Category Archives: Simplicity

How To Reclaim Simple Weekends

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

I had a comment on the last post as well as a few emails asking me how I made the transition to simple weekends, as a result I thought I’d share a bit more about my journey. When I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 5 Comments

Finding Mentors

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

When I was a student at University I had an easy course load on Fridays, it consisted of a biology lab from 9-11am and that was it. While I was in a very tough program (90% failed out or didn’t complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Oh so Blessed, Simplicity | 4 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

Old Friends

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

I’m not quite sure why, but as of late I’ve felt a need to re-connect, to re-emerge from the fog of the past few years of non-stop work, tiredness and sheer exhaustion. The fog has finally lifted; while I begun … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Oh so Blessed, Simplicity | 3 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

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2009 by

Oh it feels good to once again reclaim my Sundays! A few weeks away from simple Sundays has made life so much more stressful, allowing shopping and dashing to and fro into the very little time reserved for wholesome living … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Simplicity | 6 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

Finding Light

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Every now and then I go through a phase of needing to find light. I’m not quite sure what it is exactly, a mixture of peace, tranquility, exercise, solitude, quite moments for reflection, thought and prayer…last night my desire to find … Continue reading →

Posted in reducing stress, Simplicity | 26 Comments

The Final Two

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

:: Very little summer weather this year in these parts, but chasing it one weekend brought such joy, such light, such memories! The Final Three can be found here The Final Four can be fond here The Final Five can … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Simplicity | 3 Comments

The Final Three

Posted on August 29, 2009 by

Three days…. :: Contemplating jumping off the dock :: Considering how to afford a canoe :: Cautiously optimistic about homegrown potatoes! Final Four can be found here Final Five can be found here And since it is Saturday, that can … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Simplicity | 7 Comments