Category Archives: Simple Living and Reducing Stress

But Right Now I Choose Sleep

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

There is so much I could be doing right now. Sometimes, the list is in fact overwhelming. I have adoption paperwork {for my two children} their agency needs me to complete, a new Health Card that must be ordered, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 6 Comments

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

“Poverty” In The Middle Class

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

I was at a meeting recently for a volunteer position I have and the comment was made that everyone that lives in our area is well-off, doesn’t know what it means to have to worry about paying bills and has … Continue reading →

Posted in $40 Grocery Budget, Beans and Rice Budget, Being Gentle and Kind, extreme frugality, Family Life, Frugal Entertaining, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned, Life Is Beautiful, Purpose Driven Life, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Simplicity | 21 Comments

Visiting The High Park Cherry Blossoms

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

One day last week we had an early morning jaunt to see the Cherry Blossoms at High Park. They only last about a week and I was wary of visiting over a weekend because of the drones of people who descend … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, 30 x 30 Nature Challenge, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Downshifting, Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Goals, Good For The Soul, Life Is Beautiful, Ma Famille, Natural Health, Natural Living, Organzing Our LIfe, Parenting, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting | 8 Comments

Keeping Home

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

One thing that has continually surprised me as a mother, is how quickly a very tidy home can look not so tidy. And yet, I also often think that one of the things I love, is seeing the signs of … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Busy!, Lessons Learned, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 11 Comments

For My Mental Health (There’s Too…)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Thank you for the lovely comments on yesterday’s post, I can honestly say that I don’t regret sharing what I did and that is because of your kindness. I will respond to comments tomorrow but know that I’ve carried them with … Continue reading →

Posted in 30 x 30 Nature Challenge, Downshifting, Eco Living, Natural Living, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 10 Comments

A Simplified Life With Children

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Yesterday we returned the musical instrument we were renting and said goodbye to my daughter’s music teacher. About a month ago, after much soul-searching, I decided in the best interest of our family we were done with music lessons. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Journeying, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Lessons Learned, Ma Famille, Parenting, Parenting Children With Special Needs, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Simplicity | 21 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

Sometimes The Weeks Catch You

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

It was one of those weeks, this week. It didn’t feel like a friend, but now that I’m sitting here, by candle-light, reflecting on some of the good that happened this week, I feel like I’m breathing again and ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Being Gentle and Kind, Family Life, Personal Responsibility, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 11 Comments

Simple Food Series: Moroccan Carrot Soup

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

So many of you asked, so here it is! Moroccan Carrot Soup (adapted from Bon Appetit, April 2010) 2 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 lb carrots (6 medium carrots) 2.5 cups of vegetable broth 1 – 1.5 heaped teaspoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Recipe, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 6 Comments