Monthly Archives: November 2009

20 Years Since the UN Convention

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

Yesterday marked the 20th Anniversary since the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. Since it’s beginning over 193 countries have ratified the convention apart from the United States and Somalia. In Simple terms the rights of the child mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Giving, Personal Responsibility, Purpose Driven Life | 8 Comments

When life throws you lemons, make lemonade!

Posted on November 14, 2009 by

I had cleared this WHOLE day to job hunt. I had found about 4 jobs to apply for,  each with the deadline Monday. It was my glimmer of hope if the job I’m hoping for isn’t mine (i.e. when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Making lemons out of lemonade | 7 Comments

For The Quiet Moments…

Posted on November 12, 2009 by

With a bushel or two of apples staring at me, cans of pears needing homes, a long list of must do’s and job hunting you wouldn’t think there are quiet moments, yet often when you have the most to do, … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 3 Comments

Christmas Frugal Trenches Style

Posted on November 11, 2009 by

Now that it is, yikes, mid November, I need to start thinking about Christmas. I’ve blogged before that I’m as low-key as you can get when it comes to present buying and shopping. I don’t purchase gifts for many people and … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting for Holidays | 16 Comments

You Simply Can’t Do It All

Posted on November 10, 2009 by

I think there are many dangerous myths in society, one of the ones I personally feel most worried about is the myth you can do it all! I’m here to say, I simply can’t. Right now I’m in the midst … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Goals, Lessons Learned | 22 Comments

Just Call Me Suzy Homemaker!!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by

So why am I quiet at the moment? I’m knee high in 2 bushels of apples, 2 bushels of pears, pumpkins, squash, garlic, and wheat. The next three days will be filled with Canning apple sauce Making apple pies, apple … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking Day, Frugal Food | 11 Comments

Something I love

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

“Sometimes taking a calculated risk means giving up something that is good so that you can experience something that is great” Mark Batterson Very applicable in my life right now….!

Posted in Purpose Driven Life | 6 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2009 by

Oh it feels good to once again reclaim my Sundays! A few weeks away from simple Sundays has made life so much more stressful, allowing shopping and dashing to and fro into the very little time reserved for wholesome living … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Simplicity | 6 Comments