tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post7866588849297406832..comments2023-09-27T21:29:27.101+08:00Comments on bizzydayz: LifeLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16988163474193134460noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-17738232004670302622012-07-16T19:42:21.879+08:002012-07-16T19:42:21.879+08:00We have been a one-income family for a little over...We have been a one-income family for a little over 4 1/2yrs now and let me tell you, it's been one hard slog just to make ends meet. And I fully understand being more than greatful that I can "afford" to stay home and be a full-time Mum to the most precious, gorgeous little boys on this earth.<br /><br />At first we were fine financially, or so we thought. We didn't adjust our lifestyle to suit our income and so after a few years we saw every last cent of savings and investment earnings just slip away. A lot was spent on finishing off our home...a lot wasn't.<br /><br />So now, for the past year or so we've been "tight". Battling each and every bill. But it has only just, FINALLY come to our attention that we need a BUDGET! We've been living week-to-week for so long and we're sick of it. So we now have realised that the only way out is to be smart. And already in just 2 months I'm almost feeling like I can breathe again each week when the pay comes in. Bills are getting paid, the credit card is not getting hit!!<br /><br />I can't wait to join you in this journey Liz, bloody fantastic idea! xxAmandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-38908987096962314962012-07-16T18:43:20.107+08:002012-07-16T18:43:20.107+08:00Very very true Liz!! Well done for being real and ...Very very true Liz!! Well done for being real and relivent!!! I had a quote that hung in the shop above the sink that I love and we live by... "don't let money control you, you control it!!!" Keep hanging in there, its just a season!! Love ya!! XxJess https://www.blogger.com/profile/05937903606204977229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-73830789994624529822012-07-16T13:55:32.820+08:002012-07-16T13:55:32.820+08:00What a fantastic idea and what a fantastic post!! ...What a fantastic idea and what a fantastic post!! I am on maternity leave and am in the exact same boat. Cannot wait to read what you come up with, exciting things ahead for your blog.<br /><br />Allison<br />http://utterlyorganised.blogspot.com.au/Utterly Organisedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846949219451417705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-30937995312889081842012-07-16T13:14:23.818+08:002012-07-16T13:14:23.818+08:00Great post Liz, I come from a family where there n...Great post Liz, I come from a family where there never was much money, so I have learnt to be frugal. <br />And it doesn't have to be doom and gloom, just a bit of a shift in attitude can make all the difference. One little tip I'd like to share is using Moneysmart.gov For us it has been a great help in organising the finances, in a simple way, you can print everything out and see it all in black and white. Looking forward to the tips and tricks :)Jasminenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-27191879372626848852012-07-16T12:07:11.655+08:002012-07-16T12:07:11.655+08:00An awesome post Liz. Thanks for sharing your story...An awesome post Liz. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm really looking forward to your great tips and posts. Love your work Liz and keep smiling :)Kerina @ Livingonalattehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529834304709124173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-59126743259834912962012-07-16T11:58:31.695+08:002012-07-16T11:58:31.695+08:00You're not alone! I'm trying to be Scrooge...You're not alone! I'm trying to be Scrooge mcgooge at the moment to try and put away as much money as we can before our holiday, and every bill has just come in! 2 x car rego, electricity and a couple of smaller bills :( but you're friend is so right, stress and worry does not fix things, we do what we can and sometimes we need to consider all the good things we have to be grateful for and realise it's not all doom and gloom! I love budget anything so bring it on :) xxxSherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-35580842311213168942012-07-16T11:46:15.778+08:002012-07-16T11:46:15.778+08:00You are such an inspiration sweetie. Fabulous post...You are such an inspiration sweetie. Fabulous post I cannot wait to see what you come up with on your weekly posts. <br /><br />Don't ever forget you are doing the most importane role at home and you will get there. Much love xxJadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576888218625115693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-64874763253390209882012-07-16T11:45:41.868+08:002012-07-16T11:45:41.868+08:00Great post hun, really needed to hear this today. ...Great post hun, really needed to hear this today. <br />Can't wait to join you on this journey<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-24977755365622764062012-07-16T11:37:28.948+08:002012-07-16T11:37:28.948+08:00Oh I love this post! I adore this message. Well ti...Oh I love this post! I adore this message. Well timed! Looking forward to your tips xxElisa {With Grace and Eve}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11416451148055700239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118379573510087764.post-11099484851303668062012-07-16T11:31:56.902+08:002012-07-16T11:31:56.902+08:00Hi Liz, I loved this post :) Being the usual water...Hi Liz, I loved this post :) Being the usual water/council rates time of year (along with a kids birthday thrown in for us) this is our usual pulling our hair out time of year :) So I can completely relate at the moment! <br /><br />I think the low cost weekly post sounds like a great idea. There are a few blogs I read with amazing ideas for organising, and which say "all for under $150!" which is all well and good .... but I don't wan't to spend $150 to organise my linen closet! :) <br /><br />I love to hear some ideas which are more about effective use of space and cheap solutions, rather than saving up to buy some fancy organised system :D<br /><br />Havent commented much recently, but I love your blog and always enjoy your posts .... and thanks to your last post I may have to go and buy 50 shades of grey :PAdelenoreply@blogger.com