Treats for the Sad Brain

During my quiet time this morning, I had the pleasure of reading "60 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp" by Bonnie Beth Sparrman, BSN I loved this faith based approach to keeping your mind at its best. I had actually read the book a number of years ago and then tucked it away, but flipping … Continue reading Treats for the Sad Brain →

Moving Couches? Time to slow down.

It's hard to believe summer is vacation is half over. As I walked through the stores the other day, I saw back-to-school merch and Halloween decorations on display. As the stores change around their merchandise for the seasons, I got an itch to begin changing things around in my house as well. Not that I … Continue reading Moving Couches? Time to slow down. →

Grief hits and I need a minute.

Yesterday and today my emotions caught up with me a bit from the passing of my grandma. In combination with a bipolar diagnosis, grief can be difficult to navigate and identify which feelings are coming from where. For the last few weeks since my grandma passed I submerged myself into new hobbies, self-improvement and my … Continue reading Grief hits and I need a minute. →

Direction Dilemna

I met a new friend yesterday. We found out we actually had a lot in common from a love for writing to a favourite art gallery and of course books! She's actually a published author and as I mentioned in my blog maybe even a year ago, I had an idea for a book. A … Continue reading Direction Dilemna →

New Cookbook and Pot roast leftovers idea

God has been so good in my life by giving me things to keep occupied for the summer. I found a really great recipe book at the Thrift shop yesterday. For those of us who don't like crazy ingredients and long suffering slave work in the kitchen, "Half-Baked Gourmet: Family Suppers" By Mary Jane Henderson … Continue reading New Cookbook and Pot roast leftovers idea →

Psoriasis vs. Water Fun

I found an app called EZ Habits the other day and it works great for keeping on track with habits you want to implement into your life. I use it along with other apps like Fly Lady Plus (cleaning app), and MyFitnessPal (self-explanatory!) to keep my life running smoothly. The app allows you to say … Continue reading Psoriasis vs. Water Fun →

Medication time adjustment does miracles and I took up running!

I had a big win yesterday, finally discovering what was happening to me in the evenings when I couldn't bring myself to go down to sleep. I have always been a night owl and once I was diagnosed with bipolar, sleep became a topic that I really didn't like to address. I didn't have insomnia, … Continue reading Medication time adjustment does miracles and I took up running! →

Gratitude, Exercise and some bonding with my son

Summer is going by so fast and my children are changing again. It seems every time we go away on a trip, they come back just that much more grown up. Okay, they are 8 and 5. Still! The changes are there. Often during the summer, I allow the boys to just go with the … Continue reading Gratitude, Exercise and some bonding with my son →

Full Circle

Cleaning up today, I found myself in my closet going through old photos and scrapbooks. It was a wonderful time of refreshment and seeing the blessings of God all over my life. I saw clearly the seasons of my life from childhood to present day and was amazed at the adventures the Lord brought me … Continue reading Full Circle →

While I’m waiting, I grieve

I've been called a fanatic, I've been criticised and scoffed at for my faith in Jesus' return. People gossip about my hope in the rapture and laugh. Sometimes it's difficult but most of the time I don't let it phase me. I live my life in light of his soon return and turn my sight … Continue reading While I’m waiting, I grieve →