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

What Are Your Financial Expectations?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

One of the things I disliked about my happy childhood here was the sameness & apathy I grew up around. Everyone in my circle was upper-middle class, decent size houses, good education, constant talk about retirement and “not being able to afford” … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Dreams, Emergency Fund, Emergency Funds, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals, Good For The Soul | 13 Comments

Frugal Friday: Find A Banking System Which Works For You!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Recently my blog friend Dancing left a comment on this post about banking, I replied in the comments but it spurred me onto a bigger thought about how important it is to find a banking system which works for you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Fridays, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals | 7 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

We ALL Have Gifts

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Photo Credit One of my greatest concerns for people, is when they express they don’t feel they have a lot to offer or feel like they are stuck in a life without much joy. The truth is I’ve been there … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Faith, Family Expansion, Get Busy!, Giving, Goals, Good For The Soul, It's Not About Self, Making and Crafting, Making lemons out of lemonade, Personal Responsibility | 18 Comments

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

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

World Food Day

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

Today is World Food Day and all around the world people are participating in uniting to end world hunger!  We in developed countries often think little about food except when it comes to what we want to eat tonight or what … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Do something, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Ethical Consumption, Giving, Help A Family Friday, Orphan Care, Purpose Driven Life, The topical | 5 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