I Am A Good Mum
I’ve felt like a failure as a mum. Every belief I had about God, man, myself, my husband, my educational and parenting philosophies were challenged. Nowadays I am confident about one thing. I was a good mum. I did my best. I am a good mum and I’m still doing my best.
My Journey with Health – Loose THM style
I’ve tried juicing, green smoothies, lots of raw foods, coconut oil and more. I’ve read and tried BodyTrim, Jenny Craig, Dukan Diet, The Maker’s Diet, Nourishing Traditions, Eat Fat to Lose Fat, Changing Habits Changing Lives, and then some! So here’s how I’ve lost 10kgs without it being a burden.
CatchUpdate
Catching up with family happenings after a treechange and interstate move. Including my Thermonator, front loader, websites and more.
Links I Like
Where I share a few links to some informative, helpful or encouraging articles.
God Delights In Us
God delights in us. Our lives don’t have to be full of rigidity, somberness and dull faces. We can live life! And have fun. We are allowed to enjoy life! In fact, He wants us to. He is pleasured when he watches us living and enjoying life within the environment He has provided for us.
Time for a TreeChange
Major lifestyle change on the road ahead. Where will we be? What will we do?
True Woman
The way to true femininity, true masculinity, true womanhood, to wholeness is to know God and to love Him.
My Role as Grandparent
I have searched through the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about the role of grandparent. There wasn’t a lot in the way of direct commands… but we know that God’s Word is wisdom and so from my reading I have collated some ways that I intend to be intentional… and grandparent with purpose.
AhmoCoco – Almond & Coconut Milk
After my successful attempt at making a latte from homemade almond milk I knew that I wanted to try and thicken it with natural ingredients. I considered using oat milk and that would certainly raise the protein amount per cup but it would also add a few more carbs – not what I want. And so my AhmoCoco was born!
Flashback Friday
2002 and 2013 – Flashback Friday
My Easy Almond Milk Latte
Since being on THM my palette has changed and I can now have Almond Milk as my daily latte. I LOVED my daily coffee… and it is now just as good! Almond Milk Recipe included.
More Thought And Less Talk
The more I’ve experienced the more I have learned. Since gaining life experience I have more questions and less answers. More pondering. Which, in turn, leads me to say less.
My Weird Book Reading Quirk
I love being a part of that world, I love the characters, the setting, the story. And I don’t want it to end. Once I’ve read the last page, it is over. I can never again go back and be in that world in the same way and so I don’t want to leave.
Becoming Grandparents
We recently became grandparents to three babies. All within three months! How did that happen? I’ve been busy helping when and where it is appropriate. I try not to overwhelm them with my thoughts, ideas and advice… they have enough of that already.
What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
How do we eat spiritual bread that will satisfy us? How are we to work for the food that endures for eternity? Jesus says that the way to work for the spiritual food, is to “believe on Him.”
Skinny Chocolate
After much trial and error I have finally tweaked the Trim, Healthy Mama (THM) recipe to perfection! Based on the THM recipe but with a few minor adjustments.
A Tip for Each Year of Marriage
Earlier this week, John and I celebrated our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Like any married couple, we have had ups and downs, times of plenty and been in need. Also like every other couple, we have fought and cried together. Here are 25 things that I have learned and am still learning to do.
Five Necessary Gospel Points to Share
As parents we all want to raise our children in the ways of the Lord, to teach them His ways, to teach them His story. But there is so much to do, to read, to share. Where do we start? We start and end with the good news. But what exactly is this good news?
Is It Harder to be a Wife or a Mum?
In which I share my thoughts on the harder role – being a wife or a mother.
His Purpose is My Hope
God’s purpose for my teen is the hope that keeps me going.