Sharing what drives me to be a better woman, wife & mother.
Spring is finally here! We've started going outdoors after dinner to enjoy the sun and play in the backyard. Soon we will start outdoor soccer and going to the park after dinner. We have more energy in the sun but it also tuckers the kids out when they play outside. This spring I am challenging... Continue Reading →
Let's face it......we (here in Ontario, Canada) are spoiled. Now, now, read all the way to the end before you throw your stones! We have good paying jobs but we want more money, guaranteed forever job security, free health benefits and lower income taxes. We have free health care (mostly) when many other countries people... Continue Reading →
My university daughter is preparing for exams this week. It's hard to watch. She stays up way too late studying and writing papers. She doesn't eat well, she gets grumpy, snappy and pushes the limits of exhaustion. Inevitably she will end up physically sick. I was the same way in school. I got so anxious... Continue Reading →
God is so amazing. A few of my devotions this week have been about giving and sharing with others. Our sermon on Sunday was about giving and sharing our resources. The pastor asked if we are giving all we can in every way. Not just our funds but are we using our time, talents and... Continue Reading →
I guess my family didn't want to help sweep or vacuum anymore. Or maybe they just didn't want to hear me complaining about how many times a day I have to sweep. We have a crawling baby and anyone who has ever had a crawling baby knows that sweeping and vacuuming is imperative. If there's... Continue Reading →
I vividly remember when my parents turned 40. I remember when all of my aunts and uncles turned 40. I am sure it's awfully strange that their daughter and niece is turning 40 today! So many people have a hard time with 40. Lots of people stop at 39 and continue to tell people they... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a child with poop problems? We have had many. Poop smearing, skid marks, constipation, diarrhea from allergies, lactose or gluten issues, and so many more. All of these issues are awful and embarrassing for parent and child. Have you had a child who never seems to make it to the bathroom... Continue Reading →
My grandbaby is in the hospital. (Yes, my young looking self is a grandmother!) I was there all day with him yesterday. His mother (my daughter in law) has been with him day and night since he went in last week. Her mother has been with him. Her friends have been with him. Baby TJ... Continue Reading →
This article is an honest look at the financial side of foster care in Ontario, Canada. One of the worst and more hurtful statements we hear as foster parents, is that foster parents do what they do for money. Ugh. I can hear the collective assembly of foster parents groaning now. This could end up... Continue Reading →
Foster Care Advocate and Village Builder
A New Beginning
No filters, no edits, just the real deal about foster parenting.
What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?
No matter what you have been through, you can feel good again
Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn.
Broken crayons, still colour.
Helping people thrive
Living life with dissociative identity disorder and complex ptsd
Two adoptees - one vocal the other not so much...
Two Columbus Foster/Adoptive Dads
Once a foster child, Always a foster child
Our journey into foster parenting in Washington state.
Trying to make this world a fun place for kids and adults! Find party games, seasonal activities, easy holiday mom fun, and more!
Struggling with mental health, I was sat on a psych ward and inspired to start my very own blog! So here we are, welcome to life’s in the eyes of lauren where I’ll be tackling difficult topics and sharing my personal experiences, mainly focusing on mental health but also social services, the care system, living away from my biological family, school struggles and just life in general! i am writing to help poeple, if that means ive helped one person, ive achieved my goal. I hope you enjoy reading, Good Vibes Only xoxo
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Psalms 19:1
Sharing self help tips/advice/blogs on how to make your life beautifully positive!
