Monthly Archives: November 2009

One week no wheat!

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

When I began this wheat fast I really wasn’t sure I would make it. On day one and two I really wanted pasta, I wasn’t sure how on earth I was going to make my goal of a month of … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 6 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on November 29, 2009 by

After a wonderful but hectic weekend Thurs-Sat night with friends, I knew I had to scale back somewhat today, take a few moment to reflect, pray, relax and just savor the moment! It wasn’t necessarily easy due to some family … Continue reading →

Posted in Oh so Blessed, Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 4 Comments

It made me cry

Posted on November 28, 2009 by

I recently had the opportunity to watch the film The Blind Side, an endearing movie based on the true story of an American family who found a homeless 17-year-old boy named Michael Oher and took him in as their own; … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Lessons Learned, My Little Inspirations, Purpose Driven Life | 4 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

Each Friday I share a tip of what works for me financially! This week I thought I’d share with you my plans for using gift cards! I’ve mentioned before that I don’t really have a Christmas list of things for … Continue reading →

Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living | 5 Comments

Media Time & Downshifting!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

I blogged recently that I’m currently in a season of no television and while it has taken a while to get used to, I’m enjoying it (mostly!).  At this early stage I don’t think I will be a no television household, but … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Purpose Driven Life, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simplicity | 5 Comments

A Month Of No Wheat!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

A while ago I noticed two things: firstly I was feeling a bit off when I had days that had a significant amount of wheat, such as toast for breakfast and pasta for dinner and secondly, even if my calories … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 18 Comments

A different kind of shop!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by

My flatmate and I just got back from the grocery store! We went with the sole purpose of purchasing items for the foodbank in our city! Let me tell you, seeing our cart filled to the brim with canned veggies & fruits, … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, Groceries, Holidays/Vacations | 7 Comments

Strategies For Drinking More Water!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by

Lately I’ve been quite terrible about drinking water and I notice incredible changes, I’m more dehydrated, my skin is worse and I’m tired & hungry a lot. Last Friday I decided enough was enough and I was going to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 9 Comments

Accountability

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

One of the good things about having a blog is accountability. For example, right now I want a hot chocolate, in fact I’d go as far as to say in my weaker moment’s you may have heard me mutter I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Frugal Living, Temptations | 7 Comments

Choosing not to be powerless…!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

I’ve been thinking and praying a lot recently about what it really takes to follow your purpose, your convictions, to really make a difference in the lives of other people, to really leave this earth having made a positive contribution. … Continue reading →

Posted in Downshifting, Faith, Giving, Purpose Driven Life | 11 Comments