Monthly Archives: September 2010

Scripture Memory Club

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 I absolutely love the book of Isaiah, it is one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Scripture Memory Club | 5 Comments

Simple Woman’s Daybook

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

FOR TODAY… Outside my window…the Canadian geese are walking on the lawn, eyeing up the dog! I am thinking…about how I forget to take my eyes off the Lord each day, allowing doubt, stress and fear to control my character instead of His … Continue reading →

Posted in Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Woman's Daybook | 5 Comments

Greatful, Thankful, Blessed

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

I am thankful for: A free stay at a wonderful cottage, where I’m surrounded of little snippets of memories of my Dad A free lift to this cottage from friends who were headed in this direction – such a blessing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Oh so Blessed, Thankful Tuesdays | 14 Comments

Menu Plan – Vacationing To Health Style

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

I read a yahoo article this morning about what 10 foods you should avoid, I only really eat one of the aforementioned foods, and while that isn’t “too bad” I really want to be more purposeful with what I eat. … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Days Towards Health, Frugal Food, Menu Plan | 3 Comments

A New Routine

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

I may be blissfully tucked up at a cottage on a lake, house-sitting of sorts, but my body needs equilibrium to function, so while I’d love to stay inside & hibernate drinking hot chocolate and watching the world go by, … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Days Towards Health, Holidays/Vacations, Personal Responsibility | 4 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays – Solitary Confinement

Posted on September 5, 2010 by

   “We’re all sentenced to solitary confinement inside our own skins, for life.”  Tennessee Williams  I may have spent all day blissfully alone in front of that window; this morning I greeted the lake with a great sigh, thanking it for remaining. I watched … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Quotes, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Rural Canada | 11 Comments

Where I Am Right Now…and maybe forever?!

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

:: Wood Burning stove :: Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake :: Flowers to tend to :: A boat to mind :: Large table that seats 12 :: Dock to jump off of :: Wrap around porch to star … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Freebies, Frugal Travel, Holidays/Vacations, Rural Canada, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 18 Comments

Possessed By Our Possessions

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

“Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness, possesses you. And in this materialistic age, a great many of us are possessed by our possessions.” Mildred Lisette Norman

Posted in Quotes, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 5 Comments

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Ingredients 1 cup butter (at room temp) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp wheat germ 3/4 cups coconut 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe | 2 Comments

My Journey So Far…

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

From the Airport lounge at Heathrow… To blueberry picking in Ontario… And discovery… Renewal Simplicity Beauty And hope, through the maze of life…! Happy Weekending Friends! What are your plans? I will be tucked away at a private cabin in … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Oh so Blessed, Oh! Canada, The Sweet Nectar Of Life, Weekending | 7 Comments