Category Archives: New Beginnings

Slowly

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Thank you for all your kind comments, and advice. In all my years of nannying and fostering, well I never once encountered life when children have the stomach flu. Oh, it was a rude awakening. I’m amazed at how right you all … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice Needed, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Ma Famille, New Beginnings, Parenting, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting | 7 Comments

November, Home…

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

I can hardly believe the calendar has landed on November. October seemed all together too short, though it peppered with many happy things, there were also many, many challenges. I felt somewhat conflicted as it is my favourite time of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Balance, Beans and Rice Budget, Home, Home Management, Ma Famille, New Beginnings, Parenting, Repairing Damage | 39 Comments

Why I’m Happy It Is A New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

There are many many many many things that made 2011 absolutely fabulous… Seeing a photo of my children for the first time Meeting my daughter for the first time Hearing my daughter tell me I was her forever Mummy Seeing … Continue reading →

Posted in Ma Famille, Motherhood, My Chlidren, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed | 8 Comments

Simplicity Lesson – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I was in the midst of a big fret. I was worried about my children not having family in their lives, not feeling loved by enough people and I was worried about emergencies – who would … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Anxiety, Faith, Family Expansion, Family Life, Journeying, Lessons Learned, Love, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, My Daughter, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed, People In My Life | 9 Comments

Menu Plan Monday – Family Edition

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Last nights dinner - veggie thai green curry, rice, cashew salad, avocado & cucumber! My first six weeks of motherhood included a scary food bill, I tried not to let it bother me because as I’ve mentioned before, my focus was on … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Menu Plan, New Beginnings | 16 Comments

New Feature – My Simple Life

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

I’d like to begin a weekly segment here, where people around the world contribute a photo (or even a few!) with a few paragraphs on what their version of a simple life is! You could do it in the style … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Changes, New Beginnings, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Readership | 4 Comments

September Goals

Posted on September 1, 2010 by

For the month of September I am focusing on gaining momentum! I might or might not have a job and could even be working by the end of it, but momentum works for both being unemployed or being employed (and yes I … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly Plans and Reflections, New Beginnings, The "Impossible" Challenge | 7 Comments

August Goals

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

I am about to begin a marathon, so August for me is about training for the marathon. I need to get to a place where I have energy, enthusiasm, motivation and did I mention energy? All this means I need … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly Plans and Reflections, New Beginnings, The "Impossible" Challenge | 9 Comments

July Is A Leap Of Faith….!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

July is going to be a HUGE month here in the Frugal Trenches household!  The goals for the month are: Gather six references Two telephone appointments Unpack from volunteering overseas Pack (!) Book the leap of faith “impossible” challenge Birthday gift! … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Inventing My Life, Leap Of Faith, New Beginnings, Purpose Driven Life, The "Impossible" Challenge | 21 Comments

I guess I should announce…

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

That I am home. Leaving was single-handedly one of the top two most difficult days of my life, walking away from beautiful faces, filled with smiles, hope, love and desperation, a desire and need to be loved completely.  I saw the … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in 80 Days, Faith, Finding Myself, Goals, Inventing My Life, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, New Beginnings, The "Impossible" Challenge | 28 Comments