Category Archives: All Things Bright and Beautiful

The 30×30 Nature Challenge

Posted on June 15, 2013 by

We completed the 30 minutes a day for 30 day nature challenge in the month of May. It was part of the David Suzuki Foundation’s campaign to get people healthier. And for our family it worked. I think , despite … Continue reading →

Posted in 30 x 30 Nature Challenge, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Ma Famille | 2 Comments

What Community Looks Like And Why I’m No Supermom

Posted on June 9, 2013 by

Lately I’ve been speaking more and more about some of the challenges navigating life has when you have adopted children with special needs, particularly related to mental health. My children bring me and everyone in our lives great joy, daily … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Building A Community, Faith, Family Life, Good For The Soul, Journeying, Life Is Beautiful, Love, Ma Famille, Oh so Blessed, Organzing Our LIfe, Purpose Driven Life, Show Love Always, Special Needs Adoption, Special Needs Parenting | 8 Comments

Don’t Let Comparisons Steal Your Joy

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

Sometimes I feel like I’m being pruned. Really pruned. By God, my children and my own self. And sometimes I have no choice but to listen. It hits me like a ton of bricks: let go and evolve. Sometimes this … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Being Gentle and Kind, Faith, Family Life, Journeying, Ma Famille, Special Needs Adoption, Special Needs Parenting | 12 Comments

Frugal Summer Plans

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

We are gearing up for a much-needed summer, we will continue to home school and I’ve vaguely planned for the following: One hour of math/day {or work that should take one hour, how long it actually takes is mood dependent} … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Allotment Life, Family Life, Farming Skills, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Ma Famille, Motherhood, Organzing Our LIfe | 4 Comments

At Home

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

More and more I find comfort in just being home. The more time I spend at home the more energy I gather and the more I get done, which means home becomes even more of a haven. Today, freshly topped up with … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Frugal Living, Ma Famille, O & G, Oh so Blessed, Organizing Our Home, Organzing Our LIfe, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Works For Me | 4 Comments

Weekending

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Oh weekend, thank you; I so needed you. The sun found us and held on for dear life. The temperatures weren’t too high. The groceries were already bought and instead we found ourselves doing the very best of things. Saturday brought … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Life Is Beautiful, Ma Famille, The Sweet Nectar Of Life, Weekending | 7 Comments

Visiting The High Park Cherry Blossoms

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

One day last week we had an early morning jaunt to see the Cherry Blossoms at High Park. They only last about a week and I was wary of visiting over a weekend because of the drones of people who descend … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, 30 x 30 Nature Challenge, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Downshifting, Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Goals, Good For The Soul, Life Is Beautiful, Ma Famille, Natural Health, Natural Living, Organzing Our LIfe, Parenting, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting | 8 Comments

An Inclusive Mother’s Day.

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

This morning we dropped off homemade cards and gifts for women in our lives. Those who won’t hear family and friends saying “Happy Mother’s Day” to them specifically. We did it because for me, and now for us, inclusivity, recognition and thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Being Gentle and Kind, Family Life, Hope, Letters To Others, Love, Ma Famille | 18 Comments

All In A Week

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

The week has been beautiful, not without its challenges, but beautiful nonetheless. We had a brief hospital visit where my son was diagnosed with tourette’s syndrome. And while I do occasionally worry about the growing number of special needs, there … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Life Is Beautiful, Love, Ma Famille, Making lemons out of lemonade, Oh so Blessed, Parenting, Parenting Children With Special Needs | 5 Comments

Reminders Of Good

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

This morning, we were all up early, by 5. Yes, 5. I admit I quite like early mornings, though I prefer them to have a little bit more peace than this morning greeted us with: a snow storm (& drive … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Ma Famille, Oh so Blessed | 9 Comments