Category Archives: Lessons Learned

TV Fast

Posted on January 18, 2010 by

Most readers will know that I took a tv/movie fast late 2009. I blogged about my musings two weeks after beginning the television break here, as some were interested I thought I’d post an update. My fast lasted for seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons Learned, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 33 Comments

Waiting For Doors To Open

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

In many ways I’m in a season of waiting! A season of trying to discern what God’s plan is for my life. As I grow and change and make a conscious effort to obey God’s teachings and focus less on … Continue reading →

Posted in 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer, Faith, Lessons Learned, Oh so Blessed | 4 Comments

Either, Or

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

Sometimes I feel a mix between these two quotes from The Holiday I’m either here: I’ve found almost everything ever written about love to be true. Shakespeare said “Journeys end in lovers meeting.” What an extraordinary thought. Personally, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Finding Myself, Lessons Learned | 7 Comments

It made me cry

Posted on November 28, 2009 by

I recently had the opportunity to watch the film The Blind Side, an endearing movie based on the true story of an American family who found a homeless 17-year-old boy named Michael Oher and took him in as their own; … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Lessons Learned, My Little Inspirations, Purpose Driven Life | 4 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

I’ve been reflecting a lot this week, surprise surprise! As more friends ask me for financial advice related to how to budget and where to save in their budget, I’ve come to see there are three values that seem to work when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living, Goals, Lessons Learned, Making lemons out of lemonade, Repairing Damage, Simplicity | 5 Comments

Two Weeks No Television

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

So it has now officially been two weeks (and 2 days!) since I watched any television! My poor friends definitely heard me protest in the early days, but somehow it is beginning to feel normal! I should explain that there is … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Lessons Learned | 37 Comments

You Simply Can’t Do It All

Posted on November 10, 2009 by

I think there are many dangerous myths in society, one of the ones I personally feel most worried about is the myth you can do it all! I’m here to say, I simply can’t. Right now I’m in the midst … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Goals, Lessons Learned | 22 Comments

One Day At A Time

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

I get so many emails asking me how I do it all with a “good attitude” and the reality is that I don’t, it is a constant battle to have a joyful serving heart! Over the last couple of weeks I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Do something, Giving, Lessons Learned | 27 Comments

What would it take to lose everything?

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about the family I previously mentioned, the family which was made homeless. In thinking about them, I’ve been reflecting on just what it would take to lose everything (financially). I’ve thought that it rarely is … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Fund, Frugal Living, Goals, Lessons Learned, New Beginnings, Single's Money | 30 Comments

Frugal Fun

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

A comment on my last post implied that it was depressing to live on a £20 a week food budget and a £8 a week entertainment/fun budget. It made me giggle because I used to spend 3x that on food … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Lessons Learned, Personal Responsibility | 26 Comments