Epiphany means "shining forth". The season of Epiphany goes from January 6 to Lent. Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian holidays, celebrated since the second century in the Eastern Church. Epiphany was a double celebration of the birth & the baptism of Jesus. The Western Church adapted the focus to the visit of the… Continue reading Ideas for Celebrating Epiphany
These are the 12 books I read in December. Mostly fiction but a few non-fiction.
We're going to my brothers house on Christmas Day. There will only be 12 of us for lunch. We've divided up what everyone is bringing. We're having prawns, cold meat and salad along with lots of other goodies. Since we're away at the beach until Sunday most of my baking is going to happen on… Continue reading Christmas Baking
The season of Christmas is actually from 25 Dec to 5 January. Though many Christmas activities can happen in the lead up to Christmas. I've shared some advent ideas, so I thought I'd also share some ideas for Christmas activities: Angel & Shepherd Nativity Playdough Mat - download, laminate & use Angel Craft - make… Continue reading Christmas Activity & Reflection Ideas
The Most Good You Can Do by Peter Singer Peter Singer shares many stories of people who are living on less or using their wealth to help others less fortunate than them. He also talks a lot about working out who is going to benefit most from the help and how to best use your… Continue reading November Reading Log
This is a yummy sweet treat that is simple to make but effective. The ingredients are chocolate, marshmallows & smarties. Not dairy or gluten free but could be adapted. My Grandmother shared this idea with us years ago after attending an event where someone had made these. I'm not sure who named them "frogs eyes"… Continue reading Marshmallow Frogs Eyes
Advent starts on Dec 2nd this year. Here are some ideas that you can use with the people in your household.
It's World Toilet Day every year on 19 November. World Toilet Day is about taking action to ensure that everyone has a safe toilet option by 2030, which is part of the United Nations Sustainable Goal 6: sanitation and water. The theme this year is "When Nature Calls" Here in Australia everyone should have access… Continue reading World Toilet Day
It's World Kindness Day, held on 13 November every year. Showing kindness doesn't have to be a big thing. It can be as simple as smiling at a stranger you pass in the street. It's about observing the world around you and seeing how you can show kindness to someone.  You might show kindness to… Continue reading World Kindness Day
As we celebrate our 24th Wedding Anniversary today I thought I'd share 3 books that have helped in our marriage. The first 2 books go together - For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn and For Men Only by Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn These books have been based on surveys taken of men and women from… Continue reading 3 Books That Have Enhanced Our Marriage
