Monthly Archives: April 2011

What I’m Reading Wednesdays

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Well, I’m still ploughing my way through The Pursuit of Holiness and Little Women, as well as the book of Matthew. All three should be finished by Friday though! Let’s just say there have been a couple of days like … Continue reading →

Posted in What I'm Reading Wednesdays | 11 Comments

Scripture Memory Club

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Sunday evening I was worrying, I couldn’t focus on what I needed to do today, because I was so focused on all that I had to do & be at work the next day. As I settled for my Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Lessons Learned, Scripture Memory Club

What I Learned From Eczema

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

It is no surprise to people who read this blog that I suffer from what I call, skin woes! I still don’t have an answer except that it is a mix of extremely dry skin & eczema, made worse by … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Lessons Learned, Thankful Tuesdays | 26 Comments

Focus On What Is Right For You/Your Family in THIS Season…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

The other day I stumbled on a recipe for homemade ketchup, it was a recipe I had stored away quite some time ago with the thought one day I would begin making my own.  Suddenly I was overwhelmed with feelings … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons Learned, reducing stress, Repairing Damage | 17 Comments

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

As I begin my Beans & Rice {aka extreme frugality} budget, one of the ways I can control my variable expenses is to carefully monitor what I eat and what recipes I’m making. I eventually plan to cost up all … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Frugal Food, Meal Planning, Menu Plan

Goals For The Week – 4 April

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Last week I began writing down my weekly goals, I have to say I found it very helpful in keeping me on track. Of course there were a couple of hairy days, so I didn’t get everything accomplished, which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Must Get Things Done Monday | 7 Comments

A Thank You To All The Christmas Angels

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

It is late Sunday evening and just as I’m about to head to bed, a comment comes through from Alan G, one half of the amazing couple who lives in China, caring for the wonderful babies & children with significant special … Continue reading →

Posted in ChinaKidz, ChinaKidz Sping Cloth Diaper/Nappy Drive, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Giving, My Little Inspirations, Purpose Driven Life, Thank you to you and you and you! | 10 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

We began this Reclaimed Simple Sunday with a sleep in, a much needed sleep in! And since we’d slept right through the first half of Church, I decided the next best thing after some relaxing prayers, was a long walk … Continue reading →

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Beans & Rice Budget

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Photo Credit I’ve been balancing my checkbook and the results aren’t so good. The move + several months waiting for a job + reduced hours due to the economic times + the “impossible” challenge on one income = very very … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Personal Responsibility, Pets, The "Impossible" Challenge | 23 Comments

A Goose Named Maria

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Oh we human folk can learn so much from our furry friends! Big posts coming soon, including a Spring Cloth Diaper/Nappy Drive for China Kidz! I have no clue why, but readership has shot up recently, with 3960 people having read … Continue reading →

Posted in ChinaKidz Sping Cloth Diaper/Nappy Drive, Furry Family, Media & Culture, Sophie Baby