Category Archives: 2012 Goals

Year In Review – Part II

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Earlier in the week I did a bit more of an emotive look back at the year. On a friend’s blog (can I link to it C our J?) I saw more of a real review and I thought I’d join … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Ma Famille, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Motherhood, Oh so Blessed, Parenting, Year In Review | 12 Comments

Two Thousand And Twelve

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

This was a funny sort of year. Not exactly one for the history books by most people’s standards, but as I reflect on it, I see that there were big changes. The year started with that newness, a strange, not … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Downshifting, Family Expansion, Family Life, Goals, Inventing My Life, Life Is Beautiful | 9 Comments

December Goals

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

It may be the 3rd of the month, but I’m determined to get some good, SMART goals made for this month and stick to them. Fresh on the back of our new routine (didn’t go very well this morning, sadly, but … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Goals, Home Management | 13 Comments

November, Home…

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

I can hardly believe the calendar has landed on November. October seemed all together too short, though it peppered with many happy things, there were also many, many challenges. I felt somewhat conflicted as it is my favourite time of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Balance, Beans and Rice Budget, Home, Home Management, Ma Famille, New Beginnings, Parenting, Repairing Damage | 39 Comments

Volunteering At The Farm

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Despite our (accidental!) city living, I’m keen to give my children all the wonderful country experiences that I’ve come to love and never had exposure to until I began to seek it out 3 or so years ago as I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 3 Comments

Letting In The Light & August Goals

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

It has taken being away, to help me see my focus and direction over the last few months has been off.  While I could ramble off stressful things like new special needs diagnoses for my children, a huge amount of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Budget, Family Life, Finding Myself, Getting Healthy, Lessons Learned, Monthly Plans and Reflections | 7 Comments

Oh, March!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

March, I am so glad you are here. It hasn’t been anywhere near as treacherous a winter as last, but I am ready for spring. Spring and Autumn for me is where it is at. Mild weather, long walks, no … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Family Life, Goals | 6 Comments

Preparing

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Today is our last Saturday before the rush of school starts, once again there will be less time for relaxing strolls in parks, finding fun creatures and just being still. My daughter has already lost a lot of sleep worrying … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Ma Famille, Parenting, Weekending

Help A Family Friday: It’s OK When It’s “Small”

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Having recently adopted two fabulously wonderful children on one very average charity worker income, with no assistance, no free childcare and special needs which mean extra resources are needed, it can be challenging to think about how to help others. When … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Giving, Help A Family Friday, Ma Famille, Orphan Care, Parenting, Personal Responsibility | 11 Comments

Still Figuring Out The Budget

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Busy, busy, busy, busy. Minor car accident + increased school costs + PA Day childcare costs + sick child + car battery dead + physiotherapy = budget not balancing at all. Pure joy I tell you, pure joy !

Posted in 2012 Goals, Budget | 10 Comments