Category Archives: ChinaKidz

Contentment

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

I want to preface this by saying my two children are by far the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, and I could not ever ever imagine life without them, but lately I find myself struggling with fundamentally … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Faith, New Beginnings, Personal Responsibility | 17 Comments

Financial Goals

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Lately I think I’ve been so focused on living in the now, understandably so, that I’ve forgotten to have a semi-plan for the long-term. I was thinking about what my financial needs & goals are over the coming 12-18 months … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, ChinaKidz, Dreams, Emergency Funds, extreme frugality, Family Expansion, Family Life, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals, Hope | 15 Comments

One Year Ago…

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

One year ago I was in hot and humid China, one of only a few Westerners in a busy & bustling city, a city filled with friendly, warm and kind people, people who as soon as you met them, embraced you … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, ChinaKidz, Do something, Family Expansion, Special Needs Adoption | 20 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

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

ChinaKidz & Thankful Tuesday

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Thanks again to everyone who helped the special babies and children in the care of ChinaKidz! I am still tickled pink so many of you were so exceptionally kind!  I’ve now emailed back everyone who contacted me about their parcels … Continue reading →

Posted in ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Orphan Care, People In My Life, Thank you to you and you and you!, Thankful Tuesdays | 4 Comments

Blessed Beyond Measure

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

When I first thought about the ChinaKidz project I really wasn’t sure if readers would want to become involved and give. I think sometimes it is so hard to conceptualize what it is like for people to have nothing and in … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, ChinaKidz, Orphan Care, Purpose Driven Life | 18 Comments

2010 In Review

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

What a year! Instead of boring you with all the details of the journey that was 2010, most of which is chronicled heavily throughout this blog, I thought I’d share some of my highlights from the year - some humorous, some … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, ChinaKidz, Colin Firth, Media & Culture, Purpose Driven Life, Readership, Richard Armitage, Thank you to you and you and you!, Volunteering Overseas | 16 Comments

ChinaKidz Christmas Sponsorship

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

The owner of this blog has allowed me to hijack it as she is temporarily on alert trying to force guide two cats into friendship. So I’m here to say a great big thank you, I may not have teeth yet [I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Takes Over The Blog, ChinaKidz, Guest Bloggers, Orphan Care | 4 Comments

China Kidz Additional Needs

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

I’ve had quite a few emails from people wondering if there are any other small needs which can be included in their package! Two small (& light to post) needs currently are socks with the grips on (babies are learning … Continue reading →

Posted in ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Orphan Care