Sharing what drives me to be a better woman, wife & mother.
I don't usually have that much trouble choosing a word of the year but for some reason 2020 seems like a big deal; more significant in some way. For whatever reason, I feel the word I choose needs to be a good one. I loved last year's word so much and it was so amazing... Continue Reading →
This series of articles involve play therapy. The names and genders of the people involved change from article to article to protect the identity of those in therapy. The children in these play therapy sessions are between 6 and 10. This is by no means a replacement for good play therapy. If your child is... Continue Reading →
Anyone else tired of hearing the peanut free announcements and reminders for school lunches? Thankfully so many snacks are now made peanut free. It's November now and after 12 or so weeks of packing lunches, I was getting tired of packing the same old snacks and I went on a search for some new lunch... Continue Reading →
Have you heard of the word Sabbath? It means rest. Jewish tradition observes Sabbath on Saturday's, the seventh day of the week as do some Christians. Most Christians observe Sunday as their day of rest. Some take a different day of rest. No matter what religion you practice or even if you are not religious... Continue Reading →
This is one of my Mom's creations. Well maybe she found it in some recipe book I don't know but I do know that my brother and I loved these growing up! They are super easy to make and cheap so I thought I would share. Turn the oven on to 350. Open two cans... Continue Reading →
This weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada. Holidays are hard for many people for many reasons. Most of us find our way to turkey this weekend. If not turkey, at least to family or friends for gathering and giving thanks. Now imagine you are plucked out of your thanksgiving dinner. You are taken away by... Continue Reading →
They are the wolf in sheep's clothing. A "friend" who is secretly plotting against you waiting for the perfect time to attack. A few years ago, I watched a friend's marriage be torn apart by a "friend". She was using confidential information shared with her to intentionally steal her husband. In the end she "won"... Continue Reading →
I'm sorry. I didn't really get it until today. Never have I understood the depth of hatred that some people have. Today I was reading blogs on WordPress and I did something I don't often do and that was search a topic and start reading. I searched teenagers. Mostly because they have been on my... Continue Reading →
Bet you thought this is about a new foster love! Nope. My new love this week is quinoa! I've never liked quinoa before but this week we have found two amazing recipes and I don't want to forget them. If you don't know what to do with this super seed, don't worry. It's easy. Just... Continue Reading →
So the last few days one of my best girl friends, Jen, (who has lots of English heritage) has been inundated with photos, people and stories from the Netherlands (which is my heritage). She has sent me a few texts talking about when we last went to Holland and visited the Keukenhof and Harlingen.... Continue Reading →
Sharing what drives me to be a better woman, wife & mother.
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Because we all live a life that is perfectly imperfect
we wrote and forged through the life of love and loss...
Motivation and Inspiration for Single Parents.
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BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
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Painting the World with Colorful Words and Enticing Rhythm
No filters, no edits, just the real deal about foster parenting.
What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?
Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn.
Broken crayons, still colour.
Clinical Psychologist
Adelle On Fire 