Category Archives: Dreams

This Life We Lead

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

Oh we’ve had a good couple of weeks, these little ones and I. Something changed in me, I think  I became more confident as a mother, more certain in our choices and lifestyle. I’ve had so much validation as of … Continue reading →

Posted in Downshifting, Dreams, Family Life, Ma Famille, Simple Parenting, Simplicity | 8 Comments

What If Money Didn’t Matter?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

After hearing some talk today from medical professionals about the future my son faces, a future with “most likely significant limitations” I needed to see this today. As his mother and as the mother of my creative, artistic daughter too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Dreams | 15 Comments

I Had To Laugh

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Firstly, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who left lovely comments on the post about my children’s progress. Like I said, I don’t scrapbook and for quite a while I’ve wondered what to do with this blog, I’m still … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Do something, Dreams | 14 Comments

My Ice Cream

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

“Sometimes we stare so long at our balloon in the sky we forget that our ice cream is melting on our plate” I’m in a season of incredible change, exciting change, longed for yet scary change, it’s a season of following … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Dreams, Finding Myself, Inventing My Life, Lessons Learned, Purpose Driven Life, Quotes

July Is A Leap Of Faith….!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

July is going to be a HUGE month here in the Frugal Trenches household!  The goals for the month are: Gather six references Two telephone appointments Unpack from volunteering overseas Pack (!) Book the leap of faith “impossible” challenge Birthday gift! … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Inventing My Life, Leap Of Faith, New Beginnings, Purpose Driven Life, The "Impossible" Challenge | 21 Comments

Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by

Lately I’ve felt like I have a mountain to climb.  I needed to get a job, in order to rent a small flat in the area I hope to purchase the small holding. I need to rent somewhere to find … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Dreams, Faith, Lessons Learned, Making lemons out of lemonade, Purpose Driven Life, reducing stress | 37 Comments

What Are You Saving For?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

One of the things I miss most about being employed is the ability to save (oh such a reformed shopper, I am!); so when a lovely reminder that in this season of unemployment I’m still managing some saving came through … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Purpose Driven Life, Savings | 32 Comments

Must always remember

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

:: When working hard all day plumping pillows (and the like), one must stop at 3:30pm for a spot of tea (in an Emma Bridgewater cup of course. Can you guess which one? Prize to whoever does!) :: And a snuggle with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 23 Comments

Let Me Be Frank!

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

I have a confession to make. This girl you all think is always grateful, always counting her blessings, always thankful -well I fail miserably at times. To be clear, and in the spirit of honesty, I admit that I failed miserably yesterday, … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Dreams, Lessons Learned, Making lemons out of lemonade, Oh so Blessed | 39 Comments

What’s A Girl To Do

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

So suppose you found yourself bed bound, a sight not fit to be seen by anyone’s eyes, a coughing, spluttering mess. Suppose it is snowing outside and you want to be out there making snow angels. In fact you are absolutely … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Feel free to give me, Housing, Temptations | 32 Comments