Monthly Archives: April 2011

This Week I…

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Did an Irish gig when I realized the squirrels would soon be out in full force, not that there are many places to see them around these parts.  I think a visit to High Park is in order! A little … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me | 42 Comments

In A Pub With Roy & Hayley Cropper

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

I mentioned a bit of what I was up to during my blog break, but I neglected to mention meeting Roy & Hayley Cropper in a pub. Oh yes my friends, it was a bit like being in the Rovers Return, Coronation Street! … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, My Love Affair With England, Richard Armitage, Things Happening At My House Thursday | 10 Comments

Goals For The Week

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

I can hardly believe it is almost the end of the month, although as it hasn’t snowed in 5 or 6 days now, it must almost be May, right This weekend I began a major clean up/spring clean. As I … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I’ve barely blogged for two weeks, mostly because of technical difficulties. Someone asked me recently if it was driving me crazy as I was in the midst of organizing something good (the Spring cloth nappy/diaper drive) when it happened. For … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Faith, Finding Myself, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Oh so Blessed, Orphan Care, Thank you to you and you and you!, The Sweet Nectar Of Life, Volunteering Overseas | 17 Comments

A Little Blog Breather…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Well, I…  Have loads of posts in draft, but they aren’t publishing minus today’s post Am still waiting for nappy/diaper companies, so decided to give it until Friday. Am so thankful for all the people who emailed me saying they … Continue reading →

Posted in ChinaKidz, ChinaKidz Sping Cloth Diaper/Nappy Drive, Goals, I'll Be Happy When It's Over

Do I Need Sleep Or…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Since my move in August 2010 I have suffered from insomnia, partly due to eczema and partly, I think, due to stress. Over the last three weeks I’ve found a bit of a “cure” which is working for me… Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Ch Ch Ch Changes, Good For The Soul, Heath Care, Lessons Learned | 12 Comments

Extreme Frugality – Week One

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Just a quick note, the diaper/nappy post will be up next week because I am still waiting for the nappy companies to get back to me! Monday I’ll go ahead with or without…! “We don’t need to increase our goods … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Entertaining, Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 10 Comments

Frugal Friday – Adventures in Making Do!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Sunday night after a swim I made some kitchen sink soup, which is frugal, yummy & a great way to use what you have! At a total cost of $2 for 5-6 servings, it is just one tool in my … Continue reading →

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Living Below Your Means Shouldn’t Be A Strange Concept

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

When I first posted about my decision to follow extreme frugality via a beans & rice budget, I expected a few questions, however I was inundated by questions via email.  I responded to the questions as best I could, but by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, extreme frugality, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Lessons Learned, The "Impossible" Challenge | 27 Comments

No Idols, No Hatred

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

“If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize nor hate” Elbert Hubbard

Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Quotes