Category Archives: Giving

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

Things Happening Today

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

My new post is up at the Simple, Green & Frugal Coop! I’m discussing what is in my handbag! I’d love to hear about what is in yours? Thank you for the response to my appeal for the orphanage! I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Giving

Orphanage Help

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Thank you to everyone who kindly commented and emailed me about helping an orphanage with some needs they have.  A few people asked about shipping, there are two options, one is to purchase the very light things they need like … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Giving, Help A Family Friday

Ways You Can Help?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

I know an orphange in need of baby clothing, books, toys, bumboo seats, baby carriers and any shippable baby gear! Babies in orphanages have often spent a long time lying on their backs in cots without proper stimulation and so end up quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Giving, Help A Family Friday | 35 Comments

Help A Family Friday – Growing Snowflowers Edition

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

This fabulous Etsy shop is the work of my friend Hayley! She is a fabulous NZ/Brit who is transplanted to the US of A and with her handsome hubby has two beautiful daughters through adoption. While she says she started the shop to … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, Help A Family Friday, Things I Love | 18 Comments

Inspiration on a Tuesday Eve…

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.” Mahatma Gandhi

Posted in Ethical Consumption, Giving, It's Not About Self, Purpose Driven Life | 3 Comments