tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post5986343434265516224..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: A change for the better...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-20153578007298217742018-01-31T16:14:02.126+10:002018-01-31T16:14:02.126+10:00such pretty creations! I bet the lavender sachets ...such pretty creations! I bet the lavender sachets smell divine! I think we are like corn and beans you and I in the kitchen.........I am not testing my blood pressure but I'm sure it would be near boiling point when I'm in the kitchen :-/......organised chaos it what it is. :-) Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12801192885636540642018-01-31T15:51:36.563+10:002018-01-31T15:51:36.563+10:00Yay! Baking is good for you! How cool is that! ...Yay! Baking is good for you! How cool is that! Beautiful photo's of yummy food - making me hungry! Beautiful gifts you have made - thank you so much for inspiring our imagaination. Karen, Hannah and Baa. xxKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521219590544595483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3053145809746420482018-01-31T15:07:31.252+10:002018-01-31T15:07:31.252+10:00Isn't God marvellous!? xIsn't God marvellous!? xJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12890968784040442162018-01-31T14:24:54.446+10:002018-01-31T14:24:54.446+10:00Well Jenny, I am certain that lemon meringue pie w...Well Jenny, I am certain that lemon meringue pie would NOT last 4 nights in my house!!! A little mouse would get into it! Your baking always looks so divine. I have been doing another bookmark today - one of your stitchery club designs. Wonderful. LoVe the little lavender sachets XxxxJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7450604227453185312018-01-31T13:57:27.798+10:002018-01-31T13:57:27.798+10:00I am also using what I have in order to save money...I am also using what I have in order to save money and mostly use my S.A.B.L.E. (Supplies Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy). I am also trying to eat at home more and not spend money on high priced dining out with not-so-good food for me. I adore your finished gifts. The sweet little tags look really easy to make...with scraps! May your week be Wonderful Jenny Dear...XOCreateologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-14652836068165037392018-01-31T13:08:39.663+10:002018-01-31T13:08:39.663+10:00I see what you did there with your cute tray mat, ...I see what you did there with your cute tray mat, using the circle cut out as half circles on the ends. I love it.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814407420789455322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-69965160168828920202018-01-31T11:55:00.827+10:002018-01-31T11:55:00.827+10:00You are an inspiration. You are an inspiration. graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-40747419479459104492018-01-31T11:20:29.846+10:002018-01-31T11:20:29.846+10:00Sounds like 1 Thess. 4:11 (working with your hands...Sounds like 1 Thess. 4:11 (working with your hands, staying home, etc.) works for blood pressure control! :)Barbara Frankhttp://www.barbarafrankonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70734683807623914102018-01-31T10:03:33.678+10:002018-01-31T10:03:33.678+10:00Oh my goodness Jenny. Another beautiful inspiring...Oh my goodness Jenny. Another beautiful inspiring blog. thank you. Your gifts are just so gorgeous and the fabric you choose to make these gifts is pure eye candy. Thank you. You have such a wonderful eye for colour and your fabrics are scrumptious as your wonderful meals look and sound. I am sure Mr E realizes what a treasure he has in you. thank you for sharing. Glenise Magnanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-75630880638241889292018-01-31T09:22:20.487+10:002018-01-31T09:22:20.487+10:00I enjoyed reading this lovely BLOG post Jenny, lot...I enjoyed reading this lovely BLOG post Jenny, lots of great cooking and baking. Gorgeous items you've made. I love the table setting for the friends morning tea....Kayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230822866065980056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24161430885993360662018-01-31T09:04:50.621+10:002018-01-31T09:04:50.621+10:00Leigh, what a wise mama you are. In the over-indul...Leigh, what a wise mama you are. In the over-indulgent world we forget that things gotten too easily can be for-gotten quickly as the next new purchase falls into our trolley. xxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24081335229753943732018-01-31T08:02:54.780+10:002018-01-31T08:02:54.780+10:00Barbara, mine is regularly 165/90 (or a little hig...Barbara, mine is regularly 165/90 (or a little higher) but when I don't go out, or when I've been cooking it drops to 130/72. Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-73554058679575745382018-01-31T08:00:20.154+10:002018-01-31T08:00:20.154+10:00I take mega dose magnesium morning and night. It h...I take mega dose magnesium morning and night. It helps with some things but not with others…but that’s okay! We follow a mega vitamin regime every day and have had good recovery and healing in many areas. <br /><br />Bless you heaps,<br />Jenny<br />Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-14641412759711287282018-01-31T06:43:47.562+10:002018-01-31T06:43:47.562+10:00Jenny, Now I am hungry, LOL. Your pictures of your...Jenny, Now I am hungry, LOL. Your pictures of your wonderful meals are scrumptious looking. On another note, you may be interested in a book called, 'The Magnesium Miracle', by Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.<br />Magnesium helps with so much of what I have read from you thru this journey of yours. Just wanted to share, Blessings, Judithjudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099487800770751609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7378774567059628822018-01-31T06:41:32.268+10:002018-01-31T06:41:32.268+10:00I enjoy your blog, Jenny. That's interesting t...I enjoy your blog, Jenny. That's interesting that your bp is lowest in the kitchen. I used to have a bp of 145/80; six years ago, I gave up flour in all forms and now my bp is always around 112/72. I loved baking too, but now I just do it occasionally for my husband. I enjoy your photos of baked goods though :)<br /><br />Take care,<br />BarbBarbara Frankhttp://www.barbarafrankonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66776145132673908532018-01-31T06:30:34.016+10:002018-01-31T06:30:34.016+10:00Jenny, I've just finished my breakfast but now...Jenny, I've just finished my breakfast but now I'm wanting to sit down to that lovely home cooking of yours. Meals cooked from scratch are always so much nicer than premade and of course, you know what has gone into them - no nasties there. It is so nice to see the little gifts you have made. I love the little gift tags - maximum effect for minimum effort - which always suits me. Have you noticed that the free commodity of time is what is a main ingredient in everything you have created. You are making very good use of it.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-35712822053232695972018-01-31T05:04:24.156+10:002018-01-31T05:04:24.156+10:00When I go to the grocery store I only get the item...When I go to the grocery store I only get the items on my list...no extra sweets are allowed!! They do know how to put a display together to get us to buy more - their job, I know, but it does test my resolve. I usually only cook once a week and bake even more rarely since my dad doesn't eat much at one time (or at all, really). I am also not shopping because I'm bored and staying away from the quilt shops! I have enough fabric here to make several more quilts, so that needs to be used before I go for more! Thanks for the encouragement to be good stewards of what we have been blessed with...so easy to spend money wastefully.Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-75219596120920472372018-01-31T04:34:52.726+10:002018-01-31T04:34:52.726+10:00Hello Jenny; Reading your blog is such a blessing...Hello Jenny; Reading your blog is such a blessing for me. As I am trying to be better at all I do in our home, you and so many of the other commenters, are such leaders that I so appreciate. One thing I can not do very often is bake or cook. My horrible memory has caused some great disasters and very dangerous situations, but also many more flat out funny recipes. Like the time, my rolls were rock hard when they came out of the oven for one of the holidays non the less, and had not even risen an inch. LOL. Therefore, I try and do many other tasks in exchange. I love fabric, yet I do keep our budget in mind and only buy when absolutely needed and we do have the extra funds. I have also tried making gifts for family and friends, but no one I know appreciates them. So, I gave that up and only sew for strangers now. oops, sorry I am getting a bit long again. Thank you for sharing everything that you do. Have a fantastic day!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958077183627536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-65666739186718560552018-01-31T04:30:33.275+10:002018-01-31T04:30:33.275+10:00I find if I stay out of stores I don't spend m...I find if I stay out of stores I don't spend money. And if I am not out shopping with friends I have no reason to eat out during the shopping trip. A double save.<br /><br />I sew enjoy your blog and hope your bp issues become a thing of the past.