Category Archives: Making and Crafting

Aaah, Here We Are…

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Life sometimes feels a bit like a calamity of events and all one can do is look back and laugh. Last week started out with the very best of intentions, realistic goals, healthy children, healthy mama {yes, all three healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Do something, Downshifting, Inventing My Life, Journeying, Ma Famille, Making and Crafting, Rural Canada | 14 Comments

52 Weeks of Happiness: Week Three

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

So much about this week made me understand where my happiness lies. It is found in simplicity. In sitting at the table and colouring with my children. Going for hikes. Cuddling in the morning. Reading stories. Making good food for … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Weeks Of Happiness, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Making and Crafting, Motherhood, Oh so Blessed | 9 Comments

Day 19: Month of Nothing – Glorious Saturdays

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Saturdays. They are my favourite day of the week. If I could have a heaven-filled life here on earth, every day would be a Saturday. They haven’t always been this glorious, its funny what just re-arranging a few commitments can … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, 31 Days of Nothing, Ma Famille, Making and Crafting, Month Of Nothing, Oh so Blessed | 6 Comments

2013 Goals: The Year We Begin Home Educating!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

I’ve written about 2012, though didn’t specifically update on the goals for the year (with monthly goals often being accomplished, but not blogged about). This was partly because my focus was on connecting and building our family and partly because … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, 31 Days of Nothing, Adoption, Giving, Goals, Inventing My Life, Ma Famille, Making and Crafting, Organizing Our Home, Organzing Our LIfe, Parenting, Personal Responsibility | 27 Comments

Merriment

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

There was no big tree (we did have a 3 foot “elf” tree purchased for $20 and donned with fairtrade ornaments), minimal decorations (a collection of four trees made from repurposed metal from a local barn, some ruby red beads on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Frugal Living, Holidays/Vacations, Inventing My Life, Love, Ma Famille, Making and Crafting, Media & Culture | 14 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