Category Archives: Oh so Blessed

At Home

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

More and more I find comfort in just being home. The more time I spend at home the more energy I gather and the more I get done, which means home becomes even more of a haven. Today, freshly topped up with … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Frugal Living, Ma Famille, O & G, Oh so Blessed, Organizing Our Home, Organzing Our LIfe, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Works For Me | 4 Comments

All In A Week

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

The week has been beautiful, not without its challenges, but beautiful nonetheless. We had a brief hospital visit where my son was diagnosed with tourette’s syndrome. And while I do occasionally worry about the growing number of special needs, there … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Life Is Beautiful, Love, Ma Famille, Making lemons out of lemonade, Oh so Blessed, Parenting, Parenting Children With Special Needs | 5 Comments

Connect With Them, Connect With Yourself, Connect With Others…

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Thank you for the lovely comments on the last post. Blogging is wonderful for me for many reasons, not only because of the lovely people you meet, but because it also makes you realize you really don’t have all the answers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Inventing My Life, Journeying, Ma Famille, Oh so Blessed, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Simplicity | 4 Comments

Our Community Garden Year 1 – With Children

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Last summer we were very blessed to receive a plot in a community garden in the area we wanted to live. At the time we were living about 40-60 minutes away, waiting and hoping to be able to move. The … Continue reading →

Posted in $60 Week Grocery Budget, 100 Ways To Save Money, 100 Ways To Save Money on Food in 2013, 2013 Goals, Allotment Life, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Community Gardening, Downshifting, Eco Living, Frugal Food, Goals, Ma Famille, Natural Health, Natural Living, Oh so Blessed, Repairing Damage | 15 Comments

52 Weeks of Happiness: Week Eleven

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

There is much happiness each week, but this week I’ve noticed a spring in my step. Slowly but surely my arthritis is getting better, at least until around 9 pm each day when my body lets me know it has … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Weeks Of Happiness, Getting Healthy, Oh so Blessed | 11 Comments

Things Happening At Our House

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

There has been a lot of outside time in these parts. I made a decision for our family that time out doors/time in nature was/is a main priority. And we’ve not looked back. I think we are all better for … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Ma Famille, Oh so Blessed | 20 Comments

Reminders Of Good

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

This morning, we were all up early, by 5. Yes, 5. I admit I quite like early mornings, though I prefer them to have a little bit more peace than this morning greeted us with: a snow storm (& drive … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Ma Famille, Oh so Blessed | 9 Comments

Thankful Tuesday

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

There is nothing like thinking about stressful things, to make one {or at least me} also feel a huge sense of gratitude and blessings. For some that may sound strange, but I often find beauty in challenges and a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Is Beautiful, Ma Famille, Oh so Blessed, Thank you to you and you and you!, Thankful Tuesdays | 9 Comments

52 Weeks Of Happiness: Week 5

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

On February 1st I thought my treat for completing the challenge, would be a nice coffee out, especially after watching an episode of Location, Location, Location and missing British cups of tea in nice cafes. Only February 1st came and … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Weeks Of Happiness, England Love, Oh so Blessed | 9 Comments

Month Of Nothing: Thoughts Part II

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I mentioned earlier today that I would be back to give this month of nothing some time, some space to somehow articulate what I learned, and in the coming days, what we gained from the experience. I’m tired and one … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 Grocery Budget, $60 Week Grocery Budget, 2013 Goals, 31 Days of Nothing, Emergency Funds, Frugal Living, Month Of Nothing, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Oh so Blessed | 16 Comments