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203042019743048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88122095427019286072018-01-31T03:36:00.752+10:002018-01-31T03:36:00.752+10:00I love what you do and there is a sense of peace a...I love what you do and there is a sense of peace and contentment in your blogs. I have to admit your recipes look so good and I wish you had a book with them .... tempting me to bake and cook. Both of which I love to do anyway ... Anytime you do post a recipe, I immediately save it so I can try it. Thank you for the peace and love you share with all of us.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548961613755653034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-25619952424049830372018-01-31T02:15:02.750+10:002018-01-31T02:15:02.750+10:00What adorable little gifts for your friends! I am ...What adorable little gifts for your friends! I am working on two habits. The first is teaching my 9 year old to use up her craft supplies stash. I'm realizing that she has way more supplies than I do, as friends and family often buy her supplies for birthday's and Christmas, or hand down their own unused supplies to her, and whenever she gets pocket money, I take her to the craft store to buy even more! She won't learn how to manage all of this unless I teach her. Another habit is that we typically go out to eat once per week, which is fine, but the kids meals at restaurants are never very nutritious, and I'd like to start using that money for a babysitter so my husband and I can eat out alone :).LeighSabeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474933260819359301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-36603577825316576072018-01-31T00:20:02.810+10:002018-01-31T00:20:02.810+10:00Jenny, I love reading your blogs. You are so info...Jenny, I love reading your blogs. You are so informative and I learn so much from you. I have a bad habit of buying too much fabric. I am trying to break this habit. I have refused to buy any new fabric unless I have something specific that I need it for. I look in my stash first and if there isn't anything that will work for the project then I will consider buying something. The only time I will allow myself to buy new fabric and kits is during our quilt show and even then I am limiting myself. My sewing room is a mess because of all the fabrics and kits laying around. I am going to go through my sewing room today. I'm going to pack up things that I am not going to work on at present. I'll make a list of what I have packed so I'll know what I have. I also plan to make a list of projects I need to finish this year. I also have refused to start any new block of the month clubs. I have too many BOM's going right now and I'm far behind. Lesson learn! I am embroidering "A Year In The Garden" and will continue through this year. Thank you, Jenny for all you do!Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335554122486958502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17671416775973607102018-01-31T00:09:10.969+10:002018-01-31T00:09:10.969+10:00I love baking too, it is one of the things that ma...I love baking too, it is one of the things that make me really happy and calm, a few hours baking really sets me up. I do love all of you little gifts, they are just perfect for so many things. I think I will be getting my machine out later this week for a few lavender bags and bookmarks. xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373043952789494619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-28776192806579674042018-01-31T00:00:46.486+10:002018-01-31T00:00:46.486+10:00I'm in the "hit and git" category fo...I'm in the "hit and git" category for grocery shopping, lol - in and out as fast as possible!! Having a weekly plan for meals really does cut down on impulse buys though, and keeps me from wasting produce. My downfall is garage sales and thrift shops, not to mention antique stores, Sam loves to go to those with me. But he's working and I'm not, so I try to stay away!<br />Jenny the gifts you made are spectacular. I think I'll have a rummage in my scraps...gorgeous. That tray mat! The sachets! And what a really lovely presentation. The bookmarks are just lovely as well! I may have to make one today, I lost one out of my bible and can't find it anywhere. Lovely post, sweetheart.Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-43974452451278653812018-01-30T22:38:42.763+10:002018-01-30T22:38:42.763+10:00You are less stressed while in the kitchen!! Lucky...You are less stressed while in the kitchen!! Lucky for your hubby and family! :-)) Your chicken pie looks absolutely delicious. I love the gift ideas and thanks for the beautiful inspiration.Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.com