weeks.  A lot ~ and I mean a LOT ~ has happened since I last posted on The Mission back in January 2012. But, despite it all, we are leaping back in to make more of our dream become reality. *cheers* So ~ we have made it to Queensland. We are in Bundaberg, looking after a house while its owners travel http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-ability-to-start-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-1664308022822125593Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:17:00 +00002012-01-08T22:17:44.710+11:00BudgetCookingFree EntertainmentNo SpendingRecipe Something we can cope with...  Every week, money comes in and money goes out. For the most part it works out about even in our favour ~ every so often there is something unaccounted and the money juggling skills are required. Must admit ~ we are very good at skimming the 'fat' and prioritising to ensure things balance through. As mentioned yesterday, we receive income fortnightly http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2012/01/thus-it-must-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-6654828781411296257Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:12:00 +00002012-01-07T22:12:34.175+11:00BudgetBundabergCookingMenuNo SpendingRecipeSavings One step forward at a time...  Let's welcome back the No Spend Challenge!  And that whole concept of budgeting, planning, debt reduction, living over surviving and getting the balance realigned to our new environment and circumstances.  Oh Boy ~ do I feel like I have been the total slacker these last few months.  Please know its been a big move from Ballarat Victoria http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-demise-of-slack-tart-movement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-5866946518547274750Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:55:00 +00002011-09-12T00:09:56.236+10:00BudgetClutterCookingHome GrownPlanning Sure aint bloody easy...  I think the holiday is over and its time to knuckle down, design and stick to routine, save and grow. we've been here in Bundaberg for a full school term *loving it*  We have sort of worked out where to buy, the veg is growing and we can now eat from the garden *so quick* Got an egg source, some friends, acquaintances increasing & building http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/09/getting-on-track.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-7828213377621853441Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:22:00 +00002011-09-11T00:22:43.847+10:00BakingBallaratBudgetBundabergCookingCredit CardDebtFridayGardeningNo SpendingPantryRepaymentsSavings So it rains more frequently in Queensland... I get that. At around 2pm, maybe 230pm, you can almost guarantee it is absolutely pouring with rain, school pick up time is impending and no matter where you live, if it is going to rain today it will always be around school pick up time. Sarcastistically more so often than if you have washing on the line, get it off before 230pm http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/09/love-smell-of-rain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-2607290988919701308Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:08:00 +00002011-09-08T22:08:10.211+10:00BudgetBundabergCookingGardeningHome GrownMandsNo SpendingVegetables You say "battler" like its a bad thing *grins* Bit of a thinking process going on about those who are "strugglers" and those who are "Battlers" ~ whether there is a difference in the two? Do strugglers really just like to brag under the guise of complaining about how they couldn't really afford the new $149 shoes, marked down from $200 at least, but managed to buy them any way and http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/09/say-what-you-really-mean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-6891937800401247186Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:07:00 +00002011-09-08T00:07:58.009+10:00BakingBudgetCookingDebtGroceriesLine of CreditPantryRecipeSavings Today we did spend... With around $40 of the last week's grocery budget remaining, we shopped with this and the coming week's $50 - including an extra $50 for some extra pantry staples. We've been advised by some friendly Bundaberg locals to get a few 'extras' during the coming weeks into the wet season to ensure if any transportation or access to the area arise, we will still have sufficient http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/09/minimising-shopshock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-4622988753591955047Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:49:00 +00002011-09-07T01:49:23.218+10:00BakingBudgetBundabergCookingGardeningPantryRecipeVegetables The things my Husband finds ~ love his photographs...  I swear it was Sunday ~ and now its Wednesday morning! Hope all the Dads, stand ins and children all over have enjoyed the togetherness of Sunday ~ now come on, the 'special' day is over, back to the normal. Yes, it would be nice to have days like that all the time, but it takes some coordinating, planning, doing things in http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/09/did-someone-speed-up-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-8353552172031887842Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:06:00 +00002011-09-02T22:06:23.612+10:00BeautifulBundabergClutterGardeningMenuPlanningSeasonalVegetables Who said you had to spend heaps to make a veggie garden?  