I’ve been thinking lots lately about the “subplot” of motherhood … the stuff that goes unnoticed … the “behind the scenes” action or work … the secrets … the surprises … the things you WANT to do that have nothing to do with your kids (like writing or creating or just having a minute to… Continue reading Motherhood
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Our Life Well Lived: Day Planner
A few years ago, after trying several different day planners, I found that nothing was really meeting my needs. To solve this problem, I decided to create my own JUST the way that I wanted it. My "musts" ... month-at-a-glance ... this included a calendar, plus a blank page nearby for notes, plans, goals, things… Continue reading Our Life Well Lived: Day Planner
A Series of Teeny, Tiny Baby Steps
I started the year 2021 “sick.” Not debilitatingly sick (thankfully), but sick nonetheless. I was battling some serious ongoing digestive issues. During my Life Plan review at the very end of 2021, I committed to getting this “sickness” thing sorted out. Looking back, the journey was a little long ... a little tedious … to… Continue reading A Series of Teeny, Tiny Baby Steps
Quitting
This week, “quitting” has been at the forefront of my mind. Initially, when considering quitting, a slurry of condemning phrases swirls in my mind. You’re such a quitter! What a loser! Winners never quit! You never stick with anything! After the initial onslaught of condemnation though and some more careful consideration of quitting, I found… Continue reading Quitting
A Few of My Thanksgiving Favourites
Thanksgiving is one of my favourite Canadian holidays. For most, it's about the turkey and the pumpkin pie. For others, it's the opportunity to gather with family and friends. While these things are great, I personally LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the opportunity to focus on giving thanks ... the chance to count our many blessings ...… Continue reading A Few of My Thanksgiving Favourites
Give Thanks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, be sure to take some time this week to give thanks. Aim to fix your eyes NOT on all the Thanksgiving preparations, but INSTEAD on your many blessings. This week, cultivate a gratitude practice … grab a tiny notebook or whisper under your breath, again and again and again ALL… Continue reading Give Thanks
It’s Challenge Time Again!
It's the first day of another month! That means it's time to set some intentions for the month! Is it time for you to commit to a daily walk for 21 days? Or no spending? Is it time for you to get practicing something you want to get better at? Or is it time to… Continue reading It’s Challenge Time Again!
Thankful Thursday: This Week’s List
It’s Thankful Thursday! Head over to my FB Page, Our Life Well Lived - Leanne Hintz, and share your thankful list there or comment here. We are ALL blessed through the sharing! Here’s my top three for today: 1. Getting “reaquainted” with my husband (after a particularly long farming season it seemed). 2. A couple… Continue reading Thankful Thursday: This Week’s List
Works-for-Me Wednesday: Pack Lunches the Night Before
It’s Works-for-Me Wednesday! This means it’s time for me to share something with all of you that “works for me”! Perhaps, if it works for me, it will work for you too! Today’s “works-for-me” tip is ... pack lunches the night before! As we approach the one-month mark of “back to school,” this “new” habit… Continue reading Works-for-Me Wednesday: Pack Lunches the Night Before
Clay Leaf Bowls
A couple of weekends ago, we collected some leaves from our yard and created these beautiful clay leaf bowls. You can find and follow the instructions provided here. We were really impressed with how easily the texture from the leaves transferred to the clay! The final product is definitely a bit delicate, so be careful!… Continue reading Clay Leaf Bowls
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