Category Archives: Goals

December Goals

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

I can hardly believe it is now December; over the last three months I have hardly blogged, I think because I haven’t felt like I’m capable of writing anything particularly profound, or moving, but I suddenly realized today, that maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Getting Healthy, Goals, Ma Famille | 14 Comments

This Week

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I just wrote a post on the co-op about selling out - you see everyone, absolutely everyone, is telling me we all sell out eventually, life becomes about convenience, becoming more like your neighbours, buying cheap and living easy.  It was reflecting on this, which … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Days Towards Health, Goals | 12 Comments

Nesting

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

If everything continues to go well, this is my last “free” weekend for about 8 weeks (8 weeks of appointments, meetings, hearings & visitations…). It is probably no wonder I have a lot to do. Thankfully it is a long … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Adoption, Faith, Family Expansion, Get Busy!, Goals, Saturday Soundtrack | 20 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

July Budget

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

I mentioned yesterday that one of my goals for the month was to blog about my budget. When I blog about my monthly financial goals, I hope it helps me say no to non-essentials and keeps me motivated to continue on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Goals | 11 Comments

July – Oh My!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Before I start I wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has left such lovely comments this week, some saying lovely kind things and others letting me know I’m not alone with my values and affirming I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Frugal Living, Goals, The "Impossible" Challenge | 19 Comments

Ten Days Towards Health

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

I’m home, the event I needed to wear a suit for went swimmingly well, ending in tears & hugs all around and right now I’m happy, joyous, nervous, in need of a lot of courage and so incredibly exhausted even … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 Days Towards Health, Getting Healthy, Goals, Good For The Soul, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 10 Comments

Weekly Plan

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Happy Monday! Sophie is home again (whew!) and back to her happy self, refusing to walk anywhere she doesn’t want to go! Obstinate, yes! Cute, definitely! Now that Sophie is home I can focus on the week ahead;  I’ve mentioned before, … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Blog Changes, Goals, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Must Get Things Done Monday | 16 Comments