OK ~ you probably didn't but I know others who have. In the past six weeks, we have not only set up a raised veggie bed for nothing, we've got the seeds, fertiliser and more in for next to nix. Building the garden bed used a lot  We have saved hundreds of dollars over the years. Instead of paying up to $5.00 for packets of http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/09/things-that-make-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-7401396413963300187Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:36:00 +00002011-08-29T15:36:23.176+10:00BudgetClutterCredit CardDebtNo SpendingPantrySimple SavingsVegetables Objects are closer than they appear...  We actually have some savings... And I am wondering if it is better to put an extra $1000 onto the VISA or keep the $1200 as 'emergency money' and keep putting on an extra $100 per week to all the interest accumulating accounts. Ahhh - the dilemma. As things have been SO stretched finanically in the past, the security conscious part of me would http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/put-cash-back-in-your-wallet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-7875339047695045562Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:36:00 +00002011-08-24T21:36:08.675+10:00BarteringBudgetBundabergFree EntertainmentHome GrownMaking doNo SpendingSuccess SmallBoy enjoying a winter swim...  We are finally back on the no/low spend trail ~ aiming to not spend anything until the end of the month. This is the fourth day with no spending. Of course there are things that are best described as 'required' spending. Things like the electricity or gas bill, the rent or mortgage, those types of expenses are always needed.  However, we don't http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/saving-not-spending.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-308452874125451984Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:44:00 +00002011-08-22T22:44:31.675+10:00BakingBeautifulBundabergDebtFreedomMaking doRecoverySmall Boy When you are making a new house into a home *grins* Big apologies for the lack of updates this past week. Life is busy and semi-active and by the end of the day, I am in agony ~ a bundle of oww's and ohhh's. The new pain meds are a wee bit strong (considering I was off them 2-3 months ago) but I am getting a decent sleep.  It's taking a little time, but house-sitting a fully furnished placehttp://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/time-just-flies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-7530622708721860264Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +00002011-08-11T08:00:36.011+10:00BakingBudgetDebtGroceriesLeft oversMenuPantryPlanningRecipeShopping ListStock takeWeekly Yeah, I can justify $70 spent at the school fete. It's the other spending which is getting a bit ridiculous... After twelve months of penny-pinching and stretching everything as far as possible (plus a little bit more), our move has resulted in an extra $100 a week available in our budget. And we've been using it on silly things, like $10+ bubbles, chocolate, new books (as in full price, not op http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/spending-to-aid-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-2340327005862255535Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:10:00 +00002011-08-05T21:20:20.125+10:00BeautifulFridayFunnyInstagramPhotos Wheelie...   Six Truths in Life ~ 1. You cannot stick your tongue out and look up at the ceiling at the same time, a physical impossibility due to the tendons within your neck. 2. All idiots, after reading #1 will try it. 3. And discover #1 is a lie. 4. You are smiling now because you know you are an idiot. 5. You soon will share this with another idiot. 6. There is still a stupid smile http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/six-truths-in-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-4412774354804221697Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:03:00 +00002011-08-05T00:05:47.387+10:00BarteringBudgetDebtFree EntertainmentGiftMenuSavingsSpare changeSuccess Living on a Budget, Frugal living, Savings Year, Debt Reduction Year, No/Low Spend or whatever name you want to give to time spent living within particular cash constraints (because you're not using your credit card are you!) does not have to involve drastic changes. Just a few simple everyday alterations to habits can go a long way to removing debt and start to build savings. Remember too ~ a http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/12-ways-you-can-start-saving-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-501189453997346630Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:10:00 +00002011-08-03T23:10:32.924+10:00BakingBarteringBudgetCookingDonationsFreedomGardeningGrownHome GrownNaturalNo SpendingSeasonalVegetables Oh what a beautiful morning...  I don't think anyone hasn't been gob-smacked by the cost of bananas. But $4 for a small capsicum? My youngest sister came to the conclusion its time to "drink more wine. It's cheaper, tastes better, and I look fantastic after a few!" after pondering if hers was a Magic capsicum. She decided it must be for such an insulting, exorbitant price. http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/08/rising-costs-of-fresh-fruit-veg.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-590582468970734197Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:13:00 +00002011-07-31T23:13:05.022+10:00AssistanceBarteringBudgetCookingHealingMenuPlanningTherapyUpdateWeekly A new day in Queensland dawns bright and warm...  