Category Archives: Making and Crafting

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

Making

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Right now I’m in the beginning stages of a whole lot of making. This week, I’m making… A little dishcloth - perfect for washing my vintage Pyrex with! Notes for “my little buddies” sitters  – who’ll be taking care of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Making and Crafting | 12 Comments

What I Need More Of…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

When I lived in Devon I knew no matter what happened in my life I could always find a place to breathe. Of course I breathe thousands of times each day, but purposeful breathing is rare and beautiful and filled … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, In Need, Inventing My Life, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Life Is Beautiful, Literature = Food For The Soul, Making and Crafting, Natural Health, Purpose Driven Life, The Sweet Nectar Of Life | 17 Comments

Frugal Friday – Frugal Christmas

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

Yesterdays post about what poverty is and isn’t brought up a little discussion about the holidays, which made me think a lot about how we can celebrate the Holidays without spending a fortune. While everyone’s budget varies, from $100 – … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting for Holidays, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Holidays/Vacations, Lessons Learned, Making and Crafting | 13 Comments

The Plan For Today…

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

Photo credit Sarkasmo Today I’m driving a long, far distance for a job interview in a remote rural area, by a lake, in the exact same place my father designed buildings when he first came to Canada in the mid … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Ma Famille, Making and Crafting | 10 Comments

Knitting Is Trendy

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

I’m taking a break from the normal Frugal Friday & Help A Family Friday because of poor internet connection, so instead I thought I’d share my first real knitting creation for a friend’s beautiful baby! Some of my friends I had … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Finding Myself, Making and Crafting | 50 Comments