Category Archives: Repairing Damage

When did this become normal?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

Yesterday I had the chance to catch up with old friends. It was a wonderful visit and I was keen to see them after they had shared some significant financial challenges with me. Due to the nature of their work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 13 Comments

One week no wheat!

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

When I began this wheat fast I really wasn’t sure I would make it. On day one and two I really wanted pasta, I wasn’t sure how on earth I was going to make my goal of a month of … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 6 Comments

Media Time & Downshifting!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

I blogged recently that I’m currently in a season of no television and while it has taken a while to get used to, I’m enjoying it (mostly!).  At this early stage I don’t think I will be a no television household, but … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Purpose Driven Life, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simplicity | 5 Comments

A Month Of No Wheat!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

A while ago I noticed two things: firstly I was feeling a bit off when I had days that had a significant amount of wheat, such as toast for breakfast and pasta for dinner and secondly, even if my calories … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 18 Comments

Strategies For Drinking More Water!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by

Lately I’ve been quite terrible about drinking water and I notice incredible changes, I’m more dehydrated, my skin is worse and I’m tired & hungry a lot. Last Friday I decided enough was enough and I was going to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 9 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

Oh Those Emergency Funds

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

Firstly, thank you for all the comments & emails on the post about giving up tv, it was amazing and encouraging to read how many people are tv free! Okay back to this post…  For the month of November I set myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Funds, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage, Single's Money | 17 Comments

Priorities

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Last night was a tough night at the youth group; we had so many behaviour challenges, partly due to some new young people who’ve joined (who are, um a little challenging), partly the excitement of the first week back! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Repairing Damage, Simplicity | 7 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sabbath Sundays

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

 :: Early morning exercise, swimming & hiking  :: CBC radiovia the internet (also on sirius satellite) - Fresh Air, Vinyl Cafe (the funniest program on tv or radio with the most hilarious stories sent in from around Canada & the world), Tapestry (a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage | 27 Comments

Getting Those Financial Ducks in a Row

Posted on August 3, 2009 by

Yes, I know this picture isn’t of ducks, but I figure the swans are a good substitute! For the last six weeks I’ve been working with my wonderful flatmate, helping her to learn a new thrifty cash system for spending. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Repairing Damage | 22 Comments