Category Archives: Giving

Goals For This Week

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Well despite my early mention of spring and hiking time this weekend, it looks like winter is still upon us. As I write snow is coming down fast and furious, it is – 10 and there should be some freezing rain tomorrow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Giving, Goals | 8 Comments

Our Best Activity So Far This Week

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Lately I’ve ended each day asking my children a couple of philosophy type questions like “how do you know you are awake” and “what is the purpose of life”. Their faces are precious as I ask what they see as “very … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Giving, Good For The Soul, Lessons Learned, Ma Famille, Media & Culture, Motherhood | 8 Comments

This Week’s Goals (Jan 7-13) and Last Week’s Recap

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

So how did we do last week? Not so bad, especially considering it was a short week! I have to say it again, having weekly goals is making me and my children work so much more diligently, mostly because they … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, Giving, Goals, Month Of Nothing | 12 Comments

31 Days Of Nothing (Excess)

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

I mentioned one of my major goals for 2013 was for my family to be involved in a 31 days of nothing project (though personally, I think it isn’t right to call it “nothing” because if you have food you … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, extreme frugality, Family Life, Giving, Goals, Month Of Nothing, Orphan Care, Parenting | 39 Comments

2013 Goals: The Year We Begin Home Educating!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

I’ve written about 2012, though didn’t specifically update on the goals for the year (with monthly goals often being accomplished, but not blogged about). This was partly because my focus was on connecting and building our family and partly because … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, 31 Days of Nothing, Adoption, Giving, Goals, Inventing My Life, Ma Famille, Making and Crafting, Organizing Our Home, Organzing Our LIfe, Parenting, Personal Responsibility | 27 Comments

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

Goals Revisited

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Recently I was asked to write an essay about my long-term goals, normally this wouldn’t be a problem. You see, I used to be all about goals, short-term and long-term goals, I’ve held onto 5 year plans for as long as I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Ch Ch Ch Changes, Finding Myself, Giving, Goals, It's Not About Self, Journeying | 24 Comments

Frugal Gifts Part II

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

In Part I I shared 10 ways to save money on gifts! Now onto Part II. 11. Make your own cards or buy a box of assorted charity cards, I buy mine from Toybox Charity - such an inexpensive way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Giving | 13 Comments

Scripture Memory Club Week I

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

A few people who read this blog know that I run a scripture memory club each week for friends, it has occurred to me a few times that it might be a nice thing to include each week here! This … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, Scripture Memory Club | 10 Comments

Frugal Gift Ideas Part I

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Recently I helped a friend slash her budget for gifts by about 90%. I’ve already shared some ways I do this in the 100 Ways To Save Series, but thought I’d tackle a few ideas in-depth here. 1. Budget for … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Giving | 21 Comments