Too many 5am starts has made Mands a very tired chickie... Actually, I am a little bit stressed. And I've got a cold. Moving across the continent (well up the continent) was always going to be an exercise and play havoc on my back, but we took it slow, stopped often and tacked a few extra days to keep the actual travelling hours around http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/oh-woe-no-get-up-and-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-1759949830415457048Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:22:00 +00002011-07-31T23:15:01.027+10:00BudgetcompetitionDreamsFairiesGiftGrownNo SpendingPlanningRecipe There are some who say "All you need is love..." But try giving the gift of love to a four year old on her birthday and ~ trust me ~ it will generally end in tears. *cringe*  I do think children do have too much ~ too many things to play with, too much time involving screens, too great an expectation of 'I need' when its really 'I want', too much on offer and too much to compete with on a http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/gifts-to-give-when-purse-is-empty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-5870511249885256005Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +00002011-07-26T00:01:46.038+10:00BakingFairiesHealingHomeMandsPlanningRecoveryTherapy I love a good 'find'... And I'd love to say I had a day with no spending but with the chiropractic session (or should that have been waste of an hour being spoken to like I have no idea how the spine works and the issues I am facing) at a cost of $90 ~ sadly not. What a waste of time and money - not even a little bit of relief provided yet is cost a bomb. If someone would like to reimburse me http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/looking-for-good-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-433065984910992605Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:47:00 +00002011-07-24T23:47:21.083+10:00BudgetDebtFreedomHealingLeft oversMenuPlanningSavingsTherapy All it takes is sticking to the list ~ and adhering gaffer tape or some other sealant across the mouths of 11yo boys who want this, need that and plead for those as well... *sighs* SmallBoy was reasonably good to be honest ~ but there were so many objects of desire he will be saving lots of pocket money to obtain some extravagant items . . . or blowing it every week at the Markets. As for the http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/money-saving-markets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-4279083105017689664Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:41:00 +00002011-07-24T11:13:35.902+10:00competitionDonationsFairiesHealingSimple SavingsSmall Boy Today, many members of the website Simple Savings gave support to a member who lost her little girl by releasing pink balloons, lighting pink candles or finding pink flowers ~ Amelia Grace was born sleeping this week and the flow of love on the website for heaven's newest angel, her mummy and family has been unbelievable, sincere and so heartfelt.  Yes, there is extreme sadness for so many http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/saturday-sadness-strangers-and-savings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-7800401796344592723Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:45:00 +00002011-07-31T00:06:42.534+10:00Bosisto'sColdcompetitionFree EntertainmentHealingNaturalRecoverySuccess The flora of  Eucalyptus ~ stunning and natural   Achoo ~ 'scuse me ~ gotta a lurgy... Because I have been on such a run of medication, the last thing I really wanted was another tablet or some syrup which is going to dry out my nose but keep me awake all night. And I am not a fan of the chest rubs which contain petroleum and other nasties. But I do have alternatives, one which Ihttp://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/you-still-get-colds-in-queensland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-3570076953988007702Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:48:00 +00002011-07-21T22:51:13.558+10:00BudgetcompetitionDebtFairiesQueenslandRecoverySavings We had rainbows to guide the way...  We've travelled up the coast and we are finally here... Mands on a Mission is back online ~ with a temperament and attitude as warm and sunny as the climate we now reside! Oh Queensland ~ you are divine *grins* Honestly, I never thought I'd get back on-line to natter ~ Hellstra gave a little grief in setting up our phone line. Which leads me to ask why,http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/07/finally-reconnecting-with-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451583605564268950.post-8670100853996991948Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:28:00 +00002011-06-15T21:28:21.886+10:00BallaratBudgetDreamsHomeMaking doMovingQueenslandSuccess Do I sound flustered? I think I am starting to panic - but almost for the sake of panicking! Not because things are moving along ~ they are and as we still have two working weeks before we head off, all should be done by the end of next weekend. This is the goal ~ allowing Monday for mopping and dusting, Tuesday to do those last touch-ups and wipe outs (including the oven) and for the fridge, http://mandsonamission.blogspot.com/2011/06/time-flies-when-you-dont-know-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~ Mands! (on-a-mission) ;o))1