Category Archives: Simplicity

“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 | 19 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 | 9 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

Day 20: Month of Nothing

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Today felt luxurious, for the tea with a friend {during my son’s physical activity session} turned into a bit of  treat, something I wasn’t sure whether to accept, but as these things happen so rarely and the cake was actually for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Goals, 31 Days of Nothing, Month Of Nothing, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Simplicity, Weekending | 8 Comments

Nature, Help Me.

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

I’ve been discombobulated as of late. Why? I miss nature. I crave a day, a week, a season in the outdoors – walking, hiking, breathing, smelling, seeing what grows naturally. My soul yearns for it.  I feel closer to God when I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 8 Comments

Weekending

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

  Thank you for all the lovely comments on my last post and concern for my son. Thankfully, he finally responded to the medications and has avoided hospitalization and surgery. He is still not quite fully back to normal, but definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simple Parenting, Simplicity, Weekending | 8 Comments

Thankful Tuesday – Sunday Rhythm

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

I am not normally a routined sort of person, I grew up with a lot of routine and structure and well, busyness. I’m quite sure I packed 40 years into my first decade, which perhaps explains my level of exhaustion.  As … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity, Thankful Tuesdays | 13 Comments

Debt

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about debt; I loathe debt and yet for a long while I didn’t realize debt wasn’t necessarily about money.  The truth is you can be in many types of debt and not even realize the effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Finding Myself, Journeying, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Simplicity | 20 Comments