Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Great Thing About Not Sleeping…

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

Because of the time difference you get to listen to Chris Moyles on the radio (via the internats) because normally UK time 6:30-10:00 am is 1:30 am to 5 am here and you are asleep! You get to count that in just … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, My Love Affair With England | 14 Comments

Hello, Hello, Hello!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

Just a quick update to say I’m finally back in the city, minus a computer until later tonight or tomorrow (it was loaned to a friend). A huge thanks for all the lovely comments on the first real knitting project! … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Readership | 10 Comments

Knitting Is Trendy

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

I’m taking a break from the normal Frugal Friday & Help A Family Friday because of poor internet connection, so instead I thought I’d share my first real knitting creation for a friend’s beautiful baby! Some of my friends I had … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Finding Myself, Making and Crafting | 50 Comments

This Week..

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

The internet was down for almost a week and I can’t get blogger to work I went boating with “little bit” I watched a turtle migration (awesome!) I found a foal on the road and used all my horse whisperer … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Chris Moyles, Frugal Stylish Clothing, Rural Canada | 22 Comments

Sweet Tunes

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

Photo credit Every so often, I crave the feeling of being behind a farming vehicle, hitting the open roads, with wide and empty lanes, a big blue sky, the slow speed of the rural highway and the views; add to … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Finding Myself, Life Is Beautiful, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Rural Canada, Sometimes life feels hard | 9 Comments

Weekending…

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

This weekend there will be… Visits from friends with their new baby. Holding. Rocking. Gazing at her loveliness. Taking walks pushing her stroller. Whispering the secrets of life, faith and joy into her ears. A visit to watch the locks work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekending

Financially Savvy Fridays

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

Firstly a huge thank you to all those who contributed their great money-saving tips for last weeks Financially Savvy Friday post! My Frugal Friday tip this week is to always keep snacks on hand! I know for myself and many … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Food, In The Kitchen | 16 Comments

Delight In The Moment

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

“Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” Rose Kennedy

Posted in Quotes, The Sweet Nectar Of Life | 2 Comments

Things I’m Loving Right Now

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

1. Sitting on the porch in the evening, watching the sun set & the Blue Heron sit on the lawn! 2. When any of the neighbours bang on the door just as evening is looming, with yet another invite for … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Dreams, Holidays/Vacations, Rural Canada, Things I Love | 18 Comments

Mango Almond Chicken Salad

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

You will need 2 handfuls of blueberries (you can substitute strawberries or dried cranberries too) 3-4 cups arugula/rocket 3/4 -1 mango, peeled and cut into cubes 3/4 -1 red pepper cut into 1 inch slices 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe | 3 Comments