Monthly Archives: July 2010

Orphanage Help

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Thank you to everyone who kindly commented and emailed me about helping an orphanage with some needs they have.  A few people asked about shipping, there are two options, one is to purchase the very light things they need like … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Giving, Help A Family Friday

One Hundred Ways To Save Money Part VIII

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

For Parts 1-70 please see here 71. Use low energy light bulbs! I read an article this week which said one family saved £70 ($120) a year simply by switching! 72. Keep your heat lower in the winter by wearing socks to … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Frugal Living | 2 Comments

Ways You Can Help?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

I know an orphange in need of baby clothing, books, toys, bumboo seats, baby carriers and any shippable baby gear! Babies in orphanages have often spent a long time lying on their backs in cots without proper stimulation and so end up quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Giving, Help A Family Friday | 35 Comments

Must Get Things Done Monday

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

Today I have 1,999,999,999,999.9999999999 things to do! I’m supposed to be going away tomorrow, but let’s just say if I don’t get everything done that isn’t happening! Since I always find that lists help, particularly lists published on the internats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Must Get Things Done Monday, Personal Responsibility, The "Impossible" Challenge | 10 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays – Joy

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

Such goodness and sweet nectar rolled into today. It is days like this where I’m close to tears, due to a feeling of joy and thankfulness and when I let my heart wander, love for those far away in situations … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Faith, It's Not About Self, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life | 5 Comments

I long for minimalism…

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

Today I became really aware of how polluted my life is by stuff - it isn’t something I like, in fact I hope it is something that changes drastically due to “the impossible challenge“. I look around and see DVD’s I … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons Learned, Organization, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity, The "Impossible" Challenge | 17 Comments

Weekending

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

One plan – clean!!! My kitchen looks like it is being lived in by the Gruffalo, my bed needs making, the floors need sweeping & washing (probably by hand), my laundry that has been outside for three days and rained … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 16 Comments

Weekly Menu Plan

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

This week, the menu plan is… Breakfasts Yoghurt mess – yoghurt with raspberries, grapefruit, almond butter, honey & seed mix x 4 Pancakes with lemon & sugar and baked beans x 2 Marmite on toast x 1 Lunches Pitta bread dipped in … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Menu Plan | 10 Comments

Help A Family Friday – Growing Snowflowers Edition

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

This fabulous Etsy shop is the work of my friend Hayley! She is a fabulous NZ/Brit who is transplanted to the US of A and with her handsome hubby has two beautiful daughters through adoption. While she says she started the shop to … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, Help A Family Friday, Things I Love | 18 Comments

100 Ways To Save Money Part VII

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

For tips 1-60, please see this post! 61.  Don’t discount using a travel agent! For my stopover en route from volunteering overseas I looked at expedia, lastminute, laterooms and hote websites directly, I also phoned an independent travel agent! My … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel | 6 Comments